Last Updated: October 1, 2024.
This Social Media/Networking Policy outlines the privacy notices, terms of use, and disclaimers for all social media/real-time websites and company pages/profiles managed or moderated by Tortoise and Finch Productions. This includes all social media platforms associated with the documentary film You Look a Lot Like Me—including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Vimeo, and blogs.
By interacting with us or our followers on any of these platforms, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using our social media pages/profiles.
1. Policy Updates
Tortoise and Finch Productions may update this policy from time to time. We encourage visitors to check this page regularly for any changes. Your continued use of our social media pages/profiles constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
2. Disclaimer
- Tortoise and Finch Productions does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information contained on a linked website.
- Tortoise and Finch Productions does not endorse the individuals or organizations sponsoring linked websites, or the views, products, or services they offer.
- Tortoise and Finch Productions cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials from linked websites. Users must request such authorization directly from the website’s sponsor.
- Your use of our social media pages/profiles and the information shared is at your own risk. The content on these platforms should not be used as legal, mental health, or other professional advice.
3. Security and Privacy
Tortoise and Finch Productions is not responsible for the security of its social media pages/profiles. We cannot control how third parties use or misuse information posted on these platforms. Use caution when posting or interacting on social media, as any personal information shared can be accessed by others.
4. Robust Liability Disclaimer
Tortoise and Finch Productions, including its managing members, employees, agents, independent contractors, interns, and volunteers, shall not be responsible or liable for any damages—whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential—arising out of or in connection with our social media pages/profiles. This includes but is not limited to:
- Loss of data, revenue, or profits
- Damage to property or personal injury
- Cyber-attacks, viruses, or security breaches
- Inappropriate or offensive third-party content
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TORTOISE AND FINCH PRODUCTIONS, ITS MANAGING MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, INTERNS, OR VOLUNTEERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONTENT POSTED OR TRANSMITTED ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES/PROFILES BY THIRD PARTIES. WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT POSTED BY USERS OR THIRD PARTIES.
5. User Conduct and Blocking
We welcome respectful engagement on our social media platforms. However, abusive, inappropriate, or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. By interacting with our social media platforms, you agree to the following:
- No abusive, lewd, libelous, or defamatory content: Users must refrain from posting offensive or harmful material, including threats, hate speech, harassment, or violence.
- Respectful discourse: Comments should contribute to constructive dialogue. Name-calling, personal attacks, or inflammatory language will result in removal.
- No spamming or self-promotion: Posts designed solely to promote unrelated content, products, or services are not allowed.
If you violate these terms, you will be blocked, and your comments/posts will be deleted without notice. Repeat offenders may be reported to the platform administrators.
6. Third-Party Content
Any views, opinions, or comments expressed by third parties on our social media platforms, including those shared in response to posts, do not necessarily reflect the views of Tortoise and Finch Productions. We are not responsible for content posted by third parties, and we reserve the right to moderate and manage content as appropriate.
7. Reporting Inappropriate Content
If you encounter inappropriate or offensive content on any of our social media platforms, we encourage you to report it directly through the platform’s reporting system and notify us as well. We will review and address the situation as appropriate.
8. Indemnification
By interacting with our social media platforms, you agree to hold harmless Tortoise and Finch Productions, its managing members, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims or liabilities that arise out of your actions, posts, or contributions to our social media platforms.
Effective Date: October 1, 2024.
