INAPPROPRIATE USES Sample Clauses

The "Inappropriate Uses" clause defines and restricts specific actions or behaviors that are not permitted under an agreement or policy. Typically, this clause outlines prohibited uses of a product, service, or information, such as illegal activities, misuse, or actions that could harm others or the provider. By clearly specifying what constitutes unacceptable conduct, the clause helps prevent abuse, protects the interests of all parties, and ensures the intended and lawful use of the subject matter.
INAPPROPRIATE USES. Using the resources for any illegal purpose. • Accessing the resources to knowingly alter, damage, or delete District property or information, or to breach any other electronic equipment, network, or electronic communications system in violation of the law or District policy. • Damaging technology resources or electronic equipment, including knowingly or intentionally introducing a virus to a device or network, or not taking proper security steps to prevent a device or network from becoming vulnerable. • Attempting to gain access to locations on networks where specific privileges have not been given. • Disabling or attempting to disable any Internet filtering device or antivirus software. • Encrypting communications to avoid security review. • Using someone’s account without permission. • Using electronic resources in such a way that would disrupt their use by others. • Bulk or mass emailing, unless approved by the Technology Department. • Downloading software on district hardware without permission from the Technology Department. • Pretending to be someone else when posting, transmitting, or receiving messages. • Attempting to read, delete, copy, modify, or interfere with another user’s posting, transmittal, or receipt of electronic media. • Using resources to engage in conduct that harasses or bullies others. • Sending, posting, or possessing materials that are abusive, obscene, pornographic, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal, including material that constitutes cyber- bullying and “sexting.” • Using e-mail or Web sites to engage in or encourage illegal behavior or to threaten school safety. • Using inappropriate language such as swear words, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, and any other inflammatory language. • Posting (if student) or permitting a student to post (if an employee or other non-student) personal information about a student, including themself, such as addresses and phone numbers. • Responding (if student) or permitting a student to respond (if an employee or other non-student) to requests for personally identifying information or contact from unknown individuals. • Making (if student) or permitting a student to make (if an employee or other non-student) an appointment(s) to meet in person people met online. If a request for such a meeting is received by a student, it should be reported to a teacher or administrator immediately. • Posting or transmitting pictures of other students wit...
INAPPROPRIATE USES. Using the resources for any illegal purpose. Accessing the resources to knowingly alter, damage, or delete District property or information, or to breach any other electronic equipment, network, or electronic communications system in violation of the law or District policy. Damaging electronic communication systems or electronic equipment, including knowingly or intentionally introducing a virus to a device or network, or not taking proper security steps to prevent a device or network from becoming vulnerable. Disabling or attempting to disable any Internet filtering device. Encrypting communications to avoid security review. Using someone’s account without permission. Pretending to be someone else when posting, transmitting, or receiving messages. Attempting to read, delete, copy, modify, or interfere with another user’s posting, transmittal, or receipt of electronic media. Using resources to engage in conduct that harasses or bullies others. Sending, posting, or possessing materials that are abusive, obscene, pornographic, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal, including cyberbullying and “sexting.” Using e-mail or Web sites to engage in or encourage illegal behavior or to threaten school safety. Using inappropriate language such as swear words, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, and any other inflammatory language. Violating others’ intellectual property rights, including downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder. Posting or transmitting pictures of students without obtaining prior permission from all individuals depicted or from parents of depicted students who are under the age of 18. Wasting school resources through improper use of the District’s technology resources, including sending spam. Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources.
INAPPROPRIATE USES. Using the resources for any illegal purpose. Accessing the resources to knowingly alter, damage, or delete District property or information, or to breach any other electronic equipment, network, or electronic communications system in violation of the law or District policy. Damaging electronic communication systems or electronic equipment, including knowingly or inten- tionally introducing a virus to a device or network, or not taking proper security steps to prevent a device or network from becoming vulnerable. Disabling or attempting to disable any Internet filtering device. Encrypting communications to avoid security review. Using someone’s account without permission. Pretending to be someone else when posting, transmitting, or receiving messages. Attempting to read, delete, copy, modify, or interfere with another user’s posting, transmittal, or re- ceipt of electronic media. Using resources to engage in conduct that harasses or bullies others. Sending, posting, or possessing materials that are abusive, obscene, pornographic, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal, including cyber-bullying and “sexting.” Using e-mail or Web sites to engage in or encourage illegal behavior or to threaten school safety. Using inappropriate language such as swear words, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, and any other inflammatory language. Violating others’ intellectual property rights, including downloading or using copyrighted infor- ▇▇▇▇▇▇ without permission from the copyright holder. Posting, transmitting, or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. Posting or transmitting pictures of students without obtaining prior permission from all individuals depicted or from parents of depicted students who are under the age of 18. Wasting school resources through improper use of the District’s technology resources, including sending spam. Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources.
INAPPROPRIATE USES. 1. Using the system for any illegal purpose. 2. Disabling or attempting to disable any Internet filtering device. 3. Encrypting communications to avoid security review. 4. Borrowing someone’s account without permission. 5. Downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder. 6. Intentionally introducing a virus to the computer system. 7. Posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. 8. Wasting school resources through improper use of the computer system. 9. Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources.
