Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of User Guide/Acceptable Use


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May 15, 2020, 7:00:29 PM (4 years ago)
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  • User Guide/Acceptable Use

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    2 == Acceptable Use Policy
     2== Acceptable Use Policy ==
     3This 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.
     4COSMOS User Agreement
     5As 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.
     6Permitted 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.
     7Prohibited 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.
     8In 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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    4 This testbed is to be used for education, research, and pre-arranged industrial/commerical use. This is a shared resource, please make every effort to be considerate to other users.
     18=== Privacy ===
     19I understand that Platform administrators may collect information about me and my usage of the Platform in order to administer the platform, provide platform support, verify my eligibility to use the Platform, and as otherwise required by applicable law. To the extent permitted by applicable law, including laws related to public access to open records, Platform administrators will make reasonable efforts to protect the identities of Users and the confidentiality of their data. Platform administrators may provide temporary compute and storage resources for the convenience of users, but it is the User's responsibility to arrange for the provision of such resources and to remove private data as soon as practicable. Wireless communication involves over-the-air transmission which cannot be protected from interception and Users must take appropriate precautions with any data that they transmit over Platform radio equipment. Platform administrator does not represent its ability to handle any User data in accordance with any particular specialized legal, accreditation, or industry requirements for data privacy or security (such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") and Users shall not use the Platform to store or transmit data if such requirements would apply.
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    6 === Escalation
     21=== Limitation of Liability ===
     22The Platform is an experimental infrastructure offered for research purposes only. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE UNIVERSITIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY HARMS ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM AND YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE RELATED TO SUCH HARMS AGAINST THE UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER PLATFORM COLLABORATORS (EACH AND ALL OF WHOM ARE INTENDED THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AUP. You will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the University and the Platform Collaborators against any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) (collectively "Damages") to the extent such Damages arise from your use of the Platform.
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     24=== Escalation ===
    725During an experiment, please be available for contact with the email / phone you registered with. In case of abuse or misconfiguration, you will be contacted, if possible, to remedy the situation.
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    9 If the situation is not resolved, your experiment will be foribly shut down, and the PI for your group contacted.
     27If the situation is not resolved, your experiment will be forcibly shut down, and the PI for your group contacted.
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    11 All cases of deliberate abuse will be reported.
     29All cases of deliberate abuse will be reported and could result in access rights suspension.
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    13 === Compute Resources
     31=== Compute Resources ===
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    15 The compute resources are meant to be used in support of testbed level experiments. In cases of contention, standalone compute jobs will be given a lower priority than real-time usage for RF procesing. Cryptocurrency mining is expressly forbidden.
     33The compute resources are meant to be used in support of testbed level experiments. In cases of contention, standalone compute jobs will be given a lower priority than real-time usage for RF processing. Cryptocurrency mining is expressly forbidden.
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    17 === RF Resources
     35=== RF Resources ===
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    1937Since the testbed can radiate in a wide range of RF frequencies, and uses a considerable amount of power and other resources, we require that it be used for legitimate research purposes.
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    2543=== Site specific rules
    26 Specific resources / sites may have additional restrictions. For example, resources in the Columbia or Rutgers datacenters are subject to their Acceptible Use Policies as well.
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    28 TODO: link rutgers and columbia policies.
     44Specific resources / sites may have additional restrictions. For example, resources in the Columbia, NYU or Rutgers datacenters are subject to their Acceptable Use Policies as well.