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James Sprunt Community College is committed to adhering to the Federal Copyright Law as it applies to software used on computer hardware owned by the college.
Authorized software is defined as software that is registered, licensed and/or purchased by the college. Proof of ownership of authorized software can be established with a license agreement, paid invoice, or manual and original diskettes.
Authorized use of software is defined as use of software in accordance with the license agreement, purchase agreement or software documentations. Unauthorized use of software includes making or using software by copying, sharing, lending, giving, transferring, and/or installing software in a way not in compliance with the license or purchase agreement.
Unauthorized use of software by students, staff, or faculty of the college constitutes an infringement of this policy. Such infringements constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the college and/or legal action by software manufacturer(s) and the college, which may result in civil damages, criminal penalties, fines, and/or imprisonment.
James Sprunt Community College employees having knowledge of any misuse of software or related documentation within the college shall notify the appropriate supervisor or the President.
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