Draft: Copyright Policy
Introduction Arlington Classics Academy believes in respecting and protecting the rights of intellectual property owners. This is not only a question of ethics, but also of law. Advances in electronic communication and technology, such as the Internet, have had a dramatic impact on the way Arlington Classics Academy conducts business, and have greatly facilitated our access to a wide range of information and media. As a result, the risk of copyright infringement, either intentional or accidental, is of increasing concern.
The goal of this policy is to inform employees at Arlington Classics Academy on rules and procedures relating to copyright law compliance.
Referenced Copyright Laws Copyright Act (Title 17 of the US Code) – Authorized in Article I of the US Constitution, which states that Congress is allowed to pass legislation “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts by security for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.”
Digital Media Copyright Act of 2012 – This law provides recourse for owners of copyrighted materials who believe their rights have been infringed on the Internet.
District Copyright Policy
1. Arlington Classics Academy reserves the right to monitor end user systems and the content stored therein. Arlington Classics Academy also reserves the right to remove, delete, modify, or otherwise disable access to any materials found to be infringing on copyright.
2. By reading and signing a copy of this policy, an employee of Arlington Classics Academy will indemnify and hold Arlington Classics Academy harmless for any breach of this policy or copyright law.
3. No employee of Arlington Classics Academy may reproduce any copyrighted work in violation of the law. Works are protected by US copyright law even if they were not produced in this country.
4. Copyrighted materials in the US are not required by law to be registered, unlike patents and trademarks, and may not be required to carry the copyright symbol (©). Therefore, a copyrighted work may not be immediately recognizable. Assume material is copyrighted until proven otherwise.
5. If a work is copyrighted, you must seek out and receive express written permission of the copyright holder to reproduce the copyrighted work in order to avoid violation.
6. Copyrighted works include, but are not limited to: text (e.g. articles), images (e.g. photographs), graphics (e.g. logos), sound recordings (e.g. MP3s), video recordings (e.g. movies), or software programs. The following materials are not considered copyrighted materials: ideas, facts, processes, methods, systems, government works, and works in the public domain.
Compliance Procedure
1. If an employee needs help determining if a work is copyrighted or not, or has questions regarding any other copyright issue, he/she should contact [agent name] at [agent contact information].
2. To obtain permission to reproduce a copyrighted work, contact the copyright holder.
Procedure for Copyright Infringement Claims Employees at Arlington Classics Academy are encouraged to report all instances of actual or suspected copyright infringement to Arlington Classics Academy’s copyright agent named below. Employees who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to an including termination.
In compliance with the Digital Media Copyright Act (DCMA), Arlington Classics Academy will respond to all appropriate notices of copyright infringement. Arlington Classics Academy may, under appropriate circumstances, remove and/or disable access to material claimed to be infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others.
Please use the following process to notify Arlington Classics Academy of any copyright issues. Claims of copyright infringement must include all of the following in order to be effective:
1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single claim, a representative list of such works at that online site.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit Arlington Classics Academy to locate the material.
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit Arlington Classics Academy to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and if available, an electronic mail address where you may be contacted.
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the materials is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
All claims of copyright infringement should be in writing and should be directed to Arlington Classics Academy’s designated agent at the following address, phone number, facsimile number, or electronic mail address:
Arlington Classics Academy
Raymond Jaksa
Introduction Arlington Classics Academy believes in respecting and protecting the rights of intellectual property owners. This is not only a question of ethics, but also of law. Advances in electronic communication and technology, such as the Internet, have had a dramatic impact on the way Arlington Classics Academy conducts business, and have greatly facilitated our access to a wide range of information and media. As a result, the risk of copyright infringement, either intentional or accidental, is of increasing concern.
The goal of this policy is to inform employees at Arlington Classics Academy on rules and procedures relating to copyright law compliance.
Referenced Copyright Laws Copyright Act (Title 17 of the US Code) – Authorized in Article I of the US Constitution, which states that Congress is allowed to pass legislation “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts by security for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.”
Digital Media Copyright Act of 2012 – This law provides recourse for owners of copyrighted materials who believe their rights have been infringed on the Internet.
District Copyright Policy
1. Arlington Classics Academy reserves the right to monitor end user systems and the content stored therein. Arlington Classics Academy also reserves the right to remove, delete, modify, or otherwise disable access to any materials found to be infringing on copyright.
2. By reading and signing a copy of this policy, an employee of Arlington Classics Academy will indemnify and hold Arlington Classics Academy harmless for any breach of this policy or copyright law.
3. No employee of Arlington Classics Academy may reproduce any copyrighted work in violation of the law. Works are protected by US copyright law even if they were not produced in this country.
4. Copyrighted materials in the US are not required by law to be registered, unlike patents and trademarks, and may not be required to carry the copyright symbol (©). Therefore, a copyrighted work may not be immediately recognizable. Assume material is copyrighted until proven otherwise.
5. If a work is copyrighted, you must seek out and receive express written permission of the copyright holder to reproduce the copyrighted work in order to avoid violation.
6. Copyrighted works include, but are not limited to: text (e.g. articles), images (e.g. photographs), graphics (e.g. logos), sound recordings (e.g. MP3s), video recordings (e.g. movies), or software programs. The following materials are not considered copyrighted materials: ideas, facts, processes, methods, systems, government works, and works in the public domain.
Compliance Procedure
1. If an employee needs help determining if a work is copyrighted or not, or has questions regarding any other copyright issue, he/she should contact [agent name] at [agent contact information].
2. To obtain permission to reproduce a copyrighted work, contact the copyright holder.
Procedure for Copyright Infringement Claims Employees at Arlington Classics Academy are encouraged to report all instances of actual or suspected copyright infringement to Arlington Classics Academy’s copyright agent named below. Employees who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to an including termination.
In compliance with the Digital Media Copyright Act (DCMA), Arlington Classics Academy will respond to all appropriate notices of copyright infringement. Arlington Classics Academy may, under appropriate circumstances, remove and/or disable access to material claimed to be infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others.
Please use the following process to notify Arlington Classics Academy of any copyright issues. Claims of copyright infringement must include all of the following in order to be effective:
1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single claim, a representative list of such works at that online site.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit Arlington Classics Academy to locate the material.
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit Arlington Classics Academy to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and if available, an electronic mail address where you may be contacted.
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the materials is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
All claims of copyright infringement should be in writing and should be directed to Arlington Classics Academy’s designated agent at the following address, phone number, facsimile number, or electronic mail address:
Arlington Classics Academy
Raymond Jaksa