Social Media Marketing and Collaboration Policy

Effective: 01/01/2024

1. Purpose
This policy governs the use of Red Carpet Night DC’s social media platforms for marketing and collaborations with individuals, businesses, and organizations. It outlines the types of content we can share, the submission process for requests, and the standards for acceptable content. This policy ensures that our social media presence aligns with the values of Red Carpet Night DC.

2. Scope
This policy applies to all individuals and organizations seeking to collaborate with or have their content featured on Red Carpet Night DC’s social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

3. Acceptable Content for Sharing
Red Carpet Night DC welcomes the opportunity to share content that aligns with our mission and vision. Acceptable content includes:

  • Event announcements related to arts, culture, professional networking, or community engagement.

  • Promotion of Red Carpet Night DC-sponsored events or collaborations.

  • Member achievements or community accomplishments.

  • Educational or inspirational content related to professional or personal development.

  • Positive stories or initiatives that foster diversity, inclusion, and community building.

  • Mentorship, scholarship, or charity programs related to our work or that benefit our community.

4. Prohibited Content
To maintain the integrity of our platform and community, the following types of content are prohibited from being shared:

  • Political endorsements or content that promotes a particular political party or candidate.

  • Content that contains hate speech, discrimination, or any form of harassment.

  • Any offensive or inflammatory language, imagery, or video.

  • Promotions or endorsements of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, firearms, or adult content.

  • Content that violates copyright laws, intellectual property rights, or privacy rights of others.

  • Fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading information.

  • Unsolicited promotions of products or services unrelated to our mission.

5. Procedure for Content Submission
Individuals and organizations who wish to have their content featured on Red Carpet Night DC’s social media platforms must follow this procedure:

  1. Submit a Request: Submit a formal request via email to redcarpetnightdc@gmail.com or through the respective social media platforms DM.

    • The request should include a brief description of the content, its relevance to Red Carpet Night DC, and any images or links associated with the post.

    • Content must be submitted at least 3 business days before the desired posting date.

  2. Content Review: All content is subject to review by our social media and marketing team. We will assess the relevance, appropriateness, and alignment with our mission and values.

  3. Approval or Denial: Once reviewed, the individual or organization will be notified of the decision within 5 business days.

    • If approved, the post will be scheduled for sharing on our social media platforms.

    • If denied, feedback may be provided outlining the reasons, but Red Carpet Night DC reserves the right to decline without obligation for further explanation.

6. Content Ownership and Liability

  • By submitting content, the individual or organization affirms that they own the rights to the content or have secured the necessary permissions to share it.

  • Red Carpet Night DC is not responsible for any legal claims arising from the use of submitted content.

  • Any liability arising from shared content remains the responsibility of the individual or organization that submitted it.

7. Amendments and Updates
Red Carpet Night DC reserves the right to amend or update this policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated via our official website.

8. Contact Information
For questions or further clarification regarding this policy, please contact our marketing team via the Contact Us page.