1. There is to be no outbound communications from the system without prior approval. No servers are to be used or started, and no program is to be coded to transmit outside the system.  HTTP Servers require pre-approval. Full Timeshare accounts do not require pre-approval for HTTP access.

2.  Accessing or utilizing a majority of system resources such as CPU and Memory is not allowed. It would require intent and know-how to accomplish this. Normal activity such as coding, programming, compiling, etc would not come close to doing this. Monitor your work and jobs.

3. No job is to be left in a continuous loop unattended, or left hung in the system when you sign off. Free accounts are limited to one device session. Do not leave programs running or hung in the system when you sign off, and not notify someone. Software is in place that automatically ends such programs, but is on a specific delay so it does not interfere with legitimate jobs. Monitor your work, and cleanup when you're done. No tolerance!!

4. Do not access or attempt to access administrative resources such as QSECOFR, SST, LICPGM, TCP functions, etc.... Most of these services are publicly excluded, but no one has any business even attempting to access these. Audit logs are monitored and will show this.

5. Entering or accessing someone else's libraries without their consent will not be tolerated. If we get a complaint from a user that their files have been accessed by someone, the audit logs will be checked and the offending party will be immediately deleted. At the same time, it is each user's responsibility to secure their own files and libraries using the EDTOBJAUT command.

6.  Free account holders are not to enable auditing on their files or libraries. The CHGOBJAUD command is set to public *exclude.  This system feature is for administrative purposes only. System administrators are spending too much time auditing logs due to everyone's entries in the logs.  Auditing is to be set by an administrator only. If you suspect someone is accessing your files, then go to the Help Desk and open a new ticket, and input what information you have concerning the situation. A System administrator will look into the situation immediately.

7. We do not allow duplicate free accounts. If you are caught with a duplicate free account, both will be deleted. We have certain TCP software that monitors this and will alert a system administrator if the system detects it.

8. Do not create excessive devices on the system. We have debated on turning off the auto create feature, but we understand that some people may need to create specific display devices depending on their individual needs. In this case, do not create more that one device.

9. Free Account users are expected to log on for the first time and change or update your password within seven days of creation. On initial creation, the system issues a default password.  This needs to be changed immediately. If you are registering today and don't plan to log on for the first time till next week, then register next week. You would be surprised at how many people register a new account, then disappear and never log on to the system. If you register for the account, use it. Once your account password has been updated, you're ok.

10. Free Accounts that go unused for more than 70 days will be deleted and the account's files deleted. We will not maintain your account and files on the system if you are not going  to use them. This can be avoided by simply logging onto the system at least once every 70 days. Full timeshare accounts are permanent for the duration paid regardless of inactivity.

11. Free account holders are not to alter the text description on their user profile. Most are set as firstname lastname (email address) for a reason and will be set for you on account creation.  The layout of the text descriptions on user profiles have hidden meanings to the administrators. Changing it could signal an administrator that your account has been marked for deletion. So leave it as it is.

12. If you currently have or intend to register an account on our system, you are expected to also join our Yahoo group. You can find a link to join on the home page. This is important because, this is where we post all messages and information regarding system changes, service changes or downtimes, and general user information. Please join the group so that you will be aware when something changes.

13. Files placed or left in QGPL are subject to deletion. You are welcome to use the library, but if you want to keep your files, move them to your library. Leaving them in QGPL could result in them being deleted during our next clean up cycle. Anything left in QGPL is fair game for deletion. Secure your files.

14. Do not give out your username/password to other people. Accounts are for your use only. Those caught jeopardizing system security by sharing account details with multiple people will be deleted. Accounts are monitored for multiple IP activity, and for origin of connection.

15. If you have any questions, concerns, or experience any problems, please open a Help Desk ticket. This system will get you a resolution as quickly as possible. Do not email an administrator directly. The help desk will do this automatically for you and give you the opportunity to track the status of your problem, as well as issue you a tracking reference number.