Common use of Activities Expressly Prohibited Clause in Contracts

Activities Expressly Prohibited. The Town expressly prohibits the use of its systems to; • Create, transmit, display or retain messages or materials that could reasonably be considered offensive, abusive, threatening, intimidating, hostile or harassing. Sending unwanted and/or offensive email messages may constitute harassment if they are persistent enough to create an intimidating or hostile environment. Examples of such messages or materials include, but are not limited to: a) Those with sexual content or requesting sexual favors. b) Web sites containing sexually explicit images or cartoons; racial or ethnic slurs; and/or comments that inappropriately concern any person' s age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry or disability. For further explanation and examples, please refer to the Town's Sexual Harassment Policy and Harassment Policy (additional copies attached hereto). • Use of the systems to make an unauthorized attempt to enter into another employee 's computer, or the computer of any third party (commonly referred to as "hacking"). Such an action is a violation of the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) 18 U.S.C. § 2510. • Access material or sites that contain unlawful or sexually explicit material. • Engage in computer games or gambling activity. • Create or transmit "chain letters," or otherwise engage in " spam" . • Knowingly download or distribute pirated software or date. • Conduct private or personal business, including any manner of non-Town related solicitation, whether commercial ventures, political, religious or other personal causes by any employee. • Maliciously use or disrupt the Town' s computers, networks, Internet services; or breach the systems' security features; or misuse or damage the Town’s computer equipment; or misuse computer passwords or accounts; or attempt to access unauthorized sites. Use the Town's computers, networks and Internet services after such access has been denied or revoked; nor shall employees attempt to delete, erase or otherwise conceal any information stored on a Town' s systems that violates this policy. • Load or download any software applications including "freeware " (such as themes, games, clocks, and weather), icons or screen savers of any kind to any computer unless previously authorized by the Town' s IT Manager. Use of "instant messaging" functions, such as AOL Instant Messaging ("AIM"), MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and the like are expressly prohibited. • Download or install Palm Pilot or comparable software without authorization and without coordinating with the IT Manager for assistance to ensure appropriate security measures are in place. • Allow any former employee or non-employee to access the Town ' s systems or transmit or share in and for any Town materials to former employees or non- employees without the express permission of the Management Committee. • Violate copyright law and license agreements regarding software or publications accessed or downloaded from the Internet the Town does not condone and not defend violations of copyright laws and licenses. • Open email or attachments unless they are confident that the content is safe. • Use any private computer (such as a home computer) without current virus protection to remotely access the Town systems or engage in other activity that subject the systems to unwarranted exposure to viruses, worms or other potential damage. • Employees are also prohibited from sharing passwords and may be held accountable for all usage of the systems under their passwords. Deleting an electronic mail message or other information does not necessarily mean the message cannot be retrieved from the Town' s systems. The Town routinely backs up system information and retains backup copies of all documents, including electronic mail messages produced and receive on the Town' s computer system. Electronic mail, once transmitted, can be printed, forwarded, and disclosed by the receiving party without the consent of the sender. Information within the systems, including that stored in backup files, may be subject to disclosure in response to litigation discovery.

Activities Expressly Prohibited. The Town expressly prohibits the use of its systems Systems to; : • Commit a crime or violate any law, regulation or Town policy. • Create, transmit, display or retain messages or materials that could reasonably be considered offensive, abusive, threatening, intimidating, hostile or harassing. Sending unwanted and/or offensive email messages may constitute harassment if they are persistent enough to create an intimidating or hostile environment. Examples of such messages or materials include, but are not limited to: a) : o Those with sexual content or requesting sexual favors. b) . o Web sites containing containing: sexually explicit images or cartoons; racial or ethnic slurs; and/or comments that inappropriately concern any person' s ’s age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry or disability. For further explanation and examples, please refer to the Town's ’s Sexual Harassment Policy and Harassment Policy (additional copies attached hereto). • Use of the systems Systems to make an unauthorized attempt to enter into another employee 's employee’s computer, or the computer of any third party (commonly referred to as "“hacking"”). Such an action is a violation of the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) 18 U.S.C. § 2510. • Access material or sites that contain unlawful or sexually explicit materialNo employee shall send email under another employee’s name without authorization and no employee shall change any portion of a previously sent email message without authorization. • Employees are prohibited from storing information as outlined below on personal storage devices as outlined in the Town’s Portable Storage Devices Policy. All employees are required to follow the basic steps required to ensure the safety of portable storage devices. o Do not leave portable devices unattended o Lock screen when PC powered on but not in use o Portable devices need to be password protected o Critical data needs to be Encrypted o Portable devices need to be secured when not in use • Engage in computer games or gambling activity. Including Town-issued phones, tablets, and other devices. • Create or transmit "“chain letters," ” or otherwise engage in " “spam" . .” • Knowingly download or distribute pirated software or datedata. • Conduct private or personal business, including any manner of non-Town related solicitation, whether commercial ventures, political, religious or other personal causes by any employee. • Maliciously use or disrupt the Town' s ’s computers, networks, Internet services; or breach the systems' Systems’ security features; or misuse or damage the Town’s computer equipment; or misuse . • Misuse computer passwords or accounts; or attempt to access unauthorized sites. Use of the Town's ’s computers, networks and Internet services after such access has been denied or revoked; nor shall employees attempt to delete, erase or otherwise conceal any information stored on a Town' s systems ’s Systems that violates this policyPolicy. • Load Load, or download any software applications including "freeware " (such as ie - themes, games, clocks, and weather), icons or screen savers