Policy on Copying Software - Almanac, Vol. Software piracy at academic institutions takes several different forms. One way it happens is when officials allow more software copies to be installed than is permitted by the software license. Another way is when faculty, staff or students carelessly make copies without checking to see if the number of allowable copies has been exceeded.
Some people trade copyrighted software, often over the Internet.
Such activity subjects the institution and the individuals involved to civil and possibly criminal penalties, as well as unfavorable publicity. Make sure that you are getting the best price for software. Through the Computer Connection in the Penn Bookstore, the University makes the vast majority of software products used on campus available to faculty, staff and students at substantial discounts. Additionally, through ISC's Site License and Volume Discount Program, campus-wide site licensing agreements or volume purchase agreements are negotiated. As new software is purchased, retain licenses, registration and invoices centrally in your department or unit.