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Purpose of Policy:
To establish a policy to ensure the proper use of Sohar University’s computer, network and telecommunication resources and services by its students, employees. All individuals have the responsibility to use computer resources in an efficient, effective, ethical, and lawful manner.
The following policy, rules, and conditions apply to all users of computer, network and telecommunication resources and services, wherever the users are located. Violations of this policy may result in suspension, without notice, of privileges to use the resources and services, disciplinary action, including possible termination, and/or legal action.
At Sohar University, Internet access is provided for the enhancement of education and should be considered a privilege, not a right. Those who use these facilities are responsible for gaining information regarding the proper usage of computer resources.
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Policy:
Sohar University has the right to monitor any and all aspects of the computer and network systems, including employee and student e-mail, to ensure compliance with this policy.
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The term "users", as used in this policy, refers to all employees, and students, and other users who use Sohar University computers, Network and Telecommunication resources and services. |
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Users must comply with all copyrights laws and fair use provisions, software licenses. Inappropriate reproduction and/or distribution of copyright music, movies, computer software, text, images, etc. is strictly prohibited. |
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Sohar University is not responsible for the views expressed by any staff or student using the Sohar University computer Network System. |
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The electronic mail system shall not be used for “broadcasting” of unsolicited mail or for sending chain letters. Fraudulent, harassing, obscene, or other unlawful material may not be sent by e-mail. |
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Users should use the same care in drafting e-mail and other electronic documents as they would for any other written communication. Anything created on the computer may, and likely will, be reviewed by others. |
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Users shall not forward e-mail to any other person or entity without the express permission of the sender. |
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Users should not alter or copy a file belonging to another user without first obtaining permission from the owner of the file. The ability to read, alter or copy a file belonging to another user does not imply permission to read, alter or copy that file. |
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The computer, network and telecommunication resources and services of Sohar University may not be used for the transmission, creation or storage of commercial activity, personal advertisements, solicitations, promotions, destructive programs (viruses and/or self replicating code), political material, or any other unauthorized or personal use. |
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Users are responsible for safeguarding their passwords for the system. Individual passwords should not be printed, stored online, or given to others. Users are responsible for all transactions made using their passwords. |
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Entry into a system, including the network system, by individuals not specifically authorized or attempts to circumvent the protective mechanisms of any University system are prohibited. |
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Sohar University is not responsible for the actions of individual users. |
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Users are expected to respect the rights of others who are using the facilities by adhering to the posted rules, maintaining a quiet atmosphere conducive to study, and using discretion regarding the sites visited and the graphics displayed by these sites. |
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The activities of Internet users are subject to monitoring by the staff. Those who view materials which are considered to be inappropriate for display will be asked to close the site and to be warned by the University Management. |
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Privileges will be denied for disruptive behavior. |
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Users may not change the configuration of the equipment or software, install personal software, or download files from the Internet. The intentional introduction of viruses will result in the permanent loss of lab privileges. |
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Individuals who are granted Internet access accept responsibility for any liability which may be incurred through intentional misuse of this resource. |
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Misuse of internet:
1. Any infringing activity by a user may be the responsibility of the University. Therefore, Sohar University may choose to hold the user liable for his or her actions.
2. All Network Access is logged and Traced by an advanced monitoring systems.
3. Sohar University reserves the right to inspect a user's computer system for violations of this policy. Sohar University reserves the right to
• Monitor
• Write a warning about misuse of the internet
• Report to the police if inappropriate material is downloaded
• Suspend a student from using the internet for a period of time
• And/or limit a user's access to ensure compliance with Sohar University policies and Omani local law.
4. Users agree to adhere to all relevant Omani local laws applicable to their computer use. Sohar University reserves the right to release a user's identity to an appropriate authority to comply with an investigation into computer misuse.
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