The attached unsolicited e-mail originated from your organization and was distributed via computer and network systems that are owned and controlled by The University of Texas at Austin. The Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of the University of Texas have the force of law and prohibit commercial and non-commercial solicitation on the campus. This prohibition includes the e-mail, fax, telephone or other display, distribution or communication of solicitation materials on campus in any manner.

 

In addition to this general prohibition against solicitation, The University of Texas at Austin Acceptable Use Policy specifically prohibits use of university computing and network resources for distribution of spam. Spam is defined as any unsolicited e-mail. For purposes of this policy, if the recipient did not ask for it, did not sign up on a mailing list and did not provide an e-mail address on a Web form specifically asking for information related to the content of the e-mail message, it is considered spam.

 

Please note that the electronic transmission and distribution of this unsolicited e-mail may also violate the provisions of the Texas Anti Spam Act (Chapter 46 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, effective September 1, 2003), as well as other applicable State and Federal laws. Violations of these State and Federal laws can possibly result in e-mail blocking, civil damages and criminal penalties.

 

Based upon the foregoing, we hereby formally request that you (and your organization) immediately cease and desist and stop transmitting and distributing unsolicited e-mail and take the necessary steps to ensure that no further acts of unlawful transmission and distribution of unsolicited e-mail on computer systems owned and controlled by The University of Texas at Austin occur. We also demand that you confirm to us in writing within three (3) days of receipt of this communication that you will not post or transmit spam or any other unsolicited material on computer systems owned or controlled by The University of Texas at Austin in the future. The University of Texas at Austin expressly reserves all rights it may have to take further action against you.

 

We expect your prompt attention to this matter. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Last reviewed: January 20, 2004