Photocopier and computer copyright warning notice, Monash University

When the University provides students and other people with access to computers and other equipment it is important to remind these users that they must comply with copyright laws. There are two copyright notices that are provided for this purpose.

The copyright notices must be displayed in areas of Monash University where there are computers, photocopiers and other types of copying equipment that are accessible to students and other non-staff users. For example, the notices must be displayed in student computer labs, and in libraries above photocopiers and computers.

Warning notice for photocopiers

This notice deals with the copying of print-based material (text, images and printed music). This notice must be displayed at photocopiers, computers, scanners, fax machines and microfiche copiers that are used by students and other non-staff users.

Warning notices for computers

Copyright notice for audio and audio-visual material (Section 103C, Copyright Act)

This notice relates to the copying of audio and audiovisual items and must be displayed at computers with Internet access, DVD and video-players, CD players and other multi-media equipment used by students and other non-staff users.

Copyright notice for text, images and printed music (Section 39A, Copyright Act)

Frequently asked questions

1. Do I need both notices?

Both notices are required for copying equipment that is capable of copying both text, images and printed music as well as audio and audiovisual materials. That is, both notices are needed for computers with Internet access (whether or not those computers are hooked up to printers).

2. Do the notices need to be displayed in front of copying equipment used by staff?

It is imperative to display these notices on copying equipment that is accessible to students and non-staff, however it is not essential for equipment used only by staff.

3. We already have notices in place - do we need new ones?

Staff must ensure that the notices on display are the up-to-date versions (as available on this website). The current notices were first brought in on March 2001.

4. How many notices do I need for one room?

One notice can serve a cluster of copiers/printers, as long as the notice is within viewing distance from the machines.

5. Can we modify the notices by adding a Monash Logo or other modifications?

The Copyright Act speficies that the notices must be A4 size and that the wording must not be modified. The font type and font size may be altered providing that the notices remain legible. The Monash Logo must not be added to the notices.

Copyright warning notices for photocopiers and computers