Peer To Peer (P2P) Computing Policy

The installation and use of peer-to-peer file-sharing programs is strictly prohibited on computers attached to the Stautzenberger Institute network. Examples include, but are not limited to, Kazaa, LimeWire, and BitTorrent. The installation or operation of any program or service which assists others in the use of P2P file-sharing programs is prohibited. Stautzenberger Institute reserves the right to monitor the network and all attached computers to ensure compliance with this policy. The Stautzenberger Institute firewall recognizes most popular forms of P2P traffic. Students will be considered in violation of this policy if their internet traffic is identifiable as using P2P programs or protocols. When students are found to be in violation of this policy, the disciplinary process outlined below will be followed.
Disciplinary Process:

First Violation

• A warning letter requesting removal of P2P software and downloaded files will be sent to the student’s address on file.
• The Network Administrator will provide verification that the P2P software is removed and/or files deleted.

Second Violation

• Revocation of access to the student network for a period of 2 weeks.
• A fine, proportional to the amount of internet bandwidth used for download or upload purposes, will be assessed to the student’s ledger account.
• A network access reconnection charge of $35, upon Network Administrator verification that P2P software is removed and/or files deleted.

Third Violation

• The student is dismissed for repeated violation of Stautzenberger Institute policies.

Publication and Review:
This policy is subject to review and revision, and the official version will be posted at www.sitoday.com under the Current Students quicklink.