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 ===== Preamble ===== ===== Preamble =====
  
-The shared systems group b-it\Computer Science (GSG) offers all members of the Inst. for Computer Science and the b-it privileged and secure access to the institutes network via a VPN gateway. This VPN access can be used, in particular, with mobile devices, e.g., from public wireless networks, or from a private, home-based workstation via the Internet. The access is fundamentally bound to responsible and considerate usage and must be proportionate to the scientific benefit.+The Joint System Group b-it\Computer Science (GSG) offers all members of the Inst. for Computer Science and the b-it privileged and secure access to the institutes network via a VPN gateway. This VPN access can be used, in particular, with mobile devices, e.g., from public wireless networks, or from a private, home-based workstation via the Internet. The access is fundamentally bound to responsible and considerate usage and must be proportionate to the scientific benefit.
  
 ===== 1. Scope ===== ===== 1. Scope =====
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   - Use of the VPN gateway requires a valid user authorization and user ID at the Institute for Computer Science/b-it in accordance with the general terms of use.   - Use of the VPN gateway requires a valid user authorization and user ID at the Institute for Computer Science/b-it in accordance with the general terms of use.
   - VPN access can be requested informally via a web interface and is valid for one year or until revoked.   - VPN access can be requested informally via a web interface and is valid for one year or until revoked.
-  - VPN access may be blocked by the joint systems group in the event of violations of the applicable terms of use or to avert danger. The user will be notified of this in writing or by email, stating the reasons.+  - VPN access may be blocked by the Joint System Group (GSG) in the event of violations of the applicable terms of use or to avert danger. The user will be notified of this in writing or by email, stating the reasons.
  
 ===== 3. User Obligations ===== ===== 3. User Obligations =====
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   - This connection data is deleted after 8 weeks at the latest.   - This connection data is deleted after 8 weeks at the latest.
   - The creation of anonymized traffic statistics, which may not contain user IDs, is permitted for operational reasons and for research and teaching purposes.   - The creation of anonymized traffic statistics, which may not contain user IDs, is permitted for operational reasons and for research and teaching purposes.
-  - For security purposes, the joint system group responsible for operations may log user data communications and, if necessary, store them for later analysis. The logged data must be deleted immediately once the reason for the data collection no longer applies.+  - For security purposes, the Joint System Group (GSG) responsible for operations may log user data communications and, if necessary, store them for later analysis. The logged data must be deleted immediately once the reason for the data collection no longer applies.
  
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   - Without prejudice to criminal prosecution, the user is liable for any damage caused by him or her through culpable intent or gross negligence resulting from violations of legal regulations and the provisions of these regulations.   - Without prejudice to criminal prosecution, the user is liable for any damage caused by him or her through culpable intent or gross negligence resulting from violations of legal regulations and the provisions of these regulations.
   - The usage of the VPN service lies entirely within your own risk.   - The usage of the VPN service lies entirely within your own risk.
-  - The Institute of Computer Science/b-it assumes no liability for malfunctions of technical equipment or programs, data loss, or incorrect information provided by the shared system group.+  - The Institute of Computer Science/b-it assumes no liability for malfunctions of technical equipment or programs, data loss, or incorrect information provided by the Joint System Group (GSG).