As members of the academic community, we value the free exchange of ideas. Just as we do not tolerate plagiarism, we do not condone the unauthorized copying of software, including programs, applications, data bases and code.
Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academic discourse and enterprise. This principle applies to works of all authors and publishers in all media. It encompasses respect for the right to acknowledgement, right to privacy, and right to determine the form, manner and terms of publication and distribution. Because electronic information is volatile and easily reproduced, respect for the work and personal expression of others is especially critical in computer environments.
Violations of authorial integrity, including plagiarism, invasion of privacy, unauthorized access, and trade secret and copyright violations, may be grounds for sanctions against members of the academic community.
When you buy software, you are actually acquiring a license to use it, not own it. You acquire the license from the company that owns the copyright. The conditions and restrictions of the license agreement vary from program to program and should be read carefully.
In general, commercial software licenses stipulate that. When you acquire software under a shareware arrangement, you are actually acquiring a license to use it, not own it. You acquire the license from the individual or company that owns the copyright. The copyright holders for SHAREWARE allow purchasers to make and distribute copies of the software, but demand that if, after testing the software, you adopt it for use, you must pay for it.
In general, shareware software licenses stipulate that. That means that you can make a single archival copy, but you are obliged to pay for all copies adopted for use. Before March 1, , it was assumed that intellectual works were NOT covered by copyright unless the copyright symbol and declaration appeared on the work. With the U. The Copyright Law recognizes that all intellectual works programs, data, pictures, articles, books, etc. The second step is to control the acquisition of software by requiring that it be obtained in the same manner as any other important company asset: through formal purchasing procedures involving documentation and supervisor approvals after an appropriate needs assessment.
Further, companies should be sure to appropriately budget for software needs. Failing to do so encourages illegal copying. The third step is to establish a storage security program — the Software Manager should supervise the distribution of software and manuals, keep original media in a locked area, and maintain a log of the location of each program and the machine on which it is being used.
All software should be registered with its publisher to evidence its legitimate use and avail the user of whatever support the publisher provides. Finally, companies should periodically audit their compliance with their software policies and discipline those employees who violate them.
Attorney Eric Freibrun specializes in Computer law and Intellectual Property protection, providing legal services to information technology vendors and users. Copyright Law The protections of U. Then follow University Audit's suggestions for better record-keeping. Institute a departmental strategy for acquiring software and designate a person to oversee purchasing and installation.
Keep all proofs of purchase e. Remove all software from equipment that is being discarded, sold, or donated. Yes, if it was obtained through Tech Connect or Procurement Services. If your computer came from another source, review the licenses and documentation to verify the software's legitimacy. If you're buying a used computer, all installed software should come with license agreements, registration, and original installation disks and manuals.
Remove any software that you can't verify. And there's little chance that the " fair use " argument could be applied to software the way it can to printed materials--it's generally impossible to install and use only a small piece of a software product. Better ways to keep costs down for your students: Look into getting a volume discount or site license from the software publisher check the Software Licensing Services website first.
Find out whether the software is or could be installed in a college or departmental computer lab. There's a widespread myth that you can use software for 24 hours without penalty. The truth is the software would be illegal the moment you installed it. Arrange to use your co-workers' computers instead. Or ask the software publisher for a trial version. Not necessarily. Each site license states who may use the software, where and for what purpose. Within those restrictions, a site license allows unlimited use.
Most of Cornell's site licenses permit Cornell faculty and staff to install the software on their university computers; a few include home computers and student-owned computers as well. To check the terms of a site license, go to the Software Licensing Services website, find the product of interest and read "Type of License" and "Critical Restrictions.
Usually not. Most of Cornell's site licenses are restricted to university- or student-owned computers. Check the Software Licensing Services website for the particulars. Some software publishers allow this use; others don't. Read the license agreement. Some examples: If you purchased Microsoft Office, Publisher, Project, or FrontPage through certain Microsoft agreements, the license permits you to install a second copy on one laptop or home computer to use for work-related purposes.
If you have an Adobe product at work, you can install a second copy on one laptop or home computer, but the product cannot be used on both computers at the same time.
All software is copyright-protected, and the copyright is enforceable for 95 years, no matter what. Internet service providers are still not copyright No one should have to fear losing their Internet connection because of unfounded accusations. But some rights holders want to Washington D. Hollywood representatives routinely tell policymakers that the only response to the barrage of online infringement is to expand copyright or even create new copyright-adjacent Right now the FCC is considering a set of rules that would allow Internet providers to offer faster access to some websites that can afford to pay.
We need to stop them. The content lobby's narrative about the Internet's impact on the creative industry has grown all too familiar. In July , South Korea became the first country to introduce a graduated response or "three strikes" law.
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