1.    The Blog site and its content therein for the OC Chapter will represent the mission of the Chapter.

2.    A link to a “Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability” will indicate the following:

This site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. USGBC-Orange County Chapter (OC Chapter) makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the site’s operation or the information, content or materials included on this site. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, OC Chapter hereby disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. OC Chapter will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of or inability to use this site. The user expressly agrees that they use this site solely at their own risk.  

3.    The OC Chapter will strive to update the blog weekly. Select members will be asked to blog on behalf of the OC Chapter. Each blogger will adhere to the following code of ethics:

Blogger Code of Ethics:

1.    I will tell the truth.

2.    I will write deliberately and with accuracy.

3.    I will acknowledge and correct mistakes promptly.

4.    I will preserve the original post, using notations to show where I have made changes so as to maintain the integrity of my publishing.

5.    I will never delete a post.

6.    I will not delete comments unless they are spam or off-topic.

7.    I will reply to emails and comments when appropriate, and do so promptly.

8.    I will strive for high quality with every post – including basic spellchecking.

9.    I will stay on topic.

10. I will disagree with other opinions respectfully.

11. I will link to online references and original source materials directly.

12. I will disclose conflicts of interest.

13. I will keep private issues and topics private, since discussing private issues would jeopardize my personal and work relationships.

14.    The blogger will be careful to avoid disclosing any information that is confidential or proprietary to the OC Chapter or to any third party that has disclosed information to the OC Chapter. 

15.    The blogger must obtain content approval from at least one board member prior to posting the blog on the OC Chapter website.

16.    The blog will be signed by the member, identifying him/herself by name and company or area of expertise.

17.    No blogger will accept money from any individual, business or entity for blogging on the OC Chapter site.

18.    The blogger will respect copyright, fair use and financial disclosure laws.

19.    If an error is made in the content of a blog, the author will correct it within 24 hours of the error being identified.