Creator Content Guidelines

As a creator on See Gov, you play a crucial role in fostering informed and respectful discussions about local government. To ensure the platform remains a trusted space for all users, you must adhere to the following guidelines.

1. Accuracy and Integrity

  • Be truthful: Ensure that all information you present is accurate and can be substantiated with reliable sources.
  • Avoid misinformation: Do not share content that is misleading or deceptive.

2. Respect and Inclusivity

  • No hate speech: Refrain from sharing any content that expresses views which are discriminatory or hateful towards any individual or group.
  • Respectful discourse: Foster an environment of respectful and thoughtful dialogue, even when discussing controversial issues.
  • Be inclusive: Ensure that a broad range of perspectives is represented in your content.

3. Focus on Local Government

  • Stay on topic: Focus your content on the actions, decisions, and discussions of local government officials, staff, and community members.
  • Relevant context: Provide relevant context about the community and local government without resorting to inflammatory or sensationalist language.

4. Legal Considerations

  • Avoid legal risks: Do not make claims that cannot be substantiated and that could create legal risks for yourself or the platform.
  • Respect intellectual property: Ensure that you have the right to use any text you incorporate into your highlights.

5. Alignment with See Gov's Values

  • Support democracy: Your content should support democratic processes and not promote individual candidates, parties, or unrelated causes.
  • Empowerment: Create content that empowers residents to engage with their government.
  • Collaboration: Be open to working with others and share credit where it's due.
  • Accountability: Be transparent and responsive to feedback from the community and See Gov.

6. Enforcement of Guidelines

  • Consequences: Failure to abide by these guidelines may result in a warning, removal of content from the platform and distribution channels, or suspension or revocation of your content creation privileges.

Creator Responsibility

By using the See Gov platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these guidelines.