Social Media Policy
This policy is to set forth guidelines for the utilization of social media and social network sites that enhance park district communication and provide information to the public, without violating individuals’ right to free speech. Social media encourages users to share thoughts, opinions, and other comments on our social media platforms. Posts will not be edited by staff; but if they are found to be in violation of this policy, the post can be hidden or removed.
Posts (including screen names/profile pictures) can be removed if they contain any of the following:
• Copyright or trademark violations.
• Political campaigns or ballot measures.
• Obscene, sexual, or pornographic language or content.
• Discrimination based on race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, physical appearance, sexual orientation, financial status, or any protected class.
• Actual defamation.
• Illegal activities or encouragement of illegal activity.
• Solicitations, advertisements, or endorsements.
• Spam, viruses, or malware.
• Threats of violence against a person.
The District reserves the right to not respond to user’s social media posts. In addition, the District is not responsible for the content of user’s posts to its various social media accounts and the viewpoints expressed by users are not necessarily the viewpoints of the District. The District reserves the right to restrict or remove any content deemed in violation of the Mundelein Park & Recreation District Social Media Policy or any applicable law.
In addition, the District may remove a user for repeated violations of the Social Media Policy. Policy should be posted on all social media accounts.
