SBGrid: Acceptable Use Policy of SBGrid Computing and Storage Resources

Introduction

All users requesting services of the Open Science Grid must abide by a common set of 
basic rules. This document lists those basic rules.  

Users Agreement
 
1. You shall only use the grid to perform work, or transmit or store data consistent with 
the stated goals and policies of the VO of which you are a member and in compliance 
with these conditions of use. 
 
2. You shall not use the grid for any unlawful purpose and not (attempt to) breach or 
circumvent any grid administrative or security controls. You shall respect copyright 
and confidentiality agreements and protect your grid credentials (e.g. private keys, 
passwords), sensitive data and files. 
 
3. You shall immediately report any known or suspected security breach or misuse of the 
grid or grid credentials to the incident reporting locations specified by the VO and to 
the relevant credential issuing authorities. 
 
4. Use of the grid is at your own risk. There is no guarantee that the grid will be 
available at any time or that it will suit any purpose. 
 
5. Logged information, including information provided by you for registration purposes, 
shall be used for administrative, operational, accounting, monitoring and security 
purposes only. This information may be disclosed to other organizations anywhere in the 
world for these purposes. Although efforts are made to maintain confidentiality, no 
guarantees are given. 
 
6. The Resource Providers, the VOs and the grid operators are entitled to regulate and 
terminate access for administrative, operational and security purposes and you shall 
immediately comply with their instructions. 
 
7. You are liable for the consequences of any violation by you of these conditions of use.