Terms Of Use

Purpose

  • The uniACCOUNT for students is the access to the services of uniIT for all students of the University of Graz.
  • The uniACCOUNT serves activities in the context of studying, teaching and research at the University of Graz.
  • The aim of the usage regulations is a trouble-free, efficient and comfortable use of the facilities of uniIT for all persons authorized by a uniACCOUNT.

Intended use

  • The facilities of uniIT are exclusively used for the fulfillment of the tasks of the University of Graz. Devices of uniIT in public areas are to be treated with care and workplaces are to be left clean.
  • Troubleshooting of the devices, especially the multifunctional devices, is only allowed by the staff of uniIT or the responsible unit.
  • Private devices that comply with the security policy for computers and networks and the eduroam policies (including current security updates, virus-free, secured against unauthorized access, current virus protection ...) can be operated in the WLANs of uniIT.
  • The IT rooms are available to students for free, study-related work. For announced reservations (courses, exams, etc.), the room must be vacated without being asked and in good time (15 minutes beforehand). Use is announced either electronically in the room's schedule or by posting a notice.
  • Logging out is absolutely necessary when leaving the equipment.

Unauthorized use

  • Modifications to the facilities of uniIT are not permitted. In particular, the unplugging or plugging in of devices is prohibited, except at the sockets specifically marked for this purpose.
  • The facilities are only available to authorized persons and access data or facilities may not be made available to other persons.
  • Use for commercial or professional purposes is not permitted.
  • Excessive use for private purposes or personal business is not permitted.
  • Use for the purpose of illegal activities or attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems, software, services or information is prohibited.
  • Any message transmission which endangers public order and safety or morality or which violates laws is not permitted.
  • Any use that causes harassment or frightening of other users is prohibited.
  • Unauthorized copying and distribution of software and data as well as any use that is in conflict with copyright law is prohibited.

Obligations of the user

  • The user is obliged to observe the usage regulations and to follow the instructions of the authorized personnel.
  • The user must ensure that the network infrastructure made available to him/her and the services offered are not used by third parties in an unauthorized manner.
  • The user bears full responsibility for the use of his/her user authorization. Passing on the user authorization to other persons is not permitted. In principle, the user must keep his/her password secret and change it on a case-by-case basis.
  • If there is any suspicion of misuse of the user's own or other user authorizations, the user must inform uniIT of the suspicion.
  • The user agrees to support uniIT and organizations cooperating with uniIT in the investigation of unauthorized use or damage.
  • If a user uses uniIT services to gain access to other networks or services, then the user must also comply with the regulations for that other network and any networks in between (e.g. ACOnet policy).
  • A user may be held responsible and liable for any damage to the uniACCOUNT, its services, and services of third parties that he/she causes in the course of using the uniACCOUNT.
  • The user shall endeavor to use the uniACCOUNT in accordance with the principles of reasonableness and economy.
  • The user shall not manipulate the infrastructure.
  • Unlawful copying of software available in uniIT is prohibited. If copies are made illegally, the user is liable for any claims made against uniIT by the licensor.

Withdrawal of the permission to use

  • uniIT reserves the right to interrupt active network connections of a user if unauthorized use is discovered or if there is imminent danger.
  • In case of recurrence, the user's authorization may be revoked.
  • In the case of less critical incidents, the user will be informed by e-mail. If there is no reaction within the period announced in the e-mail, the blocking of the Uni-Graz accounts will come into effect after a period of time has elapsed.

(Translated with DeepL.com/Translator​)