By using eResearch services you agree to:

  • Only use these services for the purpose of undertaking research*, commonly in association with a specific research project or programme
  • Undertake security maintenance on specific services where appropriate (e.g. patching on Nectar Cloud Virtual Machines)
  • Review service settings (e.g. virtual machine allocation or storage option) each year, or as required by a particular service, to ensure efficient and sustainable use
  • Participate in an annual user survey and provide details of research outputs supported by your use of eResearch services
  • Comply with the University’s IT Acceptable Use Policy and IT Security Policy

*Projects that have a commercial component may have to be hosted on a separately licensed service.

These terms apply to:

  • All members of the University community whether at the University or elsewhere
  • eResearch services provided directly, or indirectly through internal partners (e.g. Connect) or external partners (e.g. REANNZ)

Eligibility:

eResearch services are available to doctoral students and University staff for the purposes of undertaking research, commonly a specific research project.

Suspension or Withdrawal of Services:

Service users should expect email correspondence regarding specific requirements of acceptable use (e.g. service review or need for security maintenance). Failure to abide by these terms and specific requirements may result in a suspension of service followed by a withdrawal of service.