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[Church Name] Social Media Policy for Employees
1. Introduction
At [Church Name], we recognize and support the value of engaging in social media—whether through personal websites, blogs, social networks, message boards, virtual worlds, or other platforms. We encourage our employees and volunteers to participate in these online communities, share ideas, and connect with others. However, as representatives of [Church Name], your online presence may be associated with our organization. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure that your social media activities reflect our values and maintain our confidentiality and integrity.
2. Employee Representation
- Personal Responsibility: While your social media presence is personal, many readers may associate your opinions and views with [Church Name].
- Disclaimer Requirement: Include a disclaimer on your personal blog or social media site in a prominent location. For example:
“The posts on this site are my own personal opinions and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of [Church Name].”
3. Confidentiality
- Internal Information: Do not disclose any confidential or proprietary information about [Church Name], its staff, or its members.
- Permission Required: Always seek permission before reporting on or sharing details from internal conversations, meetings, or events intended for internal use only.
4. Use of Photography
- Judicious Posting: Exercise good judgment when sharing images. If you are uncertain whether an image should be posted, ask for a second opinion.
- Ownership and Consent:
- Do not reference or post names of volunteers, attendees, or vendors without their permission.
- Photographs of children or youth aged 15 and under must not be posted online without express consent from their parents or [Church Name].
- Official Submissions: To have a photograph shared through our official social media channels, please email it to the Media Director.
5. Copyright and Usage
- Protected Materials: All names, logos, trademarks, and copyrighted materials related to [Church Name] are protected and must be used according to our guidelines.
- Proper Credit:
- When embedding or linking to [Church Name] content (such as videos, graphics, or text), include proper attribution, for example: “© [Year] [Church Name], [Speaker/Author Name].”
- Up to 250 words of [Church Name] print media may be used in your commentary, provided that full credit is given.
6. Official Social Media Engagement
- Our Channels: [Church Name] actively engages on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and others.
- Content Contributions: If you wish to contribute content to any of our official social media channels, please contact the Communications Department via email.
7. Questions and Additional Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or require further clarification regarding this policy, please reach out to our Communications Department at [insert contact details].
This policy is designed to support your creative expression while protecting the confidentiality and reputation of [Church Name]. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive and respectful online presence.