School District of Bristol Township

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

INTERNET USE AGREEMENT

For Students and Employees

Internet access is now available to students and employees of the Bristol Township School District. We are very pleased to bring this access to cur school District. We believe the Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to both students and teachers. Our goal in providing this service to teachers and students is to promote educational excellence in our schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.

The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. Our students, and teachers, will have access to;

1. electronic mail communication with people all over the world.
2. information and news from NASA as well as the opportunity to correspond with the scientists at NASA and other research institutions.
3. Public domain software and shareware of all types.
4. Discussion groups on a plethora of topics ranging from Chinese culture to the environment, to music, to politics.
5. Access to many University Library Catalogs, the Library of Congress and ERIC.

With access to computers and people all over the world, also comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. Bristol Township School District has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials However, on a global network, it is impossible to control all materials and an industrious user may discover controversial information. We (BTSD) firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the district.

Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, and regional and state networks. In addition, the smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided so that you are aware of the responsibilities you, and/or your child, are about to acquire. In general, this requires efficient, ethical and legal utilization of the network resources. If a BTSD user violates any of these provisions, his/her account will be terminated, the student may be disciplined, and future access could possibly be denied. The signature(s) at the end of this document is (are) legally binding and indicates the party (parties) who signed has (have) read the terms and conditions carefully- and understand(s) their significance.

INTERNET TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Acceptable Use- The purpose of the Internet in our buildings Is to support research and education in and among, academic institutions in the United States by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. The use of your account must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the BTSD. Transmission of any material in violation of United States or state regulations Is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret.

2. Privileges - The use of the Internet is privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. Each student who receives an account will be part of a discussion with a BTSD faculty member pertaining to the proper use of the network. The system administrator will determine what is inappropriate use and that decision is final. Also, the system administrator may close an account at anytime, as required. The administration, faculty, and staff of BTSD may request the system administrator deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts.

3. Network Etiquette A user is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules or network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Be polite. Do not get abusive in your messages to others.
b. Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities, or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.
c. Do not reveal your personal address or phone number, or that of other students/colleagues.
d. Note that electronic (email) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages relating to, or in support of, illegal activities maybe reported to the authorities. According to Bristol Township policy, personal use is forbidden.
e. Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt use by others.
f. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.
g. Loading or use of unauthorized games, programs, files, or other electronic media is prohibited.
h. Any attempt to circumvent system security or in anyway, gain unauthorized access to local or network resources is forbidden and will result in denial of access privileges to the offender.

4. BTSD makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. BTSD will not be responsible for any damages you suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or our errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at your own risk. BTSD specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

5. Securitv - Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem in the Internet, you must notify the system administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Attempts to logon to the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to the Internet.

6. Vandalism - Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

I understand and will abide by, the above Internet Use Agreement.

I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken and/or appropriate legal action.

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Student Full Name (PLEASE PRINT)

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Expected Date of Graduation

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Signature

As the parent, or guardian of the above named student user of the Internet through the facilities of the Bristol Township School District, I hereby state that I have read each and every term and condition of this agreement.

Further, I understand that Internet access is designed for educational purposes and that my child has agreed by the terms of this agreement. I give my consent for my child to have access to the Internet and I accept fail responsibility for my child's compliance with the terms of this Agreement. I also recognize that it is impossible for the Bristol Township School District to restrict or prevent access to all controversial materials. I agree to release the School District from any, and all, legal liability of any type whatsoever in respect to any materials which are seen, reviewed, or obtained on, or through, the Internet network.

I hereby give my permission for the School District to grant Internet privileges to my child and certify that the information provided below is true and correct.