Bevill State Community College Internet Policy

Download as PDF

  1. Under the terms of this agreement, you will be given access to the Bevill State Community College Internet/Network System. A user ID will be assigned by the Office of Information Technology & Telecommunications. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a strong password. An email address will be associated with this account. Internet/Network access using Bevill State Community College time, equipment and/or resources will be administered by and coordinated through the Bevill State Community College Office of Information Technology & Telecommunications.

  2. Microsoft 365 is available to students at no charge. If you have questions about this or other software, contact your campus Information Technology Office.

  3. You are solely responsible for the use of your network account and the confidentiality of the password. If you suspect that your account has been lost, stolen, or compromised, contact the Information Technology Office immediately. Do not allow anyone else to use your account.

  4. If a user’s account is suspended or revoked, an appeal can be made in writing to the President of Bevill State Community College.

  5. Bevill State Community College has contracted with the Alabama Super Computer Authority to allow the user access to the Internet. To this extent, Bevill State Community College is unable to control the quality of the connection or speed of the transmission of Information passing through the network. This service/data is provided to Bevill State Community College on an “as is, as available” basis, without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Use of any information, programs, or data obtained via the Bevill State Community College Internet access is at the user’s sole risk. Bevill State Community College and the Information Technology Office specifically disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through this service.

  6. This agreement shall be governed by and construed under the policies of Bevill State Community College and the laws of the state of Alabama.

  7. Failure of Bevill State Community College to enforce any provision of this agreement shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of such provision or of the right to enforce such provision.

  8. Bevill State Community College Internet/Network access and services are provided to support open search and education in and among Institutions, plus open scholarly communication and research. Use for other purposes is not acceptable.

  9. Bevill State Community College and the Information Technology Office will not be responsible for any damage the user suffers from use of the Bevill State Community College Internet/Network access. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence, the negligence of providers, or the user’s errors or omissions, or due to inadvertent release or disclosure of information sent by the user.

  10. Bevill State Community College’s Information Technology Office will not ask for your password, bank account information, or credit card information. If you receive a suspicious email requesting personal information, contact the Office of Information Technology immediately. Do not respond to these requests or requests from others for this information.  If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.