UTMB HANDBOOK OF OPERATING PROCEDURES

Section 2 General Administrative Policies and Services Subject 2.19 Computers/Automated Information Systems Policy 2.19.9 Using Microcomputing Software in Compliance with Copyright Laws

08/15/97 - Originated 06/26/02 - Reviewed w/ changes 11/14/06 - Reviewed w/o changes IS Leadership Group -Author

Using Microcomputing Software in Compliance with Copyright Laws

Policy

It is the policy of UTMB that no faculty, staff, or student use any UTMB facility, equipment or property to copy software from one source to another, except as expressly permitted by the Copyright Act or the applicable software license agreement.

Liability

Seemingly innocent copying can subject the alleged infringer and UTMB to both civil and criminal liability unless such copying is consistent with relevant license agreements, copies are being made for contingency planning purposes, or with the permission of the author/owner. Note: If users make unauthorized copies of software, the users are doing so on their own behalf, since all such copying is strictly forbidden by UTMB. Therefore, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action which may include termination.

General Procedure

Software provided through UTMB for use by faculty, staff and students, may only be used on computing equipment as specified in the applicable software license agreement between UTMB and the software licensor.

Advisory Resource

The Information Services (IS) Department may be contacted as an advisory resource for information concerning software copyright compliance.

References

Institutional Handbook Policy 2.19.6, Information Resources Security The Copyright Act UT System General Law Bulletin The University of Texas System, Business Procedures Memorandum 53-02-96, “Policy for the Use and Protection of Information Resources” IS software license library