Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Ensure individuals understand their responsibilities regarding their use of university software.
- Help the university remain in compliance with its software licensing agreements.
The university's Copyright Policy covers the requirements for compliance with software copyright laws and regulations.
Entities Affected by this Policy
Entities affected by this policy include all 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ academic and administrative offices and all 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students, employees, and anyone who accesses university software.
Who Should Read this Policy
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students, employees, and anyone who accesses university software should read this policy.
Policy
Individuals using or installing university software are responsible for understanding and adhering to license requirements for that software, whether installed on university and/or personal devices. University software installed on personal devices must be removed at the end of an individual’s formal affiliation with the university.
Refer to the Office of Information Technology’s at web page for the current software licensing requirements (e.g., use at home) and additional information (e.g., number of devices covered), which may have changed since the software was first installed.
Contacts
Definitions
- Formal Affiliation
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Employed by the university or an active student as indicated in the student information system.
- University Software
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Software obtained by the university through contracts, agreements, grants, donations, or purchased using university funds.