Like most college students, UC Davis students enjoy the privilege of online access to play or download their favorite music, movies, videos and TV shows. It’s so easy to get and it’s tempting to download, but it’s not always legal and you run the risk of being sued by the entertainment industry which watches the internet in order to protect the creative property of media artists. Illegal file sharing is also a violation of UC Davis policy and is a sanctionable offense. Finally, file sharing also increases your risk of acquiring a virus due to malware contained in the content you may download.
As a UC Davis student, it is your responsibility to recognize the trappings and understand the consequences and risks of illegal filesharing. A host of free & legal online content is available and if you prefer the option of playing your music from your MP3 player or iPOD, for a small subscription, you have access to millions of titles and thousands of artists. If you prefer full ownership, you can purchase the content outright. It’s your choice, but whatever you do, Get Legal!