Florida International University--World Wide Web Policies
The following World Wide Web (W3) policies have been created to
define what Florida International University considers responsible
and ethical behavior. These policies apply to all FIU faculty,
students, staff and Information Resource Management (IRM) clients.
The right to use FIU computing and telecommunications resources can
be revoked if misused or abused, even if unintentionally.
W3 activities and products must be consistent with the University's
academic ethics including its, "Policy to Prohibit Sexual
Harassment," "Computer Security Guidelines," "Academic Student
Misconduct Policies" as well as Federal and State computer crimes
statutes. Since it is impossible to anticipate every possible
violation, it is incumbent upon the user to weigh his/her actions
against the purpose and examples provided in this policy statement.
Purpose: Computer and telecommunications resources have been
allocated only for W3 activities that support research, education,
administrative processes, FIU sponsored community service
and other legitimate pursuits. All Web activities must be
consistent with this purpose.
Violations: include but are not limited to--
- Commercial activities.
- Creating, displaying or transmitting threatening, racist,
sexist, obscene or harassing language and/or materials.
- Games not related to FIU programs and/or mission.
- Copyright and licensing violations.
- Violation of personal privacy.
- Vandalism and mischief that incapacitates, compromises or
destroys University resources and/or violates federal and/or
state laws.
Examples of such violations:
- Commercial advertising.
- Displaying pornography or racist jokes.
- Running a simulated baseball league.
- Providing copies of software that is not in the public domain.
- Posting private personal information without permission such
as grades, medical records, or any other information that is
protected by the Public Records Law.
- Providing information or instructions to compromise University
computer security measures.
FIU is funded to support activities that adhere to high academic
standards and respect for personal and State resources. You are the
first line of enforcement. Think before you act and understand the
consequences of your actions. If you have any questions, please
send an e-mail message to webmaster@fiu.edu
Violators of these rules are subject to disciplinary action in
accordance with relevant University rules and policies.
(4/7/95)
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