ResNet - Acceptable Use Policy

Access to and use of the University’s Computer System is a privilege granted to residents of CSUEB Student Apartments for the purpose of supporting the university’s educational mission. All users of the Computer System must act responsibly and maintain the integrity
of the Computer System. The University reserves the right to deny, limit, revoke, or extend computing privileges and access to the Computer System at its discretion. Connectivity and an IP (Internet Protocol) address are provided for the exclusive use of the resident to whom it is assigned. As is true with all users of University computing resources, residents using the provided connectivity and assigned address must conform to the University’s Acceptable Use Policy. No commercial use may be made of this access, and the machine(s) connected to the access line or IP address may not be configured as a web site, or FTP site and may not be configured so as to allow access to university computing resources, including communication lines, by any individual other than the identified resident to whom the connectivity has been provided. Use the “bots”, “flooding”, or any abuse of University computing resources that generates valid harassment or denial of service complaints is prohibited.

It is the responsibility of each resident to use the Residential Computing Network (ResNet) appropriately and in Compliance with university, local state and federal laws and regulations.
Access is a privilege that can be revoked due to misuse.

By accepting University housing you agree to the terms and conditions of this ResNet Acceptable Use Policy, related conduct codes outlined in the Student License Agreement, the CSUEB Student Apartment Guide to Community Living and University policies.

Examples of misuse include, but are not limited to the following:

• Altering equipment, wiring or jacks beyond the location of its intended use.
• Using a computer account that you are not authorized to use.
• Using another person’s account, even with permission, or allow use of an established connection by someone other than the registered user.
• Forging or otherwise misrepresenting another’s identity through any form of communication.
• Using the ResNet to gain unauthorized access to any computer systems.
• Knowingly performing an act that will interfere with the normal operation of university computers, terminals, peripherals, or networks.
• Knowingly running or installing on any computer system or network, or giving to another user, a program intended to damage or place excessive load on a computer system or network. This includes but is not limited to programs known as computer viruses, Trojan horses, and worms.
• Attempting to circumvent data protection schemes or uncover security loopholes.
• Using the ResNet to defame, harass, intimidate or threaten any other person(s). University Harassment policies cover all uses of ResNet, including e-mail correspondences and newsgroups.
  Attempting to monitor or tamper with another user’s electronic communications, or reading, copying, changing, or deleting another user’s files or software without the explicit agreement of the owner.
• Posting materials on electronic bulletin boards that violate existing laws or the University’s codes of conduct.
  Receiving, retransmitting or destroying software or data in violation of copyright laws, license restrictions and University Policies.
• Using ResNet to provide Internet access to anyone for viewing, copying, altering or destroying any file, or connecting to a host on a network without explicit permission of the owner.
• Using ResNet for commercial or profit-making enterprise.
• Connecting to the ResNet from outside the University direct or via proxy.
• Running or distributing malicious software that adversely affects other user systems or network systems.
• Attempting to circumvent protection schemes or exercise security loopholes in any computer or network component.
  

Violations of this policy will be responded to as follows:

Housing and Residential Life may handle minor infractions of this policy or those that appear accidental in nature internally in an informal manner via in-person discussions. Infractions that are more serious are handled via formal procedures. In some situations, it
may be necessary to suspend account privileges to prevent on going misuse while the situation is under investigation.

Infractions such as harassment or repeated minor infractions as described in, but not limited to, the Computer Use Policy may result in the temporary or permanent loss of access privileges, notification of the Student Judicial Services.

More serious infractions, such as unauthorized use, attempts to steal passwords or data, unauthorized use or copying of licensed software, violations of University policies, or repeated violations of minor infractions may result in the temporary or permanent loss of
access privileges. In any case, the offender’s associated school or department will be notified of the infraction. If the offender is a student at the University, the case will also be referred to the Student Judicial Services for appropriate action.

Offenses that are in violation of local, state, or federal laws will result in the immediate loss of computing privileges, and will be reported to the appropriate University and law enforcement authorities.

The Housing and Residential Life Office, Student Judicial Services Office or the Department of Public Safety will adjudicate violations of the Acceptable Use policy.

Violations of these restrictions or of the University’s acceptable Use Policy may result in an immediate loss of computing privileges and may result in the referral of the matter to the University Judicial system or other appropriate authority.
Sanctions as a result of violations of these regulations may result in:

• Suspension or revocation of ResNet privileges
• University sanctions as prescribed by Student Judicial Services
• Prosecution under applicable civil or criminal laws.
• Reassignment, revocation of license, or eviction fro University housing and/or the University.