Social Media

Terms of use

These Terms of Use apply when you interact with the Town of St. Marys via social media platforms; hence, it is important that you read them thoroughly.

Comments that do not adhere to our commenting guidelines, outlined in our Terms of Use, may be removed. Users who persistently violate these guidelines may be banned. Additionally, social media service providers (such as Twitter/X or Facebook) have their own terms of use that must be observed while using their platforms. We advise you to review all applicable terms and conditions before engaging.

The Town of St. Marys responds to comments and messages during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and during emergencies.

Commenting guidelines

We value and encourage passionate and spirited dialogue, but we do not tolerate any form of online bullying or harassment.

Please ensure that your comments remain clean, civil, and respectful. Our administrators reserve the right to block users or remove content that violates these guidelines:

Profane, inappropriate or defamatory language

Content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, colour or race, citizenship, ethnic origin, creed, disability, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, sex or sexual orientation, or record of offenses for which a pardon has been granted

Sexual content or links to sexual content

Spam or unsolicited advertising

Content of a political nature

Messages that conduct or encourage illegal activity

Information that violates personal privacy or compromises public safety and security

Messages that impersonate or misrepresent someone else

Messages and comments that do not relate to the original post

Any content deemed inappropriate by the Town of St. Marys

The Town of St. Marys is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and respectful online environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Should you have any inquiries regarding the Terms of Use or wish to report inappropriate comments on the Town of St. Marys' social media platforms, please contact the Communications Department.