侵犯版权

侵犯版权 政策

学生行为准则

Regarding copyright infringement, ISU’s 学生行为准则 discusses academic policies in 第二节.

第二节.1 defines academic integrity misconduct, and states, 部分:

Written or other work which students submit must be the product of their own efforts and must be consistent with appropriate standards of professional ethics. Any academic integrity violation(s), 包括作弊, 剽窃, and other forms of dishonest or unethical behavior, 是被禁止的. A summary of behaviors that constitute academic integrity misconduct appears below. Examples of each policy can be found in the Faculty Guide to Academic Integrity as well as the Student Guide to Academic Integrity. Questions regarding these policies or requests for additional clarification should be directed to the Office of the Provost, 学生事务, or to the office of Student Conduct and Integrity (SCI).

2.1.8 Misuse of Intellectual Property Misuse of intellectual property is the improper use of copyright materials, 商标, 商业秘密, or intellectual property (e.g. thoughts, ideas or works of another).

第五节.0 discusses conduct process outcomes, 比如形成性的, 推荐, 行政, loss of privilege and disciplinary status outcomes.  Disciplinary Status Outcomes include conduct probation, temporary separation (suspension), and permanent separation (expulsion).   第六节.0 discusses appeals and the appeal process.

Please review or download the 学生行为准则 here http://s56rsj.7111m.com/code-of-student-conduct.              

大学手册

Regarding file-to-file sharing 软件, ISU’s 大学手册 contains Policy 941 File-Sharing which states, 部分:

File Sharing Programs are programs that function in a peer-to-peer structure and are designed to share files (music, video, 软件, 图片, 等.).

File sharing programs will not be installed on 电子游戏试玩 computers (except as noted under “Exceptions”).

If file-sharing programs are observed on 电子游戏试玩 computers (other than those covered under “Exceptions” noted below), the head of the office or department concerned will take such actions as are necessary to have the program immediately removed. 如果有必要的话, appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken to ensure that no others will be installed.

Please review the 大学手册 here http://s56rsj.7111m.com/handbook.  Policy 941 File-Sharing can be found here http://s56rsj.7111m.com/handbook/900-university-wide-policies/941.     

Penalties for 侵犯版权

Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission of legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code).  These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work.  In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.

Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties.  在一般情况下, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,每件被侵权作品.  For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,每件被侵权作品.  A court can, in its discretion, also assess cost and attorneys' fees.  For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.

Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,每宗罪行五千元.  For more information, see the website of the U.S. 版权办公室.

Legal Alternatives for Downloading Copyright Materials

Suggestions for legal sources

Cunningham Memorial 图书馆 http://lib.7111m.com/ has a great collection of DVD’s, 光盘的, 书籍甚至游戏, all free to rent with your Sycamore ID card.

EDUCAUSE provides a comprehensive list of sites for legal streaming or downloading of content here http://www.educause.edu/focus-areas-and-initiatives/policy-and-security/educause-policy/legal-sources-onli