Social Media Terms of Use

The Town of Orange Park uses social media to interact with residents, businesses, and visitors about public issues, Town programs, events and policies. Please note that this is a moderated online discussion site, or Limited Public Forum, and subject to Florida Public Records Laws.

The Town reserves the right to remove and/or delete user-generated content or comments deemed inappropriate without notice, after they have been properly archived for public record. The following are examples of inappropriate content and comments. Note: this list is not intended to be exhaustive.

1. Off-subject or out-of-context comments;
2. Profane, obscene, threatening or harassing language or content or material that appeals to the prurient interest;
3. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetrates discrimination on the basis of race, color, disabilities, religion, sex, national origin, age or any other constitutionally protected right;
4. Advertises or promotes a commercial product or service, or any entity or individual;
5. Incites or promotes violence or illegal activities;
6. Infringes upon copyrights or trademarks;
7. Confidential, non-public, personally identifying or sensitive personal information; and
8. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public, Town employees or public systems.

The opinions, viewpoints and comments expressed by others on the Town’s social media accounts does not necessarily reflect that of the Town of Orange Park, its officers, employees or elected officials.

Posting on Town of Orange Park accounts constitutes acceptance of these terms.

Please note: Social media accounts are not monitored 24/7. Emergencies, criminal activity or serious concerns needing response must be directed to the Police Department at (904) 264-5555 or by dialing 911. Non-emergency inquiries needing prompt response should call the Town’s main phone line (904) 278-9565.

Any communications via Town social media channels (whether by a Town employee or the public) are subject to monitoring and disclosure to third parties. In other words, all content posted or submitted for posting to the Town’s social media channels is subject to public disclosure. Relevant Town of Orange Park and State of Florida public records retention schedules apply to social media content. Records required to be maintained shall be preserved for the required retention period in a format that preserves the integrity of the original record.

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