Licensed Commercial Software Rule

PURPOSE: To communicate to all Tarleton State University users appropriate use of licensed commercial software.

RULE:   All users of licensed commercial software on Tarleton State University equipment will adhere to all licensing laws and requirements.

Licensed Commercial Software Procedures

PROCEDURE:

1. All computer software under the control of and used by Tarleton State University must be appropriately licensed.

2. The Office of Information Resources will maintain the agreements for software that is licensed for use on Tarleton State University servers, in student computer labs, and commonly-used software that is provided campus-wide.

3. The licensing agreements for software not obtained through Information Resources will be maintained in the department in which the software is utilized. Unit supervisors are responsible for implementing procedures to ensure that all software utilized in their unit is appropriately licensed.

4. No computer software may be installed on a Tarleton State University computer or copied from a university computer by any Tarleton State University employee unless the licensing agreement specifically approves such a procedure and the person holding the appropriate license has approved such use.

5. Significant penalties are levied for noncompliance with copyright laws concerning computer software, both criminal (fines up to $25,000) and civil (fines up to $100,000). These penalties can be applied to both the department and/or the employee. The university may also impose disciplinary measures.

CONTACT OFFICE:  Executive Director of  Information Resources