Company/Agency Policy Regarding the Use of Personal Computer Software
(Company/Agency) licenses the use of copies of computer software from a variety of outside companies. (Company/Agency) does not own the copyright to this software or its related documentation and, except for a single copy for backup purposes or unless expressly authorized by the copyright owner(s), does not have the right to reproduce it for use on more than one computer. With regard to software usage on local area networks, (Company/ Agency) shall use the software only in accordance with the license agreement.
(Company/Agency) licenses the use of copies of computer software from a variety of outside companies. (Company/Agency) does not own the copyright to this software or its related documentation and, except for a single copy for backup purposes or unless expressly authorized by the copyright owner(s), does not have the right to reproduce it for use on more than one computer. With regard to software usage on local area networks, (Company/ Agency) shall use the software only in accordance with the license agreement.
(Company/Agency) employees are not permitted to install their own copies of any software onto (Company/Agency) machines. (Company/Agency) employees are not permitted to copy software from (Company/Agency’s) computers and install it on home or any other computers.
(Company/Agency) employees, learning of any misuse of software or related documentation within the company, shall notify the Manager of Computer Systems or other appropriate Person. According to the U.S. and Canadian copyright law, unauthorized reproduction of software is a federal offense. Offenders can be subject to civil damages of as much as U.S. $100,000 per title copied, and criminal penalties, including fines (up to U.S. $250,000 per work copied, CN $1,000,000) and imprisonment (up to 5 years per title copied).
Any (Company/Agency) employee who knowingly makes, acquires, or uses unauthorized copies of computer software licensed to (Company/Agency) or who places or uses unauthorized software on (Company/Agency) premises or equipment shall be subject to immediate Termination of employment.
(Company/Agency) does not condone and specifically forbids the unauthorized duplication of software. I am fully aware of the software protection policies of (Company/ Agent) and agree to uphold those policies.
Employee Signature and Date
Source: Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), SPA Anti-Piracy Division.
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