Acceptable use policy and other legal stuff

As much as we know that you are a good and upstanding citizen, there are occasionally times that we all need reminding about what’s acceptable and what’s not. Anyone who uses Kettering College computer resources accepts full responsibility and liability for their actions, therefore must:

Abide by all local, state, federal, and copyright laws, as well as Kettering College and Kettering Health Network Internet and computer policies.
Respect the rights, privacy, and property of others.
Not use, download, or post obscene, abusive, offensive, or sexually explicit material.
Avoid public criticism of others; this includes both personal and institutional denunciation.
Not access inappropriate or illegal materials.
Not vandalize or misuse institutional property.
Refrain from activities for personal or commercial financial gain.

Failure to comply may result in the loss of computer privileges or other disciplinary action.

Never infringe upon someone else’s copyright. It is a violation of college policy and federal law to participate in copyright infringement. Copyrighted materials include, but are not limited to, computer software, audio and video recordings, photographs, electronic books, and written material. If you share movies or music that you did not create, you may be infringing on another’s copyright. Consequences of copyright infringement can include disciplinary actions by the college. In addition, copyright owners or their representatives may sue persons who infringe on another’s copyright in federal courts. For example, such lawsuits average $750 per allegedly violated song in penalties or fines.

Finding Legal Content

There are numerous legal sources for online movies, music, photographs, books, software and other intellectual property. Major labels, indie labels, solo artists, movie and TV studios, and many others distribute on the Web. The commercial music, video, radio, and software services listed below allow you to legally purchase or license and download content. You may also wish to consult the EDUCAUSE list of legal downloading sites.

Kettering College does not recommend the use of a particular service, nor does it warrant that a service is compliant with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). You are responsible for reading and understanding service agreements and for complying with the law.

Music Services

Movie and Television Services

Online Radio

Software