Acceptable Use Principles
Account Responsibility
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and ensuring only authorized use of university systems.
Data Ethics
All users must handle information systems ethically, avoiding unauthorized access, tampering, or use of restricted data, including academic records and research databases.
Prohibited Activities
Prohibited university actions include: plagiarism, falsifying records, misuse of copyrighted material, or creating denial-of-service attacks on any system resource.
User Content
By publishing to university systems (e.g., Canvas, forums), users grant a non-exclusive license for the university to modify, retain, or display content as needed for academic and administrative purposes.
Complete Terms of Use
Users of University of Illinois systems must abide by these terms as well as university, national, and international laws. Unauthorized access, data misuse, or system abuse may result in disciplinary action, account suspension, or legal action.
Digital Resources
All university digital resources (Canvas, email, library access) are provided for academic purpose and must be used in accordance with institutional policies and copyright laws. Misuse includes excessive bandwidth consumption or non-academic use of systems.
Data Collection
The university may collect usage logs for system management and security. This includes IP addresses, access times, and login activity, but not personal communications. Users may request deletion of these logs under FERPA for academic records.
Policy Enforcement
The Office of Information Technology Services enforces these terms and investigates violations. Violators may face account suspension, academic disciplinary review, or legal action for severe violations.
Have Questions?
Contact our support team for any clarifications regarding these terms:
- 📞 217-333-XXXX
- ✉️ policy@illinois.edu
- 🌐 Visit Contact Page
Report Violations
If you witness policy violations, report them via:
- 🔐 Policy Violation Form
- 📞 217-333-XXXX (Confidential Reporting Line)
- 📘 Student Conduct Policies