Technology And Internet Access

Terms And Conditions

 

Acceptable Use:

 

The purpose of the SOBOCO- Technology and Internet Access is to support research and education in and among academic instruction by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. The use of your account must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Southern Boone County School District.  Use of other organization’s network or computing resources are prohibited.  This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret.  Use for commercial activities by for-profit institutions is generally not acceptable.  Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.  Illegal activities are strictly prohibited.

 

Privileges:

 

The use of SOBOCO-Technology and Internet Access  is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges.  Base upon the acceptable use guidelines outlined in this document, the system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. Also, the system administrators may close an account at any time as required.  The administration, faculty, and staff of SOBOCO may request the system administrator to deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts.   

 

Netiquette:

You are to abide by the generally accepted rules of  Internet etiquette.  These include, but are not limited, to the following:

·        Be polite.  Do not write or send abusive messages to others.

·        Use appropriate language.  Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language.

·        Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers or any other inappropriate language.

·        Electronic mail is NOT guaranteed to be private.  People who operate do have access to all mail.  Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.

·        Do not use the Internet is such a way that you would disrupt the use of the Internet by others (downloading huge files during primetime:  sending mass email messages: annoying other users by the talk or write functions).

·        Do not download materials or files which would inhibit the use of the network by students, faculty, or staff.

 

Relability:

SOBOCO-Technology And Internet Access  makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied for the service it is providing.  SOBOCO-Technology And Internet Access will not be responsible for any damages you suffer.  This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, misdeliveries, or service interruptions caused by it’s own negligence or your errors or omissions.  Use of any information obtained via SOBOCO Technology And Internet is at your own risk.  SOBOCO-Technology And Internet Access specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

 

Security:

Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users.  If you feel you can identify a security problem on SOBOCO-Technology And Internet Access, you must notify a system administrator.  Do not demonstrate the problem to other users.  Do not use another individual’s account.  Attempts to login to the system as any other user will result in cancellations of users privileges.  Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied assess to SOBOCO-Technology And Internet Access.

 

Vandalism:

Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges.  Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm, to destroy data of another user, SOBOCO-Technology And Internet Access, any of the above listed agencies or other networks that are connected to MORENET. This includes, but is not limited to, uploading or creation of computer viruses.

Do not alter the software/hardware content of the computers or any other technology.  This includes files, downloading programs, and copying commercial programs.  Do not tamper with security software.

 

Vandalism of any kind is not acceptable.

 

Updating user information:

SOBOCO-Technology And Internet Access may occasionally require registration and account information.

 

Exception of Terms And Conditions: 

All Terms And Conditions as stated in this document are applicable to the Southern Boone County School District and MORENET.  These Terms And Conditions reflect the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements and understandings of the parties.