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Rules for Websites

  • Use canonical unit numbers (e.g., 1‐5, 7‐3, 12‐13, 3‐15) to describe your flotilla.
  • When using photographs or graphic images, include an “alt tag” (i.e. alternative text) text identification with each image.
  • Check that your website displays correctly and consistently using IE 8 and above, Chrome (all), Firefox 3 and above, and Safari 4 and above.
  • The site shall not contain any commercial advertisements, nor appear to endorse any commercial product. Sites must not contain inappropriate information, including specific advice, endorsement or approval of a product or service, or sponsorship information.
  • The site shall present a professional web appearance, and must not bring discredit or embarrassment to the Coast Guard or the Auxiliary.
  • Make sure your site does not include materials that infringe on the rights or privacy of an individual, or violate copyright restrictions. (Note: Auxiliary websites are not copyrightable).
  • Make sure your site does not display the “official” Auxiliary or Coast Guard Seal. The Auxiliary logo is OK.
  • Make sure there is contact information for your unit on your website.
  • The site shall not contain any blank pages or under construction notices, and all links must be live (i.e., no dead links).
  • The site may not play default music or display continuously animated GIFs.
  • All persons who have personal email addresses or phone numbers posted on any non‐protected portion of the website must have given you written or email permission to post their information, or opted in in AuxDirectory.
  • Any outside links must support Auxiliary objectives. Make sure they are in good taste, and do not bring discredit to the Auxiliary.
  • Make sure your site limits access to sensitive information by putting such information on protected pages.
  • Check and make sure your site does not violate Operational Security (OPSEC) guidelines, which are the same for protected as well as non‐protected pages.
  • Make sure your links to onsite material are permalinks (i.e. a7029.pdf vs. a7029H‐Rev2.pdf).
  • Make sure you have parental permission for any pictures of minors displayed on the site, along with a signed copy of the CGAux Parental Release form.