Code of Conduct

Certain portions of the Apex Learning Customer Websites (“Customer Sites”) allow you to upload, post or publish information, data or other content ("Your Content"). For example and without limitation, students may submit work, participate in online discussions, chats or message boards, or exchange information with teachers; teachers may grade and provide feedback on student work, participate in online discussions, chats or message boards, or exchange information with students. Your use of the Customer Sites is governed by the Terms located here: https://www.edmentum.com/terms.

Additionally, the following rules apply to all activity of individuals having access to the Customer Sites. Failure to abide by these rules may result in revoked access as well as consequences determined by your school or district administrators. If you witness any violations of this Code of Conduct, please contact your teacher or the Apex Learning Virtual School team at support.alvs@edmentum.com or 1-800-453-1454, ext. 8500.

Accountability

Posting anonymous messages is not permitted except for the express purpose of collaborative writing.

• Impersonating another person is also strictly prohibited. Do not publicly post your personal contact information (address and telephone number) or anyone else’s.
• Do not publicly post any messages that were sent to you privately.

Passwords

Your access is password-protected and you are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your password.

• You agree to use only your own user-name and password and not to divulge these to anyone.
• You agree not to aid anyone in gaining unauthorized access.
• You agree to log out of the Apex Learning courses and to close your Internet browser window when you have finished accessing and using any Apex Learning course.

Netiquette

You agree to abide by these guidelines:

• Avoid sarcasm and slang. Swear words are unacceptable.
• Never use derogatory comments, including those regarding race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, political persuasion, body type, physical or mental health, or access issues.
• Never use insults, threats, or attacks of any kind against another person.
• Focus your responses on the questions or issues being discussed, not on the individuals involved.
• Be constructive with your criticism, not hurtful.
• Review your messages before sending them. Remove easily misinterpreted language and proofread for typos.
• Respect other people’s privacy and never reveal email addresses.

Use of Apex Learning content

All content is owned by Apex Learning and its licensors and protected by U.S. and international copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, copying, or distribution may result in revoked access.

In addition, you agree not to use any automated means, including, without limitation, agents, robots, scripts, or spiders, to access, monitor, or copy any part of the content, and you agree not to use any network monitoring tools to determine site architecture or extract information about website usage or users.