APGA User-Generated Content Policy
User-Generated Content Policy
Thank you for your interest in engaging with the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (referred to as "APGA," "we," "our," or "us") and contributing user-generated content ("UGC") on the APGA website ("the Website") and APGA's social media pages, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This User-Generated Content Policy outlines the guidelines and standards for posting, submitting, and interacting with UGC on these platforms. By participating in UGC, you agree to comply with this policy.
1. User Responsibility
1.1 Ownership and Accuracy: By submitting UGC, you affirm that you are the rightful owner of the content or have obtained necessary permissions to share it. You are responsible for the accuracy, legality, and originality of the content you contribute.
1.2 Respect and Non-Infringement: You must not submit UGC that infringes upon the intellectual property rights, privacy, or any other legal rights of any individual or entity. UGC should not contain defamatory, obscene, offensive, discriminatory, or harassing material.
1.3 Compliance with Laws: You must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards when submitting UGC. Any UGC that violates these requirements may be removed at our discretion.
2. Grant of License
2.1 By submitting UGC, you grant APGA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, publicly display, and perform the UGC in connection with APGA's activities, including but not limited to the Website, social media platforms, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns.
3. Moderation and Content Removal
3.1 Moderation: APGA reserves the right to moderate UGC to ensure compliance with this policy. We may review, edit, or remove UGC that violates these guidelines or is otherwise deemed inappropriate, without prior notice.
3.2 Content Removal: APGA may remove or modify UGC in response to a request from the content owner, a legal obligation, or if we determine that the content violates our policies or the rights of others.
4. Third-Party Content and Links
4.1 Third-Party Content: UGC may include content provided by other users or third parties. APGA does not endorse or verify the accuracy, completeness, or quality of such content. We are not responsible for any UGC posted by users or any third-party content linked to or referenced on the Website or social media platforms.
4.2 External Links: The Website and social media platforms may contain links to external websites. APGA is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or actions of these third-party websites. We encourage users to review the terms and policies of such websites before engaging with them.
5. Indemnification
5.1 By submitting UGC, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless APGA and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to your UGC, including any breach of this policy or infringement of thirdparty rights.
6. Modification of Policy
6.1 APGA reserves the right to modify or update this User-Generated Content Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website and social media platforms. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically to stay informed about any updates.
7. Contact Us
7.1 If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries about this User-Generated Content Policy, please contact us at apga@apga.org.au or by using the contact information provided on the Website and social media platforms. By participating in UGC on the APGA website and social media platforms, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this User-Generated Content Policy.