Reporting Copyright Infringement
Immaculata University does not condone or tolerate the unauthorized copying of licensed computer software or digital media by staff, faculty, or students. The University shall adhere to its contractual responsibilities and shall comply with all copyright laws, and expects all members of the University community to do so as well.
Members of the University community who violate this policy may be subject to discipline through standard University procedures. An individual or University department engaged in the unauthorized copying or use of software may also face civil suit, criminal charges, and/or penalties and fines. Subject to the facts and circumstances of each case, such individuals or departments shall be solely responsible for their defense and any resulting liability.
In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, P.L. 105-304 (“DMCA”), Immaculata University has designated the following individual to receive and respond to reports of alleged copyright infringement on IU’s website:
Thomas J. Ford, Ed.D
Vice President for Financial Affairs
Immaculata University
1145 King Road
Immaculata, PA 19345
Email: tford@immaculata.edu
Telephone: 610-647-4400 ext. 3050
Fax: (610) 251-1668
The Act requires the complainant to include certain information as specified below:
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act specifies that all infringement claims must be in writing (either on paper or electronic mail) and must include the following elements:
- A physical or electronic signature
- Description of the work claimed to be infringed
- Description of the allegedly infringing work and the location on the University's web site
- Contact information for the complaining party
- A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner or law
- A statement that the information contained in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
For more information
For more information on United States Copyright Laws, see: The US Copyright Office