Terms & Policies
Public Domain Content
All content submitted to this website is treated as public domain material and is accessible to anyone, regardless of any labels applied by the contributor. Submitted content is considered fully public and may be utilized for any purpose without privacy restrictions.
By participating on this platform, you acknowledge that all data shared is intended for public access and is visible to the entire community. This data is not classified as a personal health record and is collected for population-level public health education and research. Your participation in this program signifies your acceptance of these terms, and all participants must accept these terms at registration to participate.
Please ensure that any information you submit aligns with these terms and does not include sensitive, private, or personally identifiable data that should not be shared publicly. Once submitted, content may not be able to be withdrawn or restricted and may be archived permanently for transparency and educational purposes.
This platform is dedicated to fostering an open environment for public health awareness. Use of this website is voluntary, and contributors are responsible for ensuring their submissions comply with these guidelines.
Please refrain from submitting anything vulgar or inappropriate that could negatively reflect on you, your organization, or others. Submitted content may be archived indefinitely and may not be eligible for later removal.
Age Requirements
This platform is intended for users aged 13 and older, as governed by COPPA laws or other applicable regulations. Users under 13 must provide documentation of parental or guardian consent in compliance with these regulations to participate.
Disclaimer of Opinions
Opinions expressed on this site belong solely to the contributors and do not represent official statements from any agency, organization, or business. Social media content is personal in nature and, while it may draw upon professional experiences, it should not be interpreted as the viewpoint of any affiliated entity.
Licensing and Data Usage
All features of this application are designed to generate public datasets licensed under the public domain, GPL v3, or MIT licenses. Information uploaded or created through this platform is publicly visible and unprotected by privacy restrictions. Content moderation is conducted in accordance with our social media policy.
Terms like “public,” “private,” “hidden,” and “only me” refer solely to front-end access control for user convenience. They do not ensure privacy and should not be relied upon for storing sensitive data. These tools are intended to provide a safe environment for testing ideas before sharing them widely.
Community Standards
To maintain a safe and respectful environment:
- Spam of any kind will not be tolerated. Spam is defined as creating more than three pieces of content on a single topic within 24 hours, using hate speech or profanity, or spreading false information.
- Accounts engaged in spam-like behavior are subject to suspension. Re-activation may be considered on a case-by-case basis once users confirm their commitment to adhering to these guidelines.
We encourage healthy, informed discussions to foster a community that is safe, inclusive, and free from spam or misinformation.
Thank you for helping us maintain a welcoming space for all contributors!
All updates to these policies will be posted on this page.
Updated October 24, 2025.
MDH/Agency Terms
Maryland Department of Health Privacy Policy | MDH Accessibility Policy | Maryland Department of Health Terms
Community Partners Receiving Data
Garrett County Local Management Board (Funder)
Garrett County Health Department (Sponsor)
AHEC West (Funder)
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (Funder)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (Funder)
Garrett County Community Action Inc. (Grantee)
Maryland Physicians Care (Strategic Partner)