See the NDSCS Acceptable Use of Technology Policy and NDUS Policy 1202.1 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources for policy information related to the acceptable and appropriate use of technology at NDSCS and within the ND University System.
For additional information, call the NDSCS ITS Service Desk at 701-671-3333 or email NDSCS.ServiceDesk@ndscs.edu.
The following is a partial list of unacceptable uses of the NDSCS electronic systems and resources:
- Unauthorized use, sharing, lending or borrowing of passwords or access to any NDSCS or NDUS account;
- Using computer services or facilities for purposes other than those for which the account was issued;
- Copying, altering, or destroying the files of another individual without the express permission of that individual;
- Altering system software or hardware configurations, or disrupting or interfering with the delivery or administration of computer resources;
- Misrepresenting oneself as another individual or entity in electronic communications;
- Using the NDSCS network system to download any legally-protected content without permission of the content owner, including but not limited to books, articles, exams, papers, music, movies, videos, television programs, software, or games;
- Exceeding college bandwidth limits;
- Sharing or distributing copyright-protected content without the written authorization of the content owner;
- Abusing or misusing the computer facilities so as to cause damage, or to disturb or harass others;
- Using the NDSCS network, computers or other technology to access or share obscene material;
- Any other violation of NDSCS or NDUS policies governing technology use.