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I.T. User Agreement
Wireless Internet access is provided while you are a resident at Janet Clarke Hall. Connecting to the
College internet means you automatically agree to abide by the following responsibilities and
restrictions:

The security of the network relies upon the proper conduct of end users who must adhere to strict
guidelines. Please do not share passwords or access to internet accounts. The College will not be
held responsible for unauthorised account access or data usage.

Inappropriate or unacceptable use of the network is not permitted. Such activities may result in
legal repercussions, and, more directly and immediately, your devices being banned from
connecting to the network.

Examples of inappropriate and unacceptable use of computing and networking resources include,
but are not limited to:

● Activities or transmitting of materials that violate Australian laws (e.g., fraudulent acts,
copyright infringement, and threats or acts of intimidation or harassment against another
person).
● Excessive bandwidth utilisation and/or downloading excessive amounts of data from the
Internet.

● Attempting to circumvent security software or other security measures placed on college
network systems or computers.

● Mishandling, damaging or tampering with college computer equipment, software or
settings, or attempting to circumvent computer or network security or restrictions.

● Maliciously accessing, altering, deleting, damaging or destroying any computer system,
network, program or data. This includes, but is not limited to, accessing/ altering another
user’s machine, or any machine attached to the college network.

● Disrupting or attempting to disrupt network traffic or attempting to overload or crash the
college network or attached systems.

● Attempting to monitor or capture network traffic.

● Engaging in spam activities (i.e., sending unsolicited electronic communications to large
groups of individuals at the same time) or sending e-mail chain letters.
● Installing software on any College owned equipment without permission.

The College regularly monitors the use of the network resources. If a user violates any provisions of
use, their access will be terminated. Disciplinary and (if appropriate) legal action may be taken.

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