OSCE social media pages Terms of Use
Terminology
The term ‘social media pages’ is used in this text to refer to the official profiles of OSCE in social media channels and social networks, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, SoundCloud.
Purpose
The purpose of the OSCE social media pages is to reach out to an audience across and beyond the OSCE region regarding the work and activities of the OSCE throughout the world. For local events and activities please follow local Missions on social media and on the OSCE website.
Privacy Policy
By using or accessing social media, and this page, you are accepting the practices described in the respective social media channel Privacy Policy.
More information on privacy policies of the respective social media:
Security
Participation in the OSCE social media pages is voluntary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your login. You agree to (a) immediately notify the respective social media of any unauthorized use of your login or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. The OSCE cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this Section.
Member conduct
You understand that all information, data, messages or other materials ("Content"), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, are the sole responsibility of the person from which such Content originated. This means that you, and not the OSCE, are entirely responsible for all Content that you post, email, transmit or otherwise make available via the OSCE social media pages. The OSCE does not control the user-generated Content posted except as described below and, as such, does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of such Content. You understand that by using the OSCE social media pages, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Under no circumstances will the OSCE be liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any Content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted, emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available via the OSCE social media pages.
You agree to not use the OSCE social media pages to:
- post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;
- disrupt the normal flow of dialogue or otherwise act in a manner that negatively affects other users' ability to engage in exchanges;
- harm minors in any way;
- impersonate any person or entity;
- post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that you do not have a right to make available under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);
- post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party;
- post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation;
- post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment;
- forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any Content transmitted through the page;
- intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national or international law;
- stalk or otherwise harass another; or
- collect or store personal data about other users.
You acknowledge that the OSCE does not pre-screen all user-generated Content, but that the OSCE and its designees shall have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to edit, delete, refuse or move any Content that is available via the OSCE social media pages. Without limiting the foregoing, the OSCE and its designees shall have the right to remove any user-generated Content that violates the TOU or is otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any user-generated Content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such Content.
You acknowledge and agree that the OSCE may preserve user-generated Content and may also disclose user-generated Content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce the TOU; (c) respond to claims that any Content violates the rights of third-parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of the OSCE, its users and the public.
You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the OSCE social media pages, including your Content, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
Special admonitions for international use
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the country in which you reside.
Content submitted or made available for inclusion on the pages
The OSCE does not claim ownership of Content you submit or make available for inclusion on the OSCE social media pages. The OSCE only claims ownership over self-generated content created by the OSCE for inclusion on the OSCE social media pages. It does not take responsibility for the inclusion of third party links or other third party content such as articles.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold the OSCE, and its affiliates, officers, agents, grantees or other partners, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of Content you submit, post, transmit or make available through the OSCE social media pages, your use of the pages, your connection to the pages, your violation of the TOU, or your violation of any rights of another.
General practices regarding use and storage
You acknowledge that the OSCE may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the OSCE social media pages, including without limitation the maximum number of days that message board postings or other uploaded Content will be retained by the page, and the maximum number of times (and the maximum duration for which) you may access the pages in a given period of time. You agree that the OSCE has no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any messages and other communications or other Content maintained or transmitted by the OSCE social media pages. You further acknowledge that the OSCE reserves the right to change these general practices and limits at any time, in its sole discretion.
Modifications to service
The OSCE reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the OSCE social media pages (or any part thereof). You agree that the OSCE shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the pages.
Termination
You agree that the OSCE, in its sole discretion, may terminate your access to the pages, and remove and discard any Content within the pages, for any reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use or if the OSCE believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the TOU. The OSCE may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the pages, or any part thereof. You agree that any termination of your access to the pages under any provision of this TOU may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that the OSCE may immediately suspend your access to the pages. Further, you agree that the OSCE shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any termination of your access to the OSCE social media pages.
Links
The OSCE social media pages may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that the OSCE is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any Content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that the OSCE shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such Content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource. Social media may contain links to other websites. The OSCE is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. Your are encouraged to be aware when you leave our page to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by social media, on which OSCE is active.
English Language
In order to assure that members adhere to the TOU, the language of the OSCE social media pages is English. The OSCE or its designees might not have the resources to respond to content posted in languages other than English.
Terms of Use, Notices and Revisions
We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy and our TOU at any time. We encourage you to refer to this policy on an ongoing basis so that you understand our current privacy policy.
Contacting OSCE
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact the Community Manager of the respective OSCE social media page.