* '''Reducing usage''' means "casual" internet usage is forbidden. This means that using the internet for entertainment, online shopping or even education. In general the only two permitted reasons for using the internet were ''parnasa'' (making a living) and ''kiruv'' (jewish outreach).
* '''Physical security''' means that any internet capable device must be disabled, even if not physically connected at the time to an internet service providorprovider. Desktop computers, laptops and palm computers must stored in a locked room, and whenever they are used, they should not be used in such a way to lead others in the household (particularly children) to think that being used in a casual way.
* '''Externally verifiable compliance''' means that individuals are not trusted to decide for themselves whether their usage qualifies as allowed usage, but are required to go to ask a ''shailah'' of a Rabbinical authority and receive a legal decision.
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