Netiquette

Corporate Communications recommends that ETH employees establish some rules of "netiquette" in the professional use of social media channels. This informs users that professional and respectful conduct is expected on the platform and that contributions that fail to uphold these rules of netiquette will be removed.

An example of netiquette rules can be found here:

Dear Facebook user

Welcome to our Facebook page! Please read the following rules for wallposts and comments:

Comments must relate to the topic of the individual post.
The posts by Facebook users on this page do not necessarily reflect our opinions.
Respect other users and their opinions. Remain fair and objective and bear in mind that the communication on this page takes place publicly.
We reserve the right to remove posts that do not conform to these rules without stating the reason. The following contents are especially not permitted:
- Posts and comments with libellous, racist, discriminatory, sexist, pornographic, violence-glorifying, misleading or illegal content
- Statements that are lewd and obscene
- Personal attacks
- Spams, contact ads and other commercial content
- Activities that compromise the proper functioning of the Facebook pages and the uploading of documents that contain malicious viruses or the like
- Contents that contravene the rights of ETH Zurich, its members and third parties.

By "liking" this page, you declare your agreement with Facebook’s "Statement of the Rights and Responsibilities" and this Netiquette.

If you have any queries, suggestions or concerns, we would be happy to assist you via Facebook (or email: …).

Please also follow the official ETH Zurich social media guidelines when using social media. They set out the responsibilities and obligations of the ETH units.

Corporate Communications has also complied 10 tips for your ETH presence in social media to help ETH employees make a professional impression.