1. Purpose

The Coast Community College District (hereinafter "the district") owns and operates a variety of computing systems (hereinafter "the District Computer System") which are provided for the use of students in support of the various educational and other programs of the District and are to be used only for activities related thereto. The District Computer System is not to be used for any reason other than in support of these purposes. Commercial and personal uses of the District Computer System are prohibited. All students are responsible for ensuring that the District Computer System is used in an effective, efficient, ethical, and lawful manner.

This document defines acceptable use of the District Computer System. Unacceptable use is prohibited, and is grounds for loss of computing privileges, as well as prosecution under federal, state and local law. In addition, any student who violates this agreement is subject to discipline under the Coast Community College District Policy regarding Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures. The District may also seek monetary damages and/or injunctive relief against any student who violates this agreement.

Any student who uses the District Computer System must comply with the policies outlined herein as well an any additional guidelines established by the administrators of each system ("Designated Administrator"). Although the District will make every reasonable effort to make the District’s policies regarding computer usage available, students are responsible for becoming familiar with them. Students are also expected to adhere to and will be held accountable for adhering to all federal, state and local laws concerning computer usage.

For the purposes of this agreement, the District Computer System includes, but is not limited to, any and all District owned, leased, and/or rented computers, telephones, databases, hardware, software and related equipment, including any system used in connection with District programs, business, or any other governmental agencies.

2. Rights

The District reserves all rights, including termination of service without notice, to the District Computer System.

3. Privileges

Access and privileges on the District Computer System are assigned and managed by Designated Administrators. Eligible students may become authorized users of a system and be granted access and privileges by following the approval steps prescribed by the Designated Administrator. Students may not, under any circumstances, transfer or confer these privileges to other individuals. Any account assigned to a student shall not be used by any other person without explicit permission from the systems administrator. The student is responsible for the proper use of the system including any password protection.

4. In using the District Computer System, students shall:

Maintain an environment conducive to learning.

Adhere to all guidelines for the use of any computer system.

Not make any harassing or defamatory remarks on the District Computer System.

Comply with the acceptable use guidelines for whichever outside networks or service they may access through the District Computer System.

Follow proper etiquette on all District and outside networks. Documents regarding etiquette are available through the Designated Administrator.

Not attempt to transit, or cause to be transmitted, any message in which the origination is misleading (except for those outside services that may conceal identities as part of the service).

Not use or install any bootleg software.

Not violate any federal or state law including but not limited to any copyright laws.

Not use software unless they have the legal right to do so.

Not use a system to perform any act prohibited under any federal, state or local law or regulation, including, but not limited to, any act prohibited under the Coast Community College District Policy regarding Student Code of Conduct.

Not (1) damage or vandalize computing resources, (2) obtain extra resources, (3) take resources from another user, (4) gain unauthorized access to resources or otherwise make use of computing resources for which proper authorization has not been given.

Maintain and safeguard the proper password.

Be responsible for the backup of their own data.

Not increase or attempt to increase their access to any portion of the District Computer System without explicit authority from the Designated Administrator.

5. Privacy

A student’s electronic mail is not private and students have no privacy interest therein. The District reserves the right to access all information stored on the District Computer System.

6. Copyright

Computer software protected by copyright shall not be copied from, into, or by means of the District Computer System, except as permitted by law or by the contract with the owner of the copyright.

7. Additional Guidelines

Designated administrators may develop additional more detailed guidelines, as needed, for any of the District Computer Systems. These guidelines will cover such issues as allowable connect time and disk space, handling of unretrievable mail, responsibility for account approval and other related to administering the system.

The District Computer Systems provides access to outside networks both public and private which furnish electronic mail, information services, bulletin boards, conferences, etc. Students are advised that the District does not assume responsibility for any damages suffered by any person while using the contents of any of these outside networks. The District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained through Internet services.

8. Effective Date

The effective date of this agreement is the date of execution.

9. Termination

The student’s privileges to use the District Computer System terminates at the end of the current semester or session.