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Applies to all University of St Augustine for Health Sciences StudentsINTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICYThe University is required to have a policy that explains fair use of the network (Internet, computers andphone) and to hold it harmless should a virus or other event occur as a result of using the network. This isnormal and customary and protects the University, employees and the student against frivolous litigationand claims. Computer virus and other events are unfortunately all too common.The University of St. Augustine reserves the right to modify its AUP at any time, effective upon either theposting of the modified AUP to www.usa.edu or notification of the modified AUP via the studenthandbook or written notice. By using the services, and thereby accepting the terms and conditions of theAUP, you agree to abide by the AUP as modified from time to time. Any violation of the AUPs mayresult in the suspension or termination of your account.The user (defined as anyone using computers, hardware, phones, wireless access or Internet services) isresponsible for any breaches of security affecting servers, routers, workstations or other systems underuser control. If a user's system is involved in an attack on another network or system, it will be shut downand an immediate investigation will be launched to determine the cause/source of the attack. In suchevent, the user is responsible for the cost to rectify any damage done to their computer and any otherrequirement affected by the security breach.If the user is accessing the Wireless Internet via a personally owned computer, it is the user’sresponsibility to maintain current virus definitions and operating system updates and a firewall on theircomputer. The university takes no responsibility in any type of damage that may occur to a user’scomputer, while accessing university services (wireless or other).All users of the Internet at the University of St. Augustine are expected to use this resource in aresponsible and courteous manner, consistent with the purposes for which it is provided, and to follow allInternet-related rules, regulations and procedures established for its use.The University provides users with access to the Internet. The Internet offers access to many valuablelocal, national and international sources of information. However, not all sources provide accurate,complete or current information.The University makes no warranty, expressed or implied, for the timeliness, accuracy or usefulness for aparticular purpose of information accessed via the Internet. The University cannot regulate the nature orcontent of the information accessed nor the availability of any given Internet site. The Universitynetwork/services may only be used for lawful purposes. Transmission, distribution, or storage of anyinformation, data or material in violation of United States or state regulation or law, or by the commonlaw, is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, material protected by copyright, trademark, tradesecret, or other intellectual property rights.Storage of personal items (items that are not work-related) such as music, video, pictures, emails anddocuments on the university server or individual computers is not acceptable use of University resources.Responsible use of the Internet at the University of St. Augustine includes:• Using the University’s Internet resources for educational and informational purposes only.• Respecting intellectual property rights by making only authorized copies of copyrighted orlicensed software or data residing on the Internet.• Refraining from attempts to codify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others,and by not seeking disallowed access to any computer system via the Internet.• Refraining from illegal or unethical use of the Internet.• Refraining from damaging or altering the configuration of the equipment used to access theInternet at the University.• Refraining from altering or damaging software or data residing on the Internet.• Refraining from the deliberate propagation of computer worms and viruses.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 43