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7. Use of University Resources

University resources must be reserved for business purposes on behalf of the University. They may not be used for personal gain, and may not be used for personal use except in a manner that is incidental, and reasonable in light of the employee's duties. University resources include, but are not limited to:

  • University systems (e.g., telephone systems, data communication and networking services),
  • The Stanford domain for electronic communication forums,
  • Stanford name, logo, and letterhead,
  • University equipment (e.g., computers and peripherals, University vehicles),
  • Stanford facilities,
  • Procurement tools such as purchasing cards, travel cards and petty cash,
  • University records including student, employee, donor, sponsor, and patient records, and
  • The time and effort of staff, students and others at Stanford.

Please see the following policies for more information:

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