Network Usage Rules at CUHK-Shenzhen

1. CUHK-Shenzhen respects and protects intellectual property rights and copyrights.
2. Users using the University IT facilities and services should understand and observe the regulations of Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Regulation of the People's Republic of China on the Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights.
3. All students must observe the relevant regulations of Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China to avoid infringement, when referencing copyright works in teaching and learning activities via the Internet, the campus network or other ways.
4. It is not permitted to download, upload or distribute copyrighted work in servers, personal computers, laptops or mobile devices through the campus network without express permission under the law. The number of copyrighted works uploaded must be within the requirements of relevant regulations of Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China. The copyrighted work is uploaded for educational use only.
5. Users are not allowed to download unauthorized works via campus network. Unauthorized uploading or downloading of copyrighted works through the campus network may cause one to suffer the risk of monetary damages and, in some cases, criminal prosecution, and for which the University may have vicarious liability.
6. Users should not set up BBS servers and other network services on campus network without ITSO authorization.

Serious infractions such as unauthorized use or access of IT facilities or services, attempts to steal passwords or data, attempts to steal licensed software, infringement of copyright and attempts to damage computer facilities or violation of existing laws, relevant CUHK-Shenzhen and ITSO policies, may lead to disciplinary action by relevant University authorities.