Annual Copyright Statement (Fall 2020 Revision)
Students and employees who use copyrighted works are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable copyright laws and with the University’s Copyright policy regarding the use of copyright-protected materials at BYU–Hawaii. As described in federal law (U.S. Copyright Act and more recently the Digital Millennium Copyright Act – US Code §17), downloading, uploading, or distributing in any fashion files containing copyright-protected works, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing (e.g., music, movies, games), may subject individuals to civil penalties, including significant actual and statutory damages ($750 to $30,000 per offense), costs and fees of litigation, and criminal penalties including fines (up to $250,000 per offense) and imprisonment (up to 5 years). For more information, see the U.S. Copyright Office.
In appropriate circumstances (as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 512(i)), the university may terminate access to its computer network and other technology resources provided to any user or account holder who is deemed to be a repeat copyright infringer. Violations of the Copyright policy may result in university disciplinary action including termination of university enrollment or employment.
For questions regarding use of copyrighted materials contact the University Library (library@byuh.edu).
Stephanie Robertson
Interim Library Director
(808) 675-3880
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The information available on this site, including any text, data, artwork, video, audio, images or graphics (collectively, the "Material") may be protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Entities other than Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-Hawaii) may own copyright in the Material.
We encourage use of this Material for non-profit and educational purposes, such as personal research, teaching and private study. For these limited purposes, Material from this web site may be displayed and printed, and all copies must include any copyright notice included with the Material.
Except as provided above, or any use beyond what is allowed by fair use (Title 17, § 107 U.S.C.), you may not reproduce, republish, post, transmit or distribute any Material from this web site in any physical or digital form without the permission of the copyright owner of the Material.
Inquiries regarding any further use of the Materials contained on this site, please contact the University Librarian, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, 55-220 Kulanui St, #1966, Laie, HI 96762, (808) 675-3850, e-mail michael.aldrich@byuh.edu.
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.
Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
For more information, please see the Web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at http://www.copyright.gov, especially their FAQ's at www.copyright.gov/help/faq.