Local Government Channel Comment and Blog Terms and Conditions

1. Opinions expressed on Local Government Channel comment section and blogs are those of the respective contributing user only. These views do not represent those of Local Government Channel its management or employees. Local Government Channel is not responsible for and disclaims all liability for content and comments contributed to Local Government Channel Comment section and blogs by Local Government Channel users.

2. Local Government Channel users agree that comments and images posted on in comments section or on a blog will not defame, compromise the trade secrets or violate the copyright or other intellectual property rights of any third party.

3. Local Government Channel comment section and blogs do not allow the addition of anonymous comments. Each user posting understands that the blog post/comment can be traced to their specific user account containing their email address, user name, date and time of sign up and IP address at date and time of sign up to Local Government Channel.

4. By posting comments on the Local Government Channel website you agree to allow the content to be re-used or quoted by Local Government Channel without notification.

5. Users sometimes include references to other websites beyond the control of Local Government Channel. As such Local Government Channel cannot be held responsible for the content of such websites.

6. Local Government Channel website editors will decide what is acceptable or not on a case-by-case basis. We will delete any advertising posts, or chose not to publish a comment if we deem it unacceptable according to our content boundary policies.

6a. Content Boundaries:
PORNOGRAPHY AND OBSCENITY:

HATEFUL CONTENT: Users may not publish material that promotes hate toward groups based on race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status, and sexual orientation/gender identity.

VIOLENT CONTENT: Users may not publish direct threats of violence against any person or group of people.

COPYRIGHT: It is our policy to respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement. More information about our copyright procedures can be found here.

IMPERSONATION: We do not allow impersonation of others through our services in a manner that is intended to or does mislead or confuse others.

UNLAWFUL USE OF SERVICES: Our products and services should not be used for unlawful purposes or for promotion of dangerous and illegal activities. Your account may be terminated and you may be reported to the appropriate authorities.

SPAM, MALICIOUS CODES AND VIRUSES: We do not allow spamming or transmitting malware and viruses.

7. Local Government Channel reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time.