Last updated : 2026-10-16
· Technologies VMLearn inc., Canada
This policy governs the use of all virtual machines, tools and resources of the VMLearn platform, operated by Technologies VMLearn inc.. It is accepted by every user at first sign-in and forms an integral part of the Terms of Use.
Article 1 — Authorized use only
All virtual machines, lab environments, and computing resources provided through this platform are made available exclusively for completing the assigned laboratory exercises described in your course curriculum. Any use of these resources beyond the specific tasks outlined in your lab instructions — regardless of intent — is strictly prohibited.
Article 2 — Prohibited activities
You are expressly and absolutely prohibited from using any machine, tool, network connection, IP address, credential, or resource provided through this platform to:
Attack, probe, scan, fingerprint, or otherwise interact with any system, network, service, or device outside the isolated lab environment, including the public internet;
Conduct unauthorized penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or reconnaissance on any third-party target;
Deploy, distribute, launch, or execute malware, ransomware, spyware, botnets, or any malicious software beyond the lab's designated isolated sandbox;
Intercept, capture, or attempt to capture network traffic outside the designated lab network segment;
Host, store, transmit, or publish illegal, harmful, offensive, or copyrighted content;
Exfiltrate data, credentials, intellectual property, or materials from the platform environment;
Circumvent, disable, or attempt to bypass any security control, firewall, access restriction, or monitoring system of the platform itself;
Assist, enable, or instruct any third party — including other students — in performing any of the above activities;
Use platform resources for cryptocurrency mining, commercial purposes, or any activity unrelated to your coursework;
Share your account, password or access with anyone, or use another person's account;
Copy, bulk-download, record, extract with an automated tool or redistribute course material, lab content, questions or solutions outside the platform.
Article 3 — Monitoring & logging
All activities performed within this platform are continuously monitored and comprehensively logged. You have no expectation of privacy while using these systems. Logs capture, but are not limited to:
Login timestamps, client IP addresses, and session durations;
Every command executed within virtual machines (terminal history, PowerShell logs, event logs);
All network traffic generated within and from the lab environment (source, destination, protocol, payload metadata);
File system changes, process creation, and application behavior within guest systems;
Screen activity, clipboard content, and keystroke timing patterns where applicable.
These logs are retained for up to 60 days (lab command history: 14 days) and may be reviewed at any time by your instructor, platform administrators, your institution's security office, and — if required by law — law enforcement authorities.
Article 4 — Legal consequences
Unauthorized access to, use of, modification of, or damage to computer systems is a criminal offense under Canadian federal law and applicable international statutes. Violations of this policy may result in any or all of the following:
Immediate suspension of your access to this platform, with no advance notice;
Permanent revocation of your enrollment and platform privileges;
Academic disciplinary action in accordance with your institution's Student Code of Conduct, up to and including expulsion and notation on your academic record;
Criminal prosecution under applicable law, including:
Criminal Code of Canada, s. 342.1 — Unauthorized use of a computer (up to 10 years imprisonment);
Criminal Code of Canada, s. 430(1.1) — Mischief in relation to computer data;
Criminal Code of Canada, s. 184 — Interception of private communications;
Applicable U.S. federal law (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030) or international law where cross-border systems are involved.
Civil liability for damages incurred by affected parties, including third-party systems, companies, or individuals.
Ignorance of this policy is not a defense. By using this platform, you accept full legal and academic responsibility for all activity conducted through your account.