Bina Podcast Ethics Policy
Effective Date: 03.09.26
1. Mission and Purpose
“Bina: a Better Together Podcast” (“Bina”) is produced by students and faculty of Contra Costa Midrasha in collaboration with Human Content, Inc. The podcast features candid interviews and intergenerational conversations that share personal memories, reflections, opinions, and lived experiences within the Jewish community. Our purpose is to preserve stories, foster dialogue, and encourage thoughtful listening across generations.
2. Nature of Content
Bina presents personal stories and recollections shared from each speaker’s perspective. Episodes may include memories of past events, interpretations of history, personal reflections, and subjective viewpoints. Memories can vary, and individuals may recall shared events differently. While we make good-faith efforts to preserve the accuracy and intent of participants’ statements, we do not independently verify every factual assertion and do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of individual accounts.
The podcast is intended for educational, cultural, and informational purposes only.
Listener discretion is advised, as some episodes may discuss mature themes. It should not be relied upon as authoritative historical, legal, medical, academic, or professional guidance.
3. Editorial Practices
Interviews may be edited for clarity, length, audio quality, and listener experience.
Editing is conducted in good faith to preserve the meaning and intent of each speaker.
We do not script guest responses or materially alter statements.
The production team retains final editorial discretion over all published content.
Content that is defamatory, invasive of privacy, discriminatory, threatening, or otherwise inconsistent with the mission of the podcast may be edited or excluded.
4. Views and Opinions
All subjective views and opinions expressed on-air are those of the individual speakers and do not reflect those of Contra Costa Midrasha, Human Content, the student hosts, the production team, funders, or any affiliated individuals or organizations.
Participation in the podcast does not imply endorsement by any affiliated institution, product and/or service.
5. Participation, Consent, and Minors
Participation in Better Together is voluntary. All guests have consented to be recorded prior to publication. Student producers participating may be under the age of 18 and have received sufficient parental or guardian consent.
Guests acknowledge that: Their statements may be publicly distributed. Content may be edited for clarity and format. And once published, audio content may be shared, redistributed, or archived in ways that cannot be fully controlled or reversed.
6. Privacy and Sensitive Information
We strive to treat participants and referenced individuals with respect and care.
We avoid intentionally publishing sensitive personal information.
In certain circumstances, identifying details may be omitted or modified to protect privacy.
Bina may feature advisory statements by on-air speakers. Regardless, this program is not a healthcare provider program, legal advisor, or counseling service. Any discussions of health, law, personal hardship, or financial matters are shared as personal experiences and should not be interpreted as professional advice.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without verified parental consent, then we delete such information.
7. No Professional Advice
Nothing shared on Bina constitutes legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other professional advice. Listeners should consult qualified professionals for guidance specific to their own circumstances. The use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast is at the listener’s own discretion. Do not attempt to replicate any activities described in the podcast.
8. Accuracy, Corrections, and Concerns
We are committed to responsible storytelling.
If a concern about factual accuracy or representation is raised: We will review the matter in good faith. Where appropriate, we may issue a clarification, correction, or update. Decisions regarding edits, removals, or updates remain at the discretion of the production team.
Concerns may be directed to: shalom@bettertogetherpod.com
9. Future Listener Submissions (If Applicable)
Better Together does not currently solicit or publish unsolicited listener submissions. However, if in the future we invite written messages, recorded audio, voicemail, or other submissions:
By submitting materials, the sender affirms they have the right to share the content.
By submitting materials or content to this podcast, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age and have the right to share the materials or content submitted.
The sender grants Better Together and its production partners permission to edit, reproduce, distribute, and use the submitted materials in connection with the podcast and its promotion.
Submitted materials may be used in audio, digital, promotional, or archival formats.
Additional terms may apply at the time submissions are invited.
10. Intellectual Property
All podcast recordings, edited episodes, branding, and associated production materials are the property of Contra Costa Midrasha, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Guests retain ownership of their personal life stories and experiences but grant permission for their recorded participation to be edited, published, and distributed.
11. Limitation of Responsibility
Better Together provides a platform for personal storytelling. We assume no liability for listener interpretations, decisions, or actions taken based on podcast content.
By listening to the podcast, listeners acknowledge that they are engaging with personal narratives and perspectives, not verified institutional positions or professional instruction.
12. Advertising & Sponsorship Disclosure
This podcast may contain affiliate promotions, advertisement, or sponsorships. All paid partnerships shall be disclosed in accordance with the applicable advertising laws and guidelines.
13. Contact
For questions regarding this Ethics Policy, please contact: shalom@bettertogetherpod.com