| | 1 | == Acceptable Use Policy == |
| | 2 | This acceptable use policy (the "AUP") applies to use of the COSMOS Platform for Advanced Wireless Research, hereinafter referred to as "Platform". This Platform is designed to support experimental research on wireless/mobile networking and edge computing by users in academia, government and industry. Individuals accessing the Platform (a "User") may do so only for a Permitted Use, as defined below, and only as otherwise permitted under this AUP. Platform administrators reserve the right to terminate access to users who do not follow these terms of use. |
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| | 4 | === User Agreement === |
| | 5 | As a condition of using the Platform, I agree to the following terms and conditions on behalf of myself and any organization on whose behalf I am using the Platform. |
| | 6 | Permitted uses: I understand that the Platform is intended for research purposes only, and agree not to use the Platform for any form of commercial activity (defined as revenue generating). Permitted research use includes academic, government and industrial research for the purposes of basic and pre-commercial research pertaining to wireless, mobile and edge computing technologies. Any other use of the Platform must be approved on a case-by-case basis by Platform administrator in advance and in writing. |
| | 7 | Prohibited uses: I understand that it is my responsibility to comply with all laws applicable to the use of the Platform, including all applicable institutional, local, state, and federal rules applicable to information and communication technology. I also recognize that the use of radio frequency devices in Platform is governed by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations which specifically constrain transmit location and power and may also be subject to other agreements with service providers and third party holders of spectrum licenses. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to be aware of and comply with all applicable restrictions on the use of radio devices accessed through the Platform. |
| | 8 | In addition, I will not use the Platform for any purpose other than Permitted Use, including (but not limited to) the list of Prohibited Use items listed below: |
| | 9 | * Use in violation of applicable FCC or additional spectrum use regulations. |
| | 10 | * Use that results in violation of privacy rights of individuals or groups |
| | 11 | * Use that would constitute a crime or violation of law, such as using the Platform to commit fraud, online scams or phishing. |
| | 12 | * Use resulting in or intended to create denial of service attacks either on users of the Platform or any external computing or networking system |
| | 13 | * Use resulting in online abuse, harassment, hate speech or threats against individuals or groups |
| | 14 | * Use that attempts to violate intellectual property rights of others, including other users of the Platform, operators of the platform, or technology providers who have contributed equipment or software to Platform. |
| | 15 | * Any use that is not consistent with additional usage policies and restrictions which may be imposed by Platform administrators for operational and security reasons |
| | 16 | * Any commercial use of the Platform |
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