/nsfnet/acceptable.use.policies/jvncnet.txt JvNCnet ACCEPTIBLE USE POLICY ----------------------------- This statement represents a guide to the acceptable use of JvNCnet for data communications. It is only intended to address the issue of JvNCnet use. In those cases where data communications are carried across other regional networks or the Internet, JvNCnet users are advised that acceptable use policies of those other networks apply and may limit use. JvNCnet member organizations are expected to inform their users of both the JvNCnet and the NSFNET acceptable use policies. 1. JvNCnet Primary Goals 1.1 JvNCnet, the John von Neumann Computer Network, has been established to: 1) provide the highest quality and optimum access of networking services to the research and educational community of the United States and internationally, 2) offer network resources at the maximum level of cost-efficiency, and 3) promote and facilitate innovation and regional and national competitiveness. These goals remain the standard for excellence in service and price and should not be compromised. 2. JvNCnet Acceptable Use Policy 2.1 All use of JvNCnet must be consistent with JvNCnet's primary goals. 2.2 It is not acceptable to use JvNCnet for illegal purposes. 2.3 It is not acceptable to use JvNCnet to transmit threatening, obscene, or harassing materials. 2.4 It is not acceptable to use JvNCnet so as to interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer worms and viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the network. 2.5 It is assumed that information and resources accessible via JvNCnet are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights. It is therefore not acceptable for an individual to use JvNCnet to access information or resources unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to those resources or information. 3. Violation of Policy 3.1 JvNCnet will review alleged violations of Acceptable Use Policy on a case by-case basis. Clear violations of policy which are not promptly remedied by member organization may result in termination of JvNCnet membership and network services to member.