Copyright Notice
The Library strictly adheres to all copyright laws and regulations and cannot duplicate copyrighted print or media materials without written permission from the copyright holder or licensee. Please read the posted information on photocopiers regarding copyright prior to using. Copyright violations may result in loss of library privileges.
File Sharing
Copyright infringement is using, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include, but are not limited to, the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.
Copyright infringement is subject to civil and criminal penalties. Anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered by a court to pay actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For more information see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.
Criminal penalties include imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense for “willful” copyright infringement.