The user is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be polite. Do not become abusive in messages to others.
• Use appropriate language. Do not swear, or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language.
• Do not reveal personal information, including the addresses or telephone numbers, of students or colleagues.
• Recognize that electronic mail (e-mail) is not private. People who operate the system have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
• Do not use the network in any way that would disrupt its use by other users.

Acceptable Internet Use:

All electronic network use must be consistent with the School’s goal of promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. These rules do not attempt to state all required or prescribed behavior by users. However, some specific examples are provided. The failure of any user to follow these rules will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action.

Unacceptable Internet Use:

The user is responsible for his or her actions and activities involving the network. Some examples of unacceptable uses are:

• Using the network for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other contracts, or transmitting any material in violation of any State or federal law;
• Unauthorized downloading of software;
• Downloading copyrighted material for other than personal use;
• Using the network for private financial or commercial gain;
• Wastefully using resources, such as file space;
• Hacking or gaining unauthorized access to files, resources, or entities;
• Invading the privacy of individuals, that includes the unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, and use of information about anyone that is of a personal nature including a photograph;
• Using another user’s account or password;
• Posting material authored or created by another without his/her consent;
• Posting anonymous messages;
• Using the network for commercial or private advertising;
• Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing, or displaying any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal material; and
• Using the network while access privileges are suspended or revoked.