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PALM PILOT USE POLICY

SECTION ONE

PURPOSE:

A. To remain competitive, better serve our customers and provide our employees with the best tools to do their jobs, Johnstone Supply will be providing delivery drivers a palm pilot in order to obtain digital signatures upon delivery of product.

B. Johnstone Supply encourages the use of these products and associated services. However, all employees and everyone connected with the organization should remember that electronic products and services provided by the company are company property and their purpose is to facilitate and support company business. All palm pilot users have the responsibility to use these resources in a professional, ethical, and lawful manner.

C. To ensure that all employees are responsible, the following guidelines have been established for using the palm pilots. No policy can lay down rules to cover every possible situation. Instead, it is designed to express Johnstone Supply’s philosophy and set forth general principles when using electronic product and services.

SECTION TWO

PROHIBITED USE:

Electronic products cannot be used for knowingly transmitting, retrieving, or storing any communication that is:

1. Discriminatory or harassing;

2. Derogatory to any individual or group;

3. Obscene, sexually explicit or pornographic;

4. Defamatory or threatening;

5. In violation of any license governing the use of software; or

6. Engaged in for any purpose that is illegal or contrary to Johnstone Supply’s policy or business interests.

SECTION THREE

PERSONAL USE:

The product and services provided by Johnstone Supply are primarily for business use to assist employees in the performance of their jobs. Limited, occasional, or incidental use of electronic media products for personal, non-business purposes is understandable and acceptable, and all such use should be done in a manner that does not negatively affect the systems' use for their business purposes. However, employees are expected to demonstrate a sense of responsibility and not abuse this privilege.

SECTION FOUR

SOFTWARE:

To prevent viruses from being transmitted through the company's computer system, unauthorized downloading of any unauthorized software is strictly prohibited. Only software registered through Johnstone Supply may be downloaded. Employees should contact the system administrator if they have any questions.

SECTION FIVE

VIOLATIONS:

Any employee who physically abuses the electronic equipment or privilege of their access in violation of this policy will be subject to corrective action, including possible termination of employment, legal action, and criminal liability.

SECTION SIX

RIGHT TO SEARCH- COMPANY PROPERTY

All Johnstone computers, including palm pilots, and all data on the Johnstone computer systems are subject to inspection and search by Johnstone at any time.  Employees should not have any expectations of privacy with regard to Internet usage.

SECTION SEVEN

EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT ON USE OF PALM PILOT:

I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the foregoing policies, rules, and conditions governing the use of the Company's computer and telecommunications equipment and services. I understand that I have no expectation of privacy when I use any of the electronic equipment or services. I am aware that violations of this guideline on appropriate use of the equipment may subject me to disciplinary action, including termination from employment, legal action and criminal liability. I further understand that my use of the palm pilot may reflect on the image of Johnstone Supply to our customers, competitors and vendors and that I have responsibility to maintain a positive representation of the company. I understand that loss of the Palm Pilot or any damage to the equipment while under my jurisdiction, other than normal wear and tear, will financially be my responsibility. Furthermore, I understand that this policy can be amended at any time.

_______________________________________      Dated: ______________

[Signature of employee]

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Printed name of employee]