Rivier College Policy

The Rivier College Computer Use Policy requires that all members of the Rivier community comply with all federal, state, and local laws.  It is illegal under Federal law to download, upload, or distribute copyrighted material in any form without express permission or a license to do so from the copyright holder. Rivier College will take appropriate actions to insure the integrity of copyrighted materials.

Designated Agent

The Designated Agent to receive notification of claimed infringement under the DMCA for Rivier College is:

Filing a Claim of Infringement:

All infringement claims must be in writing (either electronic mail or paper letter) and must include the following:

1. The physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder
2. A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
3. A description of the material that is claimed to be infringing, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material
4. Information sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complainant, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an email  address.
5. A statement that the complainant has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized.

Rivier College Procedures:

1. If a College employee or student receives a notice or allegation of copyright infringement, he or she will immediately send the notice to Rivier College’s DMCA Designated Agent.
2. The Designated Agent will promptly acknowledge receipt of each infringement claim.
3. On receipt of an acceptably complete claim of infringement, the Designated Agent will insure that access to the claimed infringing material is immediately suspended until a determination of validity can be made by competent authority.

Other Links:

• Digital Millennium Copyright Act U.S. Copyright Office Summary
• Digital Millennium Copyright Act Conference Report
• Computer Use Policy Form