Israel Academic Network (ILAN) FAQ

The code of conduct has been established to remind users of the intended purposes of ILAN, in addition to reinforcing the fact that ILAN is not a secure network and should not be relied upon for transmission of confidential or sensitive data.

• Use of the network is specifically for academic and research purposes only. Commercial use of the network is strictly forbidden.
• Use of the network for political and religious activism is forbidden.
• Software licensed to operate on a site may not be transmitted across the network without the permission of the licenser.
• Random mailings are forbidden. Users are not to establish contact with random people over the network.
• Chain letters are forbidden.
• Mail sent via the network is required to contain the name of the sender.
• In relation to all files in the network - one must assume that they are private and not to be looked at, unless the owner specifically stated that the files were to be be used on a network-wide basis.
• "Hacking/cracking" non-local as well as local sites is forbidden. Attempting to penetrate a remote site, either via "trojan horses", "viruses" or any other hacking method is strictly forbidden. Transmitting network viruses for the purpose of disrupting the network is strictly forbidden.
• Users must respect legal restrictions on data transfer.
• Any and all misuse of the network that disrupts the normal flow of information on the network is forbidden.

In addition, use of the Internet-2 network is restricted based on the Authorized Use Policy as set forth by the Executive Committee of the Internet-2 network.

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