Application for Account and Terms and Conditions for Use of Internet
Please read the following carefully before signing this document. This is a legally binding document.
Internet access in now available to students and teachers in the Bedford County School District. Our goal in providing this service to teachers and students is to promote educational excellence in the Bedford County Schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. Students and teachers have access to:
1. Electronic mail communication
with people all over the world;
2. Information and news from research institutions;
3. Public domain and software of all types;
4. Discussion groups on a variety of topics; and
5. Access to many University Library Catalogs, the Library of
Congress, CARL and ERIC.
With access to computers and people all over the world also comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. Available precautions will be taken to restrict access to controversial materials. However, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials, and an industrious user may discover controversial information, but the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of this project.
Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, and regional and state networks. In addition, the smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who-must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided here so that you are aware of the responsibilities you are about to acquire. If a user violates any of these provisions, his/her account will be terminated and future access could be denied. The signatures at the end of this document are legally binding and indicate that those who signed have read the term and conditions carefully and understand their significance.
Internet - Terms and Conditions
1. Acceptable Use - The use of your account must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the school district. Use of other organization's network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited. this includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by a trade secret. Use for commercial activities is not acceptable. Use for product advertising or political lobbying is also prohibited.
2. Privileges - The use of Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of these privileges. (Each student who receives access will be part of a discussion group with a faculty member pertaining to the proper use of the network.) The system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. Also, the administration may close an account at any time as required or deny future access. The administration, faculty, and staff may request the technology director to revoke or suspend specific user accounts.