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COPYRIGHT POLICY
<br />InterCoast prohibits the illegal copying of copyrighted texts, publication, documents, and computer software or peer to
<br />peer file sharing. Instructors may only copy portions of texts for single use as handouts to illustrate lesson plans, as
<br />permitted by federal copyright law. Students may not illegally copy texts or software for distribution, use, or sale. If this
<br />policy is violated, the person responsible will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Copyright
<br />infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted
<br />to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include
<br />the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file -sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial
<br />parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. Penalties for copyright infringement include
<br />civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either
<br />actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For
<br />"willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can,in its discretion, also assess
<br />costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement
<br />can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
<br />For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at: www.copyright.gov.
<br />DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY
<br />PURPOSE AND GOAL
<br />In an effort to adhere to 34 C.F.R. 86.100 of section 22 of the Drug -Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of
<br />1989 and section 1213 of the Higher Education Act, InterCoast Colleges is committed to protecting the safety, health,
<br />and well-being of all employees, students, and other individuals in our workplace. We recognize that alcohol abuse and
<br />drug abuse pose a significant threat to our goals. We have established an Alcohol and Drug Use Abuse Prevention Policy
<br />that balances our respect for individualswith the need to maintain a zero tolerance alcohol and drug -free environment.
<br />This organization encourages employees and students to voluntarily seek help with drug and alcohol problems.
<br />COVERED STUDENTS
<br />Any student, prospective student, or former student who is on campus or on the organization's property, at school
<br />sponsored events, or on an extern site, is covered by our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy.
<br />APPLICABILITY
<br />Our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy is intended to apply whenever anyone is representing or conducting
<br />business for theorganization and to all students, whether on campus, at a campus sponsored event, or on an extern site.
<br />Therefore, this policy applies during all school hours.
<br />PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR
<br />It is a violation of our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy to be impaired by use, possess, sell, trade, and/or offer
<br />for sale alcohol, illegal drugs, controlled substances, or intoxicants. The term "controlled substance" as used in the policy
<br />means any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, or any other controlled substance,
<br />as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812, and as further defined
<br />by regulation 21C.F.R1208.01 et seq. The possession or use of marijuana is illegal under federal law, notwithstanding the
<br />provisions of the Compassionate Use Act (California Health & Safety Code 11362.5) or California Proposition 64
<br />(Marijuana Legalization). These state laws have no legal effect under federal law.
<br />NOTIFICATION OF CONVICTIONS
<br />Any student who is convicted of a criminal drug violation for possession or sale of illegal drugs or controlled substances
<br />while receiving federal student aid may jeopardize future federal financial aid eligibility. In the event that any student is
<br />convicted for such an offense, the completion of an acceptable drug rehabilitation program is required forfuture federal
<br />financial aid eligibility. Any student who is convicted of a criminal drug violation must notify the institution in writing
<br />within ten calendar days of the conviction. Students may additionally limit their potential for employment based on
<br />industry standards.
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