What Happens When I Get Caught?
Consequences of Getting Caught for Students
Access will not be restored until you respond to University notices and/or request a meeting immediately with the University’s Information Security Officer.
Consequences for violating the copyright policy of Utica University are listed below.
First Offense:
• Immediate,but temporary loss of campus data network privileges on your computer.
o The length of time for the loss of privileges will depend on the severity of the offense.
• Make arrangements within three days of notification to schedule a conference between you and the Information Security Officer.
• Mandatory training on copyright law.
Second or Repeat Offenses:
• A finding of violation of said policy shall result in temporary or permanent revocation of campus data network privileges.
•Once blocked, you will not be allowed to access Utica internet services on your computer.
• Referral to the Office of Student Affairs for adjudication as a violation of Utica University policy.
•If a violation is confirmed you will be charged a network reconnection fee. Additional violations will result in increasingly larger reconnection fees.
Violating the rights of a copyright owner can result in judgments in the form of actual or statutory damages. The courts determine the damages associated with copyright infringement, and statutory damages can range from $200 per violation to $150,000 per violation. Alternatively, a violation can result in a judgment for actual damages, and in the case of a willful violation, you can be held accountable to pay costs and attorneys’ fees related to litigation. Finally, certain willful actions could result in criminal charges which could include fines and jail time.
Consequences of Getting Caught Faculty/Staff
The University will take disciplinary action if you engage in illegal file sharing. Possible consequences the University may take are listed below.
• Notification to the Office of Human Resources.
• Subject to civil and criminal actions in court.
• Sanctions up to and including termination
For more information, refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Utica University and the AAUP and/or the Utica College Employee Code of Conduct.
There are a variety of options available through which you can access music, movies, games, software and other media files in compliance with copyright laws.
To learn more, visit Alternatives for Legally Obtaining Copyrighted Materials.
Second or Repeat Offenses:
• A finding of violation of said policy shall result in temporary or permanent revocation of campus data network privileges.
•Once blocked, you will not be allowed to access Utica internet services on your computer.
• Referral to the Office of Student Affairs for adjudication as a violation of Utica University policy.
•If a violation is confirmed you will be charged a network reconnection fee. Additional violations will result in increasingly larger reconnection fees.
Violating the rights of a copyright owner can result in judgments in the form of actual or statutory damages. The courts determine the damages associated with copyright infringement, and statutory damages can range from $200 per violation to $150,000 per violation. Alternatively, a violation can result in a judgment for actual damages, and in the case of a willful violation, you can be held accountable to pay costs and attorneys’ fees related to litigation. Finally, certain willful actions could result in criminal charges which could include fines and jail time.
Consequences of Getting Caught Faculty/Staff
The University will take disciplinary action if you engage in illegal file sharing. Possible consequences the University may take are listed below.
• Notification to the Office of Human Resources.
• Subject to civil and criminal actions in court.
• Sanctions up to and including termination
For more information, refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Utica University and the AAUP and/or the Utica College Employee Code of Conduct.
There are a variety of options available through which you can access music, movies, games, software and other media files in compliance with copyright laws.
To learn more, visit Alternatives for Legally Obtaining Copyrighted Materials.