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Social Media Policy
Free social media policy template for employees — what's OK and not OK to post about work online.
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This free social media policy covers Purpose, Personal Accounts, Company Accounts, Prohibited Content, Responding to Negative Comments with 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Social Media Policy
Company: [Company Name] · Effective Date: [Date]
Purpose
This policy explains expectations for employees' social media use as it relates to [Company Name], both on personal and company accounts.
Personal Accounts
Employees are free to use personal social media, but should: not share confidential company information, be mindful that personal opinions may be associated with the company, and include a disclaimer (e.g. "opinions are my own") when discussing work-related topics.
Company Accounts
Only [designated employees/roles] may post on official company social media accounts. All posts should follow [brand voice guidelines, if you have them].
Prohibited Content
Employees should not post: confidential business information, disparaging remarks about the company/colleagues/customers, or content that violates the company's anti-harassment policy.
Responding to Negative Comments
[Guidance on whether/how employees should respond to criticism of the company they see online — usually "don't engage, forward to ___"]
Consequences
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Acknowledged by: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. In the US, be careful that this policy doesn't restrict employees' legally protected right to discuss wages, hours, and working conditions with each other (protected "concerted activity" under the NLRA) — overly broad social media policies have been struck down for this reason.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: Purpose, Personal Accounts, Company Accounts, Prohibited Content, Responding to Negative Comments, Consequences
- 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Growing teams
Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.
FAQ
Is this social media policy template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this social media policy as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this social media policy cover?
This hr template includes Purpose, Personal Accounts, Company Accounts, Prohibited Content. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Employment documents sit on top of a mix of federal, state, and sometimes city labor law — at-will employment rules, required notices, and what you can and can't put in writing all vary. Have an employment attorney or HR professional confirm this fits your jurisdiction before you use it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 4 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free hr and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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