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Bethel provides Information Technology Services (ITS) strives to provide high-quality computer hardware and software that enable students to write papers, use educational software, and pursue academic research around the world via the internet. Because this equipment is expensive to operate, use by students who are not currently enrolled is against our policies.

Sharing computer passwords with other people or using another person’s password with or without that person’s consent constitutes a crime against property. The computer account (and accompanying password available to each Bethel student) is for that person’s use only. It should not be shared with another individual—including friends, relatives, parents, or roommates—under any circumstances.

It is a crime against property to damage computer equipment, software, or the data contained in the system, and to gain access to another person’s home directory or data files without his or her consent.

Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted software or MP3 music or movie files is not only a crime against property, it is also a federal offense punishable by fines up to $50,000 and incarceration up to five years.

Using computer equipment to view or traffic pornography or any other information or images that are demeaning, damaging, or bring harm to others is a violation of Bethel’s ethics standards (and in many cases, federal laws).

Students are responsible for adhering to Bethel’s Responsible Use of Information Technology Resources Policy; it is available at: https://confluence.bethel.edu/display/ITSKB/Bethel+University+Network+and+Computer+Responsible+Use+Policy.as well as a secure and reliable network. As a Bethel student you are responsible for adhering to Bethel's Responsible Use of Information Technology Resource Policy. The policy applies to University owned hardware and software as well as privately-owned devices using the Bethel network and resources. Responsible Use should always be in line with Bethel's Covenant for Life together, as well as legal, ethical, and consistent with good stewardship of shared resources. This policy prohibits the use of Bethel's network to access or view pornography or other information or images that are in violation of Bethel's Covenant for Life together. This includes the use of Bethel hardware, software, or network for illegal activity such as making unauthorized copies of copyrighted material. Security is a vital part of responsible use of technology, this includes things like not sharing your password, remaining alert and informed when using the internet, and respecting the privacy and security of other users.