ASGCT Policy on Use of Social Media

ASGCT will utilize social media to strengthen its educational mission as well as the Society's connection to the gene and cell therapy community. We believe social media can promote the exchange of research among professionals and trainees in the field of gene and cell therapy and enhance the relationship between ASGCT and its Journal, Molecular Therapy.

Used responsibly, social media has the potential to provide an effective forum for ASGCT to keep informed of new trends and topics and to share information and perspectives with professionals in the field. It also presents challenges in ensuring the content is accurate, civil, and appropriate.

Scope of Content
Social media will be used to exchange information and promote education among professionals and the public and foster interactions with scientific, medical, and regulatory communities. Content on ASGCT social media sites will be limited to those items and discussions that correspond to areas defined within the ASGCT Mission Statement. Specifically, the content will seek to promote research, development and application of genetic and cellular therapies.

1. The scope of content will help ASGCT members, ASGCT staff, and the public understand the goals of ASGCT social media sites.
2. The scope of content will be the basis for ASGCT leadership and staff in deciding information to be added to the social media site.
3. The scope of content will guide site users as to the appropriate areas for discussion in posts or other interactions with the social media site.

Site Requirements

1. All ASGCT social networking sites shall adhere to applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and policies including all applicable ASGCT policies.
2. Each ASGCT social networking site shall clearly identify the site as an official ASGCT publication.
3. The Scope of Content shall be available to all those utilizing the social media.
4. All social network sites and entries shall clearly indicate that any articles and any other content posted or submitted for posting are subject to public disclosure.
5. Where appropriate, social networking sites should link back to the ASGCT site for additional information.
6. Each ASGCT social networking site will include the ASGCT social networking policy, either on the site or through a link to the ASGCT website.
7. All social networking sites shall clearly indicate they are maintained by ASGCT and shall have ASGCT contact information prominently displayed.
8. By utilizing the ASGCT Social Networking sites, users release ASGCT from any liability that may result from use of the Networking site.

Site Administration

1. ASGCT staff and members who review content and posts must have a thorough understanding of the ASGCT social media policy.
2. ASGCT staff will monitor the site each working day to ensure material is in compliance with the ASGCT Social Media Policy.
3. ASGCT staff will manage addition or removal of content from social media sites.
4. As needed, ASGCT members will assist staff in determining the appropriateness of content and posts on social media site.
5. Development of new ASGCT social media sites shall require approval by the executive director and ASGCT President.
6. Content published by ASGCT staff and ASGCT members is not to be construed as official ASGCT policy unless clearly identified as such and unless officially approved by the ASGCT Board of Directors.

Site Monitoring

1. ASGCT reserves the right to restrict or remove content that is believed to be factually incorrect, in violation of this policy or in violation of any applicable law.
2. ASGCT social networking content and comments containing any of the following forms of content shall be removed:
   • Material that is not within the Scope of Content;
   • Comments not topically related to the particular site or blog article being commented upon;
   • Profane language or content;
   • Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status or with regard to national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation;
   • Sexual content or links to sexual content;
   • Solicitations of commerce that is not approved by ASGCT;
   • Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity.
3. ASGCT Staff will follow the ASGCT Social Networking Procedures when monitoring content on ASGCT social networking accounts.