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Dear LM_NETers,
  As promised, here is the computer usage agreement form we use at
University High School, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana,
Illinois.  Please note that the "staff of the Uni System" consists of a
group of faculty as well as students (our sysop is a student, as are all
our lab monitors).  University of Illinois legal services has approved this
form, though who knows how it would stand up in court if challenged.  And
who knows what this form signifies in terms of free speech and other such
thorny questions as the definition of obscenity.  We drew it up to protect
ourselves, to inform parents, and to bring awareness to students as they
use these powerful resources.  It cannot stand alone; we are also trying to
develop some curricular ethics/netiquette strategies.

Frances Jacobson

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University High School Computer System
Usage Agreement

Agreement:  In exchange for the use of the University High School Computer
System, either at school or away from school, I understand and agree to the
following:

        1.  That the use of the University High School Computer System (The
Uni System) is a privilege which may be revoked by the administrators of
The Uni System or of University High School at any time for abusive
conduct.  Such conduct would include, but is not limited to, the altering
of system software, the placing of unlawful information, computer viruses
or harmful programs on or through the computer system in either public or
private files or messages.  The staff of The Uni System and/or the
University High School administration reserves the right to remove files,
limit or deny access and refer for other disciplinary action.

        2.  That The Uni System reserves all rights to any material stored
in files which are generally accessible to others and will remove any
material which The Uni System staff, at their sole discretion, believe may
be unlawful, obscene, pornographic, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
Users will not use their University High School supplied computer account
to obtain, view, download or otherwise gain access to such materials.

        3.  That all information services and features contained on The Uni
System resources are intended for the private use of its patrons, and any
use of these resources for commercial or other unauthorized purposes, in
any form, is expressly forbidden.

       4.  That  use of The Uni System computers is for the purpose of (in
order of priority):
        1. academic support
        2. communication
        3. general information
        4. recreation purposes

        5.  The Uni System does not warrant that the functions of the
system will meet any specific requirements you may have, or that it will be
error free or uninterrupted; nor shall it be liable for any direct or
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including lost data,
information, or profits) sustained or incurred in connection with the use,
operation, or inability to use the system.

       6.  The Uni System is intended for the exclusive use by its
registered users, who are responsible for the use of their password and
account. Any problems which arise from the use of a user's account are the
responsibility of the account holder. Any misuse will result in suspension
of the account privileges. Use of an account by someone other than the
registered account holder may be grounds for loss of privileges.

        7.  In consideration for the privilege of using  The Uni System and
in consideration for having access to the information contained on it,  I
hereby release The Uni System, its operators, administration, University
High School and the University of Illinois from any and all claims of any
nature arising from my use, or inability to use The Uni System.

        8.  To abide by such rules and regulations of system usage as may
be further added from time to time by the administrators of The Uni System
and University High School. These rules will be posted in a public
directory on The Uni System and on public display.
Sign and return to a teacher on the technology committee or D. Bergandine.

______________________________________                __________________
Signature of Student/User                               Date



_______________________________________                __________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian                          Date

______________________________________________________________________________

Frances F. Jacobson                     Bitnet: jacobson@uiucvmd
University High School Librarian        Internet:  jacobson@vmd.cso.uiuc.edu

University High School Library      University Library
1212 W. Springfield Avenue          University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL  61801
217-333-1589


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