The policy against unlawful software copying applies to all faculty, staff and students of Bowie State University. Opening a package of software constitutes agreement to comply with all provisions imposed by the developer of the software. It is the prerogative of a software developer is to limit a user's rights to copy software. When software is acquired by the University, the using department is responsible for reading and adhering to the terms and license agreement and preventing unauthorized copying. Supervisors should ensure that employees and other persons having access are advised of restrictions and do not make copies without proper authority.
Software purchased by individuals is the responsibility of the individual.
Purchasing one copy of a software upgrade does not allow the licensee to upgrade copies of the software on other computers nor does it allow the licensee to give away the old version. B. Personal Computers 1. Information created on or stored in University owned pc's belongs to the University and may not be used by an employee for personal gain or for any purpose detrimental to the University's interests. Information stored on University owned pc's is not to be deleted, altered, or copied for the purpose of removal and use without appropriate authorization. Bowie State University employees using pc's are to insure that back-up copies of all critical information are taken on a routine basis.