1. The University respects copyrights and other intellectual property rights and will do its best to comply with the applicable copyright laws, regulations and guidelines. The University is concerned with possible infringement of copyright and other intellectual property rights by its appointees and students, and for which the University may have vicarious liability. All Units/Departments are therefore requested to help ensure compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and guidelines, and suggest precautionary measures.
2. Hong Kong's existing Copyright Ordinance came into effect on June 27, 1997 and has been amended with effect from April 1, 2001 to put it beyond doubt that any person who knowingly possesses an infringing copy of a copyright work for the purpose of, in the course of, or in connection with trade or business will commit a criminal offence, regardless of whether the business is involved in dealing in the infringing copies. Both management and the appointer concerned can be liable.

   For details of the Copyright Ordinance (Chapter 528) and the Amendment Ordinance please consult http://www.justice.gov.hk/Home.htm .

3. All appointees shall acquaint themselves with and observe the applicable laws, regulations and guidelines. Acts of infringement/non-compliance may give rise to criminal and civil liabilities against the persons concerned.

4. Please read carefully the information documents listed in the Schedule. They provide useful guides on prevention against infringement/non-compliance.

5. The above regulations and guidelines are by no means exhaustive. Members of the University are welcome to consult with the following units:

   Unit to be contacted		Telephone	Email/Web Submission
   On the use of library services (including photocopying and use of electronic database and media in the libraries)	University Library System	2609 7318	storey@cuhk.edu.hk
   On the use of computer software, internet and other IT services at the University	Information Technology Services Centre	2609 8881	https://helpdesk.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/group/license-help
   Other copyright matters	Secretariat	2696 1723	michellemc@cuhk.edu.hk

   Additional information on how to avoid infringement of copyright laws will also be obtainable from the following websites:

   • Intellectual Property Department
   • Customs and Excise Department
   • Commerce and Industry Bureau

Schedule

(1) Copyright Related Regulation

(2) Combating Corporate Copyright Piracy

(3) Copyright in Education in Hong Kong

(4) Frequently Asked Questions

• Copyright in General
• Copyright in Education
• Amendments to the Copyright Ordinance

(7) Regulations and guidelines applicable to the use of computer software, internet and other IT services at the University

• Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2000
  - Immediate Actions for Computer Software Compliance
  - Guidelines for Compliance on the Use of Computer Software
  - Guidelines for Effective Software Management
  
• Computer Network - Policies & Guidelines on Access and Usage
  
• General Guidelines on Handling Software Licenses in Connection with the Copyright Ordinance
  
• ITSC Policies and Guidelines for Personal HomePage Creation on iHome and Logic
  
• Copyright - Unauthorized Sound Recordings on the Internet
  
• Conditions of Use in Using the CD-RW Disk Drive
  
• Conditions of Use in ITSC Laboratories
  
• University-wide Software License
• Copyright Law and ITSC Policies for Handling Violations
  
• Risks in Peer-to-peer File Sharing
  

(8) Guidelines for Classroom Activities

• DOs and DON'Ts in Classroom Activities

(9) Rules of Thumb: Copyright Considerations on Teaching in the Digital Environment

(10) Guidelines for Compliance with the Copyright Laws in the Use of Print, Non-print and Electronic Materials in the ULS

(11) Suggestions on CUSU and its Registered Student Bodies' Compliance of the Copyright Ordinance

(12) Guidelines for Photocopying of Printed Works by Not-for-profit Educational Establishments

• Guidelines for Photocopying of Printed Works by Not-for-profit Educational Establishments
  
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
• Press Release by the Intellectual Property Department
  

NEW
(13) Consultation Document on "Review of Certain Provisions of Copyright Ordinance" released by the Commerce and Industry Branch of the Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau

• Full Document
  
• Summary