File Sharing on the Utica Network
Utica University is committed to preventing the use of University resources for the improper use, infringement, and distribution of copyrighted materials while at the same time not unduly interfering with the appropriate educational and research use of such resources. Utica University is also committed to educating members of the Utica community concerning the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing.
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and other intellectual works. If you violate the exclusive rights of a copyright owner, you infringe the author’s copyright.
Access to the campus data network is a privilege, not a right. Before you are allowed to connect, you must agree to abide and be bound by the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). If you violate this policy you will be subject to consequences, including loss of your network privileges. This means you will not be able to use your own computer to access:
- e-mail,
- Internet,
- calendar applications,
- Facebook or other social media,
- eLearning services,
- data storage, or
- other network services.