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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
inSPOTLA.org was developed as a public health response
to the increasing rates of STDs in our community. All people who agree to our
guidelines will find that inSPOTLA.org is a friendly, respectful and legal
environment where human sexuality is honored.
- Sending eCards
- Receiving eCards
- Self-promotion and Commercial Services
- Personal Information
- Post No Hate
- Report Any Problems
SENDING ECARDS
inSPOTLA.org is a service where people can send electronic postcards ("ecards") to their partners or hook-ups regarding possible exposure to HIV and other STDs. If you use this site, you agree that your ecards are only being sent to people with whom you've had sexual contact and who may be at risk of contracting an STD. You agree that you will only use the site for the purpose stated above and that you are only acting for and by yourself and your sexual partner(s) or hook-ups. It should be noted, however, that members are ultimately responsible for their own ecards. We ask that you use discretion and never send information to anyone concerning possible HIV or other STD exposure by people other than yourself, or give out personal information (email addresses, phone, etc.) of anyone other than yourself. That said, inSPOTLA.org, its creators, I.S.I.S., Inc. and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, or the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from said ecards.
inSPOTLA.org is a service where people can send electronic postcards ("ecards") to their partners or hook-ups regarding possible exposure to HIV and other STDs. If you use this site, you agree that your ecards are only being sent to people with whom you've had sexual contact and who may be at risk of contracting an STD. You agree that you will only use the site for the purpose stated above and that you are only acting for and by yourself and your sexual partner(s) or hook-ups. It should be noted, however, that members are ultimately responsible for their own ecards. We ask that you use discretion and never send information to anyone concerning possible HIV or other STD exposure by people other than yourself, or give out personal information (email addresses, phone, etc.) of anyone other than yourself. That said, inSPOTLA.org, its creators, I.S.I.S., Inc. and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, or the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from said ecards.
RECEIVING AN ECARD
If you receive an ecard anonymously or from someone you know, it doesn't mean you have HIV or another STD. It simply means you may have been exposed to one, so go to your doctor or a neighborhood clinic and get checked out. If you don't have a regular doctor, are uncomfortable talking to your regular doctor or don't have insurance, our neighborhood clinic map can help you find a place nearby where you can get tested, and if needed treatment, for little to no cost. And if you do test positive for HIV or another STD, please come back to inSPOTLA.org and send ecards to your sex partners and hook-ups. The best way to keep yourself and our community healthy is to communicate with each other and get regular STD checkups. Many STDs are curable, although you should know that after you are cured, you can still get the STD again from an infected person (however, hepatitis A and B can be prevented completely through immunization). If you're sexually active with more than one partner, doctors recommend STD checkups every three to six months. inSPOTLA.org is not a substitute for a doctor's visit or professional medical advice.
If you receive an ecard anonymously or from someone you know, it doesn't mean you have HIV or another STD. It simply means you may have been exposed to one, so go to your doctor or a neighborhood clinic and get checked out. If you don't have a regular doctor, are uncomfortable talking to your regular doctor or don't have insurance, our neighborhood clinic map can help you find a place nearby where you can get tested, and if needed treatment, for little to no cost. And if you do test positive for HIV or another STD, please come back to inSPOTLA.org and send ecards to your sex partners and hook-ups. The best way to keep yourself and our community healthy is to communicate with each other and get regular STD checkups. Many STDs are curable, although you should know that after you are cured, you can still get the STD again from an infected person (however, hepatitis A and B can be prevented completely through immunization). If you're sexually active with more than one partner, doctors recommend STD checkups every three to six months. inSPOTLA.org is not a substitute for a doctor's visit or professional medical advice.
SELF-PROMOTION AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
inSPOTLA.org is a site for people who have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease(s), including HIV, to notify their sex partners regarding their possible exposure. It is also a site where people who have received an inSPOTLA.org postcard can get information about testing and treatment.
We ask that you do not use inSPOTLA.org postcards as a means to send commercial advertisements or web pages redirected to pay sites. If we are notified that certain people sent postcards offering products or services for sale, these people and/or entities are subject to suspension of site privileges.
inSPOTLA.org is a site for people who have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease(s), including HIV, to notify their sex partners regarding their possible exposure. It is also a site where people who have received an inSPOTLA.org postcard can get information about testing and treatment.
We ask that you do not use inSPOTLA.org postcards as a means to send commercial advertisements or web pages redirected to pay sites. If we are notified that certain people sent postcards offering products or services for sale, these people and/or entities are subject to suspension of site privileges.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
We caution anyone who uses the site to act responsibly when sending inSPOTLA.org ecards. While we expect that people who receive ecards will act accordingly and get themselves tested, we cannot be held responsible for actions taken as a result of sending or receiving one of our cards. We do not collect any identifying information about the ecard senders or recipients, nor the personal messages that may be added to the cards.
We caution anyone who uses the site to act responsibly when sending inSPOTLA.org ecards. While we expect that people who receive ecards will act accordingly and get themselves tested, we cannot be held responsible for actions taken as a result of sending or receiving one of our cards. We do not collect any identifying information about the ecard senders or recipients, nor the personal messages that may be added to the cards.
You have the option to send cards anonymously via Internet
mail. In this case, the card will show up as being sent from inSPOTLA user
or getchecked@inspotla.org. Since you have not entered any personal information
into the system, there is nothing to share, forward, or sell to any another
entity or third party. There is also no information available for any use by
inSPOTLA administration.
If you send ecards from your personal email address, it will not be collected or stored in a database or other tool anywhere in our system. There is nothing available to share, forward, or sell to any another entity or third party.
inSPOTLA.org may use information about your server,
IP address and browser-related information in the general administration of
our website. We will not sell, trade or give away this information to anyone.
We may use aggregate information (e.g., number of ecards sent per month; average
number of recipients of an ecard, number of cards sent by ZIP code, etc.) for
administration and improvements to our site, as well as in articles and presentations
in professional journals,
conferences and workshops.
POST NO HATE
Any expressions of hatred, bigotry, abuse or harassment will not be tolerated by inSPOTLA.org. If you are having problems with another person regarding these issues, please send us an email from the Contact Us page. The people responsible for sending hateful or harassing words are subject to immediate and permanent suspension from the site. We also ask that all inSPOTLA.org users refrain from profanity and defamatory comments on their cards. If you have questions about what is or isn't appropriate to write in an inSPOTLA ecard, please send an email to feedback@inspotla.org.
Any expressions of hatred, bigotry, abuse or harassment will not be tolerated by inSPOTLA.org. If you are having problems with another person regarding these issues, please send us an email from the Contact Us page. The people responsible for sending hateful or harassing words are subject to immediate and permanent suspension from the site. We also ask that all inSPOTLA.org users refrain from profanity and defamatory comments on their cards. If you have questions about what is or isn't appropriate to write in an inSPOTLA ecard, please send an email to feedback@inspotla.org.
PLEASE REPORT ANY PROBLEMS
If you are having problems with a person who may have maliciously sent ecards from the site, please contact us at feedback@inspotla.org. If you feel another person is violating these community and membership guidelines, please contact us as well, or if you have questions about or problems with sending/receiving ecards yourself.
If you are having problems with a person who may have maliciously sent ecards from the site, please contact us at feedback@inspotla.org. If you feel another person is violating these community and membership guidelines, please contact us as well, or if you have questions about or problems with sending/receiving ecards yourself.
