Internet Use Agreement

Reid State Technical College

Internet Agreement




Computer use policies safeguard the rights and privileges of all users. In exchange for the use of Reid State Technical College computer systems, either at school or away from school, I understand and agree to the following:

1.It is my responsibility to avoid abusive conduct, which would include, but not be limited to the altering of system software, placing of unlawful information, computer viruses or harmful programs on or through the system in either public or private files or messages.

2.I am accountable for the use of my password. My password will not be revealed to anyone. Any problems, which arise from the misuse of my home directory, are my responsibility.

3.I will not use the school's computer system to obtain, view, download, or otherwise gain access to or transmit materials that are unlawful, obscene, pornographic, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.

4.If I receive any unsolicited on-line contact, I will not respond and will advise my instructor or the system administrator immediately.

5.I will use only software owned or approved by Reid State Technical College on all workstations and networks.

6.I will use all computer equipment as intended. I will not tamper with terminals, associated equipment or otherwise disable the system or related equipment.

7.I will not change, copy, rename, delete, read, or otherwise access files or software that I did not create, unless I have written permission from the System Administrator.

8.I will not use school computer equipment for anything other than school related work without permission from the System Administrator.

9.       I will not participate in peer-to-peer file sharing or downloading of illegal file sharing sources.

10.     I will not participate in the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials.

11.     I will reference Reid State's File sharing and distribution regulations for further information on copyright law. 

12.     I have read and agree to conditions in the Terms and Conditions for Internet Use as described in Reid State Technical College's Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

I understand and will abide by the above Internet Use Agreement. I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.