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Computing and Communications Acceptable Use Policy
By activating your Ethernet connection, you are assuming compliance with the requirements for using SMU's network. Network-connected computers must meet the Minimum Requirements published by Information Technology Services, and each student must comply with the Computing and Communications Policy as set forth in the University Policy Manual. These documents are provided to each student prior to their arrival, but may also be obtained at any time from the ITS Help Desk. A student on SMU's network is also expected to comply with the Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct in the SMU Policies for Community Life.
The following activities involving use of Computer Resources and Facilities are prohibited and may result, at a minimum, in the immediate denial of computer access and privileges:
· Creating, modifying, executing, reverse engineering, or retransmitting any computer program or instructions intended to gain unauthorized access to, or make unauthorized use of, a Computer Resource, Software, or Licensed Software
· Communicating any information concerning any password, personal identification number or other confidential information without the permission of its owner or the controlling authority of the Computer Facility that oversees the information
· Creating, modifying, executing, or retransmitting any computer program or instructions intended to obscure the true identity of the sender of electronic mail or electronic messages, collectively referred to as Messages, including, but not limited to, forgery of Messages and/or alteration of system and/or user data used to identify the sender of messages
· Accessing or intentionally destroying files, Software, or Licensed Software on a Computer Resource without the permission of the owner of such files, Software, or Licensed Software or the controlling authority of the Computing Resource or Facility
· Making unauthorized copies of Licensed Software
· Communicating any credit card number or other financial account number without the permission of its owner;
· Using Computer Resources in a manner inconsistent with the University's contractual obligations to suppliers of Computer Resources or with any published University policy;
· Inhibiting or interfering with the use of the network or computing resources by others;
· Transmitting unsolicited information that contains obscene, indecent, lewd or lascivious material or other material;
· Violating any laws or participating in the commission or furtherance of any crime or other unlawful or improper purpose; and/or conducting any commercial venture through smu.edu, including registration, hosting, or administrative contact (e-mail, US mail, telephone, or campus meetings) unless otherwise specified by SMU policies.
