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The Star Online Facebook Page Policy (“Policy”)

Welcome to “The Star Online” Facebook Page (“Facebook Page”). This Facebook Page is primarily created for us to highlight key stories which we cover on a daily basis. It also serves to inform our valued readers of our events, activities and promotions.

Readers may share their views and feedback under the comment sections of our posts however readers are reminded that the comments shared should not compromise the safety, well-being of others and the integrity of our community and nation.

We have absolutely no control over the comments posted by our readers and do not monitor every comment uploaded onto the Facebook Page. Please be reminded that you are not to post comments, images, videos and links that fall into the following categories:

Vulgar/offensive/obscene in nature;
Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading;
Off topic;
Spam (such as the same comment posted repeatedly on a profile) or include certain links to other sites;
Impliedly or expressly attacks and/or defames any third party;
Offensive towards the royalty, judiciary, executive, legislative bodies, any gender, ethnic, religion, race or culture;
Advocating any illegal activity;
Promoting particular services, products, or political organizations;
Infringing the copyrights or trademarks of any party;
Illegal and/or breaches any regulations or laws currently in force; and
Creating and/or inciting hatred.

To help support the safety and well-being of other readers and the integrity of our Facebook community, you are highly encouraged to report any comment which makes you feel uncomfortable to socialmedia@thestar.com.my. Rest assured that appropriate action will be taken upon receipt of your report. Alternatively, you can also lodge a report with Facebook directly at https://web.facebook.com/help/1380418588640631.

All comments posted on the Facebook Page are the responsibility of the person who wrote the comment(s). By submitting a comment onto the Facebook Page, you agree that the comment posted is yours, and you shall therefore hold us harmless and to indemnify and keep us fully indemnified from any and all repercussions, damages, costs, or liability. Readers use the Facebook Page at their own risk, taking personal responsibility for their comments, username and any information provided.

If readers choose to provide information to Facebook through registration or other interaction with the Facebook website, such actions are strictly between readers and Facebook and we shall not be held responsible or liable in any way whatsoever for such actions of the readers. If readers choose to register with Facebook, any information that readers provide is voluntarily contributed by readers and is not maintained by us. Although readers may voluntarily contribute to Facebook with the intent to share the information with others through the Facebook Page, to protect readers’ privacy, readers are reminded not to disclose personally identifiable information about themselves or others.

Please note that the comments expressed on the Facebook Page do not reflect our opinions and position. However enquiries can be directed to the following contact details according to the following topics:

For General Enquiries – Please call (603) 7967 1388
For Editorial Enquiries/Feedback - Please address them to the respective Editors: http://thestar.com.my/info/editors.asp via email
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