United States Coast Guard Social Media Comment Policy
The content provided on this page is for public information only and is not intended as a distress communication channel. All emergency communication for Coast Guard assistance should go through VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8Mhz) or through local authorities by dialing 911. Although we welcome and encourage comments on postings, comments are moderated by the Coast Guard social media team. The Coast Guard retains the discretion to determine which comments are acceptable and which are prohibited. Examples of prohibited posts include:
· Personal attacks towards people and organizations including posts targeting sexual orientation, ethnic, racial, or political groups.
· Spam or off-topic posts that solicit, promote, or advertise services or products
· Phishing posts that solicit other commenters
· Graphic, obscene, hateful, and explicit posts containing vulgar or abusive language
· Posts that suggest or encourage violence
· Posts that are defamatory or libel. Prohibited posts will be hidden and repeated offenses risk the possibility of the author of repeated offenses from being blocked without prior notice. Coast Guard disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from any comments posted on this page. This forum may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy.
