PCA Hudson Valley Region

Hudson Valley Region Social Media Guidelines

Adopted: March 10, 2025

Purpose

The Hudson Valley Region Porsche Club of America (HVRPCA) social media accounts are designed to promote activities of interest to the Regional Club membership and to further the enjoyment of PCA participation. Moderators and participants are to remember that their participation on social media
is a public representation of themselves, the PCA, Hudson Valley PCA, and the Porsche marque.

Accounts

All social media accounts created by, for, or on behalf of HVRPCA are the exclusive property
of the Region.
Upon transition, all social media accounts must be transferred from the outgoing
Social Media Chair to the incoming Chair.
Account passwords are the sole property of HVRPCA and must be safeguarded.
Only designated "moderators" entrusted with account management will have access
to HVRPCA passwords.
HVRPCA passwords may only be shared with regional members upon approval
by the HVRPCA Board of Directors.

Content Guidelines

Relevant Posts Only: Content should be related to PCA activities, Porsche cars, and topics of general interest to PCA members.
No Unauthorized Media: Memes or imagery that do not benefit the club or raise concerns regarding origin, tone, style, or copyright must not be posted. Participants are responsible for ensuring all posted content complies with copyright and trademark laws.
Respect Privacy: Do not share private information, including home addresses, phone numbers, family details, or dates of birth, etc.

Community Standards

No Trolling or Harassment: Disruptive behavior, including trolling, will not be tolerated.
Moderators have the discretion to remove violators.
No Politics: Political discussions are strictly prohibited.
Zero Tolerance for Discrimination or Offensive Content: Any content deemed racist, misogynistic, sexist, inappropriate, or offensive will be removed. Offenders will receive a warning, and repeated violations will result in expulsion from HVRPCA social media sites.
Constructive Feedback: Concerns, complaints, or errors should be directed to Moderators
or Board Members privately rather than posted publicly.

Moderators reserve the right to enforce reasonable restrictions on message length, style, tone,
and frequency to maintain a positive and inclusive community.

HVRPCA social media accounts and their participants will adhere to the PCA Code of Ethics and Conduct, as follows:

The PCA Code of Ethics and Conduct

This document is presented to define the standards and ethics to which the organization holds itself, its elected and appointed representatives, its employees, and its members. It supplements but does not replace our established Bylaws and procedures, which are documented elsewhere. The following represents the way we want to be and to do business.

PCA is not a political organization. It exists for the benefit of its members, to further their enjoyment of their cars. In the performance of this mandate, it must operate under the rule of law, adhering to the laws of the various countries and jurisdictions under which it exists. This means that illegal behavior is not tolerated, and that close attention is paid to the requirements of the law in the actions of all involved, national and regional officers, individual members, and those within the national office.

Beyond this, we accept the obligation to do what is right. An ethical system is based on the mutual benefit of the involved parties; the corollary of this is that we treat neither fellow members nor non-members in a way that is demeaning, embarrassing, derogatory, or otherwise inappropriate. This, of course, extends to our concept of respect and equal treatment for all, regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin or other such protected status. Our natural competitiveness does not extend to taking unfair advantage of others, be they individuals, clubs, or businesses. Actions and words about which there may be some question are undertaken, when possible, only after careful thought and perhaps consultation.

Decisions affecting PCA should be either self-obvious or readily explained. Particular attention should be paid to potential conflicts of interest involving special treatment or gifts from individuals or companies possibly hoping to gain something in return. Other potential conflicts of interest, in which an officer, employee, or member must weigh his immediate and personal potential for gain against the best interests of PCA, require special thoughtful attention. Transparency in all actions is desirable. Nothing must be allowed to compromise the integrity, credibility, and best interests of PCA in the making of decisions that affect the club.