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Limitation of Liability

Limitation of Liability
Policy

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Document Number: INFOTECH--107 Revision #: 1.0
Document Owner: Executive VP Date Last Updated: 08/17/2012
Primary Author: Director of Information Technology Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 11/15/2011
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General Description
Description: Information on limitation of liability relative to information technology.

Purpose: Delineation of policy

Scope: Administration, Employees, Students

Responsibility: Director of IT
VP of Business and Finance
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
State statutes
Standards of good practice
Standard company policies
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions: Additional training

Corrective Action

Loss of privilege, general

Suspension

Termination
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Policy Provisions
1. Limitations of Liability

Cumberland makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the University’s network and computer systems will be error-free or without defect. Cumberland will not be responsible for any damage a user may suffer, including but not limited to, loss or data or interruptions of service. The University is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the University’s network and computer systems. Cumberland will not be responsible for financial obligations a user may incur which arise through the unauthorized use of the University’s network and computer systems. Due to the open nature of the Internet, no liability will be assumed by Cumberland for the use or misuse of this system. It is the responsibility of each user to make good decisions about what information is retrieved and what is done with that information.


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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Compliance with standard policy and procedure

Consequences: Expulsion
Further training
Loss of privileges
Suspension
Suspension-student
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Director of Information Technology

Executive VP

VP of Business and Finance