Code of Conduct

By Foundation of Hope

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This Code of Conduct concerns all use pertaining tothefoundationofhope.com ("The Site"), with respect to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection withthefoundationofhope.com ("The Site").

This Code of Conduct provides ethical guidelines to the use and access to the Site. Following these guidelines builds integrity, trust and credibility in your contribution to the Citizen and the community. You have agreed to the Terms of Service by creating an account with the Citizen and you further agree that violation of this Code of Conduct may result in loss of privileges.

Citizen journalists agree to the ethical principles outlined in the following Code of Conduct.

Accuracy, Accountability, and Responsibility

Ensure the accuracy of your stories and comments by correcting mistakes and inaccuracies, as they become known to you. Follow the evolution of your story in the community so that you can review and comment on new information, changes, or outcome. Do not post content that you know to be untrue, false, or misleading.

Fairness

Present a balanced view of the issues you are communicating in your stories and comments by interviewing a variety of news sources to ensure that you respect all other views on an issue.

Transparency

Acknowledge any personal bias or interest, financial or otherwise, in a story or comment. When you have an interest in a story and acknowledge it upfront, you help others to understand your views and build trust in your reporting.

Respect The Contributors and The Community

The ethic of reciprocity or the Golden Rule is applicable in effective, responsible citizen journalism: do unto others as you would have done unto you. Do not unnecessarily or harshly criticize contributors or members of the community in your reporting.

Promote Interactivity, Present Solutions and Dialog

The Citizen is a resource that supports authentic community dialog, collaboration, and solutions. Invite others in the community to present their views and present viable solutions, rather than just highlighting problems. In this way, our individual contributions to the Citizen make the most positive impact.

Acknowledge Your Sources

Your integrity as a citizen journalist depends on creating and developing your own content and acknowledging your source material. Do not plagiarize the work of others or use content that belong to others without their express permission.

Represent Yourself To News Sources As A Citizen Journalist

By acknowledging your status as a citizen journalist, you help shape an honest news story from your sources. Do not misrepresent who you are to obtain a story.

Obtain Your Content Through Lawful Means

Respect the local, provincial and federal laws and the Terms of Service of the Citizen in gathering sources and creating citizen journalism content.

Resources

The Citizen also recommends that contributors review and use the following citizen journalism resources:

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The mark of a great leader is to take his society from where it is to where it has never been.
—Stephan Cofie (thefoundationofhope.com)

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