The University may, at any time and without prior notification, monitor messages on the system. User e-mail passwords and messages, whether sent or received, are the property of Pepperdine University. The system shall not be used, nor access provided for use, for commercial and related purposes, or to communicate inappropriate materials or messages contrary to University policy, as defined in relevant employee and student handbooks, personnel practice and policy manuals, and so forth. This e-mail policy prohibits the transmittal of copyrighted or proprietary information without the appropriate authorization of the owner. All users are responsible to respect and value the privacy of others, to behave ethically, and to comply with all legal restrictions regarding the use of electronic data.
All users are also responsible to recognize and honor the intellectual property rights of others.
Communications on University computers or networks should be businesslike, courteous and civil. Such systems must not be used for the expression of animus or bias against individuals or groups, offensive material such as obscenity, vulgarity or profanity, inappropriate jokes or other non-businesslike material. Sexually explicit material, cursing and name-calling are not appropriate communications. Users who engage in such activity will be subject to disciplinary action. No user may, under any circumstances, use University computers or networks to libel, slander, or harass any other person.