ResNet Policy

Student Housing Services encourages responsible computing.  Responsible computing is ethical, reflects academic honesty, and shows restraint in the consumption of shared resources.  It demonstrates respect for intellectual property, ownership of data, system security mechanisms, and an individual's right to privacy and freedom from intimidation, harassment and unwarranted annoyance.

   The ResNet policy has been established to provide a set of rules and guidelines for the proper and responsible use of University of Hawaii and Student Housing Services computing and network resources, effective protection of individual users, equitable access, and proper management of these resources.  These guidelines are intended to supplement, not replace existing laws, regulations, agreements, policies, and contracts, which currently apply to these services.

   Users of the Student Housing Services ResNet are bound by the University of Hawaii Executive Policy concerning the use and management of Information Technology Resources.  This policy can currently be found at: http://www.hawaii.edu/infotech/policies/itpolicy.html

ResNet users are additionally bound by the following rules and regulations intended to preserve the integrity and accessibility of all computing resources:

1. Residential Computing network services and wiring may not be modified or extended beyond the area of their intended use.  This applies to all network wiring, hardware and in-room jacks.

2. Residence Hall datajacks may not be used to provide network access to anyone other than the resident assigned to the datajack.  Residents will be held responsible for all packets generated by their assigned connection.

3. Servers of any kind are prohibited without written authorization from the ResNet Computer Specialist.  Individuals may use only the IP address assigned to them by Student Housing.  Unauthorized use of a "fixed" IP address is prohibited.

4. The residential network is a shared resource.  Network uses or applications, which inhibit or interfere with the use of the network by others, are not permitted.  Examples include but are not limited to file-sharing applications such as Napster, Gnutella, IMESH, etc, network game servers, and any excessive consumption of bandwidth.

5. The residential network may only be used for legal purposes and to access only those systems, software and data for which the user is authorized.  Sharing access to copyrighted material (including MP3 files from copyrighted music media and digitized video from copyrighted motion pictures, etc.) on the network is prohibited.

6. Respecting the rights of other users, including their rights as set forth in other University policies for students, faculty, and staff, is required at all times on the network.  These rights include but are not limited to privacy, freedom from harassment, and freedom of expression.

7. Users are required to know and obey the specific policies established for the systems and networks they access.

8. The residential network is provided for uses consistent with the academic mission of the institution.  The network may not be used for commercial purposes nor for unsolicited advertising.  Users may not provide open access to files/folders on their computers which contain anything that is protected by copyright (this includes MP3 files from copyrighted music media and digitized video from copyrighted motion pictures, etc.), or which would be in violation of the University's and/or the Residence Life's community standards. 9. Forgery or other misrepresentation of one's identity via electronic or any other form of communication is prohibited.  Prosecution under State and Federal laws may also apply.  This includes the use of an IP address not specifically assigned to the individual using it and the use of a forged or false identity.

10. Any activity that can be deemed hostile such as port scans, email-bombs, ping-bombs, etc. are prohibited.

11. Administrators of the network have the responsibility to protect the rights of users, to set policies consistent with those rights, and to publicize those policies to their users.  They have authority to control or refuse access to the network to anyone who violates these policies or who threatens the rights of other users.  Administrators have the authority to suspend network access without notice for a user/computer that is believed to have been the source of an alleged violation pending investigation of the violation and satisfactory resolution of the complaint.

12. SHS assumes the responsibility for the maintenance of computing resources within SHS facilities.  In the event of a loss of service, all reasonable attempts will be made to restore the connection as quickly as possible.  SHS is not responsible for any damages or losses incurred due to the use or loss of service.

Use of the ResNet constitutes FULL agreement and understanding of this Acceptable Use Policy and any future modifications there to.  Violations of this policy may result in termination of connection, disciplinary sanctions, as well as legal sanctions. 

Residence Life reserves the right to modify, change, and reformat this document as it deems necessary without permission or consent of its network users.  Copies of this AUP will remain available via ResNet's web site.

Revised 09/25/2008