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File Sharing

University policy explicitly prohibits use of its computer systems and networks to violate copyright (see WMU Rules for Use of Computing Resources and WMUnet Acceptable Use Policy). Some forms of file sharing—for example, illegally downloading and sharing MP3 files of popular music—violate copyright. It is important for all users of the University's systems to understand their responsibilities and the University's responsibilities regarding copyright.

• File Sharing (Peer-to-Peer) FAQ
• File Sharing Safety Precautions
• Copyright Guidelines
• Digital Millennium Copyright Act Violations

Western Michigan University gratefully acknowledges that some of this information came from UofM.