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OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Elective positions: I Dont Do Addictive Drugs Social Media Sites may not be used to campaign or announce one’s intention to run for any elective position, or to endorse any candidates for a position or office with I Dont Do Addictive Drugs or other professional and/or governmental organizations.
Legal use: You must be 18 years or older to post any content on I Dont Do Addictive Drugs Social Media Sites. The I Dont Do Addictive Drugs Social Media Sites must not be used for illegal purposes. This includes, but is not limited to libel, harassment or discrimination or the violation of any laws, including privacy, intellectual property, antitrust, unfair competition or criminal laws. No materials may be transmitted on any I Dont Do Addictive Drugs Social Media Site that are disruptive, profane, obscene, abusive, threatening, tortious, or otherwise improper.
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Disclaimer of content: I Dont Do Addictive Drugs is not responsible for the opinions and information posted on its Social Media Sites. I Dont Do Addictive Drugs shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to review, refuse, monitor, edit or remove any content that appears on its Social Media Sites. I Dont Do Addictive Drugs expressly disclaims all responsibility or liability to you or any other person or entity for the performance or nonperformance of such content review. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF ANY AND ALL CONTENT ON ANY I Dont Do Addictive Drugs SOCIAL MEDIA SITE.
Disclaimer of Warranties: The use of Social Media Sites is solely at your own risk. I Dont Do Addictive Drugs expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind with respect to its Social Media Sites, whether express or implied. I Dont Do Addictive Drugs does not guarantee that its Social Media Sites and/or any content therein will meet your requirements, are secure, current, accurate, complete, or error-free or that the results that may be obtained by use of any I Dont Do Addictive Drugs Social Media Sites and/or any content therein will be accurate or reliable. You understand and acknowledge that your sole and exclusive remedy with respect to any defect in or dissatisfaction with I Dont Do Addictive Drugs’s Social Media Sites is to cease using them. I Dont Do Addictive Drugs further disclaims any requirement to maintain the confidentiality of any transmission made by you to its Social Media Sites, and you understand that I Dont Do Addictive Drugs will respond to any lawful requests for information from any governmental agency or through a lawful subpoena.
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SOCIAL MEDIA CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Disclose
Be honest: Your honesty—or dishonesty—will be quickly noticed in the social media environment. Be professional and ethical, use good judgment, and be accurate and honest in your communication.
Be transparent: Write in the first person. Use your real name, and be clear about your role. Never impersonate someone else, or purposefully obscure your credentialed identity.
Where your connection to I Dont Do Addictive Drugs and/or your credential is apparent, whether within a professional or personal social media presence, make it clear that you are speaking for yourself and not on behalf of I Dont Do Addictive Drugs. In those circumstances, you should include a disclaimer such as: “The views expressed on this [blog; website] are my own and do not reflect the views of I Dont Do Addictive Drugs.” Consider adding this language in an “About me” section of your blog or social media profile.
Please note that no certificant, by way of holding a credential, is entitled to speak on behalf of I Dont Do Addictive Drugs.
Be truthful: If you have a vested interest in something you are discussing, be the first to point it out and be specific about what it is. Always disclose if you’ve received something in exchange for a review of a product or service (a FTC regulation).
Be yourself: You are responsible for the content you post. Stick to your area of expertise. Write what you know. Build your own reputation. Care about what you are talking about. If you publish information outside of your credentialed scope of practice or expertise, use a disclaimer such as: “The postings on this site/platform are my own and don’t represent I Dont Do Addictive Drugs’s positions, values, or opinions.”
2. Protect
Don’t tell secrets: Make sure that you do not violate your client’s, your employer’s, or I Dont Do Addictive Drugs’s confidentiality or ethical and legal guidelines—or your own privacy. Know the laws and don’t break them. Do not divulge or discuss proprietary information, internal company documents, any content under a non-disclosure agreement, or other confidential material. Remember, if you’re online, you’re on the record—everything on the Internet is public and searchable.
Respect I Dont Do Addictive Drugs: Honor I Dont Do Addictive Drugs’s brand identity, trademark, copyright, fair use, and trade secrets. If it gives you pause … pause rather than publish. If unsure, check with I Dont Do Addictive Drugs. And unless approved by I Dont Do Addictive Drugs, your social media name, handle, and URL should not include I Dont Do Addictive Drugs’s name (full or abbreviated) or logo.
Give credit: Always cite when quoting someone else and/or using an information source. Consider using a link to the original source. Never use copyrighted material, including images, without permission.
Play nicely: Be respectful of fellow credentialed professionals, I Dont Do Addictive Drugs, and other professional organizations. Anything you publish must be true and not misleading. Refrain from making any claims you cannot substantiate.
Share with caution: We believe in sharing and linking to the best content from all over the web. A link is not an endorsement, so link if you feel it is worthwhile to your colleagues and friends. But do be careful —once you hit “share,” you usually can’t get it back.
3. Use Common Sense
Follow policies: Follow all applicable I Dont Do Addictive Drugs policies and codes.
Do us proud: Perception is reality and in online social networks, the lines between public and private, personal and professional, are blurred. Just by identifying yourself as a credentialed professional, you are creating perceptions about your expertise and about I Dont Do Addictive Drugs.
Add value: Among countless words available, make yours helpful, insightful, and thought-provoking. Build community by posting content that invites responses—then stay engaged. Consider broadening the dialogue by citing others who are writing about the same topic and allowing your content to be shared.
Fix mistakes: If you make a mistake, admit it quickly. Be upfront and be quick with your correction. If you are posting to a blog, you may choose to modify an earlier post—just make it clear that you have done so.
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY INFRACTIONS
We expect all who participate in I Dont Do Addictive Drugs Social Media Sites to understand and to follow this Social Media Policy, including the Social Media Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may put your future participation at risk. If, for any reason, an incident occurs that violates this Social Media Policy, we expect you to bring the issue to our attention immediately so that we can work together toward a resolution.
Inappropriate behavior: We will address any violations of this Social Media Policy on an individual, as-needed basis, which may include suspension or prohibition from further participation in the I Dont Do Addictive Drugs Social Media Sites without further notice.
False or misleading statements: We may contact you for correction. If you fail to correct such statements or are found to repeatedly make inaccurate statements, you may be prohibited from further participation in the I Dont Do Addictive Drugs Social Media Sites, without further notice.