Internet Terms and Conditions of Use
 

  1. ACCEPTABLE USE - The purpose of the network making up the Internet is to support research and education in and among academic institutions by providing access to resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. The use of your account must be in support of education and research consistent with the educational objectives of St. Theresa School. Transmission of any material in violation of any national or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secrets. Using your Internet account to play games is not an acceptable use
     

  2. PRIVILEGES - The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in a cancellation of those privileges. Any student whose Internet use violates provisions contained in the Student Handbook may, in addition to losing his / her privilege to use the Internet be subject to discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.
     

  3. ADHERENCE TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS - Use of the system to copy, use or distribute software, publications, or other data and intellectual materials in violation of copyright, trademark, patent or other intellectual property laws is strictly prohibited. Students are advised that they can be held personally liable should they violate state or federal laws in the regard.
     

  4. NETWORK ETIQUETTE - Users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
    -  Be polite. Do not write or send abusive messages or pictures to others.
    -  Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language.
    -  Do not reveal personal addresses or phone numbers (yours or anyone else's).
    -  Not that electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages related to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
    -  Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.
    -  Do not trespass or alter others' folders, work or files.
    -  Do not access any service via electronic transmission that incurs any cost. Any cost incurred though violation of this expectation will be charged to the student responsible.
    - Attempting to log into the system as any other user may result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to the Internet.
    - Users shall not intentionally download any text file or picture or engage in any conference that includes material which is obscene, libelous, indecent, vulgar, profane, lewd, discriminatory or racist, constitute insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injuries or harasses others.


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Last Updated: Sunday, January 22, 2006