of any kind to any computer unless previously authorized by the Town' s IT Managerauthorized. Use of "instant messaging" functions, such as AOL Instant Messaging ("AIM"), MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and the like are expressly prohibited. • Download or install Palm Pilot Cellular phone software or comparable software without authorization and without coordinating with the IT Manager Director for assistance to ensure appropriate security measures are in place. • Allow any former employee or non-employee employee, unauthorized persons, former elected persons to access the Town ' s systems or Town’s Systems, and transmit or share in and for any form any Town materials or confidential materials to former employees or non- employees employees, unauthorized persons, former elected persons without the express permission of the Management CommitteeTown Manager and/or IT Director. • Violate copyright law and license agreements regarding software or publications accessed or downloaded from the Internet the Internet. The Town does not condone and will not defend violations of copyright laws and licenses. • Open email or any attachments unless they are confident reasonably sure that the content is safe. • Use any private unauthorized computer (such as a home computer) without current virus protection to remotely access the Town systems or engage Systems. • Engage in other any activity that subject subjects the systems Systems to unwarranted exposure to viruses, worms malware or other potential damage. • Attaching computers or other computer hardware that is not owned by the Town to the Town’s Systems or Network. • Employees are also prohibited from sharing passwords and may will be held accountable for all usage of the systems Systems under their passwords. Deleting No employee is to keep an electronic mail message unsecured written record of his or other information does not necessarily mean her passwords. If it proves necessary to keep a record of a password, then it must be kept in a locked controlled access area. • Network passwords must be changed every 90 days. Passwords must be at least 8 characters in length and contain at least one UPPERCASE character, one lowercase character and one number or special character. All Town email is archived and subject to Public release in accordance with the message cannot be retrieved from the Town' s systemsPublic Records Law. The Town routinely backs up system information and retains backup copies of all documents, including electronic mail email messages produced and receive received on the Town' s ’s computer system. Electronic mailEmail, once transmitted, can be printed, forwarded, and disclosed by the receiving party without the consent of the sender. Information within the systemsSystems, including that stored in backup files, may be subject to disclosure in response to litigation discovery.

Activities Expressly Prohibited. The Town expressly prohibits the use of its systems Systems to; : • Commit a crime or violate any law, regulation or Town policy. • Create, transmit, display or retain messages or materials that could reasonably be considered offensive, abusive, threatening, intimidating, hostile or harassing. Sending unwanted and/or offensive email e-mail messages may constitute harassment if they are persistent enough to create an intimidating or hostile environment. Examples of such messages or materials include, include but are not limited to: a) Those to those with sexual content or requesting sexual favors. b) Web . o web sites containing sexually explicit images or cartoons; racial or ethnic slurs; and/or comments that inappropriately concern any person' s ’s age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry or disability. For further explanation and examples, please refer to the Town's ’s Sexual Harassment Policy and Harassment Policy (additional copies attached hereto). • Use of the systems Systems to make an unauthorized attempt to enter into another employee 's employee’s computer, or the computer of any third party (commonly referred to as "“hacking"”). Such an action is a violation of the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) 18 U.S.C. § 2510. • Access material or sites that contain unlawful or sexually explicit material. • Engage in computer games or gambling activity. • Create or transmit "“chain letters," ” or otherwise engage in " “spam" . .” • Knowingly download or distribute pirated software or datedata. • Conduct private or personal business, including any manner of non-Town related solicitation, whether commercial ventures, political, religious or other personal causes by any employee. • Maliciously use or disrupt the Town' s ’s computers, networks, Internet services; or breach the systems' Systems’ security features; or misuse or damage the Town’s computer equipment; or misuse computer passwords or accounts; or attempt to access unauthorized sites. Use the Town's ’s computers, networks and Internet services after such access has been denied or revoked; nor shall employees attempt to delete, erase or otherwise conceal any information stored on a Town' s systems ’s Systems that violates this policy. Policy • Load Load, or download any software applications including "freeware " “freeware” (such as themes, games, clocks, and weather), icons or screen savers of any kind to any computer unless previously authorized by the Town' s ’s IT Manager. Use of "“instant messaging" ” functions, such as AOL Instant Messaging ("“AIM"”), MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and the like are expressly prohibited. • Download or install Palm Pilot or comparable software without authorization and without coordinating with the IT Manager for assistance to ensure appropriate security measures are in place. • Allow any former employee or non-employee to access the Town ' s systems Town’s Systems or transmit or share in and for any form any Town materials to former employees employee or non- employees employee without the express permission of the Management CommitteeTown’s Management. • Violate copyright law and license agreements regarding software or publications accessed or downloaded from the Internet the Internet. The Town does not condone and will not defend violations of copyright laws and licenses. • Open email e-mail or attachments unless they are confident that the content is safe. • Use any private computer (such as a home computer) without current virus protection to remotely access the Town systems Systems or engage in other activity that subject subjects the systems Systems to unwarranted exposure to viruses, worms or other potential damage. • Employees are also prohibited from sharing passwords and may be held accountable for all usage of the systems Systems under their passwords. Deleting an electronic mail message or other information does not necessarily mean the message cannot be retrieved from the Town' s systems’s Systems. The Town routinely backs up system information and retains backup copies of all documents, including downloaded electronic mail messages produced and receive on the Town' s computer systemmessages. Electronic mail, once transmitted, can be printed, forwarded, and disclosed by the receiving party without the consent of the sender. Information within the systemsSystems, including that stored in backup files, may be subject to disclosure in response to litigation discovery.

