Information Resources Use and Security Policy
24. Software Licensing
All software used on university computers will be used in accordance with the applicable software license. Unauthorized or unlicensed use of software is regarded as a serious violation subject to disciplinary action and any such use is without the consent of the university.
24.1. The university will provide a sufficient number of cost-effective, licensed copies of core business software to enable faculty members, staff, and students to perform their work in an expedient and effective manner.
24.2. Systems administrators have the right to remove software from university computers for cause. For example, if a user is unable to show proof of license, or if the software is not required for university business purposes, or causes problems on the university-owned computer.
24.3. All departments or individuals managing university-owned computers will periodically audit all computers to inventory and document all installed software.
24.4. All departments are responsible for the accurate accounting of software purchased by the department and must ensure that the installation of the software complies with the license agreement of the software. For audit purposes, departments must maintain proof of purchase and/or original installation media for each software package.
