Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted computer software violates the law and is contrary to our organization’s standards of conduct. We disapprove of such copying and recognize the following principles as a basis for preventing its occurrences:
•We will neither engage in nor tolerate the making or using of unauthorized software copies under any circumstances.
•We will provide legally acquired software to meet the legitimate software needs in a timely fashion and in sufficient quantities for all our computers.
•We will comply with all license or purchase terms regulating the use of any software we acquire or use.
•We will enforce strong internal controls to prevent the making or using of unauthorized software copies, including effective measures to verify compliance with these standards and appropriate disciplinary measures for violation of these standards. Users may not install software onto their individual computers or the network without first receiving written authorization to do so from an Officer of FictionSoft.
Internet users should take the necessary antivirus precautions before downloading or copying any file from the Internet. All downloaded files are to be checked for viruses. All compressed files are to be checked before and after decompression.