Cumberland University’s network and computer systems have been established solely for educational and administrative purposes.

 

Use of the University’s network and computer systems is a privilege, not a right, and misuse of its network and computer systems will result in temporary or permanent revocation of this privilege, at the University’s discretion.

 

Cumberland’s network and computer systems shall be used for the pursuit of intellectual activities, to seek educational resources, career development and other educational purposes. Cumberland University’s network and computer systems may not be utilized for unauthorized educational purposes.

 

Cumberland University’s network and computer systems may not be used for personal business ventures. This means users may not offer, provide or purchase personal products or services for commercial purposes through Cumberland University’s network and computer systems. Commercial or personal advertisements are strictly prohibited on Cumberland’s network.

 

Users may not use Cumberland University’s network and computer systems for political lobbying. However, users may use the University’s network and computer systems to communicate with elected officials and may express to them their opinion on political issues, provided, however, in such instances, users expressly state that their opinions are personal, and do not represent the opinions of Cumberland.  This provision does not apply to administrators acting pursuant to authorization of the University’s President.