Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Use Policy For Destination Wake Forest

Destination Wake Forest (hereinafter referred to as "DWF") has established certain guidelines for registered users to ensure the site remains acceptable by a broad range of users. While the first priority to is uphold and defend the First Amendment, DWF reserves the right to place some limitations on the site’s content. 

Consequences

Violating the terms of the Acceptable Use Policy may result in action against a user by the Webmaster. These actions may include, but are not limited to account suspension and/or account deletion. 

A blocked account may be reactivated at the discretion of the Webmaster if sufficient cause may be established. The decision of the Webmaster is final.

Inappropriate Content

DWF implements a zero-tolerance policy for the posting of any inappropriate content - including, but not limited to: nudity, content harmful to children, profanity, incendiary comments, and vulgarity - in images, drawings, photos, videos, or any other fashion (such as the use of text characters).  All such posted material will be removed from view without notification. The first violation shall result in the offending account being blocked. A second offense will automatically result in the account being deleted. Notice shall not be given in advance in either instance. 

Any content that is posted violates any law will result in account suspension, and any identifiable information will be immediately forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Destination Wake Forest will comply with any ensuing investigations to the best of its ability, including transferring any material to investigators with or without a request. By posting such content, the user grants us the right to transfer any material that may be subject to investigation. 

Vulgarity and Profanity 

It is expected that that users will exercise decorum in their communications.  There are no plans to monitor or mediate discussions. Individuals are allowed to respond to each other with respect and courtesy.  Offensive speech that is reported to the Webmaster will be reviewed, and appropriate actions will be taken.  This may include account suspension deletion, or other actions as deemed appropriate by the Webmaster. 

DWF implements a zero tolerance policy for any incendiary comments, images, posts, etc. Any user who seeks to negatively or violently single out a particular self-identified group of people will have his or her account suspended on the first offense and deleted on the second offense. The Webmaster is not obligated to give advance warning, and reserves the right to edit or delete any material which falls into this category at their discretion. If there appears to be an imminent threat of harm to person or property, DWF will notify law enforcement and provide any information which may aid the investigation. 

Plagiarism and Piracy 

DWF supports the idea of the Internet being a place to freely share ideas.  Users who wish to cite the work of others may link to that work and note its origin.  However, any user engaging in plagiarism and intellectual piracy, or other forms of copyright infringement, shall have his or her account suspended on the first offense and deleted on the second offense.  DWF copyrights its material under a non-commercial Creative Commons license, and we allow individual posters to retain their own copyright. 

If you have any questions about our Acceptable Use Policy, please contact Dennis Hebert or Tim Lavallee at contact@destinationwakeforest.com.