The University of Missouri Acceptable Use Policy applies to all users including faculty, staff, students, and guest users of University of Missouri computer networks, equipment, or computing resources. The University guidelines stated here provide some specifics, but should not be taken to supersede or conflict with the UM policy or any federal or state law.

The University provides access to computing, networking and information resources for students, faculty and staff in support of the mission of teaching, research, public service, and in support of the official duties of the university. When activating an account or registering a network device, a user implicitly affirms that they will abide by the broadest interpretation of the University of Missouri Acceptable Use Policy. Failure to follow the University of Missouri Acceptable Use Policy may result in loss of computing privileges. The University may monitor computer use to protect the efficient operation, integrity and availability of the campus computing environment. The University may terminate the account of anyone who has been determined to use their access for unlawful purposes or in contravention of this policy.

Actions which could affect the user:

Misuse of University computing facilities will be dealt with on a case by case basis. The users subject to charges of misuse will be dealt with in a manner consistent with the laws of the state of Missouri, the policies of the University of Missouri and the Bylaws of the Missouri S&T General Faculty. The Information Security Officer (ISO) is responsible for making these misuses known to the appropriate University administrators. The Information Security Officer (ISO) may impose temporary restrictions on the offender's computer access in order to ensure that the network remains stable and secure for all University users.

References:

University of Missouri Acceptable Use Policy
https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/facilities/ch110/110.005_acceptable_use_policy 

Clarification on Interpretation
https://itanswers.mst.edu/2023/10/what-happens-if-i-ignore-the-bpm-12004-process/

Note: All IT policies and procedures are subject to annual review.