internet safety
When we started to plan Flip, we wanted to create a website where you could use your photos, music and videos as a means to express yourselves. We envisioned Flip as a place where you could be creative, meet new people, share thoughts, find inspiration, and just be yourself.
As we began to build our vision, we used every bit of brain power we had to create this amazing platform for self-expression. Also, it was very important to make Flip a safer online destination. Member safety and privacy are our top concerns. Working with our site moderators, we ask you to follow these guidelines for a safer Internet experience.
Flip Safety Guidelines
Keep your identity private. Do not give out any personal information. Use privacy settings to control who sees your flipbook. Remember, anyone can see what you post unless you control access.
Think before you post materials. Avoid posting photos or videos that allow people to identify you, or those of sexually suggestive images. Think about whether this is something you would want your parents, guardians, or friends to see, and if it’s something you can live with later on.
Don’t believe everything that people tell you online. You have no way of knowing if someone is lying or telling the truth online. Stay in control of who has access to you and your information.
Never get together with someone you “meet” online. If you do, do it in a public place with other people present, bring someone with you, and let a trusted adult know what you're doing.
If someone online is harassing you, ignore them. Don't respond to mean or embarrassing comments. Delete them and block offensive people from commenting further. Tell a trusted adult about the situation.
Talk with your parents and guardians about what you do online. Ask them about their expectations and ground rules for you going online, and don’t expect privacy when you’re online. If you’re communicating online, make sure it’s in a way you wouldn’t mind your parents or guardians seeing.
Don’t put your friends at risk. Avoid posting personal information, like their address, full name, cell or home phone number, or school. Don’t post photos, plans, and activities with location specifics on Flip. Since the Internet is a community, it’s up to all of us to make it a better and safer place for everyone.
Flip doesn’t permit nudity, graphic violence or hate. If you come across any such material, please help the Flip moderators and report it.
Remember that Flip is not designed for users under the age of 13. If you are under 13, we’re sorry, but you are prohibited from using the site. Please remember us in a few years!
We recommend that minors over the age of 13 ask their parents or guardians for permission before sending any information about themselves to anyone over the Internet. Let your parents or guardian see what you’re doing on Flip. If you’re open with them, you’re less likely to run into problems later.
Do not give your password out to anyone. Even if you think someone is your best friend, keep your password private. We at Flip will never ask for your password, so don’t be tricked by someone impersonating a staff member.
Always remember to respect the rights of others online. Treat other people the way you would like to be treated.
In addition to our Flip safety guidelines, we have partnered up with two exceptional organizations as resources to help educate our users so that they can have the safest (and most enjoyable) online experience.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) has two great resources for Flip users. The NetSmartz Workshop®, a partnership of NCMEC and Boys & Girls Club of America, is a free, interactive, and educational resource that helps teach teens how to be safer online and offline. Check out their real-life stories, activities, and online games at NetSmartz.org. If you feel that you have been victimized online, report it to NCMEC’s CyberTipline at CyberTipline.com or call (800)843-5678.
Another sensational partner, WiredSafety.org, the world’s largest Internet safety group, has personally prepared a comprehensive guide for parenting online, including a teen Internet use agreement and Parry Aftab’s social-networking tips.
Wired Safety’s Note to Parents
In addition, we at Flip have created some additional safety and education pages located here:
Flip’s User Agreement
Flip’s Privacy Policy
Flip Community Rules
Thank you for your attention, and please enjoy Flip!
