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University Policies and Guidelines

The Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH website is produced by the Department of Corporate Communications.

Please submit comments or questions directly to the Director, Corporate Communications, Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States . Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Privacy Statement for Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH website(s)

The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices of the Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH website (http://www.jacobs-university.de)

Information gathering
We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our Web site by identifying (1) which parts of our site are most heavily used, and (2) which portion of our audience comes from within the university network. We do not link IP addresses to anything personally identifiable. This means that user sessions will be tracked, but the users will remain anonymous.

Our staff occasionally monitors search terms that users enter into the website Search Engine but this tracking is never associated with individual users.

Use of information
The Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH Webservices staff uses the information gathered above to generate aggregate statistical reports. At no time do we disclose site usage by individual IP addresses. Web server logs are retained on a temporary basis and then deleted completely from our systems.

Contacting us
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, you can contact:

Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH
Corporate Communication & Media Relations
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen

Telefon +49 421 200-4460
Telefax +49 421 200-4113
E-Mail: webmaster@jacobs-university.de
www.jacobs-university.de

The Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH website contains links to other independently run websites within the university network and to some sites outside the "jacobs-university.de" domain. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.


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Terms of use for Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH websites

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE ("TERMS") CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY CHATROOM, NEWSGROUP, BULLETIN BOARD, MAILING LIST, WEBSITE, TRANSACTION OR OTHER ON-LINE FORUM AVAILABLE AT JACOBS UNIVERSITY BREMEN SITES ("SITE" OR "SITES"). BY USING AND PARTICIPATING IN THESE SITES, YOU SIGNIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY AND COMPLY WITH THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, PLEASE PROMPTLY EXIT ALL SITES. JACOBS UNIVERSITY BREMEN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THESE TERMS AT ANY TIME AND WILL PUBLISH NOTICE OF ANY SUCH MODIFICATIONS ON-LINE AT THIS SITE OR ELSEWHERE ON-LINE. BY CONTINUING TO ACCESS A SITE AFTER NOTICE OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS HAS BEEN PUBLISHED, YOU SIGNIFY YOUR AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THEM.

1. Disclaimer.
Sites may include un-moderated forums containing the personal opinions and other expressions of the persons who post entries on a wide range of topics. Neither the content of these Sites, nor the links to other web sites, are screened, approved, reviewed or endorsed by Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH or any Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH-affiliated entity. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH is not a publisher of any of the content of the Sites, or of any content that may be available through links to and from them, and is acting solely as an internet service provider. 47 U.S.C. § 230(c)(1).

The text and other material on these Sites are the opinion of the specific author and are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH. If you feel you might be offended by the content of the Sites, you should not continue.

2. Rules for Online Conduct.
You agree to use the Sites in accordance with all applicable laws. Because Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, you agree that you will not use the Site for organized partisan political activities. You further agree that you will not e-mail or post any of the following content anywhere on the Site, or on any other Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH computing resources:

  • Content that defames or threatens others
     
  • Statements that are bigoted, hateful or racially offensive
     
  • Content that discusses illegal activities with the intent to commit them
     
  • Content that infringes another's intellectual property, including, but not limited to, copyrights, trademarks or trade secrets
     
  • Material that contains vulgar or obscene language or images
     
  • Advertising or any form of commercial solicitation
    Copyrighted material, including without limitation software, graphics, text, photographs, sound, video and musical recordings, may not be placed on the Site without the express permission of the owner of the copyright in the material, or other legal entitlement to use the material.

Although Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH does not routinely screen or monitor content posted by users to the Site, Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH reserves the right to remove content which violates the above rules of which it becomes aware, but is under no obligation to do so.

Finally, you agree that you will not access or attempt to access any other user's account, or misrepresent or attempt to misrepresent your identity while using the Sites.

3. Permission to Use Materials.
In consideration for your agreement to the terms and conditions contained here, Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Sites. User may download material from the Sites only for User's own personal, non-commercial use. User may not otherwise copy, reproduce, retransmit, distribute, publish, commercially exploit or otherwise transfer any material. The burden of determining that use of any information, software or any other content on the Site is permissible rests with User.

4. Limitation of Use.
You may use Sites for legal purposes only. Furthermore, you agree that, if a third party claims that any material you have contributed to a Site is unlawful, you will bear the burden of establishing that the material complies with all applicable laws. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH monitors the content of the Sites and has the right to remove material from the Sites, block access, or take other action with respect to the Material in its sole discretion, although Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH is under no obligation to do so. You may not use Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH computing resources or Sites to disseminate unsolicited advertising or promotional material of any kind.

