MOREnet Interpretation of Commercial Use of the Web
AUP questions |
MOREnet interpretation |
Can a Bookstore show items for sale and prices on their web page? |
Yes, items, vendor names, and prices can be shown. |
Can a Bookstore show vendor items and prices on their web page? |
Yes, provided the source is the bookstore as opposed to the vendor. |
Can credit card orders be taken for bookstore items? |
Yes. |
Are there different rules for a contractor operated bookstore? |
We believe so, since the vendor not the university is the beneficiary of the sale. |
Can faculty members sell their books, etc. through the university web site? |
Yes, provided the orders are accepted by a university entity. |
Can the university advertise its athletic events? |
Yes. No equivalent local commercial enterprises. |
Can credit card orders be taken for athletic tickets? |
Yes. No equivalent local commercial enterprises. |
Can athletics sell ad packages that include advertising on their home page? |
Yes, the packages can be listed, but the university cannot host commercial information
or run specific ads for underwriters. |
What are the limitations on advertising, selling tickets, etc. for events that occur
on campus that are brought in by off-campus promoters (concerts, World Wrestling Federation,
etc.)? |
The events, tickets, etc., can be listed, but the university cannot host commercial
information or run specific ads for commercial enterprises. |
Can the university advertise its performing arts events? |
Yes. No equivalent local commercial enterprises. |
Can credit card orders be taken for performing arts events? |
Yes. No equivalent local commercial enterprises. |
Can Performing Arts Center list underwriters for certain events? |
Yes, they can be listed, but the university cannot host commercial information or
run specific ads for underwriters. |
Can the university link to commercial sites from its "community" or "local events"
page? |
Generally, yes. However, if the university agrees to link to a business, other similar
businesses should be allowed links, too, if requested. Frequently, a local community
information network (if one is present) has a list of local links that the university
might want to use. |