Blog Disclaimer

I, Sarah Cargill, am solely responsible for the content published to this blog. I believe in honesty of relationship, opinion and identity.

  • The opinions expressed here do not reflect or represent the opinions of my employer, its clients or its affiliates.
  • I do not intend to cause harm, injure, defame or libel others.
  • I am not responsible and not will be held accountable for the comments posted to this blog.
  • This blog is subject to change over time and I will make an effort to update information for the best to-date accuracy.

The Blog Disclaimer is subject to change at any time.

Blog Code of Ethics

Below I have adapted the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics and Charlene Li’s post on “Blogging Policy Examples” for my personal Code of Ethics while blogging on SARAHCARGILL.com:

I believe in writing conscientiously, adding to the discussion, and covering topics thoroughly and honestly. In an effort to blog with integrity, I will:

  • Tell the truth
  • Cite my sources
  • Write with accuracy
  • Current mistakes or misleading information
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Keep proprietary topics private

In an effort to minimize harm, I will:

  • Disagree with others respectfully
  • Show compassion for those who may be effected by my posts
  • Be sensitive when discussing others
  • Show good taste
  • Be judicious
  • Be cautious

In an effort to be accountable, I will:

  • Invite dialogue over my posts
  • Encourage others to voice their opinions
  • Abide by the same high standards I hold others

Blog Privacy Policy

  • I will not sell or give away any user’s email address or personal information collected from subscriptions to or comments on SARAHCARGILL.com.
  • I may personally contact individuals who subscribe to or comment on SARAHCARGILL.com.
  • SARAHCARGILL.com, while not explicit in content, is intended for readers over 18 years or older.
  • I may collect information on the number of viewers that visit SARAHCARGILL.com and share it with advertisers.
  • SARAHCARGILL.com, which is hosted by WordPress.com, may use cookies.
  • I am not responsible for the Privacy Policies of any sites I may link to on blog posts or pages.

I reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time.

Blog Creative Commons

Creative Commons License

All written work on SARAHCARGILL.com or www.sarahcargill.com is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License by Sarah Cargill.

Blog Comment Policy

I encourage conversation, feedback and comments on SARAHCARGILL.com, yet reserve the right to:

  • Delete comments deemed to be spam or questionable spam. Including a link to relevant content is permitted, but comments should be relevant to the topic.
  • Delete comments that are abusive, illegal or disruptive, or that otherwise fail to meet the requirements of this Blog Comment Policy.
  • Delete comments that include profanity or language and concepts that could be deemed offensive.
  • Delete comments that personally attack an individual or group of individuals.
  • Edit comments for spelling, grammatical or factual errors.
  • Delete any comments posted on the blog, without notice, regardless of whether or not such communications violate the above standards.

Blog Guest Posting Policy

On SARAHCARGILL.com, I welcome guest blog posts! You don’t have to be an established blogger or writer to write a guest post. You just need to have something interesting to contribute!

If you’re interested in guest posting, I have just a few requirements:

  • Write a blog article in 1,000 words or less
  • Write a brief personal biography in 100 words or less
  • Submit one medium-sized, quality photo for the main image
  • Use proper spelling and grammar
  • Provide new content that hasn’t already been posted on SARAHCARGILL.com
  • Give credit and site content where necessary
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest

Once you’ve submitted a completed article, I will publish the blog post myself. Are you interested? Contact me »

Blog PR Policy

I welcome the opportunity to learn more about social media and business tools that may provide value to my work and blog audience. I will participate in the following exchanges with companies in order to provide increased exposure to a brand or product:

  • Test new tools
  • Pilot software programs
  • Host free giveaways
  • Write a product or service review
  • Run a campaign
  • Post advertisements

Please send requests that are related to my blog, its content and its readers. I do not guarantee coverage of any company, product or brand upon receiving a gift, giveaway or service.

In an effort to be transparent with my readers, I will provide full disclosure of any gifts, giveaways or services I may receive in exchange for coverage on my blog. I will disclose this in the text of the blog post.

Advertising Policy

I have limited space available for website sponsorships or advertising. Please contact me directly for details.

 

Contact Sarah with PR, advertising or blog-related inquires »