WMUnet Acceptable Use Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the regulations for the use of Western Michigan University's network, known as WMUnet.
Scope
This policy applies to everyone using network services of Western Michigan University, whether on campus, at regional sites, or through dial-up services.
Policy Statement(s)
- Network
services and wiring may not be modified or extended beyond the area of
their intended use. This applies to all network wiring, hardware, and
jacks.
- The network
may not be used to provide Internet access to anyone outside of the University
community for any purposes. WMU-specific or commercially obtained network
resources may not be retransmitted outside of the University community.
- The network
is a shared resource. Thus, network use or applications which inhibit
or interfere with the use of the network by others are not permitted.
(For example, using an IP address not registered to you, or applications
which use an unusually high portion of the bandwidth for
extended periods of time, thus inhibiting the use of the network by others,
are not permitted). Use of the network must comply with all University's
policies.
- Forgery
or other misrepresentation of one's identity via electronic or any other
form of communication is a violation. Prosecution under State and Federal
laws may also apply.
- Only those
computer accounts for which the resident has authorization may be used.
You
are NOT Allowed to use your connection to:
- Run a
business or organization for profit or non-profit purposes.
- Monitor
data on the network by means of any monitoring or "sniffing"
software.
- Provide
a pass-through site to other campus hosts, provide remote login (e.g.
telnet access) on your computer for others than yourself.
- Set up a router to provide wireless connections.
- Provide
information to others on the Network such as newsfeeds, Anonymous FTP
site, BBS, UUCP site, web hosting, etc.
- Harass,
libel, or slander anyone or fraudulent representations.
- Copy or transmit
copyrighted material.
- Post
or send obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit, or offensive material.
- Post
or send material that is contrary to the mission or values of the University.
Justification
The Office of Information Technology at Western Michigan University provides wired and wireless connection services in support of the educational
mission of the University. It is the responsibility of each person utilizing these services
to use them appropriately and in compliance with all University,
City, County, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
Enforcement
- The Office
of Information Technology reserves the right to terminate any network connection without notice should it be determined that network traffic
generated from said connection drastically inhibits or interferes with
the use of the network by others.
- Failure
to comply with the above policy may result in termination of
network services and loss of computing resource privileges. In addition, any person found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action as defined by current University policy.
Reference
Rules of Use of Computing Resources at Western Michigan University
Revised: 6/2008
