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 
