Copyright Guidelines

All FSU faculty, staff, and students are to comply with the US Copyright Law. Please find below abstracts from the Office of Inspector General pertaining to copyright issues and FSU Strozier library Course Reserve System.

 

Electronic Media

 

The Federal Copyright law protects electronic media. By protecting the investment of computer software companies in software development and those who provide their work online, the copyright law serves the cause of promoting broad public availability of new and innovative products.

The Law says that anyone who purchases a copy of software has the right to load that copy onto a single computer and to make another copy for "archival" purposes only. It is illegal to use that software on more than one computer or to make or distribute copies of that software for any other purpose, unless specific permission has been obtained from the copyright owner. If you pirate software you may face not only a civil suit for damages and other relief, but criminal liability as well including fines and jail terms of up to one year.

Please access http://www.auditservices.fsu.edu/services/copyright/index.html for further information and more details.

 

For additional information regarding copyright compliance, contact:

Florida State University
Office of Inspector General
407 Westcott Building
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1390
Phone: (850) 644-6031
E-mail: inspectorgeneral@admin.fsu.edu

To report copyright violations:

Regardless of the format of the violation (i.e., whether it is Electronic [online services, computer software] or print media), please contact the Inspector General's Office.
Phone: (850) 644-6031
Fax: (850) 644-2576
E-mail: inspectorgeneral@admin.fsu.edu