Respect Copyright: Do Not Download, Purchase, or Sell Pirated Books

To protect copyright and intellectual property rights, all faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to comply with copyright regulations and respect the rights and creative works of others in teaching, learning, and research.

Please do not download books, e-books, or other copyrighted materials from unauthorized or infringing websites. In addition, please do not sell or purchase pirated books through third-party e-commerce platforms, as such activities may violate copyright laws and infringe upon the rights of copyright holders.

The Intellectual Property Office (TIPO), Ministry of Economic Affairs, provides various copyright awareness and learning resources:
Campus Copyright:
https://www.tipo.gov.tw/tw/copyright/701.html
Copyright Q&A for Teaching
https://www.tipo.gov.tw/tw/copyright/771.html
e-Government Employee+
https://elearn.hrd.gov.tw/info/10045489

The Library and Information Center has also established an “Intellectual Property Rights” section. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to refer to the resources provided:
https://lic.cmu.edu.tw/declare/209

We encourage all faculty, staff, and students to develop a correct understanding of respecting copyright, supporting legitimate editions, and using copyrighted materials legally, thereby creating a friendly and responsible environment for learning and research.