Sample Copyright Notices

Instructors who make available copyrighted materials in Blackboard Vista course Web site are advised to place a copyright notice in the course to notify students of its status. One of the following copyright notice samples may be used:

Sample 1:

Copyright Notice

Some or all of the materials on this course Web site may be protected by copyright. Federal copyright law prohibits the reproduction, distribution, public performance, or public display of copyrighted materials without the express and written permission of the copyright owner, unless fair use or another exemption under copyright law applies.

Sample 2:

Copyright Notice

Some or all of the materials on this course Web site may be protected by copyright. Federal copyright law prohibits the reproduction, distribution, public performance, or public display of copyrighted materials without the express and written permission of the copyright owner, unless fair use or another exemption under copyright law applies.

The materials on this site are provided solely for the use of students enrolled in this course, and for purposes associated with this course; except for material that is unambiguously and unarguably in the public domain, these materials may not be retained or further disseminated.

Any students, faculty, or staff who use University equipment or services to access, copy, display, perform, or distribute copyrighted works (except as permitted under copyright law or specific license) will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action by the University as well as to those civil and criminal penalties provided by federal law.

The content on this site is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for legal advice, nor should it be construed as the rendering of a legal opinion.