Safe Computer: Copyright Issues and Legal Downloading

This article is for the benefit of faculty, staff, and students looking for safe ways to legally download copyrighted material from the internet.

The University of Michigan-Flint does not condone the unlawful downloading of copyrighted material. Such action is considered to be in violation of the Responsible Use of Information Resources Policy. Violation of the Policy can result in revoked computer account privileges, termination of employment (with UM-Flint), and expulsion.

Intended Audience

This article is for the benefit of faculty, staff, and students looking for safe ways to legally download copyrighted material from the internet.

Requirements

This article is for general informational purposes and has no specific requirements.

Legal Downloading

Listed below are some legal alternatives to access music, movies, or other copyrighted media:

Music

• Amazon Music
• Apple Music
• iHeart Radio
• iTunes
• Napster
• Pandora
• Spotify

Software

• Discounted Software for UMF Students, Faculty and Staff
• UMICH Onthehub for all UMF Affiliates

Movies

• Amazon Videos
• Hulu
• Netflix
• Youtube Movies
• Apple TV
• HBO Max
• Disney+
• Show Time
• Starz

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or experience any issues with this article, please visit or contact the ITS Helpdesk for assistance.

 

Location: 206 Murchie Science Building

Hours: go.umflint.edu/hours

Phone: (810) 762-3123

Email: flint.its.support@umich.edu