USER CONDUCT POLICY
About This Document
This document confirms the acceptable conduct of all entrants to the Competition and visitors to this website. By interacting on the Website you accept these codes of conduct and agree to be bound by these codes. You also agree to be bound by the Cyber Bullying Policy. If you are or will be an entrant to the Competition, you are bound by the Terms & Conditions in addition to the other website policies.
1. Choose your profile picture with care:
Display a picture that is a true representation, but not over the top. Think to yourself: Would I show this to my mum and dad?
2. Write your bio accurately and don't try too hard:
Misrepresentation will not benefit you in the long run. Be honest and take the time to write something that is true to who you are.
3. Post with purpose:
Over-posting will have your fans or acts dropping like flies. Only comment to individuals within your network when you have something meaningful to say or add. Don’t use the open forum to promote other people, products or services – except for performances entered in the Competition.
Remember, you are responsible for all your activities whilst participating on the website, so post carefully.
4. Be aware of the 'one too many' factor:
Understand that when you post information up on MySchoolAct, multiple users can view it—sometimes hundreds or thousands of people – including your mum, dad, teacher, principal, etc.So think before you share! Personal matters between yourself and another user of the MySchoolAct website should remain personal; don't discuss these matters at the website.
Don't provide your or anyone elses private details (such as telephone numbers, addresses etc)
5. Cyber Bullying versus Constructive Criticism:
Just because we have a strict Cyber Bullying Policy, does not mean that MySchoolAct restricts you from engaging in constructive criticism.
Constructive criticism involves posting comments that aren’t personal, but rather feedback on a performance that has room to improve. It’s about identifying an aspect of performance that could be better, then offering a tip or suggestion for improvement. In order to keep your criticism balanced, you should try couple your criticism with something that you liked about the performance.
For example, if you view a guitar performance of a great song that sounds a little out of tune, you might comment: 'Hi there, I love the song you played, but I think your F string might be a little out of tune. Have you tried using an electronic tuner?'
Posting a comment such as 'That sucked' is hurtful, not constructive and could be classified as a form of cyber bullying.
By all means, if you think someone's performance is great, then tell them and tell them why. The music industry is small and kind gestures will go a long way toward building your network of contacts and supporters.
MySchoolAct is not responsible for content on the Website which is created by visitors to the website – user generated material.
To see our full Cyber Bullying policy, click here.
6. Obey Good Sportsmanship
MySchoolAct is about finding the best Act, and although self promotion is the key to success, it should be done fairly
Acts should not themselves create fake, phony or temporary Fan accounts to help boost their position in the competition. Nor should Acts encourage their friends or family to do the same.
Acts should also refrain from posting "Check out Us" or "Check out (ACT NAME)
Regardless of whether the Act, or the Act's Fan's are taking part in this non-sportsman like conduct, it will be the Act who will ultimately be punished. Continual abuse of these practices, may lead to point deductions and/or expulsion from the competition
7. Obey the law, and be considerate:
You cannot use the website to publish or broadcast material or information which is illegal, which infringes the rights of anyone else, which is defamatory or obscene, or which you know is incorrect. Competition entries and interaction on the website cannot contain explicit lyrics or wording, profanity, drug or sexual references.
Don't include materials (including photos) unless you own those materials or have obtained express consent from the owner to use them in this way. Also, don’t use or post materials (including software) which is likely or designed or which you believe may harm the MySchoolAct website or other people's computers, software or contributions on the website. Don't provide software or identify systems to others which would allow others to access inappropriate or illegal material or websites.
MySchoolAct has the right to remove or edit any comments or posts, if MySchoolAct believes in its sole discretion that such comments/posts are inappropriate, offensive, irrelevant or posted at the wrong place on the website.
Do not pretend that you are representing MySchoolAct or any of its partners or affiliates, or that you are speaking on behalf of the Competition, when you comment on acts or the Competition. Falsely impersonating someone or your position in this way will not be tolerated.
8. Don't harm the website:
Don't post or use computer programs containing viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other software which is or can be damaging or disruptive to the website or other computers.
9. Taking advice from other people:
You are responsible for any decisions you make or actions you take, based on comments or advice provided by us or by other people interacting on the website. This includes changing your Competition entry or performance (where permitted). Think carefully about what you decide to do, and make sure you are comfortable with your decision before you carry it out – it won't change anything for you to later claim it was a mistake or based on someone else's opinion.
10. Uphold the Code of Conduct:
Don't encourage others to act in a way which is contrary to this code of conduct or the Cyber Bullying Policy, and make sure you uphold them yourself. This helps to make the website a positive experience for everyone.
11. Criticism of MySchoolAct or the Competition:
We are happy to receive your comments regarding the Competition, including any concerns or complaints you may have about how the Competition or the website are run. However do not post these in the general comments section, send your comments to us via the Contact Us link. We take all these comments seriously, but the open forum of the website is a positive area which relates to the Competition entries and acts.
Similarly we expect you to treat our partners and sponsors with respect. If you have any concerns about these entities, send us your comments via the Contact Us link.
12. Continued use of the website:
If you post material which is defamatory or discriminatory towards any other person, or otherwise is contrary to this code of conduct and/or the law, or act in any way which is contrary to this code of conduct or the Cyber Bullying Policy, MySchoolAct has the right to immediately remove such material and ban or suspend you from future use of the website. To the extent you have acted in a way which is contrary to our policies or is illegal, you shall be liable for your actions.
We will keep your personal information confidential in accordance with our Privacy Policy, but we may disclose this information where required by law.
13. Code of Conduct:
We may alter this code of conduct from time to time, without notice. You agree to periodically review this code to ensure you are aware of and complying with the current version.
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