5. Links to Other Sites.
Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH's Site may include hyperlinks to websites maintained or controlled by others. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH is not responsible for and does not routinely screen, approve, review or endorse the contents of or use of any of the products or services that may be offered at these websites.

6. Choice of Law/Forum Selection.
Sites are hosted by Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH on computing resources located on the Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH campus. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or any content posted to a Site, including copies and republication thereof, whether based in contract, tort, statutory or other law, will be governed by the laws of Bremen, Germany, excluding its conflicts of law provisions. You further consent to the personal jurisdiction of and exclusive venue in the federal and state courts located in and serving Bremen, Germany as the legal forum for any such dispute.

7. Disclaimer of Warranty/Limitation of Liability.
THESE SITES AND ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THEREIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR USE OF A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT.

Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH does not warrant, and hereby disclaims any warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of any Site, information obtained from a Site, or link to a Site. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH does not warrant that Sites will operate in an uninterrupted or error-free manner or that Sites are free of viruses or other harmful components. Use of information obtained from or through these Sites is at your own risk.

YOU AGREE THAT JACOBS UNIVERSITY BREMEN WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES, EITHER ACTUAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, OR TO YOUR (OR ANY THIRD PARTY'S) USE OR INABILITY TO USE A SITE, OR TO YOUR PLACEMENT OF CONTENT ON A SITE, OR TO YOUR RELIANCE UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH A SITE. IN PARTICULAR, JACOBS UNIVERSITY BREMEN WILL HAVE NO LIABILTY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS FOR DEFAMATION, ERRORS, LOSS OF DATA, OR INTERRUPTION IN AVAILABILITY OF DATA), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE A SITE, OR ANY PURCHASES ON THIS SITE, OR YOUR PLACEMENT OF CONTENT ON A SITE, OR TO YOUR RELIANCE UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH A SITE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTORY OR OTHER LAW, EXCEPT ONLY IN THE CASE OF DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY WHERE AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT APPLICABLE LAW REQUIRES SUCH LIABILITY.

Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH makes no representation regarding your ability to transmit and receive information from or through the Sites and you agree and acknowledge that your ability to access the Sites may be impaired. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH disclaims any and all liability resulting from or related to such events.

8. Trademarks/Copyright.
The logo, name and all graphics on the Sites of Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH, are trademarks of Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH or its affiliates. Use, reproduction, copying or redistribution of trademarks, without the expressed written permission of Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH or its affiliates is prohibited. All other trademarks or service marks appearing on the Site are the marks of their respective owners.

9. Indemnification.
You agree to indemnify and hold Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH harmless from any claims, losses or damages, including legal fees, resulting from your violation of these Terms, your use of a Site or your placement of any content onto a Site, and to fully cooperate in Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH's defense against any such claims.

10. Your Forum Account.
If you use this site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, if any, and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. If you are under 18, you may purchase products or services only through a parent or guardian. You agree that billing and registration information you provide on the Sites will be accurate and complete. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH and its affiliates reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in their sole discretion.

11. Other.
The Sites may contain errors and omissions. We reserve the right to correct errors or omissions without prior notice. We also reserve the right to cancel any offered product or service in the event of an error or omission in the description, including price, unavailability or other reason.

12. General.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH and its affiliates with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements.

13. Copyright Complaints.
Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe your copyright has been violated on a Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH site, please give notice as stated under Reporting of Alleged Copyright Infringement.


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Official Forum Guidelines

Please Read Completely

Use of Our Forum
Please respect fellow members. Respect others and do not harass other people. Harassment occurs when a user targets another individual to cause distress, embarrassment, unwanted attention, or other personal discomfort. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH does not condone harassment in any form.

Considering the real-time nature of this bulletin board, it is not feasible for us to review all messages or confirm the validity of information posted. Please remember that we can not actively monitor the contents of, and are not responsible for, any messages posted. We do not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message, and are not responsible for the contents of any message. The messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily the views of this Forum or any entity associated with this Forum or Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH. Any user who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to contact us immediately by e-mail. We do have the ability to remove objectionable messages and will make every effort to do so if we determine that removal is necessary. This is a manual process so please realize we may not be able to remove or edit particular messages immediately.

To keep these boards usable and accessible, certain general principles and regulations are in effect. All users must abide by and follow these principles. Failure to adhere to these regulations will result in being removed from the forums and appropriate action taken by University authorities.

By using this Service you agree;

1) You will not use this Forum to post any material which is knowingly or can be reasonably construed as false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise violative of any law. Pornography & racism is not allowed anywhere in the Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH web environment. Explicit, grotesque, or graphic images of any nature is not allowed. Nor can you post or respond to a message in a way clearly intended to incite useless arguments, rants, and/or for launching personal attacks, insulting, being hateful, useless criticism, name calling, swearing and other bad behavior or comments meant to incite anger.

