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The Internet Code of Practice (ICOP) exists to protect all Internet users. It says you should not:

*receive, send or display offensive messages or pictures on any computers

*access undesirable material

*violate copyright laws

*use other people's passwords

*gamble online

*send spam
Internet-based suppliers are required to:

*clearly identify commercial information as being of a commercial nature

*ensure that all information and advertising material is legal, decent, and truthful

*ensure that contracts clearly state terms and conditions (contracts fall under the law of the country where the customer resides)

*state or imply that goods will be of ''satisfactory quality''

*allow a 7 day period for the customer to change their mind and get a full refund

*not disclose your personal data without your permission

*ensure that images, audio and video clips are compressed to keep download times and bandwidth requirements to a minimum
Many schools have their own Internet Code of Practice based on the standard one but sometimes with some variation - a common one being that students are not allowed to run an unauthorised Internet business from school.