NORTH ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (NOCROP)

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Copyright Students may not claim personal copyright privileges over files, data or materials developed in the scope of their instructional program, nor may students use copyrighted materials without the permission of the copyright holder. The connections represented by the Internet allow users access to a wide variety of media; students shall not create or maintain archival copies of these materials unless the source indicates that the materials are in the public domain. Consequences of Violations of Acceptable Use Policy The consequences for violating the NOCROP Acceptable Use Policy include but are not limited to one or more of the following: •-Suspension or revocation of ROP network privileges; • Suspension or revocation of Internet access; • Suspension or revocation of computer access; • Suspension or expulsion from the school program; and • Referral to legal authorities for prosecution. III. NETWORK ETIQUETTE AND PRIVACY Students are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of electronic network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following: t. Users are expected to be polite. They may not send abusive, insulting, harassing, or threatening messages to others. 2. Users are expected to use appropriate language; vulgarities or obscenities, libelous language, and/or other inappropriate references will not be tolerated. 3. Users shall not reveal their personal addresses or telephone numbers or the addresses or telephone numbers of others during email transmissions. 4. Users shall not use the ROP's electronic network in such a manner that would damage, disrupt or prevent the use of the network by other users. This includes the use of streaming audio or video files unless required in specific work -related communication. 5. Users should assume that all communications are public. The ROP and school district system administrators may access and read email on a random basis. IV. SECURITY The Governing Board recognizes that security on ROP's electronic network is an extremely high priority. Any intrusion into secure areas by those not permitted such privileges creates a risk for all users of the information system. The account codes and passwords provided to each user are intended for the exclusive use of that person. Any problems that arise from a user sharing his/her password/account are the responsibility of the account holder. Any misuse of an account, including the use of an account by someone other than the registered holder, may result in the suspension or revocation of account privileges. Users are to report immediately any observed abnormality in the system to the classroom instructor or ROP system administrator. V. ACCESS TO SERVICES While the ROP provides access to electronic resources, it makes no warranties, whether expressed or implied,