Community Guidelines

At Park Hills Animal Hospital, we’re dedicated to providing top-quality veterinary care and supporting a welcoming, safe, and informative environment for pet owners. Our online platforms—including our website, blog, newsletters, and social media—exist to share advice, guidance, and stories about pets and animal health.

To ensure that everyone can engage positively, we have established these Community Guidelines. By participating on our platforms, you agree to follow these guidelines. Violations may result in removal of content or suspension of access to our online services.

If you have any questions about these guidelines or need assistance, please contact us at support@parkhillsanimalhospital.net or call +1 (714) 598-0413

1. Respectful Interaction

We welcome discussion and questions from a diverse community of pet owners and animal lovers. To maintain a respectful environment:

• Avoid threatening, harassing, or demeaning others.

   

• Treat other users, staff, and our veterinarians with courtesy.

   

• Refrain from posting abusive language, slurs, or discriminatory comments.

   

• Engage in discussions constructively, even when sharing differing viewpoints.

   

Repeated harassment, targeted attacks, or disruptive behavior may result in account suspension.

2. Hateful Content and Discrimination

We do not allow content that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

This includes:

• Glorifying or trivializing harm to animals or people.

   

• Using demeaning stereotypes, offensive jokes, or harmful language.

   

• Targeting individuals with slurs, misgendering, or other forms of disrespect.

   

Content of this nature will be removed, and repeat violations may lead to permanent account restrictions.

3. Privacy and Personal Information

Respect the privacy of others. Do not:

• Share private communications without explicit permission.

   

• Post personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, or financial information.

   

• Post intimate or sensitive photos without consent.

   

Protecting our community’s privacy helps ensure a safe space for everyone.

4. Harassment and Bullying

Harassment in any form is prohibited, including:

• Targeted or repeated attacks against an individual or group.

   

• Using platform features to incite harassment.

   

• Misusing features to annoy, intimidate, or draw unwanted attention to others.

   

All harassment reports will be reviewed promptly. If you experience harassment, contact us at support@parkhillsanimalhospital.net or +1 (714) 598-0413

5. Content Guidelines

To keep our platform informative and trustworthy:

• Post original content or content you have rights to share.

   

• Avoid duplicate posts or reposting other users’ work without permission.

   

• Provide accurate information about pet health and veterinary advice.

   

• Avoid posting harmful, misleading, or exaggerated content.

   

We encourage thoughtful questions, experiences, and stories about pets while ensuring content remains safe and accurate.

6. Restricted Content

We do not allow content that:

• Promotes illegal activities or unsafe behaviors.

   

• Encourages self-harm or animal abuse.

   

• Exploits minors or animals.

   

• Glorifies graphic violence, pornography, or gratuitous disturbing media.

   

Posts violating these rules will be removed immediately.

7. Spam, Misuse, and Deceptive Practices

To maintain a high-quality experience:

• Do not post content solely to drive traffic, promote products, or manipulate search rankings.

   

• Avoid automated or bulk interactions, such as fake likes, follows, or repetitive responses.

   

• Disclose any material connection when promoting products or services (e.g., affiliate links).

   

Misuse of the platform may lead to content removal or account suspension.

8. Promotions and Advertising

• First-party promotion of your own pet-related services or initiatives is allowed.

   

• Third-party advertising, sponsorship, or promotion of unrelated products is not allowed.

   

• Affiliate links are allowed but must be clearly disclosed to users.

   

We prioritize transparency and trust in all interactions with our community.

9. Embedded Content and Data Collection

• Avoid embedding forms or tools that collect personal information without user consent.

   

• If linking to external forms or websites, disclose clearly that users are leaving our platform.

   

• Ensure that any data collection complies with privacy laws and third-party policies.

   

This protects our users’ privacy and keeps our community safe.

10. Prohibited Actions

Without our written consent, you may not:

• Access non-public areas of our systems or servers.

   

• Attempt to tamper with the website, inject harmful code, or disrupt services.

   

• Use bots, scripts, or automated systems to interact with content.

   

• Misrepresent yourself, impersonate others, or create deceptive accounts.

   

These actions may result in legal consequences as well as account suspension.

11. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

• Use the reporting tools on our website or social media.

   

• Contact us directly at support@parkhillsanimalhospital.net or call +1 (714) 598-0413

   

Reports are reviewed promptly, and appropriate action will be taken to maintain a safe environment.

12. Enforcement

Park Hills Animal Hospital reserves the right to:

• Remove content that violates these rules.

   

• Suspend or restrict accounts at our discretion.

   

• Take legal action if necessary to protect users or our services.

   

Attempts to bypass restrictions, such as creating new accounts after suspension, may result in further action.

13. Appeals

If your content is removed or your account is restricted and you believe this was in error:

• Submit an appeal to support@parkhillsanimalhospital.net

   

• Include any relevant context or additional information.

   

• We will review appeals in good faith and provide a response.

   

14. Transparency and Updates

These guidelines may be updated to reflect changes in laws, technology, or community needs. Updates will be posted on our website. Continued use of our platforms constitutes acceptance of the updated guidelines.

We are committed to transparency, safety, and fostering a positive community for all pet owners and animal enthusiasts. For assistance, questions, or concerns, reach out at support@parkhillsanimalhospital.net or +1 (714) 598-0413.