WVNET's Policy Regarding Computer Abuse

Computer users must practice ethical behavior in their computing activities. Users of this service are subject to the WVNET Computer Abuse Policy, their local campus computing policies, applicable network (i.e., SURAnet and NSFnet) usage guidelines, as well as state and federal laws regarding computer abuse.

The WVNET Computer Abuse Policy covers the following six areas:

• Privacy
• Theft
• Vandalism
• Copyright issues
• Harassment
• Miscellaneous actions of any sort which inappropriately interfere with the normal computer and network operations.

Abuse may result in the loss of access privileges, requirements for restitution, suspension or expulsion from school, civil fines and/or judgements, and/or referral to law enforcement agencies for criminal prosecution. Please contact the Help Desk (304)293-5192 if you have questions or concerns regarding computer abuse.