Access to computer systems and networks owned or operated by the Blacksburg Electronic Village (BEV) imposes certain responsibilities and obligations and is granted subject to BEV policies, and local, state, and federal laws. Acceptable use always is ethical, reflects academic honesty, and shows restraint in the consumption of shared resources. It demonstrates respect for intellectual property, ownership of data, system security mechanisms, and individuals' rights to privacy and to freedom from intimidation and harassment.
In making acceptable use of resources you must:
In making acceptable use of resources you must NOT:
The BEV considers any violation of acceptable use principles or guidelines to be a serious offense and reserves the right to copy and examine any files or information resident on BEV systems allegedly related to unacceptable use, and to protect its network from systems and events that threaten or degrade operations. Violators are subject to disciplinary action that may include loss of service. Offenders also may be prosecuted under laws including (but not limited to) the Communications Act of 1934 (amended), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, The Computer Virus Eradication Act of 1989, Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property, The Virginia Computer Crimes Act, and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Access to the text of these laws is available through the VT Newman Library Reference Department.
Revised August 29, 2001
Individuals using computer systems owned by Blacksburg Electronic Village do so subject to applicable laws and University policies. Blacksburg Electronic Village disclaims any responsibility and/or warranties for information and materials residing on non-BEV systems or available over publicly accessible networks. Such materials do not necessarily reflect the attitudes, opinions, or values of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Tech, its faculty, staff, or students.
These guidelines should not be construed as a limit on any individual's right under the constitutions of the United States or the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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The Blacksburg Electronic Village is an outreach initiative of Network Infrastructure & Services, part of Information Technology at Virginia Tech. For comments regarding this Web site, please send a message to BEV Comments. Privacy Policy