POLICY FOR USE OF
ONLINE SERVICES
Databases and electronic journals are provided for academic research by
current authorized Georgia Tech faculty, students and staff only. The use
of each online service is governed by copyright law and by the terms of the
license between Georgia Tech and the publisher.
PERMITTED USES
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Searching the content of the online service,
including searching, viewing and browsing tables of content, full-text
of articles, bibliographic information and data
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Downloading, saving
and printing limited data or articles for personal, academic use
only
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NOTE: Downloading entire collections of data or entire
issues of a journal or conference is a violation of copyright law and
a violation of Georgia Tech's licenses with publishers
PROHIBITED USES
- Any commercial use
- Any systematic or substantial reproduction
of the information provided in the database or electronic journal
or creation of derivative works
- Any alteration, modification, or repackaging of the information
contents in the database or electronic journal, including creating
a searchable archive
- Any distribution of the information contents of the online
service, or material downloaded from the online service, in any form.
PROHIBITED ACTIONS
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Adding, removing, or modifying identifying network
header information (aka "spoofing")
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Attempting to impersonate
any person by using forged headers or other identifying information
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Using
any program/script/command or sending messages of any kind, designed
to interfere with a user's session, by any means, (i.e., proxy hunters,
spiders, robots)
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Removing, modifying, or obscuring copyright notices
or other notices and disclaimers
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Facilitating use or access by non-authorized
users, including sharing your login information with anyone
ENFORCEMENT
Unauthorized use of or access to these online services may violate the Georgia
Tech Computer and Network Usage Policy and can result in individuals losing
access to these online services and/or to the Georgia Tech network. Violation
of the Georgia Tech Computer and Network Usage Policy can result in disciplinary
action. Continued or repeated misuse of an online service can result in the
loss of access for the entire Georgia Tech community.
The complete
Georgia Tech Computer and Network Usage Policy can be found at:
http://www.security.gatech.edu/policy/

Questions?
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