Common use of Company Tools Clause in Contracts

Company Tools. The Company entrusts employees with the use of computers, electronic mail, telephones, mail, written documentation, and similar property. These items are provided to the employees to assist with the efficient operations of the Company. Therefore, all records, files, software, data, and electronic communications contained in these systems also are the property of the Company. Communications Systems The Company’s communication systems, including computers, handheld devices, networks, telephones, voice mail, instant messaging, and all data, files, and applications, are the property of the Company. All materials and information created, transmitted or stored on or through these systems are the property of the Company, they are not private, and may be accessed by authorized personnel at any time. Users should not have any expectation of privacy with respect to such materials and information. Company communication systems hardware, and any data collected, downloaded and/or created on Company communication systems as described above is the exclusive property of the Company and may not be copied or transmitted to any outside party without prior written management approval or used for any purpose not directly related to the business of the Company. Upon termination of employment, no employee shall remove any software or data from Company-owned computers unless the employee’s supervisor and Human Resources have given authorization. Any unauthorized access or use of the Company computer or other communication systems is strictly prohibited. The Company reserves the right to assign and/or change “passwords” and personal codes for voice mail, e-mail, and computer. The use of passwords to limit access to these systems is only intended to prevent unauthorized access to these systems and records. Additionally, these systems are subject to inspection, search and/or monitoring by Company personnel for any number of business reasons. Accordingly, these systems and equipment should not be used to transmit confidential personal messages.