SOFWeb's User Code of Conduct Introduction Learning to use the Internet, for research, publishing and communication is both exciting and replete with educational possibilities. However, as with all other forms of communication media, there are issues of safety and responsibility that need to be addressed in order that students, teachers and parents can be confident that they are using this new technology to its best advantage. SOFWeb's User Code of Practice SOFWeb provides a directory to appropriate educational materials and sites on the Internet. It also invites students and teachers to publish information on the Net. In order to gain maximum benefit from networked information resources, both for individuals and for the broader community, it is important for users and schools to understand their rights and responsibilities.
Many schools require students or their parents to sign an agreement to abide by a code of practice.
The User must take every precaution to prevent improper use of SOFWeb and not use SOFWeb, directly or indirectly, to commit any offence against the laws of Australia or elsewhere. The User must take all reasonable precautions to ensure that no unauthorised access to information is gained through SOFWeb or unauthorised use made of SOFWeb. The User must take all reasonable precautions to ensure that no virus or other damaging factor is introduced to SOFWeb through the Users access to SOFWeb. The Department of Education may terminate the Users access to SOFWeb immediately by notice in writing if the User breaches any provision of this User Code of Practice.