Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject students to civil and criminal liabilities. The penalties for violation of federal copyright laws may be found at
http://www.copyright.gov/title17. Violations of copyright law also violate university policy and may subject students to disciplinary action as outlined in the university's Code of Student Conduct:
https://policies.rutgers.edu/10211-currentpdf.
Rutgers policies on peer-to-peer file sharing and unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material using the institution's information technology system include:
Academic Policies and Procedures 
