Policy and Acceptable Use – Policy overview and purpose
Social media is changing the way we communicate. In this document Author Marketing Solution and associates, including all related website, social media platforms used, Facebook.com or WordPress.com, or any other associated social media service provider.
This policy has been developed to inform our community about using social media so people feel enabled to participate, while being mindful of their responsibilities and obligations. In particular, this policy provides practical guidance allowing all parties to benefit from the use of social media, while minimising potential risks and protecting those involved.
This policy assists to establish a culture of openness, trust and integrity in all online activities related to Author Marketing Solution.
This policy contains Author Marketing Solution guidelines for the Author Marketing Solution community to engage in social media use. It also includes details of breaches of the policy.
In circumstances where guidance about social media issues has not been given in this policy, we suggest you use common sense or seek out advice from those who have approved this policy.
Underlying principles
This policy complements Author Marketing Solution core values:
Forged in the crucible of military life, working with NGO and aid agencies in the hope of humanity’s salvation. Author Marketing Solution is not a commercial entity and has been founded on the basis of a hobby in principle to entertain and encourage other authors in the pursuit of their creativity.
Author Marketing Solution is responsible for all matters related to this policy but will not accept any liability for the actions or opinions of others or any third party relating to the website or associated social media and/or blog.
Coverage
This policy applies to all persons who are involved with the activities of Author Marketing Solution, whether they are in a paid or unpaid/voluntary capacity and including:
. members, including life members of Author Marketing Solution
. persons appointed or elected to boards, committees and sub-committees;
. associates of Author Marketing Solution;
. members of the Author Marketing Solution Executive;
. support personnel, including managers, physiotherapists, psychologists, masseurs, sport trainers and others;
. all members of the public;
. referees, umpires and other officials;
. member associations
. Facebook.com or WordPress.com, or any other associated social media service provider. Or Author Marketing Solution directly if appropriate. and
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Scope
Social media refers to any online tools or functions that allow people to communicate and/or share content via the internet.
This social media policy applies to platforms including, but not limited to:
. Social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest, Yammer, etc)
. Video and photo sharing websites or apps (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Flickr, Vine, etc)
. Blogs and micro-blogging platforms (e.g. Tumblr, WordPress, Blogger, etc)
. Review sites (e.g. Yelp, Urban Spoon, etc)
. Live broadcasting apps (e.g. Periscope, Meerkat, Facebook Mentions, etc)
. Podcasting (e.g. iTunes, Stitcher, Sound cloud, etc)
. Geo-spatial tagging (e.g. Foursquare, etc)
. Online encyclopaedias (e.g. Wikipedia, etc)
. Instant messaging (e.g. SMS, Skype, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Viber, etc)
. Online multiplayer gaming platforms (e.g. World of Warcraft, Second life, Xbox Live, etc)
. Online voting or polls
. Public and private online forums and discussion boards
. Any other online technologies that allow individual users to upload and share content.
This policy is applicable when using social media as:
an officially designated individual representing Author Marketing Solution on social media; and Facebook.com or WordPress.com, or any other associated social media service provider. Or Author Marketing Solution directly if appropriate.
if you are posting content on social media in relation to Author Marketing Solution that might affect Author Marketing Solution’s business, products, services, events, sponsors, members or reputation.
NOTE: This policy does not apply to the personal use of social media where it is not related to or there is no reference to Author Marketing Solution or its business, competitions, teams, participants, products, services, events, sponsors, members or reputation. However, any misuse by you of social media in a manner that does not directly refer to Author Marketing Solution may still be regulated by other policies, rules or regulations of Author Marketing Solution. Additionally, Facebook.com or WordPress.com, or any other associated social media service provider. Or Author Marketing Solution directly if appropriate.
Using social media in an official capacity.
You must be authorised by authroised before engaging in social media as a representative of Author Marketing Solution.
To become authorised to represent Author Marketing Solution in an official capacity, you must have, https://esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/games-apps-and-social-networking.
As a part of Author Marketing Solution’s, community you are an extension of the Author Marketing Solution brand.
As such, the boundaries between when you are representing yourself and when you are representing Author Marketing Solution can often be blurred. This becomes even more of an issue as you increase your profile or position within Author Marketing Solution. Therefore it is important that you represent both yourself and Author Marketing Solution appropriately online at all times.
Unsubscribe from Newsletters
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Guidelines
You must adhere to the following guidelines when using social media related to Author Marketing Solutiono its business, products, competitions, teams, participants, services, events, sponsors, members or reputation.
Use common sense
Whenever you are unsure as to whether or not the content you wish to share is appropriate, seek advice from others before doing so or refrain from sharing the content to be on the safe side.
When using social media, the lines between public and private, personal and professional, may be blurred. Remember, you are an ambassador for Author Marketing Solution.
Protecting your privacy
Be smart about protecting yourself and your privacy
When posting content online there is potential for that content to become publicly available through a variety of means, even if it was intended to be shared privately. Therefore, you should refrain from posting any content online that you would not be happy for anyone to see, even if you feel confident that a particular individual would never see it.
Where possible, privacy settings on social media platforms should be set to limit access. You should also be cautious about disclosing your personal details.
Honesty
Your honesty-or dishonesty-may be quickly noticed in the social media environment. Do not say anything that is dishonest, untrue or misleading. If you are unsure, check the source and the facts before uploading or posting anything. Author Marketing Solution recommends erring on the side of caution – if in doubt, do not post or upload.
Do not post anonymously, using pseudonyms or false screen names. Be transparent and honest. Use your real name, be clear about who you are and identify any affiliations you have.
If you have a vested interest in something you are discussing, point it out. If you make an endorsement or recommendation about something you are affiliated with, or have a close relationship with, you must disclose that affiliation
The web is not anonymous. You should assume that all information posted online can be traced back to you. You are accountable for your actions both on and offline, including the information you post via your personal social media accounts.
Use of disclaimers
Wherever practical, include a prominent disclaimer stating who you work for or are affiliated with (e.g. member of Author Marketing Solution) and that anything you publish is your personal opinion and that you are not speaking officially. This is good practice and is encouraged, but don’t count on it to avoid trouble — it may not have legal effect.
Reasonable use
If you are an employee of Author Marketing Solution, you must ensure that your personal use of social media does not interfere with your work commitments or productivity