Social Media Guidelines

A small number of people (such as committee members) are authorised to speak on behalf of Burley RUFC however most of us will speak not on behalf of; but about Burley RUFC – using social media. As members, parents and players we are all part of the conversation. Social media is of great benefit to us as individuals and to Burley RUFC – we’re all using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to keep in touch and find out what’s going on. There are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that we always apply common sense in our use of social media:

Codes of conduct
Burley RUFC Codes of Conduct require that we all treat each other with respect and not engage in actions which would bring the club into disrepute – this includes how we conduct ourselves on and off the field, including social media and networking. Have fun, share the spirit of Burley RUFC but be respectful online just as you would be in person.

Social Media Policy
Burley RUFC has a published Social Media Policy, which governs our use of social media, identifies who is responsible for maintaining social network sites, sets standards for content and the monitoring and moderating of content, in line with these guidelines. Importantly, Burley RUFC supports the RFU Core Values and Burley RUFC Codes of Conduct and will hold members to account for any breaches using social media.

Everything on the internet is public
Always assume that all your social media communication is visible to everyone everywhere – comments and posts are permanent and often public even with privacy settings in place. Think carefully about the content you post online. Be careful not to reveal sensitive or confidential information on Burley RUFC social media platforms, whether personal or professional or related to Burley RUFC.

Be responsible
You are responsible for what you add to a Burley RUFC social platform – make sure your posts are accurate, not misleading or damaging. When in doubt, don’t post!

For the avoidance of doubt, all social media content & communication must not be:

Unlawful
Discriminatory – offensive or derogatory remarks relating to gender, sex, race, disability, religion, belief or age
Offensive – inappropriate or encourages unacceptable behaviour such as violence, dishonesty, drunkenness, drug related activity, of a sexual nature or swearing
Bullying – harassment of any group or individual
Defamatory – publically criticising any team, referee, coach, player, volunteer, parent or member

Respect copyright
Don’t post content created by someone else (videos/ documents/ links) without checking that you have given credit to them – where possible include links to the original source. Be mindful of the copyright and intellectual property rights of Burley RUFC.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Secretary Duncan Elsey on 07939612438

Read more Social Media Guidance from England Rugby