Use of all computing and communications facilities at the University is governed by UVic Policy 6030. The use of e-mail is governed by UVic policy 3750. The Faculty, a Department, or research group, may place additional restrictions on use of computing, telecommunication and other facilities. Users are required to make themselves aware of what constitutes appropriate use of facilities and any policies and procedures that apply. Computing accounts, including electronic mail and web access, is a privilege to be used in a professional manner.
Users are responsible for knowing any guidelines specific to a particular computing facility.
You will not tamper with the operating system security or accounting, nor disguise your identity while using the system. You will not permit others to use your account. You will not interfere with other users nor attempt to obtain access to another account. You will not intentionally permit processes to consume excessive amounts of compute time or resources. You will not modify the system configuration or install or save software other than programs you create as part of your course or research work.