This Acceptable Use Agreement details acceptable uses, rules of "online" behaviour and access privileges for Internet users of the Valleylinks Community Access Sites.

The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. The Internet allows you to access and use information sources from distant computers, to communicate and share information with individuals or groups and to expand significantly your knowledge base. You will have access to countless individuals and information sources which include…

• Information and news from scientific research institutes and scientists all over the world
• Business and employment opportunities
• Discussion groups on a plethora of topics
• Organized immediate access to reference resources and government information
• Tutorials to help beginners learn about the electronic highway and it's use

Acceptable Use

The purpose of the Community Access Site is to facilitate communications to support individuals and members of the business community by providing access to unique resources and information. All use of this technological resource must comply with existing rules, laws and Acceptable Use policies which are incorporated into this document and posted near the Community Access Computer at each site.

Privilege

The use of the Community Access Site is a privilege, not a right. The Site and it's agents retain the right to determine whether privilege of use should be granted or revoked.

Controversial Material

On a global network, it is impossible to control effectively the content of data and an industrious user may discover controversial material which user, parents, children and others may consider inappropriate or offensive.It is the user's responsibility not to initiate access to such material. There is no Cyber Patrol or Net Nanny at these sites.

No Warranties

The Valleylinks Community Network makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the service it provides, nor will it be held responsible for any damages which a user might suffer. This includes loss of data resulting in delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, service interruptions, errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's own risk. Valleylinks Community Network accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the Internet, or for any costs, liabilities or damages caused by the user. All users need to consider the source of any information obtained and it's validity. In addition to the above, I agree that I…

• Will use the Internet access for educational, community, employment and/or business development purposes only
• Will not use the Internet access for any illegal or unauthorized act
• Will report any potential security problems to the staff at the Community Access Site
• Acknowledge that Valleylinks Community Network reserves the right to monitor all traffic in and out of the access point, to review any material or user records to make determinations about whether specific uses of access are appropriate
• Will read and abide by the generally accepted rules of Network Etiquette as posted.
• Will not engage in any form of vandalism or harassment on the Internet
• Will not engage in any form of chat on the Internet
• Will not use the CAP Equipment for email unless it is web-based (Hotmail,Rocketmail, etc)

Penalties for Improper Use:

Any user violating any Site rules or procedures, or any applicable provincial or federal laws is subject to loss of access privileges and any other actions deemed appropriate, including restitution.

USER:

(If you are under 18, BOTH you and a parent or guardian must read and sign this agreement before you will be granted access privileges to the Internet).
I understand that access to the Internet is designed for information and learning purposes. I understand and will abide by the above conditions or rules of this Acceptable Use Agreement and any/all policies/procedures developed by Valleylinks Community Network. I further understand that any violation of the above conditions or rules is unethical and may constitute a criminal offence. Should I commit any violation of these rules, my access privileges may be revoked and disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be undertaken.

Date:__________________
User(Print)_____________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
Telephone:_____________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________
PARENT OR GUARDIAN:

As the parent or guardian of this user, I have read this Acceptable Use Agreement. I recognize that it is impossible for Valleylinks Community Network to restrict access to controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for material acquired on the Internet. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision for my child's use and hereby give permission for my child to use the Community Internet Access Site to access the Internet. I certify that the information contained on this form is correct.
Signature of Parent (or guardian)____________________________________