Peer-to-peer file sharing technology has made it much easier for individuals to make and share unauthorized copies of copyrighted works, such as music, games, and motion pictures. Such activity is against the law and exposes both the individual and the University to legal liability. Students are legally liable if they download music, movies or other files without permission from the copyright owner. All network users must comply with federal copyright law. Violations of copyright law are also violations of University policy. By using University electronic resources and services, whether from the library, a lab, a public workstation, or residence, etc., students assume personal responsibility for appropriate use and agree to comply with all relevant University policies, as well as State and Federal laws and regulations. Violations of these policies are handled by the Office of Student Affairs; suspension of computing privileges is immediate until the Dean has addressed the matter with the student.  Repeat infractions can lead to dismissal.