Users must respect the intellectual property of others and adhere to university standards of academic honesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include accessing or using the files of others without their permission, altering or destroying their files or messages, violating standard citation requirements for information accessible electronically, or using copyrighted software in violation of the copyright agreement. Users may not use computing and network services for uses that are inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with state or federal law, CSU policy, or university policy. Users must not intentionally disrupt the campus computing system or obstruct the work of other users, such as by interfering with the accounts of others, introducing or spreading viruses or other destructive programs on computers or the network, sending chain letters or blanket e-mail messages, or knowingly consuming inordinately large amounts of system resources. Users must respect the University's operational procedures for computing and network services.
Users are responsible for knowing and abiding by posted computer lab and network procedures.
Generally, operational procedures prohibit printing multiple copies of documents on networked printers and playing games in labs when others are waiting for systems. Finally, as instructional use is paramount, users must leave a lab when it is needed by a class that has reserved the room in advance. Colleges, departments, and other areas within the University are responsible for seeing that their communities are aware of this policy and its acceptable use provisions. Sanctions and Disciplinary Actions University faculty, staff, and students who violate any of the above policy may be subject to disciplinary action following established university channels for disciplinary matters. Individuals who violate U.S. copyright law and software licensing agreements also may be subject to criminal or civil action by the copyright or license owners.