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SOCIAL MEDIA TERMS OF USE

The following Terms of Use outline how the Court of Appeal uses its social media platforms: Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky, and Instagram to communicate with members of the public, members of the media, and members of the legal community.

Please note that any social media content posted by the Court of Appeal does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only.

Engaging with the Court of Appeal’s social media platforms - including responding to posts, re-posting content posted by the Court’s social media accounts, or sending direct messages to the Court’s social media accounts - is not considered contacting the Court for any official purpose. Should you need to contact the Court, please visit the Court of Appeal Locations & Contacts page.

CONTENT

The Court of Appeal may post content including, but not limited to:

  • Operational updates;
  • New notices and Practice Directives;
  • Announcements of judicial appointments and retirements;
  • Annual reports issued by the Court;
  • Frequently Asked Questions and Quick Facts;
  • Recently published reasons for judgment; and
  • Statements from the Chief Justice.

The Court’s decision to follow another social media account or like, retweet or re-post content does not indicate an endorsement of that account, its content, or the organization behind it.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Social media platforms such as Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram are external to the Court of Appeal, and users are bound by the platform’s terms and conditions of use.

The Court is committed to treating other users respectfully and expects other users interacting with its social media platforms to do so with a certain level of courtesy and respect.

The Court reserves the right to delete replies to its posts that are inappropriate. The Court also reserves the right to mute, block, and/or report any user responsible for comments or posts violating this policy to prevent additional inappropriate conduct.

THIRD PARTY WEBSITES, CONTENT, AND ADVERTISING

The Court’s social media posts may display links to websites that are not under the Court’s control. Such links are provided solely for users' convenience, and the Court is not responsible for the information found through such links, nor does it endorse the websites or their content.