The ITSO has responsibility for maintaining effective operation of the IT facilities on campus and providing IT support services in the University, but not for private computers. All faculty, staff, and students using IT facilities are responsible for using them correctly, ethically, and lawfully and are urged to follow the following guidelines. ITSO reserves the right to interpret these rules and regulations.

Network Usage Rules at CUHK-Shenzhen

1. CUHK-Shenzhen respects and protects intellectual property rights and copyrights.
2. Users using the University IT facilities and services should understand and observe the regulations of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Regulation of the People's Republic of China on the Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights.
3. All students must observe the relevant regulations of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China to avoid infringement when referencing copyright works in teaching and learning activities via the Internet, the campus network, or other ways.
4. It is not permitted to download, upload or distribute copyrighted work on servers, personal computers, laptops, or mobile devices through the campus network without express permission under the law. The number of copyrighted works uploaded must be within the requirements of relevant regulations of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China. The copyrighted work is uploaded for educational use only.
5. Users cannot download unauthorized works via the campus network. Unauthorized uploading or downloading of copyrighted works through the campus network may cause one to suffer the risk of monetary damages and, in some cases, criminal prosecution, for which the University may have vicarious liability.
6. Users should not set up BBS servers and other network services on the campus network without ITSO authorization.
7. Serious infractions such as unauthorized use or access of IT facilities or services, attempts to steal passwords or data, attempts to steal licensed software, infringement of copyright, and attempts to damage computer facilities, or violation of existing laws, relevant CUHK-Shenzhen and ITSO policies, may lead to disciplinary action by relevant University authorities.

Policy of Copyright Protection at CUHK-Shenzhen

1. CUHK-Shenzhen respects and protects copyrights.
2. Users using the University Library facilities or services should understand and observe the regulations of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China.
3. All students must observe the relevant regulations of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China to avoid infringement when referencing copyright works in teaching and learning activities via the Internet, the campus network, the books, the printing materials, etc.
4. It is not permitted to download, upload or distribute copyrighted work on servers, personal computers, laptops, or mobile devices through the campus network without permission under the law. The number of copyrighted works uploaded must be within the requirements of relevant regulations of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China.
5. It is not permitted to duplicate or distribute books and printing materials under Copyright Law’s protection.
6. Serious infractions such as unauthorized use or access of Library facilities or services or infringement of copyright may lead to disciplinary action by relevant University authorities.

□ I have read the important information above in relation to my academic study at the University, and agree to comply with the policy stated above.

Date:___________________ Student ID No.:____________________

Signature:_____________________

Computer Laboratory Rules in CUHK-Shenzhen

1. Rights and Responsibilities of ITSO Staff

1.1. The laboratory is administered by the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and is open for CUHK-Shenzhen staff & students ONLY. Except those authorized by ITSO, no other persons are allowed to enter the laboratory.

1.2. ITSO staff will perform random checking on the identity of users. They have the right to request users to present their CUHK-Shenzhen staff or student identity cards. Anyone who fails or refuses to provide proof for his or her identity will be requested to leave the laboratory immediately. Those who refuse to leave will be handled by the Security Unit of the University or the Police.

1.3. All the laboratories can be reserved for instructional purposes. Corresponding booking schedule can be found on-line on the Registry Services Office webpage.

2. Use of Facilities
2.1. Users must carry their CUHK-Shenzhen staff or student identity cards and present them to ITSO staff when requested.

2.2. Users should not copy any copyrighted software/product that is protected by Intellectual Property Right Laws of the People’s Republic of China.

2.3. Users should not install any software in the workstation without ITSO authorization.

2.4. Users are not allowed to dismantle any facilities installed in the laboratories without ITSO authorization, such as mouse, keyboard, etc.

2.5. Users should not leave computers idle. ITSO has the right to reassign any unattended computers that are left idle for more than 15 minutes to other users. ITSO is not responsible for any data loss caused by the reassignment.

2.6. Users are responsible for the care and use of the facilities installed in the laboratory. Users may be liable to bear the cost of repairing any damage to the facilities caused by negligence or failure to adhere to the proper operating procedures.

3. Rights and Responsibilities of Users
3.1. Users are not allowed to bring food or beverages into the laboratory.

Eating and drinking are NOT allowed. Smoking is prohibited.

3.2. Users should not use computers to create noises or music that may disturb other users in the laboratory.

3.3. Users should not move any facilities or furniture housed in the laboratory without ITSO authorization.

3.4. Users should work quietly. Yelling, shouting, group discussions and social gatherings are not allowed in the laboratory. Group discussions should be held in Discussion Rooms or other assigned areas.

3.5. Users should turn off the computers and clean up their working area when leaving.

3.6. Users should take care of their belongings. ITSO has the right to remove any unattended personal belongings that are found in the laboratory. ITSO will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any personal belongings in the laboratory.

3.7. Users can bring bags and briefcases that do not cause obstruction to others into the laboratory whereas umbrellas should be deposited at the entrance.

3.8. Users should not play computer games (or do any other activities unrelated to studies) in the laboratory.

3.9. Users should not post in the laboratory without ITSO authorization.

Violation of the above rules may jeopardize the user’s rights to use ITSO facilities. For first offense, the offender's CUHK (SZ) account will be suspended for ONE DAY. Serious or repeated offenses will result in total loss of right to usage of ITSO facilities. The case may also be referred to the Dean of the student's college, the School or Graduate School, or the appropriate University authority as the case may be for further action.

Should there be any inconsistency between the English and Chinese version of this “Conditions of Use”, the Chinese version shall prevail.

Information Technology Services Office

July 4, 2018

*Note: Should there be any inconsistency between the Chinese and English versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.

Agreement on IT Infrastructure Usage at CUHK-Shenzhen

As a student of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, you should abide by relevant regulations when using the university's Internet, campus network, and other IT infrastructure. To use IT facilities on campus, students should agree to the following terms:

I hereby declare that I have read and agree to abide by all regulations regarding the IT infrastructure of the Universities. I understand that any behavior that violates laws and regulations may constitute a crime, and I may lose the right to use IT infrastructure. I may also be subject to disciplinary and/or relevant legal sanctions.