Technology

The Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative (hereinafter called "NOACSC") provides access to the INTERNET to its school district members (hereinafter called "DISTRICT") for educational and administrative purposes under law and regulations of the State of Ohio.

In this document the INTERNET will be used to mean all interconnected systems, world-wide, accessible through equipment belonging to the Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative.

1. APPROPRIATE USES OF THE INTERNET

The intent of this section is to make clear certain uses which are consistent with the purposes of the NOACSC, not to exhaustively enumerate all such possible uses.

Transmission and sharing of information between academic and research organizations
Engagement of active research
Use for professional development in a field of knowledge.
Development of resources for an communicating with DISTRICT community members
Facilitating and disseminating knowledge, encouraging collaborative projects and resource sharing

2. INAPPROPRIATE USES OF THE INTERNET

The intent of this section is to make clear certain using which are not consistent with the purposes of the NOACSC, not to exhaustively enumerate all such possible uses.

Any transmission or communication that violates copyright laws or any other existing law is not allowed.
It is not acceptable to transmit threatening, obscene, harassing, or defamatory information in any form.
Lewd, vulgar, profane, or sexually explicit language is not permitted.
Making unauthorized entry to other computational, information, or communications devices or resources is not allowed.
Accessing other machines without the permission of the owner is prohibited.
Intentionally altering or damaging information on interconnected computer systems is prohibited.
Creating, copying, or transmitting computer viruses in any form is prohibited.
Actions that cause interference to the network or cause interference with the network services, telecommunications equipment, and the work of others on the INTERNET is not acceptable. This includes excessive use of bandwidth.
No commercial activities are to be conducted unless they are in support of research, development and education.
Engaging in unsolicited advertising is not acceptable.
Extensive use for private or personal business is not permitted.
Using the INTERNET for "chain letters" or recreational games is not acceptable.
The Internet is filtered.

3. VIOLATION OF ACCEPTABLE USE

When the NOACSC observes or learns of possible inappropriate use, the NOACSC will notify the DISTRICT, which will take immediate remedial action and inform NOACSC of its action. If the situation merits immediate disconnection, the NOACSC will do so. While the NOACSC will attempt to notify the DISTRICT prior to disconnect, they reserve the right to disconnect without notification. Clear violations which are not promptly remedied after notification may result in disciplinary action by the NOACSC, including but not limited to termination of INTERNET services, forfeiture of all fees paid, and imposition of additional fees. NOACSC will cooperate fully with law enforcement in the event that illegal activity is detected.

The NOACSC Governing Board will resolve any questions about this policy of its interpretation and any alleged violations on a case-by-case basis.