Copyright @ UMass Amherst
Copyright is the legal framework that protects the use, distribution, and reproduction of orginal work. Using the campus network to illegally download and share copyrighted materials (e.g., music, movies, software) violates University policies and the federal copyright law.
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Copyright Basics: A Glossary
All you need to know about copyright and why copyright violations are a serious issue.
Copyright Quiz
Test your knowledge of all things copyright. Take our quiz!
Infringement Procedures
The steps OIT will take when external organizations contact the University for alleged copyright violations.
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'The Downside of Downloading' Presentation
Real UMass students. Real cases. Attend our weekly presentation or schedule a presentation for a group.
Avoid Copyright Infringement
Four steps you can take to avoid copyright violations.
Safe File-Sharing
Learn how to disable file-sharing and uninstall common peer-to-peer (P2P) applications.
Copyright & File-Sharing F.A.Q.
Answers to the most commonly-asked questions about copyright violations and file-sharing at UMass Amherst.
Copyright Resources
Get your questions answered: contact other offices on campus or use our list of Web resources.
