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Acceptable Use Policy PART 1: GENERAL LouChuck Inc. provides some, if not all, employees with electronic access, consisting of an email system, a network connection, and Internet/Intranet access. This policy governs all use of the LouChuck network, Internet/Intranet access, and email systems at all LouChuck locations and offices. This policy includes, but is not limited to, electronic mail, chat rooms, the Internet, news groups, electronic bulletin boards, the LouChuck Intranet and all other LouChuck Inc. electronic messaging systems.

EMAIL II. EMAIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES LouChuck Inc. email system is designed to improve service to our customers, improve internal communications, and reduce paperwork.

Employees using the LouChuck’s email system must adhere to the following policies and procedures: · LouChuck email system, network, and Internet/Intranet access are intended for business- use only. · Employees may access email and the Internet for personal use only during non-working hours, and strictly in compliance with the terms of this policy. · All information created, sent, or received via the LouChuck email system, network, Internet, or Intranet, including all email messages and electronic files, is the property of LouChuck Inc. Employees should have no expectation of privacy regarding this information. LouChuck reserves the right to access, read, review, monitor, copy all messages and files on its computer system at any time and without notice.

When deemed necessary, LouChuck reserves the right to disclose text or images to law enforcement agencies or other third parties without the employee’s consent. · Use extreme caution to ensure that the correct email address is used for the intended recipient(s). · Any message or file sent via email must have the employee’s name attached. · Personal email accounts are not permitted unless expressly authorized in advance by the LouChuck Chief Information Officer. Employees are also prohibited from using personal email accounts and Web based email such as Yahoo Mail, Google Gmail and others, to transmit business information or documents of any kind. All business email should be sent and received via LouChuck provided email.

· Alternate Internet Service Provider connections to the LouChuck Inc. internal network are not permitted unless expressly authorized by LouChuck and properly protected by a firewall or other appropriate security device(s) and/or software. · Confidential information should not be sent via email unless encrypted by LouChuck approved encryption software and according to established LouChuck procedure in effect at the time of transmittal.

This includes the transmission of customer financial information, Social Security numbers, employee health records, or other confidential material. · Employees must provide the System Administrator and/or Chief Information Officer with all passwords. · Only authorized management personnel are permitted to access another person’s email without consent. · Email messages must contain professional and appropriate language at all times. Employees are prohibited from sending abusive, harassing, intimidating, threatening, and discriminatory or otherwise offensive messages via email. Sending abusive, harassing, intimidating, threatening, discriminatory, sexual, or otherwise offensive messages via email will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. · Email usage must conform to LouChuck harassment and discrimination policies. · Use of LouChuck email system to solicit for any purpose, personal or otherwise, without the consent of LouChuck is strictly prohibited. · Employees should archive messages to prevent them from being automatically deleted.

All messages archived in LouChuck computer system shall be deemed LouChuck property, as is all information on LouChuck systems. Employees are responsible for knowing LouChuck email retention policies.

NETWORK AND INTERNET POLICY III. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY By accepting an account password, related information, and accessing LouChuck Network or Internet system, an employee agrees to adhere to LouChuck policies regarding their use. You also agree to report any misuse or policy violation(s) to your supervisor or LouChuck Chief Information Officer.

IV. PERMITTED USE AND TERM Use of the Network and the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Use of Network and Internet access extends throughout an employee’s term of employment, providing the employee does not violate LouChuck policies regarding Network, Internet or Intranet use. V. AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS LouChuck reserves the right to suspend access at any time, without notice, for technical reasons, possible policy violations, security or other concerns.

VI. CONTENT AND COMMUNICATIONS LouChuck Inc., at its sole discretion, will determine what materials, files, information, software, communications, and other content and/or activity will be permitted or prohibited. VII. PRIVACY Network and Internet access is provided as a tool for our organization’s business. LouChuck reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review, and store at any time, without prior notice, any and all usage of the Network and the Internet, as well as any and all materials, files, information, software, communications, and other content transmitted, received or stored in connection with this usage.

All such information, content, and files are the property of LouChuck Inc. An employee should have no expectation of privacy regarding them. Network administrators may review files and intercept communications for any reason, including but not limited to maintaining system integrity and ensuring employees are using the system consistently with this Policy. VIII. DOWNLOADED FILES Files are not to be downloaded from the Internet without the prior authorization of management.

