Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Policy

Effective January 2007, MU policy prohibits the use of all peer-to-peer applications such as BitTorrent and LimeWire. In compliance with this policy, network administrators block these technologies. Faculty, staff, or students attempting to circumvent the blocks violate MU policy.

This policy does not exempt MU faculty, staff, or students from sanctions for illegally downloading or distributing copyrighted materials. For more information, see the DMCA policy.

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