1.Social Media Policy Background and Purpose
The types of services commonly called social media, which include blogs, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook, have become a tremendously important means for sharing information, whether personal or corporate. By its nature, social media is different than traditional media in its effectiveness in enhancing connections with many people. Meanwhile, improper use of social media, such as publishing incorrect information, can have negative repercussions for both the individual publishing the information and those affiliated with the individual. As such, social media can just as easily affect societal perception of an individual or a business negatively. Accordingly, we have created this Social Media Policy to clarify our stance to all employees of Nagase Group Companies (hereinafter referred to as "GROUP") regarding their use of social media.
2.Definition of Social Media
For our purposes, the term “Social Media” is defined as a service by which persons use the Internet to publish or exchange information. A typical, but not exhaustive, list of Social Media includes blogs, X, LinkedIn, LINE, social network services (Facebook etc.), electronic bulletin boards (5channel, etc.), video-sharing websites (YouTube, etc.), or other Internet-based information sharing programs or services.
3.Basic Policies
When GROUP employees use Social Media, they must obey all applicable laws, the Code of Conduct for Risk Management & Compliance, and other applicable rules and societal norms. In addition, employees should understand the nature, design, and terms of use of Social Media, endeavoring to avoid negative consequences to GROUP stakeholders, and engaging in respectful, wholesome communications. Subject to local laws which will take priority in case of a conflict, these Basic Policies include the following specific rules:
- Use Social Media with an understanding of its characteristics and potential impact, exercising conscientiousness and responsibility.
- Do your utmost to publish information that is correct.
- Be respectful of others.
- Engage in wholesome communications, avoiding inappropriate postings which may include discriminatory or harassing remarks.
Please click here to view our Code of Conduct for Risk Management & Compliance.
4.To Our Customers
Information published by GROUP employees on their personal Social Media accounts are the opinions of those individuals and do not reflect official GROUP corporate policy or opinions. Official corporate policy, information, and opinions are published through the GROUP’s corporate website and/or formal press releases.
5.Contact
Please click here to contact us regarding complaints, comments, or inquiries about GROUP employee Social Media use.
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