Social Media Policy

Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines regarding the use and interpretation of social media as it relates to Mirror Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. (the “Association”).

1. Historical Position
   This policy reflects the Association’s formal and consistent position on social media since its inception. The Association has never recognized social media as an official channel of communication, and all prior communications, regardless of platform or author, have been considered unofficial unless explicitly distributed through formal channels.

2. Informational Use Only
   All posts on social media platforms that involve the Association are for informational purposes only. These posts are not to be interpreted as official communication from the Association.

3. Unofficial Communications
   Any social media content referencing the Association, including those posted by members of the Board or Officers (including the President), shall be considered unofficial. No social media platform or post shall be deemed to represent formal statements or actions of the Association.

4. Administrative Roles on social media
   While the President or other Board Members may serve as administrators or moderators of community social media groups (such as Facebook), this role does not confer authority to issue official Association communications via these platforms. Any posts made in such groups by these individuals are made as a courtesy only and should not be construed as official HOA correspondence.

5. No Obligation to Respond
   The Association, including its Board of Directors and Committee Members are not required to respond to questions, comments, or messages received via social media platforms.

6. No Obligation to Post
   The Association is not required to make announcements or updates via social media. Any information deemed necessary for official communication will be distributed through appropriate formal channels, such as the Association’s website, email, physical mail, or community bulletin boards.

7. Social Media is Unofficial
   The Association maintains no official or officially sanctioned social media accounts and does not recognize social media as an official form of communication. Residents and homeowners should not rely on social media for receiving formal notices, voting matters, policy changes, or compliance notifications.

Conclusion:
This policy is intended to prevent confusion and ensure that all members of the community understand the difference between personal engagement on social media and official Association business. For official information or to contact the Association, please refer to our designated communication channels.