This Addison Thrive Initiative User-Generated Content Policy establishes the rules and guidelines for content submitted by users on AddisonThrive.org (the “Site”), including comments on blog posts. By submitting content to the Site, you agree to comply with this policy.
Effective Date: November 26, 2024
1. Scope of Policy
This policy applies to all user-generated content (“UGC”), including but not limited to comments, feedback, and any other submissions made through the Site.
2. Prohibited Content
The Addison Thrive Initiative prohibits the submission of content that:
- Contains hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory language.
- Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive.
- Promotes illegal activities or violates applicable laws.
- Includes spam, advertisements, or solicitation of goods or services.
- Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
3. Ownership of Content
By submitting content, you affirm that:
- You own the rights to the content or have permission to share it.
- You grant The Addison Thrive Initiative a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, distribute, or edit the content.
4. User Responsibility
Users are responsible for the content they submit to the Site. You agree to:
- Ensure all submissions comply with this policy.
- Avoid sharing personal or sensitive information about yourself or others.
- Accept accountability for any legal consequences of your content.
5. Moderation and Removal
The Addison Thrive Initiative reserves the right to:
- Review and moderate user submissions before we publish them.
- Remove content that violates this policy or is deemed inappropriate.
- Restrict or block users who repeatedly violate these guidelines.
6. Reporting Violations
If you encounter content that violates this policy, please report it by contacting us at legal@addisonthrive.org.
Include:
- A description of the offending content.
- The URL or location where the content appears.
- Additional relevant details, if applicable.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Addison Thrive Initiative User-Generated Content Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. We post any and all changes and updates on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”
8. Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of Dallas County, Texas. Any disputes arising from user-generated content will be resolved in the courts of Dallas County, Texas.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Addison Thrive Initiative User-Generated Content Policy, please contact us at legal@addisonthrive.org.