In this agreement, the term unauthorized is defined as not in the best interests of nor pursuant to the expressed goals of the Institute.

As a user of NJIT's computing facilities, I agree to observe the following rules and provisions:

2.  I will not possess a file or program to fraudulently obtain unauthorized privileges. I will not deliberately attempt to degrade the performance of a computer system or deprive authorized personnel of resources or access to any university computer system. If I become aware of attempts to violate or bypass system security mechanisms (i.e. file protection or passwords), I will promptly report such attempts or security loopholes to the Associate Provost for Information Services & Technology and Chief Information Officer.

3.  The principles of intellectual freedom will apply to the dissemination of information on NJIT - CSD managed computer facilities. Intellectual property rights begin with respect for intellectual labor and creativity. They include the right for the creator of the work to acknowledgment, the right to privacy, and the right to determine the form, manner and terms of publication and distribution.
Users are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them, and to express opinions publicly and privately. They should always be free to support causes by orderly means which do not disrupt the regular and essential operation of the computing facilities or NJIT.

I will respect the privacy of information stored using NJIT's computing facilities, whether this information belongs to me or to others. I will not acquire or modify, in any way, information that belongs to another person, without the explicit permission of that person. Information which has been acquired or modified remains the property of the original owner and may not be further distributed or modified without the explicit permission of the original owner.

4.  I agree to abide by any patent or copyright restrictions which may relate to the use of computing facilities, products, programs, or documentation. I agree not to copy, disclose, modify, or transfer any such material that I did not create, without the expressed written consent of the original owner or copyright holder. I agree not to use any NJIT computing facilities to violate the terms of any software license agreement, or any applicable local, state or federal laws. I agree not to modify in any way hardware, software, or data to which I have access unless it is clearly within the scope of my responsibilities within the Institute.

6.  Access to NJIT's computing facilities by unauthorized persons or for unauthorized purposes is forbidden. I agree not to take any actions with constitute inappropriate behavior. The following list provides some examples of this type of behavior, but is not intended to be all inclusive:

• Frivolous, disturbing, or otherwise inconsiderate use of or conduct in the terminal areas or while logged into a computer system,
• Attempting to modify restricted portions of the operating system or accounting software; o Any behavior that causes distractions to other users in public use are as (i.e. use of radio, loud conversation, shouting, etc.),
• Eating, drinking or smoking in a computer use area,
• The use of computing facilities for plagiarism, or other illegal or unethical activities,
• Forging, tampering with, or interfering with the delivery of electronic mail or news postings,
• Unauthorized eavesdropping on network traffic.

7.  Computer communications systems and networks promote the free exchange of ideas and information, thus enhancing teaching and research. I will not use electronic communications systems to harass others or interfere with their work.

8.  I shall not use my privileges to access other computing facilities to which the NJIT network is connected if I do not have the appropriate approvals for same.

9.  I understand that a violation of any provision of this agreement will result in punitive action. Suspension or expulsion from computing facilities is a serious penalty. Users facing this penalty will be given due process protection.
The following are actions that may be taken against a user at the discretion of the CSD Systems Programming Staff:

• The changing of a disk quota,
• The suspension of CPU intensive processes until a later time,
• The removal of files in the system temporary or scratch area at any time,
• Temporarily suspend the use of a user's computer account after attempting to contact the user through electronic mail or system talk/chat utilities to discuss activities on a computer facility.

If an infraction is deemed serious by the Associate Provost for Information Services & Technology and Chief Information Officer, the following disciplinary action(s) may be taken:

• An informal warning from CSD,
• A formal warning from the NJIT Committee on Professional Conduct (CPC),
• Suspension of the use of Institute computing facilities by the CPC,
• Expulsion of the user from the Institute computing facilities by the CPC,
• Suspension of the user from the Institute by the CPC.

10.  (The following sentence only applies to members of the NJIT faculty or staff):
I understand that violation of any provision of the agreement may result in employee disciplinary action and/or civil or criminal liabilities.
I understand that when I am using NJIT computing facilities, I am using NJIT resources in the support of my studies, research or other NJIT related activities.

NJIT will make all reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of the storage contents and to safeguard the contents from loss, but cannot be held liable for the inadvertent or unavoidable loss or disclosure of the contents. Normally, only "need to know" access to storage media contents will be conducted at the discretion of the NJIT CSD Systems Programming Staff or at the request of the Associate Provost for Information Services & Technology and Chief Information Officer.

This agreement will remain in force as long as I am affiliated with NJIT and require the use of NJIT's computing facilities or services.