Activities Expressly Prohibited. The Town expressly prohibits the use of its systems Systems to; : • Commit a crime or violate any law, regulation or Town policy. • Create, transmit, display or retain messages or materials that could reasonably be considered offensive, abusive, threatening, intimidating, hostile or harassing. Sending unwanted and/or offensive email e-mail messages may constitute harassment if they are persistent enough to create an intimidating or hostile environment. Examples of such messages or materials include, include but are not limited to: a) Those to those with sexual content or requesting sexual favors. b) Web . o web sites containing sexually explicit images or cartoons; racial or ethnic slurs; and/or comments that inappropriately concern any person' s ’s age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry or disability. For further explanation and examples, please refer to the Town's ’s Sexual Harassment Policy and Harassment Policy (additional copies attached hereto). • Use of the systems Systems to make an unauthorized attempt to enter into another employee 's employee’s computer, or the computer of any third party (commonly referred to as "“hacking"”). Such an action is a violation of the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) 18 U.S.C. § 2510. • Access material or sites that contain unlawful or sexually explicit material. • Engage in computer games or gambling activity. • Create or transmit "“chain letters," ” or otherwise engage in " “spam" . .” • Knowingly download or distribute pirated software or datedata. • Conduct private or personal business, including any manner of non-Town related solicitation, whether commercial ventures, political, religious or other personal causes by any employee. • Maliciously use or disrupt the Town' s ’s computers, networks, Internet services; or breach the systems' Systems’ security features; or misuse or damage the Town’s computer equipment; or misuse computer passwords or accounts; or attempt to access unauthorized sites. Use the Town's ’s computers, networks and Internet services after such access has been denied or revoked; nor shall employees attempt to delete, erase or otherwise conceal any information stored on a Town' s systems ’s Systems that violates this policy. Policy • Load Load, or download any software applications including "freeware " “freeware” (such as themes, games, clocks, and weather), icons or screen savers of any kind to any computer unless previously authorized by the Town' s ’s IT Manager. Use of "“instant messaging" ” functions, such as AOL Instant Messaging ("“AIM"”), MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and the like are expressly prohibited. • Download or install Palm Pilot or comparable software without authorization and without coordinating with the IT Manager for assistance to ensure appropriate security measures are in place. • Allow any former employee or non-employee to access the Town ' s systems Town’s Systems or transmit or share in and for any form any Town materials to former employees employee or non- employees non-employee without the express permission of the Management CommitteeTown’s Management. • Violate copyright law and license agreements regarding software or publications accessed or downloaded from the Internet the Internet. The Town does not condone and will not defend violations of copyright laws and licenses. • Open email e-mail or attachments unless they are confident that the content is safe. • Use any private computer (such as a home computer) without current virus protection to remotely access the Town systems Systems or engage in other activity that subject subjects the systems Systems to unwarranted exposure to viruses, worms or other potential damage. • Employees are also prohibited from sharing passwords and may be held accountable for all usage of the systems Systems under their passwords. Deleting an electronic mail message or other information does not necessarily mean the message cannot be retrieved from the Town' s systems’s Systems. The Town routinely backs up system information and retains backup copies of all documents, including downloaded electronic mail messages produced and receive on the Town' s computer systemmessages. Electronic mail, once transmitted, can be printed, forwarded, and disclosed by the receiving party without the consent of the sender. Information within the systemsSystems, including that stored in backup files, may be subject to disclosure in response to litigation discovery.