Common use of Regulation Coverage Clause in Contracts

Regulation Coverage. A. Privileges (1) Computers and networks provide access to resources as well as the ability to communicate with others worldwide. Access to SMC computing resources is a revocable privilege which requires that users act responsibly and in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Regulation. Individuals must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the systems they are using, and observe all relevant laws and regulations. (2) Users do not own accounts on SMC computers, but rather are granted the use of such accounts. The District owns the account and grants individuals the privilege of using it. (3) All enrolled students may apply for user IDs to utilize e-mail and Internet and intranet services offered by the District. Such an application may be granted only if the applicant signs the Acceptable Use Agreement referred to herein. Users who have had their privileges revoked or suspended may not apply for a user ID during the term of such revocation or suspension. (4) SMC computers and networks are to be used for District-related research, instruction, learning, distribution of scholarly information, and administrative activities. Such uses shall be consistent with, and limited by the activities set forth in Section 2(B)(3) [Appropriate Use] of this Regulation. Users are required to use the District's computer resources, including hardware, software, networks, and computer accounts in accordance with this Regulation and in respect of the rights of other computer resource users. District computer resources are not available and shall not be used for purposes specified in section 2(C) of this Regulation [Inappropriate Use.] (5) Users shall not attempt to modify any system or network or attempt to crash or hack into District systems. They shall not tamper with any software protections or restrictions placed on computer applications or files. Unless properly authorized, users shall not attempt to access restricted portions of any operating system or security software. Nor shall users attempt to remove existing software or add their own personal software to District computers and systems unless properly authorized. (6) Users shall use only their own designated computer accounts. Users are required to keep all ID's, passwords, and account information confidential, and shall take reasonable precautions to prevent others from obtaining this information. It is recommended that users change their passwords periodically to prevent unauthorized use of their account. Accounts are not transferable, and users shall not allow others to use their own account. Users will be responsible for any use of their accounts by others to whom access has been given. Users shall not use another individual's ID, password or account. Users shall respect the privacy and personal rights of others, and are prohibited from accessing or copying another user's e-mail, data, or other files without the prior express consent of that user. Users shall send e-mail only from their own personal e-mail addresses. Users are prohibited from concealing or misrepresenting their identity while using the District's computer resources. (7) Users are responsible for using software and electronic materials in accordance with copyright and licensing restrictions and applicable college regulations. Users are required to abide by all applicable copyright and trademark laws, and to abide by all licensing agreements and restrictions. Users shall not copy, transfer, or utilize any software or electronic materials in violation of such copyright, trademark and/or licensing agreements. The copying of software that has not been placed in the public domain and distributed as "freeware" is expressly prohibited by this Regulation. Users who access, copy, transfer and/or use "shareware" are expected to abide by the requirements of the shareware licensing agreement. No user may inspect, change, alter, copy or distribute proprietary data, programs, files, disks or software without proper authority. (8) The conventions of courtesy and etiquette which govern vocal and written communications shall extend to electronic communications as well. Fraudulent, harassing, threatening, or obscene messages (as those terms are defined in Section 2.5.2.1.1 of this Regulation) and/or other materials must not be transmitted through the District's computer resources.

Regulation Coverage. A. Privileges (1) Computers and networks provide access to resources as well as the ability to communicate with others worldwide. Access to SMC computing resources is a revocable privilege which requires that users act responsibly and in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Regulation. Individuals must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the systems they are using, and observe all relevant laws and regulations. (2) Users do not own accounts on SMC computers, but rather are granted the use of such accounts. The District owns the account and grants individuals the privilege of using it. (3) All enrolled students may apply for user IDs to utilize e-mail and Internet and intranet services offered by the District. Such an application may be granted only if the applicant signs the Acceptable Use Agreement referred to herein. Users who have had their privileges revoked or suspended may not apply for a user ID during the term of such revocation or suspension. (4) SMC computers and networks are to be used for District-related research, instruction, learning, distribution of scholarly information, and administrative activities. Such uses shall be consistent with, and limited by the activities set forth in Section 2(B)(3) [Appropriate Use] of this Regulation. Users are required to use the District's computer resources, including hardware, software, networks, and computer accounts in accordance with this Regulation and in respect of the rights of other computer resource users. District computer resources are not available and shall not be used for purposes specified in section 2(C) of this Regulation [Inappropriate Use.] (5) Users shall not attempt to modify any system or network or attempt to crash or hack into District systems. They shall not tamper with any software protections or restrictions placed on computer applications or files. Unless properly authorized, users shall not attempt to access restricted portions of any operating system or security software. Nor shall users attempt to remove existing software or add their own personal software to District computers and systems unless properly authorized. (6) Users shall use only their own designated computer accounts. Users are required to keep all ID's, passwords, and account information confidential, and shall take reasonable precautions to prevent others from obtaining this information. It is recommended that users change their passwords periodically to prevent unauthorized use of their account. Accounts are not transferable, and users shall not allow others to use their own account. Users will be responsible for any use of their accounts by others to whom access has been given. Users shall not use another individual's ID, password or account. Users shall respect the privacy and personal rights of others, and are prohibited from accessing or copying another user's e-mail, data, or other files without the prior express consent of that user. Users shall send e-mail only from their own personal e-mail addresses. Users are prohibited from concealing or misrepresenting their identity while using the District's computer resources. (7) Users are responsible for using software and electronic materials in accordance with copyright and licensing restrictions and applicable college regulations. Users are required to abide by all applicable copyright and trademark laws, and to abide by all licensing agreements and restrictions. Users shall not copy, transfer, or utilize any software or electronic materials in violation of such copyright, trademark and/or licensing agreements. The copying of software that has not been placed in the public domain and distributed as "freeware" is expressly prohibited by this Regulation. Users who access, copy, transfer and/or use "shareware" are expected to abide by the requirements of the shareware licensing agreement. No user may inspect, change, alter, copy or distribute proprietary data, programs, files, disks or software without proper authority. (8) The conventions of courtesy and etiquette which govern vocal and written communications shall extend to electronic communications as well. Fraudulent, harassing, threatening, or obscene messages (as those terms are defined in Section Section 2.5.2.1.1 of this Regulation) and/or other materials must not be transmitted through the District's computer resources.