Together Long Island Guidelines:

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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Newsday LLC (“Newsday”) is launching Together Long Island (“TLI”), a platform for Long Islanders who need help during this time to connect with those who are willing and able to help. We encourage conversation as we aim to create a supportive online community where Long Islanders can find encouragement and resources.

By accessing, using, and/or communicating through TLI, you agree to be bound by these Together Long Island Guidelines (“Guidelines”), as well as Newsday’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The TLI platform is “Content” and all TLI participants’ posts and messages are “User Content” as those terms are defined in the Terms of Service.

Guidelines

Let’s work as a team. Online conversations thrive when there is mutual respect and cooperation.

In addition to the posting rules set forth in the User Content and Submissions section of the Terms of Service, you agree not to make any posts or send any messages that include:

  • Off-topic content
  • Links or HTML
  • Advice on topics that require professional expertise (for example, making medical suggestions or giving legal advice)
  • Otherwise objectionable comments or content

TLI participants meeting others in person must:

  • Comply with all government mandates and instructions from law enforcement
  • Keep at least six feet between them and others
  • Wash their hands often, including before and after participating. Use soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
  • Cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their sleeve when sneezing or coughing. Do not use your hands.
  • Monitor their health more closely than usual for cold or flu symptoms

TLI participants meeting others in person must not:

  • Shake hands or otherwise come in close contact with others
  • Gather for any non-essential purpose
  • Leave their homes if sick except to receive medical care
  • Touch their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Take public transportation unless urgent and absolutely necessary
  • Engage in harassing, uncomfortable, or otherwise inappropriate behavior

Newsday reserves the right at any time to delete any posts and suspend or ban any participants who do not abide by these Guidelines.

By participating in TLI, you assume all associated risk, known and unknown. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you release and hold Newsday harmless from all claims, liabilities, injuries, and accidents resulting from or in any way connected with your participation in TLI or any related communications, interactions, or meetings (whether in person, online, or otherwise).

If you have any questions or feedback, or would like to report a violation of these Guidelines, please email TogetherLI@newsday.com.