POLICIES

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Gear Guide:

In order to serve as many members as possible, we have compiled a list of reasonable and appropriate conventions / expectations.

1. No one likes hate speech directed at them. Use of hate speech is not allowed in any media in any form, and is not protected speech. Similarly, use of or creation of derogatory, defamatory, slanderous, misleading, or otherwise damaging content is not allowed. We feel that this is appropriate for everyone using our facilities, regardless of the platform or method by which your content is shared, posted, or distributed. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to ask us for guidance on this. We work as media professionals as well as here at ETV, and we can help you express yourself while being mindful of this guideline.

2. We are small and have a small budget. Our equipment is very expensive. None of this equipment is “throwaway“ equipment, but has been acquired to assist you in creating the most professional and polished product(s) possible. Proper use and care of the gear is expected for all members, so that all members, as well as our staff, will be able to enjoy this gear for the greatest length of time possible.

Please be conscious of your use of the equipment. Should you request and receive gear for a project outside of our space, again please be conscious of where you are and of your surroundings - that includes the weather, condition of electrical outlets you may use, excessive exposure to sunlight, etc. Other people may sense a chance for extra income by way of stealing equipment. No one wants you to be hurt in a smash and grab.

3. One of our primary concerns for you is that you feel comfortable in the studio. We would like you to feel “at home” in the studio. This also means that others will want to feel equally at home. Remain mindful that more than one member may be recording or editing at any given time. Be patient, polite and respectful to other members, guests, staff, freelancers, and vendors at all times.

4. ETV is *not* responsible for the storage and retrieval of data, files, media, photos, audio, or other digital media assets. Members must bring their own external storage devices to store and maintain any relevant digital media files. Such devices may include: external hard drives (MAC formatted), USB drives / “thumb drives”, SD cards, MicroSD cards, etc. Do not leave your project or affiliated files on the desktop or any place on the computer(s) or devices (cameras, audio recorders, podcast station, etc) you are using. These machines are scanned on a regular basis to find and remove nonnative files.

5. This is an Apple Computer facility, meaning that all equipment that you will be using will be OS X based. There are no Windows machines in this building. If you need assistance in formatting your personal storage media please ask and someone will help you in short order. Also, members are not allowed to download or install any outside or third party software. Application updates and similar changes to software must also be approved and executed by a staff member. Please do not make changes to the configurations (beyond basic things like volume, brightness, etc). Similarly, pairing or connecting or iPhones or similar devices is *not* supported, and any data that syncs with our computers will not be stored, maintained, or retrievable at a later date.

6. Use of external devices will be addressed on a case by case basis. We want you to feel welcome and productive here, and in many cases, that may mean using your own microphone, or headphones, or mouse. In most cases these will be allowed, if there is no or minimal re-configuration needed to our equipment. Ex: a set of wireless Bluetooth earbuds may pair easily with our computer(s), while a webcam or audio converter (such as a FocusRite) may not. We will do our best to accommodate you, but please understand if we are unable to meet your request.

Release Forms:

• User Agreement

• User Agreement Acknowledgement Form

• Media Distribution Release Form

• Equipment Borrow Form

• Live-Streaming Agreement Form

• Sponsorship Disclosure Form

Professional Conduct Policy:

All East Haven Public Television (ETV) employees, freelancers, producers, and members of the public are required and expected to treat any and all persons at our facility with respect and dignity.

ETV does not condone, nor will ETV tolerate, any abusive language, actions, or threats. Failure to comply with this policy will result in expulsion from the premises, and/or termination of your membership or status as an active producer in good standing.

Thank you for your cooperation.

- ETV Board of Directors

Guidelines:

The first time you use our studios, we will need you to sign some forms when you arrive at the station. You can download the forms at the bottom of this page if you'd like to review them first.

Here are some guidelines to follow when creating content with us:

• All members, guests, crew, and affiliated persons must adhere to the ETV Professional Conduct Policy.

• ETV reserves the right to air or not air programs created for inclusion on our airwaves. Please note the Producers Manual for further details.

• Members are entitled to the use of our facilities for the creation of content. The creation of such content for inclusion on our airwaves is reserved for active and approved producers first - and all potential programs are handled on a case by case basis.

• Members who are creating live streamed content must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our Live Streaming Agreement.

• Members who are creating content for later use on their own channels, platforms, or outlets must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in our Media Content Agreement (UNDER REVISION).

Requests for booking must be submitted at least 3 days before the date of your session. Any major changes to the details of your session need to be made 24 hours in advance.

Here is a quick guide for the kind of projects we can support - and which ones we can't:

The following are not allowed in content produced at ETV (in whole or in part) or submitted for broadcast:

• Nudity

• Hate speech

• Violence or inciting violence

• Paid political endorsements

• Promoting a sponsor or commercial business

• Derogatory or inflammatory language

• False or misleading claims, data, or similar material

In serving the needs of the public, the ETV staff is happy to assist with basic challenges and / or questions when needed. However, our staff should not be considered producers of your media content. Members looking for additional or extensive amounts of assistance should speak with an ETV staff member about partnering, hiring, or otherwise working with us in a professional capacity.