Common use of Office and Equipment Clause in Contracts

Office and Equipment. While working remotely, in a space apart from an Institute-owned or leased location, you agree to dedicate a specific work space in your home or remote location to perform your job. The work space should not be used by non-employees during working hours. You are responsible for designating, setting up, furnishing and maintaining a safe, secure, healthful, quiet and comfortable work environment for work purposes. The Institute will not reimburse any home-related expenses including but not limited to construction, renovations, heating/air conditioning, lighting or electricity. You should carefully review and insure that your designated home or remote office complies with the Institute’s standards for a safe work space. The Institute will not be responsible for repair or replacement of any personal equipment or supplies in your home office or elsewhere in your home, including those you may use for performing the job. The Institute may provide you with telephony equipment, which should be used only by you and only for Institute business. This equipment belongs to the Institute and you are expected to return it at the end of your employment. As a condition of your employment, you must maintain your own computer, computer network, and all related devices, and install software and hardware provided by the Institute as instructed by the Institute’s IT Department. To maintain network security, you agree to comply with Institute guidelines for protecting your login credentials and preventing the introduction of malware into the network. To the extent practical, the Institute will provide technical support to you in installing and configuring the software and telephony equipment, and provide guidance and assistance in using them and in connecting to the Institute’s network. At your option, you may have the Institute IT staff remotely access your computer to facilitate this process. If you agree to have Institute IT staff remotely access your computer, you also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Institute and all Institute personnel from any real or perceived damage to your computer software, computer hardware, associated hardware and software, computer network, internet connection, and any related setup or equipment. You are responsible for backing up your computer before installing new software or providing remote access. The Institute shall have no liability to you for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind or for any loss of income or profit, including, without limitation, loss of data or loss of your computer or software, arising from or related to your employment by the Institute or to technical support provided by the Institute.