Newsgroups: alt.comp.acad-freedom.talk,comp.admin.policy From: kadie@eff.org (Carl M. Kadie) Subject: CICNet Acceptable Use Policy Message-ID: <1993Apr29.235645.9349@eff.org> Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1993 23:56:45 GMT ["CICNet, Inc. is a regional midlevel network serving a seven state region of the midwestern United States, and includes the members of the Big Ten plus the University of Chicago as its Charter Members. CICNet provides DS-1 (1.544 mbps) connections between backbone nodes, and incorporates Cisco Systems routers and Dowty CSUs. Interexchange network services are provided by MCI. The Mission Statement of CICNet is to provide its member organizations with the ability to share advanced information systems-high speed data networking, computing, video, and telecommunications-for the purpose of enhancing academic advancement and scientific research within a seven state region of the midwestern United States." - From CICNET Resource Guide. For more information "gopher nic.cic.net" or ftp to "nic.cic.net". - Carl] CICNet Acceptable Use Policy General CICNet was founded by the member universities of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation to provide a high speed data communications infrastructure for a seven state region of the upper Midwest. CICNet's network exists for the primary purpose of transmitting and sharing information between academic and research organizations. The founders of CICNet encourage organizations from both the public and private sectors to become members of CICNet. The use of CICNet facilities by any member must be consistent with this CICNet Acceptable Use Policy. All CICNet members assume responsibility for providing reasonable publicity for the CICNet Acceptable Use Policy at their sites and for communicating this policy to an appropriate administrative authority at all sites connected to theirs via connections that are not supported by CICNet. Ultimate responsibility for traffic that does or does not conform to this policy is with the individual end-user who originates that traffic. It is the policy of CICNet to provide access to the broadest possible number of organizations connected to the Internet. This is accomplished through connectivity to one or more national backbone networks. Any traffic that exits CICNet to the numerous other networks to which CICNet is connected must conform to the acceptable use policies governing those networks. Acceptable Use Policies for any and all backbone networks to which CICNet is connected are attached to this document. Acceptable Use All traffic originating at a CICNet member site, or connected via a CICNet member site, including state networks and other connections, shall be for purposes of, or in support of: research; education; state, local, or national government affairs; economic development; or public service. Unacceptable Use It is not acceptable to use CICNet for any purposes which violate U.S. or state laws. It is not acceptable to use CICNet so as to interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment. Such interference or disruption includes, but is not limited to: distribution of unsolicited advertising; propagation of computer worms or viruses; and using the network to make unauthorized entry to other computational, information, or communications devices or resources. Enforcement and Violations The Board of Directors of CICNet, or their designee, will review alleged violation of the CICNet Acceptable Use Policy on a case-by- case basis. Clear violations of the policy which are not promptly remedied by the relevant member organization may result in disciplinary action by CICNet up to and including the expulsion of the member from CICNet, termination of CICNet services, and forfeiture of all dues paid to date. Modifications to this policy CICNet, Inc. reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Members will receive notification of all such modifications 30 days prior to their effective date. Information Questions related to the CICNet acceptable use policy should be addressed to: President CICNet, Inc. 2901 Hubbard Ann Arbor, MI 48105 voice: 313-998-6103 fax: 313-998-6105 email: info@cic.net Approved by the CICNet Board of Directors, 12/11/91. -- Carl Kadie -- I do not represent EFF; this is just me. =kadie@eff.org, kadie@cs.uiuc.edu =