Copyright Information at Colorado State University
The U.S. Copyright Act recognizes that all intellectual works (articles, books, data, pictures, architectural design, software, motion pictures, sound recordings, and so forth) are automatically covered by copyright unless it is explicitly noted to the contrary. The owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or license his or her work. The owner also has the exclusive right to produce or license the production of derivatives of his or her work. Under current law, works are covered whether or not a copyright notice is attached and whether or not the work is registered.
Academic Computing and Networking Services reminds every person with an account on the University's computer systems that unauthorized use, duplication, or distribution of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited by federal law. Please respect the intellectual rights of others. Do not use your CSU computer account to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or adapt copyrighted material unless you own the copyright or have been granted the right to use the material by the copyright holder.
Access to computer systems and networks owned or operated by Colorado State University is a privilege, and imposes upon users certain responsibilities and obligations. Access is granted subject to University policies, and local, state, and federal laws. Colorado State University has published a Computing and Networking Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The University considers violations of these acceptable use principles or guidelines to be serious offenses. The University will take such action necessary to copy and examine any files or information resident on university systems allegedly related to unacceptable use, and to protect its network from systems and events that threaten or degrade operations. Blatant violations or repeated offenses will be referred to the appropriate University entity for discipline.
For assistance with copyright issues and questions at Colorado State University, contact the Vice President for Research and Information Technology, 491-7194.
Contact persons to receive notification of copyright infringement:
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Patrick J. Burns, Director, Patrick.Burns@colostate.edu
Academic Computing and Networking Services
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1018
970-491-5778 (voice), 970-491-1958 (fax) -
Donna W. Aurand, Associate Counsel, Donna.Aurand@colostate.edu
Office of the General Counsel
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
970-491-6270 (voice), 970-491-2118 (fax)
Copyright and Fair Use Resources
- U.S. Copyright Office's tutorial on Copyright Basics
- CSU Copyright Guidelines for Classroom and General University Use
- ADEC Intellectual Property and Copyright Resource Collection
- Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia (American Distance Education Consortium)
- Regents Guide to Understanding Copyright and Educational Fair Use (University System of Georgia)
- University of Texas - Crash Course in Copyright