Student Network User Agreement:

South West Institute of Technology provides computing resources to assist students complete their studies.

The use of computing resources is a privilege. Students are to use the resources in a responsible manner and respect the integrity of computer systems, networks and data, and the rules and regulations governing their use as detailed below.

1) All use of computer resources must be directly related to your course/qualification of study.
2) You must not reveal your password to others nor use another person’s account.
3) Installation of any software or hardware, or changing the configuration of any equipment unless explicitly directed by a SWIT lecturer is prohibited.
4) You may not act in any way that may disrupt the use of the network or computing resources.
5) Seeking to gain unauthorised access to SWIT computer systems is prohibited.
6) It is prohibited to use SWIT services for malicious purpose.
7) The use of SWIT services for commercial activity is prohibited.
8) You may not use SWRC services to create, host or transmit material, or engage in activities that could cause offence to others.
9) All information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.
10) You must not use SWIT services for any activities which contravene the laws of Australia or its states and territories, or of the destination country in the case of data being transmitted abroad.

Monitoring of computer usage, including email and Internet use, is carried out regularly. SWIT reserve the right to retrieve any item/file on the computer system at any time, including email, and information accessed via the Internet.

Consequences for misuse/abuse of computing resources:
· Warning
· Loss of privilege to use computing resources
· Referral to administration for discipline
· Referral to authorities for legal processing

Depending on severity, the disciplinary process may include combinations of consequences.

Acceptance of this agreement is necessary for access to my files.