Any files authorized for download from the Internet must be scanned with virus detection software before being opened. Employees are reminded that information obtained from the Internet is not always reliable and should be verified for accuracy before use. IX. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Employees may have access to confidential information about LouChuck, other employees and clients. With the approval of management, employees may use email to communicate confidential information internally to those with a need to know.

Such email must be marked “Confidential.†For purposes of this policy, confidential information includes, but is not limited to: · Procedures for computer access and passwords of LouChuck clients and customers, program manuals, user manuals, or other documentation, run books, screen, file, or database layouts, systems flowcharts, and all documentation normally related to the design or implementation of any computer programs developed by LouChuck relating to computer programs or systems installed either for customers or for internal use; · Lists of present clients and customers and the names of individuals at each client or customer location with whom LouChuck deals, the type of equipment or computer software they purchase or use, and information relating to those clients and customers which has been given to LouChuck by them or developed by LouChuck, relating to computer programs or systems installed; · Lists of or information about personnel seeking employment with or who are employed by LouChuck; · Prospect lists for actual or potential clients and customers of LouChuck and contact persons at such actual or potential clients and customers; · Any other information relating to LouChuck research, development, inventions, purchasing, engineering, marketing, merchandising, and selling.

X. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES Employees are prohibited from using the LouChuck email system, network, or Internet/Intranet access for the following activities: Downloading software without the prior written approval of the LouChuck Chief Information Officer. · Using software that is not licensed by the manufacturer or approved by the LouChuck. · Sending, printing, or otherwise disseminating LouChuck proprietary data, or any other information deemed confidential by LouChuck, to unauthorized persons. Operating a business, soliciting money for personal gain or otherwise engaging in commercial activity outside the scope of employment. · Searching for outside employment. · Making offensive or harassing statements based on race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, disability, age, sex, or sexual orientation. · Sending or forwarding messages containing defamatory, obscene, offensive, or harassing statements.

An employee should notify their supervisor and/or Human Resource manager immediately upon receiving such a message. · Sending or forwarding a message that discloses personal information without LouChuck authorization. This shall also include accessing, transmitting, receiving, or seeking confidential information about clients or fellow employees without authorization. · Sending ethnic, sexual-preference or gender-related slurs and/or jokes via email. “Jokesâ€, which often contain objectionable material, are easily misconstrued when communicated electronically. · Sending or soliciting sexually oriented messages or images. · Attempting to access or visit sites featuring pornography, terrorism, espionage, theft, or drugs. · Gambling or engaging in any other criminal activity in violation of local, state, or federal law. · Spending excessive time using personal email accounts and social networking sites during company. · Time, for non-business purposes. · Engaging in unethical activities or content. · Participating in activities, including the preparation or dissemination of content, which could damage the LouChuck professional image, reputation and/or financial stability. · Permitting or granting use of an email or system account to another employee or persons outside LouChuck. Permitting another person to use an account or password to access the Network or the Internet, including, but not limited to, someone whose access has been denied or terminated, is a violation of this policy. · Using another employee’s password or impersonating another person while communicating or accessing the Network or Internet. · Introducing a virus, harmful component, corrupted data or the malicious tampering.

XI. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT The following policies are designed to reduce repair costs, maintain the integrity of our system and protect LouChuck assets. Employees should adhere to the following: · Don’t keep liquids or magnets on or near the computer. · Don’t remove any computer from the building without written permission from management. · Don’t transport recordable media back and forth between home and office, including recordable CDs and DVDs, thumb drives, portable hard drives, and personal laptops. If LouChuck related presentations, documents and email need to be accessed on iPhones, BlackBerries, smartphones, Netbooks, tablets, and other devices, please be sure to password protect them. This will help minimize exposure to viruses or prevent data loss if such devices are stolen.

XII. ELECTRONIC ACCESS POLICY Acknowledgement of Receipt and Understanding I hereby certify that I have read and fully understand the contents of the Electronic Access Policy. Furthermore, I have been given the opportunity to discuss any information contained therein or any concerns that I may have. I understand that my employment and continued employment is based in part upon my willingness to abide by and follow LouChuck policies, rules, regulations and procedures. I acknowledge that LouChuck reserves the right to modify or amend its policies at any time, without prior notice. These policies do not create any promises or contractual obligations between LouChuck and its employees. My signature below certifies my knowledge, acceptance and adherence to LouChuck policies, rules, regulations and procedures regarding Electronic Access. Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________ Acknowledged by: ______________________________ Date: ____________________ LouChuck INC., Employee Acceptable Use Policy April 3, 2020 There is a lot of misinformation regarding weight management practices that can found in online, in the media and various other sources.

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