For example, this definition includes persons who access AT facilities via an electronic network or who are present in an AT computer cluster, as well as those who use an AT electronic network to connect a personal machine to any other system or service. AT users have the right to free inquiry and expression consonant with the purposes of the University. Users have the right to keep certain data reasonably confidential, such as electronic mail correspondence. Users have the right to be informed of what the limits of confidentiality are in an AT system.
Users have the right to due process in cases of discipline resulting from rules violations.
Users have the right to representation in the formulation of AT policies and regulations affecting them. All use of AT facilities is subject to Federal, State, and local law and University regulations. Consult VSU Undergraduate Regulations, the Faculty Manual, the Office Procedures Manual, and various policies of the graduate school for applicable University policies and procedures. Users must observe intellectual property rights, in particular the software copyright law. All use of AT computers, e-mail system and networks must be consistent with all contractual obligations of the University, including limitations defined in software and other licensing agreements.