CLASnet: CLASnet: Network Connection Policy

Rights and Responsibilities.

The University of Florida provides a computer network for instructional and research use. Any use of this resource must comply with all US and Florida law in addition to CLASnet policy and UF's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), available at http://www.it.ufl.edu/policies/aupolicy.html. Personal access to this resource is a privilege, which may be revoked if used in violation of these policies.

Application of this Agreement.

This agreement applies to all computing & networking devices connected to the campus networks administered by CLASnet, regardless of the resource's owner.

Terms of this Agreement.

By connecting any device to the campus network, the computer's user/owner agrees to the terms stated in this document. Unless the device or user/owner is currently under investigation by the University for violation of this policy of the UF AUP, the user/owner may terminate this agreement by removing the device from the campus network. This agreement may not be terminated during an active investigation.

Legal Uses.

The user/owner of the device agrees to use the network only for legal uses.

Statement of Liability.

Neither the University of Florida nor CLASnet staff will be liable for any damages or loss of productivity resulting from network access, revocation of network access, and/or confiscation of equipment as part of an inquiry. The owner of the device may be liable for any damages resulting from illegal use of the device.

Licensed Software.

College units that access the CLASnet servers may have access to licensed software. In most cases, these programs are licensed on a "concurrent use" basis, and are not restricted to any one computer and/or user. If any computer is removed from the campus network, the licensed software must be removed, or necessary individual licenses purchased for the machine. Unauthorized use of licensed software violates this agreement, the UF AUP, and federal law. The owner of the device may be held liable for any fines or criminal charges resulting from the use of unlicensed software.

Device Interaction.

Any device connected to the CLASnet network may not interfere with the correct function of any other networked device. In addition, no device may interfere with CLASnet staff's ability to monitor any networked device. Network infrastructure devices must be approved by CLASnet staff before deployment, and must be installed and maintained in accordance with CLASnet policy.

Installation and Maintenance.

Any device connected to the campus network must be installed and maintained in accordance with University and CLASnet current best practices (CBP). "Self-maintained" devices, such as laptops and privately-owned computers, must be running a current operating system (OS) and anti-virus (AV) software. In addition, they must update automatically both the OS and AV software on a regular basis (at least once every week).

Any system not properly installed or maintained may be removed from the network without prior notice, as it may pose a potential security or service hazard.

Enforcement.

CLASnet provides access to network resources for nearly 4000 computers on campus. To prevent accidental or deliberate misuse from affecting other users, CLASnet or another UF designated agent may disconnect and/or confiscate any computer suspected of violating CLASnet policy and/or the UF AUP.

Confiscation of computing equipment will be used as a last resort, in the event of lack of cooperation and/or availability of the user/owner.

Modification of Terms.

The University of Florida and/or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences may change the terms of this agreement at its discretion. Major changes to this agreement will be announced to the departmental computer contacts and posted on the CLASnet web site. It is the computer user/owner's responsibility to stay informed of any changes to this agreement.

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Last updated: Apr 22, 2005 (01:17:10 PM EDT)
URL: http://www.clasnet.ufl.edu/policy/connection.shtml