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Internet Policy
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All users of the Internet through the DBU
computer network must conform to DBU policy for use of its
computer facilities and also conform to all federal and state
laws. Use of the Internet should be consistent with DBU's
emphasis on Christian values and guidelines. The DBU user
is responsible for his/her actions while using campus computer
network services, including the Internet. While a limited,
reasonable amount of personal use is permissible, access of
the Internet through the DBU network should generally relate
to University matters and educational uses. USE OF THE DBU
NETWORK FOR PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Server
failures and other computer problems will sometimes occur.
Despite having an excellent computer staff, the University
makes no warranty or guarantee about the operation of its
computers, network, or access to the Internet.
The Internet is not to be accessed through
the DBU network by any individual using another person's login
and password. The person to whom an account is assigned will
be held responsible for activities that take place with that
account.
The posting of any Internet messages by DBU
users, including through a "LISTSERV" group, which purport
to have or indicate sponsorship by the University, is prohibited
unless specifically authorized in advance by the appropriate
vice president.
It is required that
you have an active anti-virus scanning program running on
your PC. You must have an update subscription service to keep your virus patterns up-to-date. If found without this software, your Internet privileges
may be revoked.
Spyware is becoming a more prevalent way of attacking your
PC from the Internet. We require that you download some
type of spyware scanning program. Please see Computer &
Technology for software suggestions. A free anti-virus and anti-Spam product can be downloaded at www.dbu.edu/computers.
Use
of the DBU computer network, including access to the Internet,
is a privilege, not a right. It may be revoked at any time
for misuse. Examples of misuse include, but are not limited
to, the following:
- Placing unlawful information on a system;
- Hacking within or outside the campus community;
- Accessing, sending, printing, or storing
fraudulent, harassing, racist, obscene, or pornographic
material;
- Copyright and patent infringements;
- Participation in gambling;
- Plagiarism;
- Creating, downloading, or sending viruses;
- Commercial purposes, such as operating
a business;
- Any activity that unreasonably limits or
drains DBU network resources and/or is illegal, such as
some Internet gaming or downloading videos, movies, large
quantities of music, or other excessively large files.
- Connecting any hardware to the Internet
that is not sanctioned by Computer & Technology (i.e., wireless hubs, signal boosters, etc.).
Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary
action. The University has the ability to identify Internet
addresses accessed by campus users and may periodically monitor
such usage.
Dallas
Baptist University is not legally responsible for the personal
online activities or publications of individuals, which are
solely a result of their individual, independent judgment.
Persons who use the resources and equipment of DBU to individually
publish any opinions, material, or other information expressly
assume all responsibility and liability for that publication
and waive any right to make claims against the University
for injury or damages resulting from that use. This includes
claims for libel as well as copyright and patent infringement.
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