Laura Ward

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9. False or Misleading Information — Take the time to fact-check information before posting it on Change.org. Utilize reputable sources to verify the accuracy of claims. Do not use deceptive tactics, such as cherry-picking data or selectively omitting information, to mislead others in your advocacy or campaign efforts. Noncompliant content of this nature will be removed, and we may issue warnings to users when content is highly disputed. A. Misinformation or Disinformation – Misinformation is the sharing of information that is incorrect. Disinformation is the deliberate sharing of information that is incorrect and designed to distort facts and mislead others, often as part of a coordinated campaign. Where information is verified to be untrue, we will remove it. We may ask you to verify any claims you make if they are disputed. In some cases, we may add a banner to the top of a petition that instructs users to conduct their own additional research related to the issue. Do not engage in or support activities that undermine the integrity of elections, such as spreading false information about voting procedures, candidates, or election results. We will restrict or remove potentially harmful content that puts public health at risk if the content lacks appropriate substantiation. This may include misinformation and disinformation about diseases, vaccines and treatments. B. Misleading or Unsubstantiated Claims — Clearly label opinions and beliefs as such, and provide evidence or sou

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1. Hate or Discrimination — On Change.org we consider hate and discriminatory speech to be any content that directly or indirectly attacks or seeks to disadvantage an entire class of people because of a characteristic they share. We include in this definition coded language that is used with the intent or impact of harming a class of people. Any content that attacks anyone based on the following qualities, characteristics or attributes will be removed: age, color , disability, ethnic origin, gender identity, medical condition, nationality, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A. Hate Groups — We don’t allow content (including symbols and logos) from organizations recognized as hate groups or individuals linked to them on Change.org. We will also consider content which supports those groups, individuals, or their aims to be in breach of the Community Guidelines, and it will be removed. 2. Don’t Break the Law — Make sure that your use of Change.org doesn’t violate applicable national laws, including laws protecting the rights of other people.

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3. Protection of Minors — Don’t cause harm to children. Violations of these guidelines related to the protection of minors may result in content removal, warnings, temporary or permanent suspension of user accounts, and, if necessary, reporting to appropriate authorities. A. Minor Privacy and Images – Only parents and legal guardians have the right to post content about their children online, including a minor’s name, image, or other personal identifiable information. If you do not have a legal right to post a minor’s personal information, it will be removed. B. Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) – Don’t use Change.org to post content that violates laws on child protection, including child sexual exploitation and abusive content. Accounts that violate this guideline will be disabled, the content removed and we will report offenders to the authorities. C. Age-Specific Restrictions – In the United States, users must be at least 13 years of age to create an account or post content on Change.org. In most countries outside of the United States, users must be at least 16 years old to create an account, unless otherwise specified according to local law. If you have questions about this, please contact us at help@change.org. 4. Privacy Violations: Personally Identifiable Information (PII) — Most content on Change.org is public, so protect yourself and respect the privacy of anyone else you mention. Don’t post private, personal information, such as private email addresses, identificat