Principles to Apply to Network Use

Users of the networks should apply the following principles:

• Avoid interfering with the work of other network users;


• Avoid disrupting the network host systems (nodes);


• Avoid disrupting network services;


• Do not send messages that are likely to result in the loss of recipients' work or systems;


• Networks cannot be used for commercial purposes, such as marketing, reselling bandwidth, or business transactions between commercial organizations. Advertising is also forbidden;


• Do not send proprietary software over many networks;


• Avoid any communication that violates applicable laws and regulations;


• Do not send "chain letters" or "spam" or engage in other types of use that would cause congestion of the networks or otherwise interfere with the work of others.