Rules & Policies
New Guidelines for Use of Computer Stations

Each CAP Site has specific rules and policies that must be abided by in order to make sure everyone gets an equal opportunity with the computer.

The rules for Killaloe are as follows:

1. No installing games or Programs

2. Please sign in and out before and after using either of the workstation. Sign up sheets are located on the table.

3. If other users are waiting to use a station please limit your use to one hour. If you would like to book in advance, call 757-3108.

4. Printing: .25 cents per copy or $ 1.00 a colour copy.

These systems are monitored by "Net Nanny" as well as CRC staff, therefore please do not view sites containing inappropriate content.

Internet Policy

Preamble
While recognizing that the Internet provides access to a vast array of tools and resources for different age levels and points of view, we do not act in place or in absence of a parent. We are not responsible for enforcing "any restrictions" of which a parent or guardian may place on a minor's use of this resource.

Patron Responsibility

Workstations must be started up and shut down by the staff only.
Not all Internet sources provide accurate complete age appropriate or current information. It is the user's responsibility to question the validity of any information.

Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their children's Internet activity and choice of workstation. Filtering software does not replace the need for parental guidance.

Be aware that the workstations are in public areas shared by people of all ages and sensibilities. Although measures have been taken to increase privacy, complete privacy cannot be guaranteed. Each user is involuntarily exposed to what is displayed.

Respect the privacy of others using public access workstation. Where permitted by copyright, users may print their information with the CRC staff's assistance.

The Following Activities are prohibited:

Use of workstations for illegal, actionable or criminal purposes or to seek access to pornographic or unauthorized areas.

Infringement of copyright and other intellectual property.

Use of FTP (File Transfer Protocol).

Use of personal disks and software programs. Unless permission is granted by the supervising staff .

Subverting or attempting to subvert any security devices in either software or hardware which the CRC staff has installed on its Internet workstation.

Installing or attempting to install viruses or other programs designed to damage or alter software on the workstation, local area network or the Internet, or seeking unauthorized access to any computer system.

Sending unsolicited commercial material or spamming.

Misrepresenting oneself as another use.

Attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords or data belonging to others.

Vandalism.

Consequences of Violating Internet Access and Use Guidelines

Users in violation of the Internet access and use guidelines may have their Internet privileges revoked. Repeated violations will result in removal from the CAP site.

Misuse or abuse of the computers or programs is not acceptable. Offenders may be required to leave the site.

Patrons using the Internet workstation for illegal purposes will be subject to prosecution. Vandalism or theft property is illegal and will be reported to the police.