Common use of INAPPROPRIATE USES Clause in Contracts

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 and administrative regulations. Employee Name Employee’s Signature Date Campus/Department