Copyright infringement occurs when you download or share copyrighted materials —including music, movies, games, and software —from the Internet without consent from the author.
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What is CWI required to do under the DMCA and HEOA?
Under the DMCA all Internet Service Providers aka Online Service Providers are required to:
- Register a designated agent with the U.S. Copyright Office to receive notification of claims of copyright infringement.
- Promptly respond to any properly formatted ...
What is fair use of copyrighted materials?
Fair use is a provision of U.S. copyright law which defines the legal but limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the owner. Acceptable forms of fair use are for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship and...
What is file sharing?
File sharing is when you share (download or upload) electronic data files over a network connection, whether the network is secure or unsecure, public or private. File sharing is not illegal if you have permission from the copyright owner to share the files. It is illegal if you share...
What is P2P software?
Peer-to-peer (P2P) software allows “peers” (individual computer systems) to connect to each other over the internet to share files. Examples of mainstream P2P software programs include BitTorrent, Limewire, Ares and AresWarez, Kazaa, Azureus, DC++ and Morpheus.
What is the Electronic Technology Usage Policy?
The Electronic Technology Usage Policy identifies the standards of use that all users (Faculty, Staff, Students and Guests) must agree to before using the shared computing resources of College of Western Idaho.
What is the MPAA?
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a trade association of the American motion picture, home video and television industries. The MPAA serves as an advocate for strong protection of the creative works produced and distributed by the industry and...
What is the RIAA?
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade association of the U.S. recording industry (or its member record companies). The RIAA serves to foster a business and legal climate for its members through protection of intellectual property rights...
Writing Center
Does my writing have to be printed?
While our team is happy to review your writing on any medium, bringing a printed copy provides an easy way to take notes and can offer a helpful visual of the work altogether. If you do not have a printed copy available, please be prepared with a digital version.
How do I obtain verification for my visit?
Upon request, we can email you an appointment verification of your visit.
How many pages can we review during my appointment?
To optimize the quality of feedback on your writing, seven pages is the maximum amount for one appointment. Please schedule additional appointments for papers more than seven pages long. If you have a paper exceeding seven pages but are only looking to focus on a section, we are happy...
How often may I schedule an appointment?
To ensure you have time to work on your writing between visits to the Writing Center, and to provide opportunities for other students seeking support, appointments are limited to:
- 1 appointment per day, either 30- or 60-minute sessions.
- 2 hours per week, ...