Social Media Terms of Use
Welcome to our official social media platforms. These Terms of Use are intended to ensure a safe, respectful, and consistent experience for all users while maintaining the integrity of our organization’s brand and communications.

By accessing, following, or interacting with any of our official social media accounts, you agree to the guidelines outlined below.

For Page Administrators & Content Creators

All employees, departments, campuses, or affiliated groups managing official social media accounts must adhere to the following standards:

1. Official Account Approval
All social media accounts representing the organization must be approved through the designated approval process prior to creation. Unauthorized accounts may be subject to review and appropriate action, including reporting through platform channels if necessary.

2. Brand Consistency & Logo Usage
All official pages must:

• Use only officially approved logos, marks, and branding materials
• Follow established brand guidelines for colors, naming conventions, and visual identity
• Avoid altering logos or using outdated or unofficial versions

This ensures a consistent and recognizable presence across all platforms.

3. Content Standards
Content shared must:

• Be accurate, appropriate, and aligned with organizational values
• Protect student and staff privacy in compliance with applicable laws and policies
• Avoid posting confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information without proper consent
• Remain respectful, professional, and free from offensive or discriminatory language

4. Account Management

• Accounts must be actively monitored and maintained
• Login credentials should be securely stored and shared only with authorized personnel
• At least one additional staff member or supervisor should have administrative access for continuity

5. Engagement & Moderation

• Comments and messages should be monitored regularly
• Content that is inappropriate, offensive, or spam should be addressed in accordance with established guidelines
• No comments or posts will be altered or taken down without first consulting the district communications director to ensure compliance with records retention requirements and applicable policies
• Administrators should not engage in arguments or unprofessional exchanges

6. Compliance
All social media activity must comply with:

• Organizational policies and procedures
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws
• Platform-specific terms of service (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

For Viewers & Community Members

We welcome and encourage engagement across our social media platforms. To maintain a positive and respectful environment, all users are expected to follow these guidelines:

1. Respectful Interaction
Users must:

• Engage respectfully with others
• Avoid harassment, bullying, or personal attacks
• Refrain from posting content that is hateful, discriminatory, or inappropriate

2. Appropriate Content
The following types of content may be subject to review and moderation in accordance with district guidelines and records retention requirements:

• Profanity or obscene language
• Misinformation or false claims
• Commercial promotions or spam
• Content that violates privacy or confidentiality
• Political campaigning not related to official communications

3. Privacy & Safety

• Do not share personal or sensitive information about yourself or others
• Be mindful that comments and interactions are public and may be visible to a wide audience

4. Moderation Practices
We reserve the right to:

• Review and address content that does not align with these guidelines in consultation with the district communications director
• Restrict user interaction for repeated violations of these terms
• Report harmful or threatening behavior to appropriate authorities if necessary

General Disclaimer

Content shared on our social media platforms is for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and timely updates, information may change. Official announcements will always be confirmed through our primary communication channels.

Opinions expressed by followers, commenters, or third-party accounts do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization.

Reporting & Questions

If you encounter a social media account that appears to be impersonating our organization or violating these terms, or if you have questions or concerns, please report it through our designated reporting form listed below.

Acknowledgment

By interacting with our social media platforms, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms of Use.