Computer And Network User Agreement.Doc

Computer and Network User Agreement



PREAMBLE


The present agreement applies to all users (employees and students) of the company's computer system and network. For employees, it is an annex to the company's work rules or by-laws.

The agreement defines the rules governing the use of the school's computer system and reminds users of their responsibilities.

Users must understandthat computer network user authorization is based on a legal framework that provides for penalties and for administrative action or professional sanctions. In agreeing to abide by the rules herewith, the user agrees to compensate aggrieved parties for personal injury or damages caused by said user.

The principal legislation applicable to users includes:
- Chapter III of Title II of the thirdvolume of the Penal Code (article 323-1 to 323-7) that defines breaches of automated information systems or their security systems and the corresponding penalties,
- Statute # 78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to information systems and liberties, modified by the statutes of March 11, 1988, December 16, 1992 and July 1, 1994,
- Statute # 92-685 relating to information and computer fraud,
- Statute# 92-597 of July 1, 1992 on intellectual property,
- Statute # 92-1336 of December 16, 1992 making punishable by law any attempt to justify racism, antisemitism and xenophobia,
- Articles 1382 and subsequent articles of the Civil Code that provide for redress for damages caused to others.

Each user agrees to adhere to the aforementioned rules and to the present ethical convention. By avoidingpractices that do not incur personal, civil, penal or professional responsibility, users can pre-empt engaging Efrei’s liability.



Computer and System Resources


Computer and system resources are defined as information technology resources made available by Efrei, whether they be physically present on the premises or those accessible via the company’s intranet or the internet.

Theinformation technology resources at Efrei consist of servers, workstations and computers, whether linked to an intranet network, connected to the internet, or stand alone. These machines share all peripheral equipment such as modems and printers.

These resources are primarily dedicated to teaching and to administrative management. Their use by a substantial number of persons with varying needsrequires each user to respect certain rules.



Terms and Conditions


Computer system use requires prior authorization in written form and the creation of a personal user account assigned by someone authorized to do so.

Network access accounts are strictly personal and are non-transferable, even temporarily, to a third party. Access is granted on a provisional basis and for a period notexceeding the duration of the user’s employment or enrolment at Efrei. Authorized access ceases the moment said user leaves Efrei, or the aforementioned relationship is terminated.

Access is authorized only for tasks and assignments in relation to Efrei, in accordance with existing legislation.

Efrei retains the right to withdraw authorized access at any time and without warning if the user’sbehavior and practices are deemed to no longer be compatible with the rules stipulated in the present agreement.

Moreover, the extent of said user’s access to system resources may be restricted according to actual needs and/or to constraints imposed by the sharing of the company’s resources with other users.



Security Rules and Procedures for Use


Users are liable for the use made ofsystem resources via/from the accounts attributed to said user as well as for all equipment at said user’s disposal. To the extent possible, each user, in accordance with recommendations provided by the company’s network administrators, is expected to maintain and contribute to system security.


Article I – Passwords


When a user access account is created, a password will be...