Policies for using IUJ computer systems and facilities

Access to the IUJ computing and networking facilities is a privilege granted to faculty, staff, and students to assist them in fulfilling their needs that related to the mission of IUJ. The university reserved the right to limit, restrict or extend computing privileges and access to its resources. The policies governing access to IUJ Computing Systems and facilities have been framed and authorized by IUJ Information Security Committee. Those who do not abide by the policies listed below and other related policies, may face suspension of computer privileges and possible disciplinary action.

1. You are responsible for your own computer resources: and as such you should take precautions against others obtaining access to their computer resources. You must install anti-virus program in your own computer and keep its virus definition database up-to-date to avoid spreading viruses.
2. You may not copy, disclose, modify or transfer any copyrighted materials such as movies, music, application software programs, and etc. without obtaining permission from the original author. The network administrators may conduct examinations of any or all files on the network to ensure appropriate use of the IUJ computing systems. The network administrators may delete them without any prior notice.
3. You may not run or install a program on any of the IUJ public computers, or give to any software or programs available at IUJ to others, which could result in eventual damage to a file or computer system.
4. You may not deliberately perform acts which are wasteful of computing or networking resources or which unfairly monopolize resources to the exclusion of other. These acts include, but are not limited to, sending mass mailing or chain letter, creating unnecessary multiple files and backup files on the IUJ network, spreading viruses by any electronic means, sending large attachments via email to individuals or groups on campus.
5. You may not monitor another user's data communications, nor may you read, copy, change, or delete another user's files without permission of the owner.
6. You may not attempt to learn the password of any other user and may not attempt to alter or destroy the files belonging to others.
7. You may not attempt to modify system facilities.
8. Copying documents or data with unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
9. You may not use a user account that was not assigned to you by MLIC unless multiple access has been authorized.
10. You may not harass others by sending annoying, threatening, libelous, or sexually, racially, religiously offensive messages through electronic means.
11. You may not allow other people to access your account.
12. For security reasons, some of the network functions may be limited. Compatible application programs with the computing facilities include Web browsing, Email and Microsoft Network file sharing services.
13. You are charged printing fee for both of the color and monochrome printers provided by IUJ. (7 yen for monochrome printing, 50 yen for color printing per page)