Always read the Acceptable Use Policy! A sample can be found at the bottom of the page, and every student should find a copy on their school website or in their student handbook.
What does the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) mean?
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An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a document that outlines a set of rules to be followed by users or customers of a set of computing resources. These resources could be a computer network, website, or a large computer system. An AUP clearly states what the user is and is not allowed to do with these resources.
Digital Citizenship AUP from Ralph Freeman on YouTube.
An acceptable use policy might contain the following:
I will:
- Use digital devices, networks, and software in school for educational purposes and activities
- Keep my personal information (including home/mobile phone number, mailing address, and user password) and that of others private
- Show respect for myself and others when using technology including social media
- Give acknowledgment to others for their ideas and work
- Report inappropriate use of technology immediately.
Digital Citizenship: Acceptable Use Policy from Chris Harris on YouTube.
An example of an Acceptable Use Policy is below:
Generic Acceptable Use Policy Template
Please read this acceptable use policy ("policy", “AUP”) carefully before using [website] website (“website”, "service") operated by [name] ("us", 'we", "our").
Services provided by us may only be used for lawful purposes. You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in connection with your use of the services. Any material or conduct that in our judgment violates this policy in any manner may result in suspension or termination of the services or removal of the user’s account with or without notice.
Prohibited use
You may not use the services to publish content or engage in activity that is illegal under applicable law, that is harmful to others, or that would subject us to liability, including, without limitation, in connection with any of the following, each of which is prohibited under this AUP:
- Phishing or engaging in identity theft
- Distributing computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other malicious code
- Distributing pornography or adult related content or offering any escort services
- Promoting or facilitating violence or terrorist activities
- Infringing the intellectual property or other proprietary rights of others
Enforcement
Your services may be suspended or terminated with or without notice upon any violation of this policy. Any violations may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your account.
Reporting violations
To report a violation of this policy, please contact us.
We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.