Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions (Including Computer Use and File Sharing)

Information concerning copyright infringement policies and sanctions is set forth at the location described below, including

• a statement that explicitly informs students that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject the students to civil and criminal liabilities;
• a summary of the penalties for violation of federal copyright laws; and
• the University's policies with respect to unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary actions taken against students who engage in (illegal downloading or) unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using the institution's information technology system.

http://uwf.edu/generalcounsel/HEOA/
UWF%20Annual%20Disclosure.pdf (pdf)

For additional information, see the following:

http://uwf.edu/GeneralCounsel/heoa.cfm

http://libguides.uwf.edu/copyrightfairuse

http://copyright.gov/circs/circ55.pdf (pdf)

http://copyright.gov/circs/circ61.pdf (pdf)

http://copyright.gov/title17/index.html

http://copyright.gov/fls/fl109.html

http://uwf.edu/ResNet/Policy/AUP/

http://uwf.edu/infosecurity/EResponsibilities/erindex.cfm

http://uwf.edu/sahls/courses/phc6994/its-labs.html

If you are not able to locate the information that you need from the websites set forth above, you may contact the following for assistance:

Office of General Counsel
850-474-3420

Revised 06-18-12