Employee+Internet+Usage

EMPLOYEE INTERNET USAGE

Definitions

 * 1) Immanuel Lutheran Church and School shall hereinafter be referred to as the “provider”.


 * 1) The employee using computers/computer network services shall hereinafter be referred to as the “user”.


 * 1) The term “Internet” refers to an inter connected network of information resources connected all over the world, and accessed through a computer

Identification
User shall not identify himself/herself by name, age, sex, or location; nor exchange addresses or phone numbers over the Internet unless it is in the legitimate context of conducting church or school business.

The primary purpose of employees accessing the Internet through Immanuel’s computer network is to conduct legitimate church or school business. User is permitted to access the Internet for his/her personal use through the school district computer network subject to the conditions set forth in this policy. User shall not identify himself/herself by name, age, sex or location; nor exchange addresses or telephone numbers over the Internet by means of the school district computer network unless it is in the legitimate context of conducting school business or for personal use that is not in violation with this policy or other policies of the school district.

Plagiarism
User shall not use the works of others, either in part, or whole, in attempting to use said work as his/her own. User shall be responsible for their own achievements and expected to use original work, unless author is properly cited.

Copyright Laws
Works that are indicated as copyrighted shall not be coped onto either a hard drive or floppy disk without written consent of author, in accordance with United States copyright laws. User is advised that unauthorized duplication of computer software products for simultaneous installation for use constitutes copyright infringement and is punishable as federal criminal action by a fine of up to $250,000 and imprisonment for up to five (5) years.

Inappropriate Language
User shall not use any language that is deemed to be in appropriate. This includes language that would not, under any circumstances be allowed in the classroom, language that is lewd or suggestive in nature, language that is considered obscene; language which disparages a particular race, sex, religion or nationality; or any language which is considered violent in nature.

Accessing, Installing, or Downloading of Information
User shall not view, install, or download inappropriate, unlicensed, or unlawful information. This includes, but is not limited to, any pornographic material, hate material, or material which has been deemed obscene in nature. Websites accessed by use may be monitored on an “as needed” basis by provider to ensure that legitimate and appropriate endeavors are being pursued by the user on provider’s equipment.

Use of Passwords
User shall not, at any time, use a code, or establish a code or password, that is unknown to the provider.

Use shall not, at any time, use a code, or establish a code or password, that is unknown to the provider. When utilizing the Internet for personal purposes permitted by this policy, and the establishment of a code or password to access a website is necessary, the user may establish a code or password that is unknown to provider.

Logging-On
User shall not, under any circumstances, log-on as another person. User shall only log-on as himself/herself in all situations.

Email
Users have the ability to forward appropriate material unless the author specifically withholds permission. In doing so all copyright laws must be adhered to.

Personal Business
User shall not use the school district network to operate a personal business including ecommerce.

Revocation or Termination of Privileges
It is the responsibility of the user to read the policies and guidelines. Failure to comply with the policies and guidelines can result in revocation or termination of privileges.

Revocation or Privileges
Failure by user to comply with policies and guidelines as stated may result in revocation of privileges for the remainder of the quarter. Only after a conference with user will be allowed access to the Internet for the following quarter. Repeated or wanton violations may result in stiffer penalties

Termination of Privileges
Any blatant misuse, or calculated refusal by user to follow policies and guidelines will result in full termination of privileges.

Disciplinary Measures
Abuse and/or misuse of Internet or Network resources will result in disciplinary action as allowed by Immanuel’s policies and guidelines and Missouri statute.

Attorney Fees
The user specifically agrees to indemnify the Immanuel Lutheran Church and School and system administrators, for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the provider relating to or arising out of any breach of this policy by the user. = =