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POLICY ON THE USE
OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE
The University of West
Alabama purchases licenses for the use of copies of computer software from a
variety of outside companies. The University does not own the copyright to this
software or its related documentation and, except for a single copy for backup
purposes or unless expressly authorized by the copyright owner(s), does not have
the right to reproduce it for use on more than one computer unless the license
is for multiple use.
With regard to software usage on local area networks, UWA
shall use the software only in accordance with the license agreement.
UWA employees and students learning of any misuse of software
or related documentation within the University should notify the Director of
Information Systems. According to U.S. copyright law, unauthorized reproduction
of software is a federal offense. Offenders can be subject to civil damages of
as much as $100,000 per title copied, and criminal penalties, including fines
(up to $250,000 per work copied) and imprisonment (up to 5 years per title
copied).
Any University employee or student who knowingly makes,
acquires, or uses unauthorized copies of computer software licensed to UWA or
who places or uses unauthorized software on University premises or equipment
shall be in violation of University policy.
The University of West Alabama does not condone and
specifically forbids the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted software.
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