As UPB is a user of the RCTS network (FCCN’s Network for Science, Technology and Society), any use of UPB’s technological infrastructures that violates the rules set out in the network’s User Charter (rules available at www.fccn.pt) is not permitted.
The use of UPB’s technological infrastructures does not permit any action that violates the rules set out in this document or the legal provisions in force, with particular emphasis on the provisions set out in the applicable legislation on cyberspace security, personal data protection and computer crime.
The use of UPB resources should be guided by responsible use, and situations that interfere or may interfere in a harmful way with other users or services, whether internal or external to UPB, are not considered responsible use:
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- for the purpose of carrying out illegal or illegitimate activities;
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- with the purpose of disrespecting the physical and moral integrity of members of the academic community and the general public, in acts promoting harassment, xenophobia, terrorism or defamation;
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- for creating, transmitting or accessing content without respecting intellectual property, copyright or trademark rights;
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- for the exercise of private activities, including cryptocurrency mining and the sale of services and products;
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- to obtain or attempt to obtain unauthorized access or to identify vulnerabilities in systems or technological infrastructures;
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- other situations not listed above that could interfere with the safety of the infrastructure and its responsible use.
The resources made available through UPB’s technological infrastructures may not be made available to third parties – by way of sale, rental or transfer.
In certain cases, and always subject to the prior authorization of the President of the UPB or his delegate, access may be granted to third parties, in particular institutions in the education, science, technology and culture system with which the UPB collaborates.
Any unauthorized use of the resources made available by the UPB’s technological infrastructures is considered misuse and, as such, is subject to disciplinary and criminal proceedings.