By adopting this Policy, TMC recognizes that all members of the TMC are also bound by federal, state, and local laws relating to copyrights, intellectual property rights and security, and other statutes regarding electronic media. The Policy also recognizes the responsibility of faculty and staff to take a leadership role in implementing the Policy and assuring that the TMC community complies with the Policy. Policy All members of the TMC community who use TMC's computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. Every user is responsible for the integrity of these resources under his or her control. It is the policy of the TMC that all members of its community act in accordance with these responsibilities, relevant laws and contractual obligations, and the highest standard of ethics.
Information technology provides important means of communication, both public and private.
Access to TMC's information technology facilities is a privilege granted to the TMC's students, faculty and staff. TMC reserves the right to extend, limit, restrict, or deny privileges and access to its information resources. Individuals other than TMC faculty, staff, and students may be permitted access to information as long as such access does not violate any license or contractual agreement, TMC policy, or any federal, state, or local law or ordinance. TMC facilities and accounts are to be used for the activities or purposes for which they were intended. In these cases, the College will require payment of appropriate fees.