Internet
Use
 

Internet Use
Policy
 

1 Acceptable Use - The use of your account must be in support of education and
research and consistent with the educational objectives of the school district. Use
of other organization's network or computing resources must comply with the rules
appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S.
or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:
copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by a
trade secret. Use for commercial activities is not acceptable. Use for product
advertising or political lobbying is also prohibited.

2. Privileges - The use of schoool network and the Internet is a privilege, not a
right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of these privileges. (Each
student who receives an account will be part of a discussion group with a faculty
member pertaining to the proper use of the network.) The system administrators will
deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. Also, the
administration may close an account at any time as required. The administration,
faculty and staff may request the technology director to deny, revoke or suspend
specific accounts.

3. Etiquette - You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network
etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:

(a) Avoid offensive or inflammatory speech. Be courteous and polite. (b) Use
appropriate language. Profanity or obscenity are not permitted at any time. (c) Do
not reveal your personal address or phone numbers of students or colleagues. (d)
Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who
operate the system do have access to mail. Messages relating to or in support of
illegal activities mav be reported to the authorities. (e) Do not use the network
in such a way that you would disrupt the work of others. (f) All communications and
information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property. Do
not quote personal communications without the author¹s prior consent.

4. Vandalism- Vandalism will result in a cancellation of privileges and possible
legal action. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm equipment ,
destroy data of another user, Internet or other networks that are connected to the
Internet backbone. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation
of computer viruses.

5 Security- Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the
system involves many users. Never share your password or account with anyone. You
have full responsibility for the use of your account, and can be held responsible
for any policy violations that are traced to your account.

6. Exception of Terms and Condition - These terms and conditions reflect the entire
agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements and
understandings of the parties. These terms and conditions shall be governed and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee and the United
States of America.