NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 20 2. User Obligations. Use of the NSU Network is subject to compliance with these Terms and Conditions of Use. All users of the NSU Network agree that these resources will be used in a responsible, courteous, and lawful manner consistent with the libraries’ mission and all computer and internet related rules and regulations including, but not limited to, the following: a) Using computer and internet resources in compliance with the NSU Library Code of Conduct and all applicable NSU policies; b) Using computer and internet resources for cultural, educational, informational or recreational purposes only, not for illegal or unauthorized purposes; c) Complying with all local, state and federal laws, including but not limited to that governing intellectual property, computer-related crimes, electronic communications and fraud and abuse; d) Refraining from using NSU computer and internet resources to access, display, send, receive, print or distribute obscene material, child pornography or materials harmful to minors pursuant to Chapter 857 of the Florida Statutes; e) Refraining from using NSU computer and internet resources in such a way that is fraudulent, abusive, threatening, harassing, disruptive, hostile or intimidating; f) Respecting the privacy of other library patrons, NSU employees and/or NSU students by not monitoring or interfering with their use of NSU computers and the internet, nor attempting to access, use or modify another’s passwords, data or files; g) Complying with the guidelines of and laws governing any network or site to which the computer user may connect; h) Refraining from accessing any other computer system without authorization; i) Refraining from damaging computer equipment, software or data belonging to NSU or of other users, of which includes the files on NSU computer hard drives; j) Refraining from attempting to circumvent any NSU data protection or security measure; k) Refraining from use which disrupts or modifies network services, including but not limited to distributing computer viruses, installing or using encryption software or blocking communication lines within a computer system or the NSU network; and/or l) Refraining from using NSU computer and internet networks as an Internet Service Provider by reselling, sharing or otherwise redistributing NSU internet service or any portion thereof to a third party in any manner. 3. Suspension and Termination. Depending on the severity of an offense and any pattern of behavior, Library users found in violation of these policies may be: asked to provide identification to Library staff and/or NSU campus security, directed to leave the premises, suspended from use of the Library computers and/or internet for a period of time or indefinitely, suspended from access to all NSU Library facilities for a period of time, suspended from access to all NSU Library facilities indefinitely with refusal of future access and/or reported to the appropriate authorities. Disciplinary or legal action may be taken in accordance with applicable local, state or federal law. If a person defies an order personally communicated by an authorized library employee or a Public Safety Officer not to enter the library or not to remain in the library for failure to comply with the Code of Conduct, said person is subject to arrest for trespass pursuant to Florida Statute 810.09. NSU, in its sole discretion and with or without notice, reserves the right to suspend or terminate use of NSU computers or the NSU internet network if the computer or network is used in an illegal capacity. NSU also reserves the right to suspend or terminate use of NSU computers or the NSU computer network in order to prevent or minimize harm to the NSU network. Parents and/or designated guardians are personally responsible for supervising and/or creating restrictions for their child or children’s use of NSU computers and/or internet. NSU is not responsible for minors who visit NSU libraries and utilize NSU computer and/or internet access without a parent or designated guardian. 4. User Warranties, Representations and Indemnifications. Users warrant and represent that they will use the NSU Network only in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of Use and that they will take reasonable measure to protect their personal information.