Longhorn Region PCA Social Media Policy and Guidelines
Purpose
The Longhorn Region (LHR) of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) 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 participation on social media is a public representation of themselves, the Longhorn Region, PCA and the Porsche marque.
Accounts
• All social accounts created by, for, or on behalf of the Longhorn Region of the Porsche Club of America are the sole property of the Region.
• All social media accounts created by, for, or on behalf of the Longhorn Region of the Porsche Club of America shall be transferable from one social media chair to the next.
• All passwords to social media accounts are the sole property of the Longhorn Region of the Porsche Club of America. Those entrusted with the passwords are considered account “moderators”. Passwords should only be given to region members, upon approval by the Region Board of Directors.
Posts
• Moderators shall regularly update the Region’s social media accounts.
• Participants are invited to share photos, discuss and comment on topics of general interest to PCA members, including PCA activities and Porsche cars.
• Participants may share Porsche related events and activities in the area. If the event/activity is not organized and host by LHR PCA, the post must clarify “this is not a LHR PCA event”
• Social media accounts should not publicly post any person’s private information, including home address, telephone numbers, or date of birth.
• All messages and postings by participants must include the full name (first and last) of the posting individual.
• The Region may establish reasonable restrictions on length, style, and frequency of messages.
• The Region social media accounts and their participants will adhere to the PCA Code of Ethics and Conduct, as follows
The following types of messages, images or postings are not permitted:
• Those that contain offensive, abusive, harassing, disrespectful, defamatory, obscene or otherwise unsuitable language.
• Those that are personal attacks, demeaning, derogatory or could be construed as slanderous in nature of any individual.
• Those that disparage any product, company or individual.
• Those that are divisive in nature (e.g. religion, politics, social issues, etc.)
• Images of accidents wrecked cars from racing or roadway incidents
• Images that reveal other members License plate information
• Images from any Autocross, HPDE or Track event
• Images depicting violence or violent acts
• Those that the Region or the PCA Executive Council and Board of Directors deem harmful to the National Organization, any Zone, Region or individual
For Sale Items and Advertisements
• Participants posting as individuals offering to sell Porsche related items, solicit assistance in locating Porsche related services, parts or items is welcomed. Advertisements may not be placed for business services. Members are not allowed to post the same ad more than once. Members posting classified ads should not “bump” their own posts. All “For Sale” ads must clearly list the asking price. Once an item has sold, members should mark their original posting as such, or delete it.
• The Region is not responsible for the successfulness of any sale or transaction of any type. The Region moderators will not answer any questions from potential buyers about classified advertisements. The Region will delete any classified ad that does not conform to these rules.
• Participants may not post advertisements of behalf of their business, company or third party.
Endorsements
• The Region will not endorse or comment upon services on its social media site. The Region will not entertain or allow its membership to discuss the quality of services of any business, person, or entity supporting the Club or its membership.
Posting Information from Other Sources
• When posting information from other sources, all users must ensure that they have permission from the author, photographer, or source to do so. Such postings should credit the author, photographer or source, and should include the source’s copyright notice if required.
Enforcement
• Messages or posts in violation of this policy may be edited or removed by LHR Social Media Admins to ensure that they adhere to posting standards.
• Members who violate this policy will be given a warning. Repeat offenders may be denied access to the Region’s social media accounts.
Longhorn Region PCA 6.1.2025