The Rules

Although video on the internet often seems to operate without rules, MiND and its community members demand a higher standard. We’ve established some basic rules in accordance with:

• MiND’s non-profit status (Independence Media is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
• Our non-commercial broadcast license (MiND is seen on channel 35 in Philadelphia, PA).
• Standards set by our members of our local community.

If you’d like to express an opinion about any of MiND’s rules, please do so on the MiND Message Board. MiND’s staff checks the Message Board regularly, and when we consider changes in our rules, we will review your ideas.

Briefly, here’s a rundown on the rules:

• Program Review & Approval: We use these rules to decide which programs are accepted for MiND.
• Community Standards: All MiND producers are required to work within these rules. They are a combination of FCC rules and standards set by real people who live and work in our community.
• Membership Agreements: When you sign up to be a MiND member, you agree to behave in a responsible manner. There’s one agreement for individuals, and another for companies and non-profits.
• Other Web Agreements: These are familiar to all web users: Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You’ll find similar agreements on many web sites.

Please play by the rules…

• Keep your program to exactly 5 minutes. MiND accepts only 5-minute video programs. If your program is not 5 minutes long, we can not accept it.
• Keep it non-commercial. MiND is a non-commercial TV broadcaster (similar to PBS) so we must follow rules regarding commercial intent and community standards.
• Be honest and forthcoming. Disclose your funding sources and your sponsors.
• Don't attempt to work around the rules. Thank You.

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