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Illegal File Sharing Information

Saint Xavier University respects the principle of protection for intellectual property and creativity as a vital element in the academic enterprise. The works of authors and publishers, performers and film makers, whether in printed or recorded form, are recognized as protected intellectual property under the Copyright Law of the United States (PL 94-553).

In August 2008, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) was signed into law. Several of the Act's provisions are intended to reduce unauthorized duplication of copyrighted works through peerâ€