All XSEDE Service Provider sites have legal and other obligations to protect shared resources as well as the intellectual property of users. Users share this responsibility by observing the rules of acceptable use that are outlined in this document. XSEDE resources include hardware, software, network connections, and storage. Each resource is finite and shared by the entire research community. Responsible conduct on the part of each user is essential to ensure equitable and secure access for all. Failure to use XSEDE resources properly may result in the penalties outlined in section 5, including those imposed by XSEDE, civil, and/or criminal penalties.