Each member of the Stanford Community has a general obligation to safeguard and make appropriate use of University property and equipment either assigned for individual use, or as part of a common area. This obligation includes but is not limited to:

• exercising reasonable care in use to prevent damage and maintain good condition,
  
• exercising reasonable security measures to prevent theft or misuse,
  
• reporting lost, stolen, damaged or otherwise impaired property/equipment to appropriate parties, including but not limited to a direct supervisor or common area manager, and
  
• notifying the appropriate property administrator of capital equipment moved to a different location.

Specific responsibilities beyond this general obligation are outlined below. Except where otherwise indicated, accountabilities listed are to employees' direct supervisors.