COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS
Computer software is protected by the Federal Copyright Act of 1976. The following guidelines apply to the use of College acquired software:
1. No copies of software may be made except in the following cases:
a. Normally an archive copy of software is allowed for protection against accidental loss or damage. Archive copies of software should be securely stored and not used except to be recopied if the operational copy becomes damaged.
b. Some software, when site licensed by the producer, may permit unlimited copies for use within the college. Such copies must be made only by the person or persons authorized to make copies by the terms of the site license. In this case, duplicates shall be clearly labeled as Cuyamaca College copies of licensed software.
c. Some software, in particular programming languages, allow code to be copied and incorporated within user-written software. Such use is generally permitted as long as the software is for personal use and not sold, rented or leased. If distribution or commercial use is intended for software so produced, clearance must be secured from the copyright owner for the use of the incorporated code, and with the college for use of the equipment during production.
2. The intended or unintended piracy, damage, alteration or removal of any college acquired software may be treated as an act of theft or malicious destruction. Cuyamaca College may elect not to extend computer services to persons who have been identified as engaging in these acts.
3. The user is responsible for complying with whatever terms or conditions are specified in the license agreement or copyright statement which accompanies individual software acquisition.