As a UMDnet account holder of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,
("University"), and as a user of the computing and communications facilities of the University,
I agree to observe the following rules and regulations governing the use of same:
Only I will use the computer User Account(s) provided to me and I will take the
responsibility to protect my account(s) from unauthorized access. I understand that I will
be requested to change my password at twelve week intervals, although I may elect to
do so at more frequent intervals if I believe that the privacy of my password has been
compromised. This rule is primarily intended for the protection of my User Account(s)
and its data.
If I have information regarding attempts to breach the security of the University's
computer facilities, I agree to promptly report such information to the Department of
Information Services and Technology.
I shall respect the privacy of information on the University's computing facilities. I shall
not attempt to access any data or programs that I do not own unless they have been
made publicly available or I have the express permission of their owner. I shall make
no attempt to modify data or program material available for general (public) use.
I agree to abide by any patent or copyright restrictions which may relate to the use of
computing facilities, products, programs or documentation. I agree not to copy,
disclose, modify or transfer any such materials that I did not create, without the
expressed consent of the original owner or copyright holder. I agree not to use the
University's computing facilities in any way which violates the terms of any software
license agreement, or any applicable local, state or federal laws.
I shall not use the University's computing facilities for any form of private financial
gain. Business pursuits related to the University's computing facilities will require the
approval of the User's Department Head, compliance with any applicable University
policy covering such activities and certification that such activity will not compromise
the use of the particular resource for its normally intended purpose. Use of the
University's resources for non-business related purposes will require the establishment
of a separate billable account.
I understand that access to the University's computing facilities by unauthorized persons
or for unauthorized purposes is forbidden. I shall not use University computing facilities
in any way that intentionally compromises their availability or effectiveness to other
individuals. Some examples are presented for clarification:
Attempts to access restricted portions of an operating system, accounting software
or the private file space of other users;
Use of information systems in such a way as to disrupt the operation of computer
or communication systems within or outside of the University;
Attempts to breach security mechanisms or exploit or publicize problems that
might exist in them;
Failure to abide by policy posted at public computer centers.
I shall not use my computer account privileges to attempt access to computing facilities
within or external to the University to which I have not received prior authorization.
I agree to abide by any and all other rules and regulations of the University regarding
the use of its computer facilities, now in effect or hereinafter enacted by the University.
I understand that violation of any provision of this agreement may result in loss of
information system access privileges and may subject me to disciplinary measures as set
forth by other University policies and guidelines. I agree to be personally liable for any
breach of this agreement.
