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PERMISSION: In order to copy, post online, or otherwise use copyrighted materials, including software, where (a) the materials are copyrighted, (b) use exceeds what is permitted by license , or (c) the four factor fair use test indicates that the use is likely not fair, permission must be obtained from the copyright owner.
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- where the use is in accordance with the provisions of a valid software license agreement,
- where the use is within the Conference on Fair Use Guidelines
- where the use in an online setting complies with the requirements of the TEACH Act
- where the permission of the copyright owner has been obtained, or
- where University Counsel has determined that the use is otherwise permissible.
Failure to comply with these requirements can result in litigation against the University and its members, as well as the assessment of costs and damages.
REQUIRED NOTICES: Drew University facilities are responsible for posting notices reflecting this policy at all public computer and photocopying stations which may be used for reproducing copyrighted materials, e.g., departmental copy rooms and libraries. The following notice will be posted:
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"Copyright Notice" "Copying, displaying and distributing copyrighted works, may infringe the owner's copyright. The Conference on Fair Use Guidelines can help you determine whether your use of a copyrighted work is a fair use or requires permission. Any use of computer or duplicating facilities by students, faculty or staff for infringing use of copyrighted works is subject to appropriate disciplinary action as well as those civil remedies and criminal penalties provided by federal law." |
DISTANCE EDUCATION: The TEACH Act permits nonprofit educational institutions to transmit or display non-dramatic literary or musical works as they would in a face-to-face class. As a general rule*, * the transmission must be directly related and integral to the teaching content of the course, made solely for students enrolled in the course, limited to students enrolled in the course, and made at the direction of or under the actual supervision of instructor. The performance or display of other works is permitted in an amount or quantity comparable to what would be used in a face-to-face classroom setting.
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