Computer Access and Usage Policy Objective Sample Clauses

Computer Access and Usage Policy Objective. GetFive recognizes that use of the Internet and e-mail has many benefits and makes workplace communication more efficient and effective. Employees are encouraged to use the Internet and e-mail systems appropriately. Unacceptable use of the Internet and e-mail can place GetFive and others at risk. This policy outlines the company’s guidelines for acceptable use of the Internet and e-mail. Scope This policy must be followed in conjunction with other GetFive policies governing appropriate workplace conduct and behavior. GetFive complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws as they concern the employer/employee relationship, and nothing contained herein should be construed to violate any of the rights or responsibilities contained in such laws. Use Guidelines GetFive has established the following guidelines for employee use of the company’s technology and communications networks, including the Internet and e-mail, in an appropriate, ethical and professional manner. All technology provided by GetFive, including computer systems, communications networks, company-related work records and other information stored electronically, is the property of the company and not the employee. In general, use of the company’s technology systems and electronic communications should be job-related and not for personal convenience. Employees may not use GetFive’s Internet, e-mail or other electronic communications to transmit, retrieve or store any communications or other content of a defamatory, discriminatory, harassing or pornographic nature. No messages with derogatory or inflammatory remarks about an individual’s race, age, disability, religion, national origin, physical attributes or sexual preference may be transmitted. Harassment of any kind is prohibited. Disparaging, abusive, profane or offensive language; materials that might adversely or negatively reflect on GetFive or be contrary to its legitimate business interests; and any illegal activities—including piracy, cracking, extortion, blackmail, copyright infringement and unauthorized access to any computers on the Internet or e- mail—are forbidden. Copyrighted materials belonging to entities other than GetFive may not be transmitted by employees on the company’s network without permission of the copyright holder. Employees must respect all copyrights and may not copy, retrieve, modify or forward copyrighted materials, except with permission or as a single copy for reference only. Saving copyright-protecte...