ResNet @ UMD
2009-2010 UMD Network Terms and Conditions
Access to the University network is a privilege that comes with both rights and responsibilities. All persons that use University technology resources are required to abide by the policies specified in the Policy on the Appropriate Use of Technology and the ResNet Terms and Conditions.
Restricted activities
To ensure network security and reliability, ITSS reserves the right to disconnect any system that can be traced to exhibit excessive, unfriendly or illegal activities, including (but not limited to):
- NO Copyright Infringements/Anonymous File Sharing: Using anonymous file-sharing software such as BitTorrent, Ares, Limewire or others to download or share copyrighted software, music, videos, television programs or data of any kind is prohibited by both the University and Federal law. The University receives many legal "cease and desist" notices regarding copyright infringement on student computers and will respond to each in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
- NO Unauthorized Network Devices (Hubs, Routers): There is a limit of one Ethernet connection per student. Devices that may provide extra connections (such as a wired or wireless hub, router or gateway) can cause network interference and are not allowed.
- NO Commercial Use: Network use is limited to classroom, course-related, or personal educational use, such as email, course-work, and web browsing. Network use is restricted to non-profit use only; no commercial use of any kind is allowed.
- NO Servers: Personal servers are not allowed on the University network. This includes web servers, email servers and anonymous file sharing servers (such as Ares and BitTorrent).
- NO Service Interference, Harassment or Abuse: This includes excessive bandwidth usage, security breach attempts, network scanning, or physical damage to the network and/or individuals.
Disciplinary action
- 1st offense: Network service is disabled for two weeks. Student must correct problem and meet with ITSS staff before service is turned back on.
- 2nd offense: Network service is disabled for 1 month. Student must correct problem, meet with ITSS staff and pay a $100 reconnect charge before service is turned back on. Individual may be referred to the Office of Student Behavior for further action, which may include disciplinary probation or other sanctions.
- 3rd Offense: Network service is disabled for 2 months and until issue is resolved. Student must correct problem, meet with ITSS staff and pay a $200 reconnect charge before service is turned back on. Individual may be referred to Office of Student Behavior for further action, which may include more serious disciplinary action up to or including expulsion from the University.
Rev 09.09 sab