103 UNACCEPTABLE USES


103.1 Unacceptable Uses Forbidden:

Users shall not use Internet Services for activities unrelated to the mission of the Archdiocese, which includes the following unacceptable uses.

103.2 Illegal Purposes or Activities:

Users shall not use Internet Services for any illegal purpose.  The Archdiocese will report any illegal use of the Internet Services to law enforcement authorities (including any messages relating to or in support of illegal activities).

103.3 Inappropriate Materials:

Users shall not use the Internet Services to transmit, receive, or access any threatening, libelous, defamatory, sexual, obscene, or harassing materials or correspondence.

103.4 Unauthorized Distribution:

Users shall not use Internet Services for the unauthorized distribution or publication of Archdiocesan data or information (in particular any proprietary or confidential information).

103.5 Private Purposes:

Users shall not use the Internet Services for personal gain or private purposes unrelated to their Archdiocesan duties, whether for-profit or not, such as private advertising or marketing activities.

103.6 Political Causes:

Users shall not use the Internet Services in support of political causes.

103.7 Consistency with Catholic Religious Beliefs:

Users shall not use the Internet Services to advocate religious beliefs or practices contrary to Roman Catholic teaching or doctrine.

103.8 Representing Private Opinions as those of the Archdiocese:

Users of Internet Services shall not represent that their personal opinions or views represent those of the Archdiocese, and must ensure that no actions or inactions by users cause third-parties to be confused regarding whether an opinion is that of the Archdiocese.

103.9 Virus Protection:

Users shall not use the Internet Services to download software or electronic files without reasonable virus protection measures in place.

103.10 Interference with Operations:

Users shall not use the Internet Services to interfere with or disrupt other users, services, or equipment, or to interfere with the normal operation of any Archdiocesan Internet Services.