University Policy on Computer Use

Texas State provides each of its authorized users with a computer account, known as a Texas State NetID, which facilitates access to the University's information resources. In accepting a Texas State NetID or any other access ID, the recipient agrees to abide by applicable Texas State policies and legal statues, including all federal, state, and local laws. Texas State reserves the right at any time to limit, restrict, or deny access to its information resources and to take disciplinary and/or legal action against anyone in violation of these policies or statutes.

One such policy, reflected in the Appropriate Use of Information Resources brochure (available from Technology Resources, JCK 720), clearly outlines the University's expectations regarding the use of its computing and other information resources and specifies prohibited behaviors. These prohibited behaviors include harassment, virus infusion, bandwidth monopolization, and a host of others. Students should especially note the prohibition against unauthorized duplication, use and/or distribution of software and other copyrighted digital materials (including copyrighted music, movies, graphics, etc). All software and many other digital materials are covered by some form of copyright, trademark, license and/or agreement with potential civil and criminal liability penalties. Exceptions must be specifically authorized by the copyright/trademark holder or by the fair use provisions of the copyright law.