2) We do not support any method of cracking, warez, or providing any methods or tools designed for this express purpose. We do not support file sharing of copyrighted material, or providing any methods or tools for this express purpose nor the transmission of unsolicited commercial or advertising material either to other User Organisations, or to organisations connected to other networks

3) Spam, flooding, commercial or for-profit advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, and similar solicitations are also inappropriate and not allowed on this Forum. Any member who might violate this prohibition will be warned first; repeat offenses may result in banning from these forums and this site. Serious violators shall immediately be banned without warning and appropriate action taken by University authorities.

4) It is not acceptable to solicit for, nor accept donations, gifts, etc for providing advice to visitors and members of the net-integration forums, nor is it permitted to steer, promote or solicit persons to go to locations or businesses in which it is necessary to pay for services or asssitance. Referring persons to websites that more specifically address their needs is acceptable provided its not intended for personal gain.

5) Linking to remote sites. Sites you cannot link to: pornographic sites, sites with any sexual content, sites that are racist or promote racism, sites that promote hate, terrorism, religious or ethnic persecution, sites with graphic content, sites with illegal content/shareware.

6) You use these forums at your own risk. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH will not be liable for any loss as a result of using this forum.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The documents and graphics published on this server could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein. Net-Integration and its suppliers may make improvements and changes in the products and the programs described herein at any time.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES

Some links on this server will let you leave this site. The linked sites are not under our control and we are not responsible for the contents of any linked site. We are not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any linked site. We are providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the site.

DISPUTES.

Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH shall be the sole arbiter of what is and is not a violation of these acceptable use policies. We reserve the right to terminate an account at any time and for any reason that causes harm to any other. We reserve the right to delete all content and files on our server and in our databases at any time for any reason. Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or suspend service at our sole discretion.

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

By continuing with, and maintaining your registration, you agree to be bound by all the rules and regulations set forth in this Forum and that you will check on a regular basis for any changes that may occur herein.

NOTICE/CHANGES

This Forum reserves the right to close down temporarily or permanently at any time with or without notice. We also reserve the right to change this policy at any time without notice or warning. We shall make reasonable efforts to assure notice of significant changes to the policies. Non-enforcement of any part of these Policies does not constitute consent and does not make any or all of these policies void.

ABUSE REPORTING

Reporting violations of these Policies should be referred to:
webmaster@jacobs-university.de.

All complaints will be investigated promptly.

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Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH Computer User Code of Ethics
(as outlined on the Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH website)

26 November 2002

INTRODUCTION

The University's computer and information network is a continually growing and changing resource that supports hundreds, soon to be thousands of users and systems. These resources are vital for the fulfillment of the academic, research and business needs of the University community. Their use is provided as a privilege. In order to ensure a reasonable and dependable level of service, it is essential that each individual faculty member, staff member, and student exercises responsible, ethical behavior when using these resources. Misuse by even a few individuals has the potential to disrupt University business, and, even worse, the legitimate academic and research work of faculty and students.

This policy outlines the application of the principles that govern our academic community in the appropriate use of University computer and information network resources. Because it is impossible to anticipate all the ways in which individuals may misuse these resources, this policy focuses on a few general rules and the principles behind them.

This policy applies to the entire user community (e.g., all faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees) of the University and to the use of any and all University owned or managed computer-related equipment, computer systems, and interconnecting networks, as well as all information contained therein.

USE OF RESOURCES

All users are expected to utilize University resources in a responsible manner consistent with University policies and the guidelines and operating policies that Academic Council may issue from time to time. You are expected to take reasonable measures to ensure that traffic entering the university network from other networks conforms to this policy. Conversely, you are expected to take similar measures to avoid situations where traffic from the university network violates the policies of connecting networks.

The unauthorized use of resources is prohibited and, in many cases, may be violations of the law. We are guided by the law in noting that unauthorized use includes, but is not limited to the following types of activities.

1. Harassment or threats to specific individuals, or a class of individuals:

  • Transmitting unsolicited information that contains obscene, indecent, lewd or lascivious material or other material which explicitly or implicitly refers to sexual conduct;
     
  • Using e-mail or newsgroups to threaten or stalk someone;
     
  • Transmitting unsolicited information that contains profane language or panders to bigotry, sexism, or other forms of prohibited discrimination.

