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Copyright Policies

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.

• UWF Copyright Infringement Explanation and Guide
• UWF Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

For additional information, see the following:

• Federal Student Aid Handbook (provides a summary of civil and criminal penalties for violation of federal copyright laws)
• Copyright Law
• General Counsel
• UWF ResNet

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 | gcfrontdesk@uwf.edu

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Revised: February 19, 2019