The following is a general policy:

(1) Computer and network use at YVCC must be consistent with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. YVCC computers and networking facilities are primarily designated for educational and research purposes.

(2) Users must respect the rights and property of others. Users must not improperly access, misuse, send, or misappropriate information or files. Unauthorized access to systems, software, or data is prohibited.

(3) YVCC computers and network facilities must not be used for commercial purposes or private gain.

(4) YVCC computers and network facilities must not be used to transmit or solicit the transmission of any communication in any form where the content and/or meaning of the message transmitted or distributed would violate any applicable law or regulation.

(5) Users of YVCC computers and network facilities must promote efficient use of the networks. Users must minimize and avoid unnecessary network traffic which might interfere or negatively impact the work of other users of the YVCC network or connected networks. Uses that significantly interfere with the ability of others to make effective use of the network or which disrupt the YVCC network or any connected networks, systems, services, or equipment are prohibited.

(6) Interpretation, application, and modification of this policy will be at the sole discretion of YVCC. Violations may result in loss of computer and network privileges and other penalties as applicable under YVCC policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

(7) YVCC makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding computer resources or services, or the contents of resources or electronic messages over the YVCC campus network or connected networks. YVCC will not be liable in any event for incidental or consequential damages, direct or indirect, resulting from the use of the YVCC campus network or network services.