Computers are available for student use in the computer labs and in the Learning Resources Center. Student users are subject to the standard of Acceptable Use that is contained in this policy.
- Access to computer systems and networks owned or operated by the State of South Carolina necessitates the following principles governed by policies and laws afore to referred. Acceptable use always is ethical, reflects honesty, and shows restraint in the consumption of shared resources. It demonstrates respect for intellectual property, ownership of information, system security, mechanisms, and the individual’s rights to privacy and freedom from intimidation, harassment, and unwarranted annoyance.
- Users who do not comply with this policy may be subject to limitations on their use of the network as determined by the appropriate supervising authority.
- Users of the network services provided by the State of South Carolina, the State Technical College System and Denmark Technical College may be subject to monitoring for security and/or network management reasons. Users of these services are therefore advised of this potential monitoring by all three entities and agree to this practice.
- Users who violate any copyright declarations are acting outside the course and scope of the authority governing the Acceptable Use Policy. The State of South Carolina, the State Technical College System and Denmark Technical College are therefore relieved of any legal responsibilities. Users will be held personally responsible and liable for such infringing activities. By participation in the use of networks and systems provided by the State, users agree to be subject to and abide by this policy for their use. Willful violation of the principles and provisions of this policy may result in legal action of the authoritative boards.
- This document may be updated on an as-needed basis and is subject to annual review.