TERMS OF USE CONTRACT

The District requires that you agree to this contract before the District can provide you with an access account.

Please read this contract carefully.  When you agree to this contract's content, it becomes a legally-binding contract.

The District’s goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication.  The District will make every effort to protect students, parents, guardians and teachers from any misuses or abuses as a result of their experiences with an information service.  All users must be continuously on guard to avoid inappropriate and illegal interaction with the information service.

Listed below are the provisions of this contract.  If any user violates these provisions, access to the information service may be denied.

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Privileges.  The online access to the information is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of the privilege.  Each person who receives an account will participate in an orientation conducted by a staff member either in person or in writing. The administration, staff or faculty of CUSD may request that the system administrator deny, revoke or suspend a specific user account.

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Services.  CUSD makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing.  CUSD will not be responsible for any damages suffered while on the system.  These damages include loss of data as a result of delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions caused by the system or your errors or omissions.  Use of any information obtained via the information system is at your own risk.  CUSD specifically disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained through its services.  Please note: CUSD does not provide any technical support to the users of this system.  When using this system you will be responsible for resolving any technical issues that you might encounter.

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Security.  Security on any computer system is a high priority because there are so many users.  If you identify a security problem, notify the system administrator at once.  Never demonstrate the problem to other users.  Never use another individual’s account.

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Vandalism.  Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user or any other agencies or networks that are connected to the system.  This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.  Any vandalism will result in the loss of computer services and legal action.

As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read this contract and understand that it is designed for educational purposes.  I understand that it is impossible for the Capistrano Unified School District to protect against all potential electronic security breaches.  Therefore, I hereby waive all claims against the District, its officers, agents, or employees, for damages occurring by reason of the use of the information system.  I also agree to report any misuse of the information system to the school principal.  Misuse can come in many forms, but can be viewed as the ability to view information of students other than my own or to alter ANY information in the system.

I understand and will abide by the provisions and conditions of this contract.  I understand that any violations of the above provisions may result in the revoking of my user account and appropriate legal action.  I also agree to report any misuse of the information system to my school principal.