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Council Web Guidelines

Must follow National Guidelines, plus these:

  • Confined to District Events - No individual troop activities
  • External links must conform to standards below
  • Follow BSA Policy/Guidelines as an Organization
  • Root page conforms to CPC Web Site Template(other pages may differ)
  • "Last Updated" Reference on Root Page
  • Use of common Navigation system (top and bottom)
  • Write pages for majority browser access
  • Follow accessibility guidelines
  • No advertising
  • Keep up to date
  • Names and addresses of Boys MUST NOT be published under any circumstances
  • Names and addresses or phone numbers of adults MUST NOT be published unless they provide their consent

External Links

  • All external links must be clearly identified as such. This can be done one of two ways:
    • Script that alerts user that they are moving off the site.
    • Links clearly marked stating they will take you off site.
  • The content of the linked site must be appropriate to the Scouting movement.
  • The linked site cannot contain links to any sites that contain material that is not appropriate to the Scouting movement.
  • The linked site cannot engage in the electronic sale of BSA Supply Division merchandise or competing products.
  • Linked sites must abide by all laws regarding copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property.
  • Linked sites must consider the safety and privacy of their participants by obtaining the necessary permissions to release information about or images of any individual.
  • The council has the right to remove any links the council deems inappropriate.

Flexibility

  • Beyond root page, have freedom to re-design template
    • Possible exception:Navigation bars, unless alternative provided
  • Not required to use any specific HTML editor
  • Full editing control over own district or "other" pages

Obligations

  • Uphold the Scout Oath and Law
  • Respect the organization in whatever is published
  • Be certain that the information is accurate and best represents the hard work volunteers have "put-in"

This page last modified December 17, 2003
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