For submission of a link listing please read and acknowledge the policy below:
Submissions for inclusion as a link:
Those seeking to have their site included as a link shall complete an initial application. At minimum, an organization requesting a web site link from the ACOC site shall provide the following mandatory information and have a purpose consistent with ACOC’s mission and purpose:
URL
Contact person / Webmaster
Email address for contact person or webmaster
Telephone number for contact person or authorized representative
Alternate contact person or authorized representative
Brief description of organization and purpose
All submitted web site links must have content about or be relevant to Ashtabula County and its residents.
The minimum required submission information shall be verifiable.
ACOC maintains the right to reject any request for linkage.
All web site submissions will be reviewed for inclusion as a link from the ACOC web site.
Organizations whose web site includes obscenity, defined as any material that is deemed obscene under the laws of the State of Ohio, and/or libel, hate messages, and violence, defined as any libelous material, hate messages or materials which incite or advocate violence, harm, damage or destruction shall not be linked.
ACOC will activate approved links within 90 days of submission.
The criteria for web site linkage may be changed at the discretion of ACOC.
ACOC reserved the right to remove links at any time.
Acknowledgement
As representative for the organization seeking to submit information for inclusion as a link from the ACOC web site, I have read the requirements for submission above and am authorized to accept the terms and conditions expressed on behalf of the organizations.
Appeal Procedure
Applicants not accepted for inclusion in the ACOC database listing or as a link may appeal the decision by completing a "Request for Reconsideration" form and submitting the completed printed form to the ACOC Fiscal Agent at the address below. The "Request for Reconsideration" form may be downloaded below. The request will be reviewed by the ACOC Policy Committee. The Committee will issue a decision within 60 days of receipt of the form. If the request for a database listing or link is rejected by the Policy Committee, an appeal may be made to the ACOC Board of Trustees. An appeal to the Trustees must be made in writing, using the "Request for Reconsideration" form available below. The Trustees will issue a final decision within 60 days of receipt of the form. Request for Reconsideration Form Please mail any Request for Reconsideration form to:
Ashtabula County Online Consortium KSU-AC Library 3431 West 13th Street Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
The names "Ashtabula County Online Consortium" and "ACOC", as well as the ACOC logo, may not be used in advertising or publicity without specific, prior written permission of ACOC. Information provided by and through ACOC is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty. Information provided to ACOC by information providers is subject to the copyrights and restrictions of the information providers, stated and unstated.
USE OF ACOC NAME AND INFORMATION
The names "Ashtabula County Online Consortium" and "ACOC", as well as the ACOC logo, may not be used in advertising or publicity without specific, prior written permission of ACOC. Information provided by and through ACOC is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty. Information provided to ACOC by information providers is subject to the copyrights and restrictions of the information providers, stated and unstated.
LEGAL MATTERS
ACOC adheres to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing privacy, intellectual property protection and infringement, and data network integrity, as well as community standards. Any abuse or use of ACOC's web site that is contrary to this policy statement is inappropriate and may result in ACOC taking remedial action.
