Use of ISC Computers

General Information and Disclaimer

The ISC computing facilities are for use of local and remote users associated to the Institute for Scientific Computation.  It is expected that all users will make use of the computing resources in a manner which is ethical, legal, and not contrary to the interests of others, including the ISC.

If you do not agree with any of the ISC computing policy, please send a message to Dan Stanescu describing your concerns and suggestions if any. Absent such notice, it is assumed you have reviewed and understood, and fully agree to conform to, all prevailing published policies governing the use of this system.

The ISC does not have any  RESPONSIBILITY for any damage to or loss of data arising directly or indirectly from the use of ISC facilities or for any consequential loss or damage. The ISC makes NO WARRANTY, express or implied, regarding the computing services offered, or their fitness for any particular purpose.

Policies

Your failure to abide by the policies described below and in related documents may result in denial of access to ISC computing facilities:
  • You may only use those facilities which have been authorized for your use. If access is protected by a password, you are not to make this password available to others. You may not use any account set up for another user, nor may you attempt to find out the password of another user.
  • You must be aware of the law of copyright as it affects computer software. Software must not be copied except with the express permission of the copyright owner (which may be expressed in the copyright notice contained within the software). Note that a formal copyright need not be in evidence in order for copyright protection to be in force.
  • As owner of your files, you are responsible for setting the appropriate protections of those files. If you copy information from another user, it is expected that you inform the user of such a procedure.
  • You may not attempt to interfere with the operation of computing facilities.
  • You may not attempt to subvert the security of any of the ISC computing facilities.
  • You may not use the ISC computing facilities to send messages which are obscene or otherwise harassing in their intent.
  • The ISC administration reserves the right to monitor user activities for the purpose of detecting suspicious activities that may compromise the security of the system.
  • You may not use the ISC servers as email collection points. ISC servers are not optimized for use as mail storage. All UW students, faculty, and staff are provided with email accounts upon request through the Information Technology department.