must comply with all policies and practices within the handbook when connecting to any element of the college ’ s IT network and infrastructure .
File Sharing and Copyright Infringement Federal copyright law applies to all forms of information , including electronic communications . Users should be aware that copyright infringement includes the unauthorized copying , displaying , and / or distributing of copyrighted material . All such works , including those available electronically , should be considered protected by copyright law unless specifically stated otherwise .
Williamson complies with all provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ( DMCA ). Any use of the Williamson network , e-mail system , or website to transfer copyrighted material including , but not limited to , software , text , images , audio , and video is strictly prohibited .
Anyone using college IT resources to commit acts of copyright infringement will be subject to the college ’ s due process . Acts of piracy are violations of state and federal laws , and as such , may result in criminal charges .
Indemnification / Liability Statement Williamson makes absolutely no warranties of any kind , either express or implied , for the IT services it provides . The college will not be responsible for any damage suffered by users , including , but not limited to , any loss of data resulting from delays , non-deliveries , user errors , or service interruptions . The college is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its IT services , including e-mail . Users assume responsibility for any damage suffered as a result of information obtained through these sources .
The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Williamson , the Board of Trustees , and college employees from and against any claim , lawsuit , cause of action , damage judgment , loss , expense , or liability resulting from any claim , including reasonable attorneys ’ fees , arising out of , or related to the use of the college ' s hardware , software , and network facilities . This indemnity shall include , without limitation , those claims based on trademark or service mark infringement , trade name infringement , copyright infringement , defamation , unlawful discrimination or harassment , rights of publicity , and invasion of privacy .
Reporting Violations of IT Acceptable Use Regulations Violations of this policy should be reported immediately to college administration . The administration will make every effort to maintain confidentiality to the extent possible consistent with other obligations .
Disciplinary Action Violations of these regulations will result in the appropriate disciplinary action , which may include loss of computing privileges , suspension , termination , expulsion , and criminal prosecution .
Pennsylvania Law It is a violation of Pennsylvania law to access , alter , or damage any computer system , network , software or database , or any part thereof , with the intent to interrupt the normal functioning of an organization . It is also unlawful to knowingly and without authorization , disclose a password to any computer system , network , or to gain unauthorized access to a computer or to interfere with the operation of a computer , network , or to alter , without authorization , any computer software . Violations of these sections of the law are punishable with up to $ 15,000 fine and seven years imprisonment . Disclosing a password to a computer system , network , etc ., knowingly and without authorization , is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $ 10,000 and imprisonment of up to five years .
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