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A. Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to address proper use of copyrighted material at the 果冻传媒麻豆社 in compliance with applicable policy and law, including federal copyright law.

B. Scope. This policy applies to all 果冻传媒麻豆社 employees, students and affiliated individuals.

C. Policy

C-1. In general. It is the policy of the 果冻传媒麻豆社 to comply with all U.S. copyright laws, including but not limited to Title 17 of the United States Code, the Copyright Act of 1976, and all subsequent amendments to copyright law. The 果冻传媒麻豆社 recognizes that the exclusive rights of copyright holders are balanced by the limitations on those rights under federal copyright law. These limitations include the right to make a fair use of copyrighted materials in the course of face-to-face instruction and teaching activities, as protected under 17 U.S.C. §§ 107 (Fair Use), 108 (Reproduction by Libraries and Archives), 109 (First Sale Doctrine and Transfers), 110 (Teaching Exception) and other statutory exemptions and limitations to the exclusive rights granted to the owner of a copyright protected work.

C-2. Responsibilities. Every member of the U of I community is responsible for making their own good faith determination about the nature of their intended use of copyrighted materials in compliance with copyright law.

C-3. Guidance. The maintained by the 果冻传媒麻豆社 Libraries assists members of the U of I community in complying with federal copyright law. Members of the U of I community are expected to become familiar with and follow these guidelines.

C-4. Noncompliance. Employees, students and other university-affiliated individuals who willfully and with knowledge violate the University’s copyright policy or other federal copyright laws may place themselves individually at risk of liability in the event of a claim of copyright infringement. In such cases, the University may refuse to defend or indemnify an employee named in an infringement of copyright action. Violation of this policy may also result in discipline up to and including termination.

D. Contact Information. For further assistance, contact the 果冻传媒麻豆社 Libraries or the Office of General Counsel.

E. References

FSH 5300 Copyrights, Protectable Discoveries and Other Intellectual Property Rights

果冻传媒麻豆社 Libraries

Version History

Amended 2024. Complete rewrite.

Amended 2007. Editorial changes.

Adopted July 1996.