Georgia Tech Library :: Policy for use of Online Services

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
 
Searching the content of the online service, including 
 searching, viewing and browsing tables of content, 
 full-text of articles, bibliographic information and data
   
Downloading, saving and printing limited data or articles
 for personal, academic use only 
   
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

Adding, removing, or modifying identifying network header 
 information (aka "spoofing") 
   
Attempting to impersonate any person by using forged 
 headers or other identifying information
   
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)
   
Removing, modifying, or obscuring copyright notices or 
 other notices and disclaimers
   
Facilitating use or access by non-authorized users, 
 including sharing your PRISM password or other 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.

SYSTEMATIC DOWNLOADING OF DATA IS PROHIBITED

The complete Georgia Tech Computer and Network Usage Policy can be found at:
http://www.security.gatech.edu/policy/

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