INAPPROPRIATE USES. The following are some examples of inappropriate uses of technology resources that may result in loss of privileges or disciplinary action: • Using the resources for any illegal purpose, including threatening school safety. • Accessing the resources to knowingly alter, damage, or delete District property or information, or to breach any other electronic equipment, network, or electronic communications system in violation of the law or District policy. • Damaging electronic communication systems or electronic equipment, including knowingly or intentionally introducing a virus to a device or network, or not taking proper security steps to prevent a device or network from becoming vulnerable. • Disabling or attempting to disable or bypass any Internet filtering device. • Using someone’s account without permission. • Pretending to be someone else when posting, transmitting, or receiving messages. • Attempting to read, delete, copy, modify, or interfere with another user’s posting, transmittal, or receipt of electronic media. • Using resources to engage in conduct that harasses or bullies others. • Sending, posting, or possessing materials that are abusive, obscene, pornographic, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal, including material that constitutes cyberbullying and “sexting.” • Using inappropriate language such as cursing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, and any other inflammatory language. • Posting personal information about yourself or others, such as addresses, phone numbers, or photographs without permission, or responding to requests for personally identifiable information or contact from unknown individuals. • Making appointments to meet in person people met online. If a request for such a meeting is received, it should be immediately reported to a teacher or administrator. • Violating others’ intellectual property rights, including downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder. • Wasting school resources through the improper use of the District’s technology resources, including sending spam. • Downloading unauthorized applications or software or gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources. • You must immediately report any known violation of the District’s applicable policies, Internet safety plan, or acceptable use guidelines to a supervising teacher, administrator or the technology coordinator. • You must report to a supervisin...
INAPPROPRIATE USES. Using the system for any unlawful purposes, commercial activities, financial gain, or fraud. ● Using someone else’s network or email account with or without their permission. ● Downloading or streaming unauthorized copyrighted movies/music via shared folders or Google Drive. ● Downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder. ● Taking or posting photos, videos or audio recordings of others without their prior permission. ● Downloading or installing software (other than those from the Apple App Store or Chrome web store) on the District system without authorization from the technology director. ● Sending mass electronic mail messages as advertising for purchase or sale of products. ● Sending or attempting to send electronic mail messages for personal political use to advocate for or against a candidate, officeholder, or political party is prohibited. ● Posting messages, sending emails, or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. ● Wasting school resources through the improper use of the computer system. ● Attempting to modify or damage the computer network or devices related to it. ● Gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to restricted websites, information, or resources. ● Accessing any instant messaging or chat system except that which may be provided by the District. ● Connecting a non-District owned device to a secure District network without prior authorization. ● Suspension of access to the system. ● Revocation of the computer system account. ● Other disciplinary or legal action in accordance with the District policies and applicable laws. ● Restitution for costs associated with system restoration, hardware, or software costs. I have read the full version of the District’s Computer Network Acceptable Use Agreement and agree to abide by their provisions. I understand that my device and Internet use is not private and that the District will monitor my activity on the network system. In consideration for the privilege of using the District’s computer network, and in consideration for having access to the public networks, I hereby release the District, its operators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use of, or inability to use, the system, including, without limitation, the type of damage identified in the District’s policy a...
INAPPROPRIATE USES a. Using the system for any illegal purpose. b. Disabling or attempting to disable any Internet filtering device. c. Encrypting communications to avoid security review. d. Borrowing someone’s account without permission. e. Downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder. f. Intentionally introducing a virus to the computer system. g. Posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. h. Wasting school resources through improper use of the computer system. i. Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources.
INAPPROPRIATE USES.  Using the resources for any illegal purpose, including threatening school safety.  Accessing the resources to knowingly alter, damage, or delete District property or information, or to breach any other electronic equipment, network, or electronic communications system in violation of the law or District policy.  Damaging electronic communication systems or electronic equipment, including knowingly or intentionally introducing a virus to a device or network, or not taking proper security steps to prevent a device or network from becoming vulnerable.  Disabling or attempting to disable or bypass any Internet filtering device.  Encrypting communications to avoid security review.  Using someone’s account without permission.  Pretending to be someone else when posting, transmitting, or receiving messages.  Attempting to read, delete, copy, modify, or interfere with another user’s posting, transmittal, or receipt of electronic media.  Using resources to engage in conduct that harasses others.  Sending, posting, or possessing materials that are abusive, obscene, pornographic, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal, including material that constitutes prohibited harassment and “sexting.”  Using inappropriate language such as cursing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, and any other inflammatory language.  Violating others’ intellectual property rights, including downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder.  Posting or transmitting pictures of students without obtaining prior permission from all individuals depicted or from parents of depicted students who are under the age of 18.  Wasting school resources through improper use of the District’s technology resources, including sending spam.  Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources.  Suspension of access to the District’s technology resources;  Revocation of the account; or  Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws.
INAPPROPRIATE USES. I understand that school technology should be used for learning, not for playing games or harassing others. The following activities are prohibited: A. I will not use school technology for playing games or socializing during instructional time. B. I will not damage the technology nor upload any viruses, spyware, or other malware onto the device or network. I understand this would be considered a form of vandalism. C. I will not alter the way the computer desktop or iPad home screen looks or how it works (control panels, network settings). D. I will not attempt to bypass security measures on the technology or the district network. E. I will not install any software on the school computer or plug any personal equipment into the district network. F. I will not use school technology and network to conduct a personal business (selling or advertising things). G. I will not share my passwords with others nor log into the computer or network with someone else’s username and password. H. I will not wipe another student’s device so that it must be re­enrolled. I will advise others to go to the Help Lab or contact the tech department if a chromebook needs attention instead of attempting to fix it myself. I. I will not seek out nor share pornography or other inappropriate material. J. I will not use online forums or technology resources to cheat on tests or assignments.