Copyright Information
Copyright
Copyright concerns the exclusive rights of creators of original works. Examples of material that are often subject to copyright include: movies, television shows, CDs, MP3's, books, articles, software, and games. These exclusive rights include protection of their works from unauthorised distribution or use.
Online copyright infringement may take place when a person uses the internet to communicate or make available a copyright work without permission. For example, by downloading an unauthorised copy of a movie or by sharing the movie using file sharing programs such as BitTorrent.
Want to know more about copyright?
Copyright laws are complicated and often confusing. For fact sheets and legislation about copyright, see the Attorney-General's website
Here are some further useful websites:
Internode's position on online copyright infringement
Internode has an obligation to follow the laws of copyright and takes its responsibilities seriously. Internode also views the infringement of intellectual property rights (including copyright infringement) as a serious matter.
Internode's Acceptable Use Policy provides that account holders must not use Internode's network or services for any unlawful purposes, which includes copyright infringement. The Acceptable Use Policy forms part of Internode's agreement with all its customers and is available here:
If an account holder uses Internode's network or systems to infringe copyright, this may constitute a breach of Internode's Acceptable Use Policy which may allow Internode to suspend or terminate an account holder's service.
Repeat Infringer Policy
Internode has also adopted a 'Repeat Infringer Policy' in accordance with the safe harbour provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). We know most people aren't out there to break the law, but if copyright has been infringed repeatedly and knowingly, we may be required to take action under our Repeat Infringer Policy. Under this policy, we will provide account holders with warnings notices, which should be treated seriously. If there is ongoing copyright infringement, we have a policy in place to restrict, suspend or even terminate a customer connection.
- Download a summary of the Repeat Infringer Policy (iiNet website).
We believe in treating people fairly and we certainly don't monitor our customers' activities. We will only take action against customers when we have good quality evidence.
There are bodies, such as the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT), who are monitoring Australian's use of file sharing programs, such as BitTorrent, to share unauthorised copies of movies and television programs online. One way they do this is by collecting evidence through online investigative bodies like DtecNet, who detect IP addresses of people uploading illegal content. A diagram of this process is outlined below.
Internode does not provide personal details or information relating to its customers to copyright holders, unless these rights holders obtain a court order which requires us to do so.
Securing Your Connection
If you are using a wireless internet connection that is not secured, it is possible that your connection could have been accessed without your knowledge. You should ensure that your wireless router is secured using both encryption and password protection:
Unmetered Content
Internode is committed to expanding the range of legitimate content it offers its customers. Internode provides a range on unmetered services such as ABC iView, broadband streaming radio, and fetchtv, which you can access without incurring any usage on your monthly allowance.
For more information see our Unmetered Content page.
Copyright Regulations—Designated Representative
All correspondence sent to Internode in relation to the notification of alleged copyright infringement occurring on Internode's network should be addressed to Internode's 'Designated Representative' appointed under Copyright Regulations 1969 (Cth). That person is the Copyright Infringement Officer.
Notices of claimed infringement should be sent to:
Attention: Copyright Infringement Officer
Email: copyright.infringement@internode.com.au
Fax: +61 8 8235 6886
Mail: PO Box 284, Rundle Mall, SA 5000
