Acceptable Use Policy

OVERVIEW

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the rules for using the Green Neighbours Network of Toronto (GNN) website (“our site”). It applies to all users, including individual members, volunteers, partner groups, and visitors who engage with our digital community spaces.

By using our website, forums, or any of its interactive features, you agree to abide by the terms of this policy and help us maintain a respectful, inclusive, and constructive online environment.

PROHIBITED USES

You may use the GNN website only for lawful, respectful, and community-positive purposes. You may not use our site:

In violation of any local, provincial, national, or international law or regulation.
To promote or engage in any unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, or deceptive activity.
To harass, bully, abuse, or threaten any person or group.
To spread misinformation or content that misrepresents GNN or any member group.
To post or transmit any content that is defamatory, discriminatory, obscene, or inflammatory.
To send unsolicited advertising or spam.
To knowingly introduce viruses, spyware, or other harmful technology.
To misuse personal data or violate others’ privacy.
To impersonate another user, group, or GNN representative.

You also agree:

Not to copy, reproduce, or re-sell any part of the site’s content without permission.
Not to disrupt or interfere with the security or accessibility of the website or its hosting environment.

INTERACTIVE FEATURES

GNN offers several interactive features, including:

Member Forums
Blog Comments
Group Discussions
Direct Messaging

While we encourage open discussion, all users must engage respectfully and in line with GNN’s values. Moderators may review posts and responses to ensure they meet community standards, but we do not guarantee pre-screening of all activity.

GNN reserves the right to remove any content or suspend user access for behavior that violates this policy.

CONTENT GUIDELINES

All contributions to the site (comments, forum posts, shared resources, etc.) must:

✅ Be respectful, thoughtful, and relevant to GNN’s mission
✅ Represent your own views or experiences (no impersonation)
✅ Avoid misinformation, especially regarding environmental or health-related issues
✅ Not contain content that is:

Hateful, racist, sexist, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory
Sexually explicit or violent
In breach of copyright or intellectual property laws
Intended to provoke, spam, or derail community discussions

VIOLATIONS & ENFORCEMENT

We take the integrity of our community seriously. GNN reserves the right to take any of the following actions if this policy is breached:

Immediate warning or request for content removal
Temporary or permanent suspension of account access
Deletion of inappropriate content
Reporting of illegal activity to relevant authorities
Any other action deemed appropriate to protect the safety and well-being of our network

GNN is not liable for any loss or damage caused by your failure to follow this policy.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy at any time. The latest version will always be available on our website. By continuing to use the site, you accept any changes we implement.