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Responsible Use of Electronic Resources
The following applies to any electronic systems at the University of Rochester.
Different systems on which you have accounts or a login name will have specific
acceptable use policies (AUP's). Some are more detailed and specific than others, but
their intent is to give you an idea of what you are allowed to do and what you
are not allowed to do. Be sure to read the documentation you receive when you
activate your account. Be aware that some rules are prominently displayed upon
logging on to a specific system (sometimes appearing as a "banner"),
and that those are the rules to which you will be held accountable. Violating
the rules is serious and in some cases may constitute a criminal offense. Being
found guilty could lead to, judicial action, criminal charges and/or expulsion
from the University. Acceptable Use Policies are spelled out for each organization
that owns or is contracted out to provide an electronic resource to the University
community.
| Acceptable Use of UR Electronic Resources:
- Use resources for Authorized Purposes only
- Be responsible for anything originating from your system or your userID
(login name)
- Only access what you have been given permission to access
- Use only copyrighted software or data
- Refrain from overloading resources
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Unacceptable Use of UR Electronic Resources:
- Use another person's system, userID, data, files or password without
permission
- Use hacking programs, willfully spread viruses to break system security
or disrupt services
- Make illegal copyrighted materials, store them on systems owned or
maintained by the University or transmit them on networks owned by the
University
- Use e-mail or messaging services to harass, intimidate or threaten
others
- Use University systems for personal gain
- Use University systems for illegal purposes
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University IT Unix
Systems AUP for anyone using any server or system owned by University IT
ResNet Network
AUP for any networks owned by ResLife and the Residential College
Computer Interest
Floor AUP for anyone using any server owned by CIF (Computer Interest Floor)
Computer Fraud and Abuse
Federal and New York State laws prohibit access to or modification
of information on computers without authorization.
Computers and the Law: Federal Copyright Law
Copyright grants authors certain exclusive rights. Works of literature,
photographs, music, software, film and video can be copyrighted. Examples
of violation include making unauthorized copies of copyrighted software,
text, graphical images, audio and video files or distributing such materials
over networks. The University of Rochester does not condone or tolerate
the unauthorized copying of licensed commercial materials by staff, faculty
or students. Any individual or University department engaged in unauthorized
copying or use may face disciplinary proceedings, civil suits, criminal
charges, penalties and fines. Copying, sharing or receiving commercial
software, music, video or other copyrighted material very likely violates
the U.S. Copyright Act. Law enforcement and industry officials actively
pursue violators. If you are taken to court, it will be up to you and
your attorneys to defend your actions. Saying “I wasn’t selling
it” or “Everyone else is doing it” will not get you
off the hook.
Related Topic
Copyright and File-sharing
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