Optional USCGAUX Template for Units

 __ Your Website has been authorized by the governing board of your unit.

 __ Your unit is clearly identified in the site's HTML code (i.e., <title> …</title>): district, division & flotilla. See example in Section 2.1.4.

 __ Directly below the item mentioned in #4, you must include a subordinate heading identifying your unit. It may be graphic or text. If a graphic is used for site identification, you must include alternative text in the HTML code that reads "U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary" at a minimum. See Section 2.1.4.

 __ You have included descriptive alternative text labels for all graphic images and links to provide a means of navigation for non-graphic browsers. See paragraph 3 of Section 2.1.4.

 __ You have made sure that links to sites outside the Coast Guard and CG Auxiliary have a legitimate business objective, are not endorsing any private issue or commercial product, and are in good taste. See Section 2.1.7.

 Ö_ If you provided external links, the standard Website Notice/Disclaimer from the CS Guide is included on a page in your Website with a link on your homepage. See Section 2.1.7.

 __ The content on your Website is appropriate for your unit level.

 __ You have included links to sites at different unit levels to avoid duplication of posted materials.

 __ Posting is allowed for material released for distribution on the internet.

 __ You have no material or information that might infringe the rights of an individual or copyright violation on your Website.

 __ Information that could compromise Operational Security or release any proprietary information about the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary should not be posted. See Section 2.1.9.

 __ You have NOT reproduced or posted the official Auxiliary Seal on any page. Reference AUXMAN, Ch. 5, Sec. I.5.b [3]

 Ö_ Your Website has a posted Privacy Policy Statement. This statement must be unique to your unit’s Website. See paragraph 9 of Section 2.1.8 for an example.