Technology Use Policy

USING TECHNOLOGY

Company computers, computer files, email systems, Internet access and the software furnished to you are company property. They are to be used for company business. Occasional, brief personal use is permitted within reasonable limits, if it does not interfere with your work.

Using computers (including Internet access) and email systems in ways that are disruptive, offensive to others or harmful to morale, including sexually explicit messages, images and cartoons, ethnic slurs, racial comments, offcolor jokes or anything that could be construed as harassment or shows disrespect for others, defames or slanders others, or otherwise harms another person or business is specifically prohibited.

You may not access the Internet to log onto any Web sites that contain any such materials, including any pornographic Web site, or any Web site that contains any discriminatory message, or disparages any group. You may not use computers or email systems for commercial messages of any kind, messages of a religious or political nature, chain letters, solicitations, gambling or other inappropriate usage. Email and Internet access should be used in such a way that all transmissions, whether internal or external, are accurate, appropriate, ethical and lawful.

Illegal duplication of software or violation of copyright laws by the duplication or sharing of software, or the distribution of copyrighted materials, is strictly forbidden. You may not use a password, access a file or retrieve a stored communication that is not normally accessible to you. Intentionally causing any harm to company data, software or systems, including creating or distributing viruses is also forbidden.

Computer, Internet and email usage may be monitored by the company, including retrieving and reading email messages and other computer files, and monitoring Internet traffic. Email messages and other use of the company's computers is not confidential. Even though you may be issued a private password or other private access code, you should have no expectation of privacy with regard to your use of the system.

You should immediately notify your supervisor or manager of any violations of this policy. If you violate this policy, you will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.