Draft Code of Conduct

                   for users of X.500 Directory Services

                    Rodney Tillotson, JNT. October 1991


It is intended that Directory information should be readily accessible, and the
Directory itself places no restrictions on the use of such information.
However, when using the Directory you should:

1    comply with requirements of the providers of all the computers,
     networks and services which may be involved in the operation of the
     Directory.

     These would typically include

     a    use for academic and research use only.

     b    no advertising of goods or services.

     c    no sale of the information obtained.

     d    no searches or related operations so large as to consume
          significant resources.


2    respect the privacy of individuals whose details are in the Directory.

     In particular, you should

     a    honour an individual's expressed wishes, such as can be conveyed
          by a mail preference attribute.

     b    acknowledge use of the Directory in any unsolicited
          communications.

     c    let each individual know on any occasion when her or his details
          are made known to a third party.