Copyright Compliance
The University of Saskatchewan is committed to compliance in all copyright matters. It is the responsibility of each individual to comply with copyright considerations. Noncompliance is a violation of federal legislation. In addition to any actions that might be taken by any copyright owner or its licensing agent, the University will take any breaches of this policy very seriously. In the case of employees, disciplinary procedures may be applied. In the case of students, disciplinary action for non-academic misconduct may be applied.
Applicable University policies are available at www.usask.ca/policies.
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Audio Visual Media
The main considerations of copyright relating to audio visual media are duplication and presentation: all copyrighted videotapes shown on campus must have public performance rights. For additional information contact the Division of Media and Technology Media Library, Tel: 306-966-4261.
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Computer Programs and Software Licenses
All users of computer software are subject to the copyright law of Canada and individual licensing agreements as provided by each software supplier. Circumstances in which a copy of software may be made are governed by the software licensing agreement. For additional information, contact Information Technology Services, Tel: 306-966-4817.
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Published Works
The reproduction of published works is governed by the Canadian Copyright Act and is subject to the terms and conditions of the licensing agreement between the University of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Accesscopyright). For additional information contact Corporate Administration, Tel: 306-966-2013.
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Infringement of Copyright
Infringement of copyright is a very serious and indictable federal offense. The law provides for greatly increased penalties in case of copyright violation. Selling, renting, distributing, exhibiting, duplicating or importing for sale any infringing copy of a work is an offense. On summary conviction an offender could face a maximum fine of $25,000, six months in prison, or both. On conviction on indictment, an offender risks a maximum fine of $1 million or up to five years in prison, or both.
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