SUMMIT COUNTY WEB SITE POLICIES

Purpose/Mission

The purpose and mission of the Summit County web site is to increase the knowledge and communication of Summit County citizens with their county government. By promoting efficient, accessible, and affordable access to government services, the Summit County web site is to be used in an ethical and legal manner by all citizens of Summit County and the global community.

Standards and Guidelines

Summit County adheres to the highest of Internet standards, protecting its users' privacy, observing and championing Net etiquette, linking externally without endorsements, and aiming for factual and timely information throughout. To help promote the highest of standards, we expect users of this site to adhere to the following guidelines:

• By visiting the Summit County web site, users agree that they will not use the site for any unlawful activity, or use it in any way that would violate the following terms and conditions.
   
• This web site is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Any use of the web site shall comply with all Ohio local government, Summit County, Ohio, and State of Ohio laws and regulations as well as with all federal laws and regulations.
   
• Linkages: The Summit County web site links to external web sites are provided so that users will find reference material on county-related subjects. Summit County does not own or control linked sites and therefore is not responsible for the content included in them. Additionally, Summit County does not endorse externally linked web sites.
   
• Use of communication forms: The Summit County web site contains e-mail and survey communication forms. By using these forms, users agree to send and receive messages that are both proper and related to survey topics. The following actions are strictly prohibited:
  • Defaming, harassing, threatening or otherwise violating the legal rights of others, including their privacy (see below); · Misrepresenting one's person, background, or character;
  • Posting any defamatory, infringing, obscene, false, or unlawful material; · Selling, advertising, or exchanging any goods or services unless expressly allowed;
  • Posting any copyrighted material owned by a third party without expressly written consent; SUMMIT COUNTY WEB SITE POLICIES
  • Any use of Summit County e-mail and surveys is at your own risk. Summit County cannot guarantee that violations to the ethical code will not occur.
     
• Privacy: Summit County does not collect individual user details; e.g., name and e-mail address. Additionally, Summit County does not share user information with outside sources. If at any time you believe that Summit County is not protecting your privacy, please e-mail or contact the Summit County Office of Public Information.