29 October 1990
NEARnet - ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
This statement represents a guide to the acceptable use of NEARnet for data communications. It is only intended to address the issue of NEARnet use. In those cases where data communications are carried across other regional networks or the Internet, NEARnet users are advised that acceptable use policies of those other networks apply and may limit use.
NEARnet member organizations are expected to inform their users of both the NEARnet and the NSFnet acceptable use policies.
1. NEARnet Primary Goals
1.1 NEARnet, the New England Academic and Research Network, has been
established to enhance educational and research activities in New England, and to promote regional and national innovation and competitiveness. NEARnet provides access to regional and national resources to its members, and access to regional resources from organizations throughout the United States and the world.
2. NEARnet Acceptable Use Policy
2.1 All use of NEARnet must be consistent with NEARnet's primary goals.
2.2 It is not acceptable to use NEARnet for illegal purposes.
2.3 It is not acceptable to use NEARnet to transmit threatening, obscene,
or harassing materials.
2.4 It is not acceptable to use NEARnet so as to interfere with or disrupt
network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertizing, propagation of computer worms and viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessable via the network.
2.5 It is assumed that information and resources accessible via NEARnet are
private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights. It is therefore not acceptable for an individual to use NEARnet to access information or resources unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to those resources or information.
3. Violation of Policy
3.1 NEARnet will review alleged violations of Acceptable Use Policy on a
case-by-case basis. Clear violations of policy which are not promptly
remedied by member organization may result in termination of NEARnet
membership and network services to member.