COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

All computer resources are intended for the use of CVCC’s faculty, staff and students. These resources include, but are not limited to computers, network equipment, printers, software and Internet access. Users of these resources are responsible for respecting and adhering to local, state, federal and international laws. Any attempt to break those laws through the use of the campus network may result in litigation against the offender by the proper authorities. If such an event should occur, CVCC will fully cooperate with the authorities to provide any information necessary for the litigation process. To help control possible abuse of such resources the following guidelines have been developed:

1. Computer resources are to be used for the purpose for which they are assigned and are for non-commercial use only.

2. All computer software is protected by the federal copyright law and by legal licensing agreements. For this reason it is forbidden to copy from or install to any computer resource on this campus.

3. Planning or conducting any illegal activities through CVCC’s computer network including possessing or distributing pornography or commercial software is prohibited.

4. Internet resources are for educational purposes only. CVCC reserves the right to determine if the Internet is being used inappropriately. Use of the computer network can and will be monitored. Additional Internet access policies may be posted in the areas where access is available and on CVCC’s Web page.

5. Access rights to CPU and Network resources may be given to individuals as needs arise. Anyone abusing these resources may have these privileges revoked.

6. Harassment of other users by sending unwanted email, interfering with network use, or attempting to break into accounts without full authorized access is prohibited.

7. Creation, display, transmittal or making accessible threatening, racist, sexist, obscene, offensive, annoying or harassing language and/or material is prohibited.

8. Intentional access for the purpose of damaging systems or information is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to viruses, harmful files and other methods of vandalism.

Anyone suspected of violating these guidelines will immediately be suspended from all computing resources. Upon proof of such violations, CVCC retains the right to permanently deny all future computing privileges and services. Other disciplinary actions may be imposed as CVCC sees fit. Ignorance of CVCC’s policies is not an excuse.