UPDATE on Monday, August 31: The updated Statement of Rights and Responsibilities is now live in five languages. You can find the English version here and stay informed about future updates here.

UPDATE on Wednesday, August 12: Based on requests we've received, you can now view and download a redlined version of the Statement of Rights and Responsibilities that reflects all of the proposed changes here. Remember to post your comments and feedback before 10:00 a.m. PDT on August 18.


Today, we are proposing some updates to the Statement of Rights and Responsibilities (SRR), which governs our relationship with users and others who interact with us and replaced our Terms of Use earlier this year. Occasionally, we need to make updates to the SRR in order to account for new features and policies or just to make things more clear. As members of the Facebook community, we want you to be involved in the site's governance. That's why we're committed to giving you the opportunity to review and comment on changes before they go into effect.

The proposed SRR we're announcing today mostly includes clarifying changes and minor updates. We encourage you to read the revised SRR in its entirety on the Facebook Site Governance Page, where you can review the changes and give us your comments. Please take a look and provide your feedback before 10:00 a.m. PDT on August 18.

While we're announcing today's proposed changes on the Facebook blog, the best way to ensure that you continue to receive updates on future site governance changes is to become a fan of the Site Governance Page.


Adam, an associate on the public policy team, is awaiting your comments.

The swine flu, officially known as the H1N1 flu, has become a top concern for health authorities and people around the world. On Facebook, it's also grown as a major topic of discussion as people share their concerns and opinions with friends.

Fighting a potential pandemic requires that people learn the facts about what's happening and are wary of misinformation. You can receive the most accurate and timely information on the H1N1 flu by checking out a growing number of resources directly from government agencies and organizations on Facebook.

In the last week, both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the White House have created official Pages on Facebook. You can now connect directly with those, as well as other organizations including the American Red Cross and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to stay updated on the swine flu and other important issues through your stream on Facebook.

For instance, the CDC recently shared a video on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of the H1N1 flu. The American Red Cross also encouraged the spread of common sense prevention tips on hygiene through a posted link.

Today is Election Day in America, when all attention focuses on democracy's essential moment: voters stepping into polling booths and making their choices. As many as 130 million people, perhaps even more, are expected to cast ballots, in what many experts predict will be the highest level of voter turnout in the U.S. in at least 40 years.

A few weeks ago Facebook announced a Partnership with ServiceNation, an exciting new initiative to increase volunteerism and service in America, as part of our ongoing commitment to connect people with the world around them.

Today, more than 60 million Americans volunteer their time and energy to worthy causes and ServiceNation aims to increase that to 100 million by 2020. To this end, ServiceNation has assembled a coalition of organizations large and small, from City Year to Mobilize.org, and Facebook is proud to serve as their lead social media partner.

Tonight, ServiceNation hosts a Presidential Forum on Service with Senators McCain and Obama, where the presidential nominees will discuss their plans and vision to increase service and volunteerism in their potential administrations. It is an event of special significance in New York City on the anniversary of September 11th and will be broadcast live on several television networks.

Tomorrow, the ServiceNation Summit will bring together leading experts from the government, non-profit, military, and private sector to discuss how to best achieve their goal of increased service. The summit will kick-off a year-long campaign for service, including a National Day of Action on September 27th with more than 2,239 events in all 50 states.

Millions of Facebook users are already donating their time to worthy groups and causes across the globe. Just type "volunteer" into the search box to see thousands of groups, events, and pages.

You can learn more about how to get involved by visiting the ServiceNation Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/ServiceNation.



Adam is inspired to volunteer more.