Illegal Access
A user may not attempt to gain access to computer systems (on or off campus)
for which you have not been granted access. You may not deliberately attempt
to disrupt the performance of a computer system or a network. You may not
attempt to "break" system security. You may not reconfigure computer
systems to make them unusable for others. You nay not attempt to destroy
or alter data or programs belonging to other users.
Libel
The issue of libel is explained further in the student handbook. Basically
it means not to cause harm to another person in any way. Including sending
hateful or damaging E-mail and damaging any person's computer files.
Copyright Violation
By the copyright laws of the United States and most other nations, virtually
all information in computer files is copyrighted. If you have not been
given explicit permission to copy a file, you are not permitted to do so.
You may not copy or redistribute software or other information, which is
copyrighted. You may not attempt to override copy protection on commercial
software. For guidance on copyright law and interpretation, see http://www.hope.edu/resources/cit/policies/copyright/
Harassment
A user may not use computing to violate the standards of conduct established
by Hope College. Any conduct that may be viewed as harassment shall be
subject to applicable policy as stated in the Hope College Student Handbook,
the Hope College Faculty Handbook or the Hope College Employee Handbook.
Sexual Harassment
Hope College strongly discourages the sending; receiving or gathering of
text or graphics which may be reasonably construed as obscene. Individuals
that do so may be at risk in regards to charges of sexual harassment. See
the Hope College Sexual Harassment Policy to address any questions. http://www.hope.edu/admin/documents/sexualh.html
Negligence and Misuse
Having access to a Hope College computer account means that you have general
responsibility for the computing activity which takes place in that account.
You may not distribute items such as electronic chain letters, which can
severely disrupt computing and network performance. You may be held responsible
for any files stored in your accounts or for computing activity generated
from those accounts. The terms and conditions for usage are subject to
change as computing resources and user demands vary. It is the responsibility
of the user to stay informed of the changes in the laws and policies as
they occur.
Fraud
Lying, misrepresentation, giving false testimony, and/or failing to present
proper identification to any college official or at any college proceeding
is prohibited. In other words using another users' account and claiming
to be that person would be considered fraud.
Theft (including theft of data)
Theft is covered by the Student Handbook in the student policy section, policies
sixteen and seventeen.
Denial of Service
Denial of service pertains to a situation such as a person mass e-mailing
to fill another users account. In essence this person is denying service
to the rest of the users due to the e-mails missed due to the full account.
Other examples would be the spreading of computer viruses and worms.
