Copyright Policy is an institutional rule governing the copying and file sharing of copyrighted texts, documents, and computer software.
What the catalog says
The catalog states: “InterCoast prohibits the illegal copying of copyrighted texts, publication, documents, and computer software or peer to peer file sharing.”
“Instructors may only copy portions of texts for single use as handouts to illustrate lesson plans, as permitted by federal copyright law.”
“Students may not illegally copy texts or software for distribution, use, or sale.”
“If this policy is violated, the person responsible will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.”
“Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or 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).”