- Definition：
1. The "account number" in the rules refers to a code representing a subject of the service offered by the National Center for High-Performance Computing.
2. The "user" in the terms refers to a code representing the applicant to whom National Center for High-Performance Computing has issued an “account number”.
3. The "platform service" in the terms refers to services such as hardware equipment, software, and system that National Center for High-Performance Computing provides to help “user”s achieve their objectives.
- Purpose：
1. The purpose of the terms is to ensure that the “platform service” offered by National Center for High-Performance Computing may be safely, reasonably, and effectively used by the "user".
2. The practical purpose of using "platform service" should be the same as that of the “user” who apply to use it.
- The management of the platform service：
1. The "platform service" and the procedures offered by National Center for High-Performance Computing are in compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018, which are reexamined regularly by independent third parties. They are also in compliance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of China and the terms established by the competent authority, such as intellectual property rights, Personal Data Protection Act, and Cyber Security Management Act. They abide by the terms of service, and they handle service matters only with instructions from the user.
2. To achieve safe, reasonable, and effective usage, "user"s should comply with the demands of the "platform service" as well as the managerial rules established by the National Center for High-Performance Computing.
3. The data files or application programs, including the code, that "user" has obtained from National Center for High-Performance Computing may not be disseminated without the permission of National Center for High-Performance Computing.
4. The “user” should abide by laws and restrictions about intellectual property when they upload data, compile application programs, or use the software suite offered by National Center for High-Performance Computing.
5. To ensure the security of files and of the system, the "user" grants to National Center for High-Performance Computing the right to execute backup, scan "user" files for virus, and to ascertain file sizes.
6. The "user" is prohibited to use the computational resources of the National Center for High-Performance Computing to execute verification calculations, or commonly called mining, for virtual currencies or to conduct P2P data sharing. First-time offenders will be suspended from the service for one year. Second-time offenders will be suspended from the service for two years, and third-time offenders will be suspended from the service for three years, and so forth. Those who need to conduct such computations for technological research should apply to this center first, and then they are exempt from this rule. In addition to the penalty clauses above, National Center for High-Performance Computing may pursue civil or criminal suits against offenders depending on the severity of the offense.
7. While using the service, if you notice cyber security incidents that may threaten the operation or information security of the service, please call or email the service personnel of this center.
- Account number management：
1. The "account number" issued by National Center for High-Performance Computing may be used only by the applicant of the "account number". An "account number" may not be offered to another person who is not the applicant of the "account number" without the consent of the National Center for High-Performance Computing.
2. After the issuance of an "account number", the "user" should abide by the National Center for High-Performance Computing rules on pass codes and periodically change his password for the "account number".
3. During the period when "account number" is in use, the "user" should take appropriate measures to protect the data under that "account number". If they are lost due to a lack of protection, National Center for High-Performance Computing is categorically not responsible.
4. After an "account number" is terminated, the "user" should still abide by the managerial terms of the platform service. National Center for High-Performance Computing is not responsible for safekeeping the files under the account. The "user" should still download the files before the service is terminated.
5. If an "account number" is not associated with any effective project—for example a project with a positive balance or an unexpired project duration—and no project application has been submitted to this center for more than three months, National Center for High-Performance Computing will remove your files from the system, including the home directory. Data submitted on the “user” application will be kept for five years after which they will be deleted.
- Violation handling：
1. If a "user" violates the above rules, National Center for High-Performance Computing may directly terminate the right of that "user" to use the “platform service” of National Center for High-Performance Computing.
2. Any illegal action that a "user" undertakes on "platform service" is the responsibility of the “user”.
3. If any violation of a "user" has caused harm to the right of National Center for High-Performance Computing, National Center for High-Performance Computing may sue that "user" for damages.
- Dispute handling：
When lawsuits arise out of these service terms, if the amount in dispute exceeds the threshold of a small claim, the parties agree to make Taiwan Hsin Chi District Court the court of first instance.
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