An extension to the contract between ISP and customer that sets out what the customer may and (mainly) may not do whilst using the ISP’s services. BCP

This is a policy set up by the network administrator or other school leaders in conjunction with their technology needs and safety concerns. This policy restricts the manner in which a network may be used, and helps provide guidelines for teachers using technology in the classroom.

The set of rules you must abide by in order to use an ISP's services, or a website's services, amongst other things. This typically includes not abusing the network, not spamming (usenet or email), not representing yourself as someone else and paying your bills on time.

A policy that establishes the acceptable use of a system. Also indicated by the AUP acronym.

a document which sets out the acceptable uses of computer and network facilities at your school

a standard document that allows the district to outline the rights, responsibilities and governance of its network

a standard set of rules employed by most reputable ISPs to enforce rules about how their services may or may not be used

a written agreement signed by parents/guardians, students, and teachers defining procedures to be followed while using the Internet at school

a written agreement, signed by students, their parents, and sometimes teachers, outlining the terms and conditions of Internet use

a written agreement with your Internet service provider that you will use their system in a responsible manner - see www

An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a document that describes activities that are allowed and prohibited when using our services. To view our AUP, click here.

A statement regarding proper use of computers and telecommunications that is signed by both parent/guardian and student. A signed AUP acknowledges the student’s responsibility to follow computer usage guidelines outlined in the student handbook.

A definition of content and uses permitted on a site or network as conditions of using that site or network. AUP are often stated for ISPs, networks, organizations, and universities.

A set of rules governing how software or a service may be used. Typically a reputable email service provider has an AUP in place to prevent its service from being used to send unsolicited commercial email or spam.

Procedures used to govern the appropriate usage of a network or service

A policy drawn up by an ISP detailing what is deemed to be acceptable use of their service by their customers.

Policies adopted by school districts to address Internet usage. Acceptable Use Policy is an agreement between the user (students and/or teachers) and the school district requiring responsible use of Internet access. Typically agreements are signed by their parent(s) or guardian.

Most broadband providers who offer unlimited broadband downloads have an acceptable use policy (somtimes called a Fair Use Policy). The broadband provider monitors the broadband usage by the customer. If the use is deemed excessive, the provider retains the right to restrict or stop the customer using the service. The restrictions are usually triggered by excessive downloading. The restrictions allow other customers to access the broadband service fairly. Acceptable Use Policy can also apply to any broadband webspace provided, uses such as pornography may be unacceptable.

Many transit networks have policies which restrict the use to which the network may be put. A well known example is NSFNET's AUP which does not allow commercial use. Enforcement of AUPs varies with the network. See also: National Science Foundation.

Guidelines established by a library or library system to control how its computer systems and equipment may be used. For example, some libraries forbid the use of computer workstations for commercial activity. Libraries often post a printed statement of acceptable use policy near the workstations to which it applies and/or make the policy statement available on the library's Web site.

The set of rules that govern the use of all SPU computers, the campus network, and all related information technology resources. All computer users need to be familiar with this policy. See http://www.spu.edu/cishelpdesk/computerpolicies/pdfs/acceptableuse.pdf for details.

A former set of formal rules that govern how a network, application or piece of information may be used. See also netiquette, Terms of Service.

A binding document signed by all users that explains the rules of Internet use at an institution. All schools with Internet access should create an AUP.

means our Broadband (Cable and ADSL) policy about the acceptable levels and methods of use of the Service. The current version of the Acceptable Use Policy is located on the BigPond website at http://www.bigpond.com/internet-plans/broadband/adsl/acceptableuse

articulating what activity is allowed (or not) on computer equipment or network. Usually set by schools, institutions, businesses, etc.

Internet connectivity providers may restrict the way in which their networks are used. The Acceptable Use Policy defines the rules for using the network.

A written agreement that outlines appropriate use of the Internet. This agreement is typically signed by students, parents, and teachers.

the terms and conditions of use for Internet providers, interactive Websites, and networks which must be agreed upon before the user is granted access to the service. Among the conditions of use can be found privacy policies, email policies, courtesy standards, and other parameters the provider deems appropriate for users of the service. Users must agree to the terms or they are denied access to services.

What an employee can and can't do when using information resources. This policy may also disclose the employer's monitoring procedures. (If yours doesn't, it should.)

A binding document signed by all users that explains the rules of use for computer technology hardware, software and online communications, particularly the Internet.

(abbreviation: AUP) A formal set of rules that governs how a network may be used. For example, the original NSFnet Acceptable Use Policy forbade non-research use by commercial organizations. AUPs sometimes restrict the type of material that can be made publicly available; many AUPs ban the transmission of pornographic material. The enforcement of AUPs has historically been very uneven. This was true of the NSFnet AUP: its limitations on commercial activity were so widely ignored that it was finally abandoned in 1994, enabling the development of today's commercial Internet. See also Netiquette, Terms of Service.

A written agreement signed by users outlining terms and conditions of Internet or individual Website use.

A document that outlines the proper use of the Internet. In many cases, it is signed by students and parents.

the acceptable use policy from time to time issued by vwe internet (a current copy of which is here);

Many transit networks have policies which restrict the use towhich the network may be put. A well known example is NSFNET'sAUP which does not allow commercial use. Enforcement of AUPsvaries with the network. See also: National Science Foundation. Access Control List (ACL)

A written agreement signed by parents/guardians, students, and teachers which specifies the conditions under which students may use the Internet, defines appropriate and unacceptable use, and defines penalties for violating items in the policy.

Within the context of the Internet, a policy that states the proper or acceptable uses of a computer network.

a policy designed to limit the ways in which a computer or network can be used. Acceptable Use Policies usually include explicit statements about the required procedures, rights, and responsibilities of a technology user. Users are expected to acknowledge and agree to all AUP stipulations as a condition of system use, as should be certified on the AUP by the user's signature.

(AUP): A policy designed to describe the ways in which a computer or network may be used. AUPs usually include explicit statements about the required procedures, rights, and responsibilities of a technology user. User agreement to all AUP stipulations as a condition of system use should be certified on the AUP by the user's signature.

policy that the school has adopted that lays out what is appropriate to be done on and with a computer. All students and employees must sign this policy.

a statement of the procedures, rights and responsibilities of a user of a technology solution and any disciplinary procedures that will be enforced for misuse of the technology.

Many networks-both the larger transit and regional networks, as well as company networks and public BBSs-have policies that restrict the uses to which the network or computing facility may be put. A well-known example was NSFNET's AUP which did not allow commercial usage. Enforcement of AUP's varies with the network and systems administrator. See also National Science Foundation. WWWebfx Home Page

An agreement with your Internet service provider to use their network in a responsible manner.

An AUP is a policy statement, made by an ISP, or any company that has customers, in which the company sets out it's "rules" for use of the account. A good AUP will clearly state that not only is spamming not allowed, but will spell out the punishment for doing so. Check out this list of Sample Acceptable Use Policies.

A policy that restricts the use to which a computer network may be put. For example, some networks do not allow commercial use.

A policy statement from a network or organization giving the acceptable uses of the network for local use and accessing the Internet.

A set of rules describing which sorts of activities are permitted during the use of a network, server, web site, e-mail or newsgroup.

A set of rules and guidelines that specify in more or less detail the expectations in regard to appropriate use of systems or networks.

An acceptable use policy (AUP; also sometimes acceptable usage policy) is a set of rules applied by many transit networks which restrict the ways in which the network may be used. A well known example is NSFNet which does not allow commercial use. Enforcement of AUPs varies with the network.