Democracy Video Challenge Facebook Page Terms of Use
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About this Social Network:
The Democracy Video Challenge is a public private partnership to enhance the global democracy dialogue by asking people from around the world to create online videos that complete the phrase “Democracy is.…” Winners will receive an all expense paid trip to New York, Washington and Hollywood. Challenge partners include representatives from the U.S. film entertainment industry (Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association of America, and NBC Universal), democracy (Center for International Private Enterprise, International Republican Institute and the National Democratic Institute) and youth (International Youth Foundation, TakingITGlobal) organizations, and academia (NYU-Tisch School of the Arts and USC – School of Cinematic Arts). YouTube is providing the video platform. Under the umbrella of the Challenge, the Democracy Video Challenge Secretariat has launched this Facebook platform to give interested participants around the world an opportunity to discuss issues related to the Challenge and to democracy.
The Democracy Video Challenge Secretariat is responsible only for the content posted by the Challenge’s official representatives and partners. The platform and how the Facebook platform works including, but not limited to user’s profiles, security, conduct, etc. are governed by Facebook’s Terms of Use - http://www.new.facebook.com/terms.php?ref=pf.
To assist in clarifying the boundary between Facebook’s Terms of Use and what the Democracy Video Challenge is responsible for, please see below. These Terms of Use are in addition to Facebook’s Terms of Use and Privacy statements.
General Disclaimer:
The Democracy Video Challenge Secretariat provides external links solely for our readers’ information and convenience. When readers select a link to an external website, they are leaving the site and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the external website.
The Secretariat:
- Does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of information contained on a linked website. Does not endorse the organizations sponsoring linked websites or the views they express or the products/services they offer.
- Cannot and does not authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked websites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked website. NOTE: On the Facebook page, the Secretariat may use copyrighted photos. Users should check captions/ALT tags to determine source of photos. Only Secretariat photos are in the public domain.
- Is not responsible for transmissions users receive from linked websites.
- Does not guarantee that external websites comply with Section 508 (Accessibility Requirements) of the Rehabilitation Act.
Social Networking Policy:
We expect that participants will treat each other with respect. We will delete posted comments that contain vulgar or abusive language; pornography; personal attacks of any kind; offensive terms that target specific ethnic or racial groups or incite violence. We will delete comments that are spam, are clearly “off topic” or that promote services or products. Comments that make unsupported accusations will be taken out of the discussion.
Any references to commercial entities, products, services, or other nongovernmental organizations or individuals that remain on the site are provided solely for the information of individuals using this social network page. These references are not intended to reflect the opinion of the Secretariat or the Democracy Video Challenge partners and participants concerning the significance, priority, or importance to be given the referenced entity, product, service, or organization. Such references are not an official or personal endorsement of any product, person, or service, and may not be quoted or reproduced for the purpose of stating or implying Secretariat endorsement or approval of any product, person, or service.
- The use of vulgar, offensive, threatening or harassing language is prohibited.
- The discussion forum is not open to comments promoting or opposing any person campaigning for election to a political office or promoting or opposing any ballot proposition.
- This Facebook page is not open to the promotion or advertisement of a business or commercial transaction.
- Communications made through the social network’s e-mail and messaging system will in no way constitute a legal or official notice or comment to the Secretariat or Democracy Video Challenge partners for any purpose.
- This social networking use policy is subject to amendment or modification at any time to ensure its continued use is consistent with its intended purpose.
User Generated Content (UGC):
Users are encouraged to express their opinions and upload content to the Democracy Video Challenge Facebook site. By uploading content you give consent for the Secretariat to repurpose this content to other social media sites under its management and for reproduction.
Acknowledgement of the source will be given when this content is repurposed.
Users are here notified that they are fully responsible for the content they load to the Democracy Video Challenge Facebook site. The user is responsible for all copyright and intellectual property laws associated with this content.
Please ensure you have read and agree with Facebook’s Terms of Use http://www.new.facebook.com/terms.php?ref=pf governing User Generated Content.
Security:
The Democracy Video Challenge Secretariat is not responsible for the security of the Democracy Video Challenge Facebook site.
Please see Facebook’s Terms of Use for more information on the security requirements for using this site. http://www.new.facebook.com/terms.php?ref=pf
Copyright Information:
Links to the Democracy Video Challenge social networking site are welcomed. Unless a copyright is indicated, information on this social networking site are in the public domain and may be copied and distributed without permission. Citation of the Democracy Video Challenge as source of the information is appreciated.
If a copyright is indicated on a video, photo, graphic, or other material, permission to copy these materials must be obtained from the original source. For photos without captions or with only partial captions, hold your cursor over the photo to view the “alt tag” for any copyright information. Please note that many photos used on this website are copyrighted.
