We, Nido King's Cross Limited ("Nido", "we" or "us") provide residents and staff living within Nido communities, with free broadband and Wi-Fi access to the Internet and the Nido Intranet ("Nido Internet Services") from the secure log-in at http://www.nidolondon.com, for personal study, social and leisure purposes. This Internet Acceptable Usage Policy ("AUP") is designed to help you use those resources wisely and understand our expectations in respect of your use. If you wish to connect to Nido Internet Services, please click below to accept that you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this AUP. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you may not access or use the Nido Internet Services.

Prohibited activities
The following activities ("Prohibited Activities") are prohibited in all circumstances.

1. violation of any laws and regulations including but not limited to:
   • a. unauthorised downloading and copying of music, videos, films, software and other copyrighted material;
   • b. distribution of pirated software or data;
2. posting, receiving and/or distributing any illegal, racist, sexist, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive or threatening material;
3. displaying, archiving, storing, distributing, editing or recording any illegal material (for example indecent images of children) or any kind of sexually explicit image or document;
4. gaining or attempting to gain unauthorised access to any computer systems for any purpose;
5. impairing or attempting to impair the operation of or access to any computer, program or data;
6. deliberately introducing or passing on any virus, worm, Trojan Horse or trap-door program code.
7. operating high bandwidth applications (for example video, audio 'tickers', news feeds) which exceed the standard 2 mega byte bandwidth we allocate to each user, unless you have purchased additional bandwidth in advance. We monitor your Internet usage and will notify you if you exceed your standard bandwidth allocation on a regular basis. Please contact Nido IT Support for details of current charges.

Many of these Prohibited Activities could result in legal action, a fine or a term of imprisonment or both.

If you accidentally engage in a Prohibited Activity (e.g. connect to a site that contains sexually explicit or offensive material), you must cease the Prohibited Activity immediately (disconnect from the site) and report the breach to Nido IT Support.

If you download software you must arrange to have such software properly licensed and registered. Downloaded software must be used only under the terms of its licence.

Monitoring and Compliance
Whilst we do not monitor the content of any webspace or content you may create when using the Nido Internet Services (including postings on chat rooms, instant messaging, email, newsgroup or other communications), we do operate systems to ensure compliance with this AUP and for security purposes. These include network scanning and bandwidth usage monitoring. We also co-operate with any reasonable request from law enforcement and regulatory agencies for records on an individual's Internet usage. Consequently, you should have no expectation of privacy in relation to your use of the Nido Internet Services.

Breaches of the AUP
If you do not comply with this AUP we may disable your access to the Nido Internet Services. In the event of serious instances of abuse, we may also notify the police or relevant law enforcement agencies.

You can report breaches of this AUP by emailing the Front Desk at Nimail@NidoLondon.com

Security
To access the Nido Internet Services you will need a user name and password. You are responsible for the security of your username or password and you should not disclose these to anyone.

"Cookies"
When you log on to the Nido Internet Services, we send one or more "cookies" (a small file containing a string of characters) to your computer to enable us to identify your browser. We use "cookies" to facilitate your use of the Nido Internet Services. Most browsers are set up initially to accept "cookies", but as explained in our Privacy Policy, you can reset your browser to refuse all "cookies" or to indicate when a "cookie" is being sent. Please note however, that if you disable "cookies" you may not be able to use all features and functionality of the Nido Internet Services.

Changes to the AUP
We may change this AUP from time to time and will inform you on the Nido London website when we do so. Please keep up to date with changes and look at this AUP on a regular basis.

General
The Internet is a global electronic network program code and we accept no liability for any losses or damages whatsoever you may incur or suffer whilst connected to Nido Internet Services or resulting from your connection to Nido Internet Services.

This AUP must be read in conjunction with any other specific protocol or guidelines on Internet usage we may issue from time to time, including but not limited to the Website Conditions of Use and our Privacy Policy.

This AUP is governed by English law.

This AUP was last updated in September 2007.