Copyright Information

Acceptable Use Policy

The Rutgers University Acceptable Use Policy for Computing and Information Technology Resources requires all system users to abide by applicable laws and to respect the copyrights and intellectual property of others. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary proceedings, and sanctions may include suspension of system privileges. In accordance with federal law, the university, in appropriate circumstances, will terminate system privileges of users who are found to be repeat infringers of the copyright laws. See Title 17 United States Code, Section 512(i)(1)(A).

Information on Copyright Law

Information on United States copyright law is available from the U.S. Copyright Office.

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Compliance with Digital Millennium Copyright Act (PDF)

Designated Agent

Pursuant to Title 17 United States Code, Section 512 (c)(2), notification of claimed copyright infringement must be sent to the designated agent* listed below:

Frank J. Reda
Rutgers University
55 Paul Robeson Blvd.
Room 204
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 848-445-8011
Email: abuse@rutgers.edu

*Interim designation pursuant to 37 C.F.R. 201.38