MurdochNet Policy

Section 3 CODE OF CONDUCT

This Code of Conduct defines appropriate use of Servers, appropriate access to Servers, appropriate Content, appropriate access to Content, and appropriate Links within Content.

For definitions of Server, Content, and Links, refer to Section 1.5 Key Terms. For clarification of how the terms Server, Content and Links are used in the context of MurdochNet, refer to Section 2.2 Boundary of MurdochNet.

This document should be read in conjunction with related University policy and relevant legislation, including:

• the University’s IT Security Policy [ http://www.murdoch.edu.au/admin/policies/itsecurity/ ]
• Standards and Guidelines for all Users of University Computing and Network Facilities
• The relevant sections are titled:
  Conditions of Use of Computing and Networking Facilities [ http://www.murdoch.edu.au/admin/policies/itsecurity/sg_users.html#1 ] and
  Code of Practice in the Use of Computing & Network Facilities [ http://www.murdoch.edu.au/admin/policies/itsecurity/sg_users.html#2 ]
• University Statute No. 18 - Intellectual Property, Section 3 – Ownership and Disclosure of Intellectual Property [ http://www.murdoch.edu.au/admin/legsln/statutes/statute18.html ]
• Murdoch University Consultancy Guidelines and Policy [ http://www.research.murdoch.edu.au/management/guidelines/consult.asp ]
• University Statute No. 23 – Student Discipline [ http://www.murdoch.edu.au/admin/legsln/statutes/statute23.html ]

and other legislation and policies listed in Section 5.3.3 of this Policy.

Any activities that are construed as misconduct with respect to the use of Servers to host or provide access to Content, the provision of Content and the use of Links within that Content, shall be resolved by reference to Section 3.4 Misconduct of this Policy.

Section 3.1: Servers

Section 3.1.1: Appropriate Use of Servers

Section 3.1.2: Content Publishing Authorisation

Section 3.1.3: Appropriate Access to Content for End-Users

Section 3.1.4: Inappropriate Use of Servers

Section 3.2: Content

Section 3.2.1: Appropriate Content

Section 3.2.2: Appropriate Access to Content by End-Users

Section 3.2.3: Inappropriate Content

Section 3.2.4: Non-Compliant Content

Section 3.3: Links

Section 3.3.1: Appropriate Links

Section 3.3.2: Internet Links

Section 3.3.3: Appropriate Access to Links by Content Providers

Section 3.3.4: Inappropriate Links

Section 3.4: Misconduct

Section 3.4.1: Use of an Unregistered Server

Section 3.4.2: Use of an Unauthorised Internet Content Host

Section 3.4.3: Use of an Unapproved Alternate Domain Name

Section 3.4.4: Inappropriate Use of Servers

Section 3.4.5: Non-Compliant Hosting on Servers

Section 3.4.6: Inappropriate Content

Section 3.4.7: Links to Inappropriate Content

Section 3.4.8: Non-Compliant Content

Section 3.4.9: Misconduct by Staff

Section 3.4.10: Misconduct by Students