Common use of Unacceptable Uses Clause in Contracts

Unacceptable Uses. Improper use of the DCPS Network is prohibited. Actions that constitute unacceptable uses of the DCPS Network and are not specifically addressed elsewhere in this procedure include, but are not limited to: 1. Use of the DCPS Network for, or in support of, any illegal purposes. 2. Use of the DCPS Network for, or in support of, any obscene or pornographic purposes including, but not limited to, the retrieving or viewing of any sexually explicit material. If an authorized user inadvertently accesses such information, s/he should immediately disclose the inadvertent access to a teacher or to the school Principal. This will protect the user against allegations of intentionally violating this procedure. 3. Use of the DCPS Network for soliciting or distributing information with the intent to incite violence, cause personal harm or bodily injury, or to harass or “stalk” another individual. 4. Non-educational uses of the DCPS Network including, but not limited to games, wagering, gambling, junk mail, chain letters, jokes, private business activities, raffles, fundraisers, religious activities or political lobbying. 5. Use of profanity, obscenity or language that is generally considered offensive or threatening to persons of a particular race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or to persons with disabilities. 6. Plagiarizing any information gained on or through use of the DCPS Network or any other network access provider.

Unacceptable Uses. Improper use of the DCPS FCS Network is prohibited. Actions that constitute unacceptable uses of the DCPS FCS Network and are not specifically addressed elsewhere in this procedure include, but are not limited to: 1. Use of the DCPS FCS Network for, or in support of, any illegal purposes. 2. Use of the DCPS FCS Network for, or in support of, any obscene or pornographic purposes including, but not limited to, the retrieving or viewing of any sexually explicit material. If an authorized user inadvertently accesses such information, s/he should immediately disclose the inadvertent access to a teacher or to the school Principal. This will protect the user against allegations of intentionally violating this procedure. 3. Use of the DCPS FCS Network for soliciting or distributing information with the intent to incite violence, cause personal harm or bodily injury, or to harass or “stalk” another individual. 4. Non-educational uses of the DCPS FCS Network including, but not limited to games, wagering, gambling, junk mail, chain letters, jokes, private business activities, raffles, fundraisers, religious activities or political lobbying. 5. Use of profanity, obscenity or language that is generally considered offensive or threatening to persons of a particular race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or to persons with disabilities. 6. Plagiarizing any information gained on or through use of the DCPS FCS Network or any other network access provider.