Can I lock iCloud in system preferences

I want to use the iCloud to track multiple Mac products that go out regularly as rental equipment. I have set up iCloud on all the Macs so currently I am tracking them but I want to be able to lock it within the system preferences so that you can't sign out. I'd like to know if it's possible so I don't have to use additional tracking software. Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Welcome to the Apple community.
Your profile states that you are using OS X 10.5.6, iCloud comes as part of the rate pertains system OS X 10.7.2 or better, if your profile is correct, that is why you cannot find iCloud in your system preferences.

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I've read about moving the iCloud folder from the Application Support folder, to the desktop, which didn't help.
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I threw away my Library > Application Support > iCloud folder.
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Now drag the iCloud folder that is in Library > Application Support to the trash, enter your administrators password when prompted.
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