Access to Columbia College computer and network resources imposes certain responsibilities and obligations and is granted subject to College policies, and local, state, and federal laws. Computer and network resource use should always be legal, ethical, reflect academic honesty and community standards, and show restraint in the consumption of shared resources. It should demonstrate respect for intellectual property; ownership of data; system security mechanisms and individual rights to privacy; and to freedom from intimidation, harassment, and annoyance. Appropriate us of Columbia College computer and network resources includes instruction, independent study, research, community service, and official work of the offices, units, recognized student and campus organizations, and agencies of the College. While Columbia College does not prohibit the use of College computer and network resources for private endeavors (in accordance with the policies outlined below), private usage must never hinder or burden the appropriate uses outlined above.