2. Interference or impairment to the activities of others:

  • Creating, modifying, executing or retransmitting any computer program or instructions intended to: (1) obscure the true identity of the sender of electronic mail or electronic messages, such as the forgery of electronic mail or the alteration of system or user data used to identify the sender of electronic e-mail; (2) bypass, subvert, or otherwise render ineffective the security or access control measures on any network or computer system without the permission of the owner; or (3) examine or collect data from the network (e.g., a "network sniffer" program).
     
  • Authorizing another person or organization to use your computer accounts or university network resources. You are responsible for all use of your accounts. You must take all reasonable precautions, including password maintenance and file protection measures, to prevent use of your account by unauthorized persons. You must not share your password with anyone else or provide access to university network resources to unauthorized persons.
     
  • Communicating or using any password, personal identification number, credit card number or other personal or financial information without the permission of its owner.

3. Unauthorized access and use of the resources of others:

  • Use of University resources to gain unauthorized access to resources of this or other institutions, organizations, or individuals.
     
  • Use of false or misleading information for the purpose of obtaining access to unauthorized resources.
     
  • Accessing, altering, copying, moving, or removing information, proprietary software or other files (including programs, libraries, data and electronic mail) from any network system or files of other users without prior authorization (e.g., use of a "network sniffer" program).
     
  • Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted materials. You should assume all software, graphic images, music, and the like are copyrighted. Copying or downloading copyrighted materials without the authorization of the copyright owner is against the law, and may result in civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

4. Damage or impairment of University resources:

  • Use of any resource irresponsibly or in a manner that adversely affects the work of others. This includes intentionally, recklessly or negligently (1) damaging any system (e.g., by the introduction of any so-called "virus", "worm", or "trojan-horse" program), (2) damaging or violating the privacy of information not belonging to you, or (3) misusing or allowing misuse of system resources.
     
  • Use of University resources for non-University related activities that unduly increase network load (e.g., chain mail, network games and spamming).

5. Unauthorized commercial activities:

  • Using University resources for one's own commercial gain, or for other commercial purposes not officially approved by the University, including web ads.
     
  • Using University resources to operate or support a non-University related business.
     
  • Use of University resources in a manner inconsistent with the University's contractual obligations to suppliers of those resources or with any published University policy.

6. Violation of the laws of the City of Bremen or of the Federal Republic of Germany:

  • Pirating software, music and images.
     
  • Effecting or receiving unauthorized electronic transfer of funds.
     
  • Disseminating child pornography or other obscene material.
     
  • Violating any laws or participating in the commission or furtherance of any crime or other unlawful or improper purpose.

WHEN INAPPROPRIATE USE OF COMPUTER RESOURCES OCCURS

The use of University resources is a privilege. The resources have always been, and will remain, the property of the University.

It is your responsibility promptly to report any violation of this policy or other University policy or guideline. In addition, you must report any information relating to a flaw in or bypass of resource security to irc-director@jacobs-university.de.

Reports of unauthorized use or misuse of the resources will be investigated pursuant to standard University procedures. All illegal activities will be reported to local or national authorities, as appropriate, for investigation and prosecution.

While the University desires to maintain user privacy and to avoid the unnecessary interruption of user activities, the University reserves the right to investigate unauthorized or improper use of University resources, which may include, within the limits permitted by law, the inspection of data stored or transmitted on the network. In the event that use is determined to be contrary to University policy or applicable law, appropriate measures will be taken. These measures may include, but are not limited to, permanent or temporary suspension of user privileges, deletion of files, disconnection from the university network, referral to student or administrative disciplinary processes, and cooperating with the appropriate law enforcement officials and government agencies.

The University is not responsible for information, including photographic or video images and musical recordings, published on or accessible through personal web pages, including personal home pages. The University does not monitor the contents of these personal web pages. The individual or group creating or maintaining personal web pages is solely responsible for the content of the web page and may be held civilly and criminally liable for the materials posted on the web site.

INFORMATION ON APPLICABLE LAWS AND STATUTES

The examples of unauthorized use set forth above are not meant to be exhaustive. Whenever you are in doubt regarding an issue of questionable use, it is in your best interest to resolve the issue before pursuing any questionable use of University resources. All users of the University computer and information resources are expected to be familiar with and to abide by University codes and policies, as well as all laws relating to electronic media, copyrights, privacy, and security.



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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Note of the President banning peer2peer software

Bundesdatenschutzgesetz, Federal Data Protection Act
(German and English version side-by-side). Please note, that only the German version is legally binding. The document was provided by datenschutz nord, the "externer Beauftragter für den Datenschutz/external Data Protection Officer" of Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH (according to Section 6f of that same law), and is distributed here by explicit permission