E-Mail Use Policy
Access to and the responsible use of modern information resources are essential to the pursuit and achievement of excellence at The University of Texas at Austin. The University encourages appropriate use of E-mail to enhance productivity through the efficient exchange of information in furtherance of education, research, public service and the expression of ideas. Use of these resources must be consistent with these goals. As a responsible member of The University community, you are expected to act in accord with the following general guidelines based on common sense, common decency, and civility applied to the networked computing environment.
Messages sent as electronic mail should meet the same standards for distribution or display as if they were tangible documents or instruments. Identify yourself clearly and accurately in all electronic communications. Concealing or misrepresenting your name or affiliation to dissociate yourself from responsibility for your actions is never appropriate. Alteration of the source of electronic mail, message or posting is unethical and possibly illegal.