Fill and Sign the Policy Use Business Form

Policy Restricting use of Office Computer to Business Purposes I. Purpose This document describes the policies and guidelines for use of the computer and telecommunications resources of ______________________,(the Company ). All computer users employed by the Company have the responsibility to use these resources in a professional, ethical, and lawful manner. The computers and computer accounts provided to employees by the Company are to assist them in the performance of their jobs. The computer and telecommunications system belong to the Company and may only be used for authorized business purposes. II. Waiver of Privacy Employees waive their right of privacy in anything they create, store, send, or receive on the Company's computer or telecommunications system. Employees consent to management or supervisory personnel of the Company accessing and reviewing all material employees create, store, send, or receive on the computer or telecommunications system. III. Prohibited Uses Use of the Company's computer or telecommunications system for any of the following activities is strictly prohibited: A. Sending, receiving, displaying, printing, or otherwise disseminating material that is fraudulent, harassing, embarrassing, sexually explicit, obscene, intimidating, or defamatory; B. Sending, receiving, displaying, printing, or otherwise disseminating confidential, proprietary business information or trade secrets in violation of company policy or proprietary agreements; C. Transmitting, storing, or otherwise disseminating commercial or personal advertisements, solicitations, promotions, destructive programs (such as viruses), or political material; D. Violating any state, federal, or international law governing intellectual property (for example, copyright, trademark, and patent laws) and online activities; and E. Violating any license governing the use of software. IV. Violations Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including possible termination of employment, legal action, and criminal liability. V. Employment Acknowledgment I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the foregoing policies, rules, and conditions governing the use of the Company's computer and telecommunications equipment and services. ______________________ (Signature of Employee) ______________________ ( Printed name of Employee) _______________ (Date) _______________________ (Employee's computer account)