HYPERLINK POLICY
The South Carolina Government Webmasters’ (SCGW) Website includes hyperlinks to other sites on
the Internet World Wide Web that are neither controlled, sponsored nor endorsed by the SCGW.
Hyperlinks added to the SCGW Website should be restricted to government and government related
organizations operating within the state of South Carolina.
Theses hyperlinks are included to provide access to other organizations with expertise that may
be of value as an educational or reference tool or because they may be related to the mission(s) of
South Carolina Government entities. The SCGW takes no responsibility for the views, content or accuracy
of this information nor do we endorse any content or products that may be advertised or noted on these
hyperlinked Websites.
HYPERLINK EVALUATION PROCESS
External Hyperlinks to any Websites added to the SCGW Website will be reviewed from time to time by
SCGW Website managers and/or Web team members. Websites that are deemed to be in conflict with SCGW
Hyperlink Policies will be removed.
HYPERLINK CRITERIA
- Local, state, and federal government agencies operating in South Carolina.
- Organizations with expertise that may be of value as an educational or reference tool or
because they may be related to the mission of the South Carolina government organizations.
- Organizations that promote tourism, trade and industry within South Carolina.
- Organizations that provide utilities that serve the residents of South Carolina.
- Commercial - Websites focusing primarily on product endorsement/sales will not be considered
except for officially approved sponsors of SCGW.