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Peer-to-peer (p2p) and Illegal File Sharing |
File sharing programs are not explicitly illegal, but are often used to obtain copyrighted material. Downloading, distributing and uploading copyrighted material without the author's permission is illegal and unethical; it is a violation of U.S. Law and University Policies. Anyone who illegally downloads, distributes or copies copyrighted material risks criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Copyright violations can have serious civil and criminal penalties. Potential civil and criminal penalties include:
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Educate Yourself |
7 Things You Should Know About P2P |
MACU's Copyright Page |
Legal Alternatives |
Legal Music Download Sites/RIAA |
EDUCAUSE List of Legal Sources of Online Content |
Campus Downloading List of Sources |
StoryMedia List of Legal Sources |
[Revised 7/1/2014]