Software Policy
Angelo State University has licensed copies of computer software from a variety of publishers to help fulfill its mission. Licensed and registered copies of software programs have been placed on computers within the organization in accordance with the licensing agreements and copyright law. No other copies of this software or its documentation will be made without the express written consent of the software publisher.
In some cases, the license agreements for a particular software program may permit an additional copy to be placed on a portable computer for business purposes. Employees will not make such additional copies of software or documentation for the software without verifying that a copy is permitted via the license agreement.
The unauthorized duplication of copyrighted software or documentation is a violation of the law and is contrary to established standards of conduct for Angelo State University's employees. Employees who make, acquire or use unauthorized copies of computer software or documentation will be subject to disciplinary action. Federal statute (Title 17 of the US code, Sections 101 & 107) makes the infringement of software copyrights, with a few specific exceptions, illegal and punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 for each act thereof.
Angelo State University reserves the right to protect its reputation and its investment in computer software by enforcing internal controls to prevent the making or use of unauthorized copies of software. The Office of Information Technology will act as the coordinator for microcomputer software licensing by assisting office units throughout campus with purchases, installation, inventory and any required procedures necessary to insure University compliance with copyright laws.
Comments regarding this policy statement should be directed to Doug Fox at doug.fox@angelo.edu