ASIJ School wide Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Resources

Computer resources are provided to members of ASIJ Elementary school on the understanding that they are to be used for work related purposes. The school aims to provide the best available computer facilities and services to staff and faculty with the least restrictions. In order to achieve this objective, it is essential for all that use the facilities and services to behave in a responsible, ethical and legal manner.

Please observe the following usage regulations to protect ASIJ’s hardware, software and data against damage, unauthorized use, theft and fraudulent manipulation.

1. Use only computer resources that are authorized. Unauthorized uses of computer resources and malicious destruction, removal or modification of equipment and software are serious offences

2. Sharing of computer accounts is not allowed. Users should inform the school immediately if they suspect their computer accounts might have been compromised, otherwise, they may be asked to bear all the consequences associated with any damages caused subsequently.

3. Users must not attempt making unauthorized connections to, breaking into, or adversely affecting the performance of other systems on the network, irrespective of whether these systems are owned by ASIJ or not. The ability to connect to other systems on ASIJ’ campus network or on the Internet does not imply the right to make use of or even connect to these systems unless authorizations are given by the system owners

4. Abide by all applicable copyright laws and licenses. Users must not copy ASIJ-licensed software.

5. User must not intrude on the legitimate or convenient use of computer resources by others. Broadcasting non-critical messages to large numbers of individuals and sending chain letters are examples of activities that cause network congestion and interfere with the work of others, and therefore are not allowed.

6. When sending personal messages to other users, always identify yourself as the sender. Using computer resources to harass other individuals deliberately is explicitly forbidden.

7.   The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Students and staff are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:

·        Be polite. Do not get abusive in your messages to others Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or other inappropriate language.

·        Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.

·        Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.

·        You may not attempt to use or alter anyone else's network account.

·        You may not break in or attempt to break in to other computer systems.

·        You may not create, share or spread computer viruses.

·        You may not destroy another person's data.

·        Transmission or reception of any material in violation of any Government or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret.

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