This Virtual Private Network Agreement is entered into between the User and (^Company^), effective the date this agreement is executed by (^Company^)’s Information Technology 

Department (IT). The parties agree as follows: 

ELIGIBILITY 

The use of a mobile device connecting to the (^Company^) network is a privilege granted to the User by management approval per the Network Security and VPN Acceptable Use Policy. If the User does not abide by the terms, IT Management reserves the right to revoke the privilege granted herein. The policies referenced herein are aimed to protect the integrity of data belonging to (^Company^) and to ensure the data remains secure. 

In the event of a security breach or threat, (^Company^) reserves the right, without prior notice to the User, to disable or disconnect the VPN connection of the mobile device. 

SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS AND ACCEPTABLE USE 

Compliance by the User with the following (^Company^) policies, published elsewhere and made available, is mandatory: Acceptable Use of Information Systems, Anti-Virus, E-Mail, Password, Safeguarding Member Information, and Telecommuting. 

User of the mobile device shall not remove sensitive information from the (^Company^) network, attack (^Company^) assets, or violate any of the security polices related to the subject matter of this agreement. 

The User understands and agrees that his/her use of the VPN software is required as part of his/her employment at (^Company^) and is permitted to connect to internal information services in support of (^Company^) activities only. The User will safeguard the VPN access as well as its components (software/password) from any unauthorized use. 

The VPN will be used on a company issued mobile device that is protected by a personal firewall. The company issued mobile device may be subject to scanning from the IT Department to check compliance with the contents of this Agreement. 

SUPPORT 

(^Company^) will offer support for connectivity to the (^Company^) network. (^Company^) is not responsible for ISP outages that result in a failure of connectivity to the (^Company^) network. 

The User assumes full liability including, but not limited to, an outage or crash of any or all of the (^Company^) network. 

The User certifies that this Agreement has been read and has an understanding of the above conditions under which the User may be provided access to (^Company^) computer/information systems and further that the User understands and agrees to abide by them. The User also understands that limitations on disclosure of any information covered under this Agreement shall survive the modification or elimination of the User access to (^Company^) computer/information systems.