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: 

Acceptable Use Policy for Computing and Information Technology Resources: https://policies.rutgers.edu/7011-currentpdf-0 

Copyright Policy: https://policies.rutgers.edu/B.aspx?BookId=12007&PageId=459331