While downloading files online, it's important to remain safe and legal. Sometimes it's hard to determine if a source is legal, so we have prepared a list of legal downloading resources for you below. 

Educause is a nonprofit organization that supports colleges and universities throughout the world on policy issues, including advocating for reasonable technology solutions. 

Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a United States non-profit organization that advocates for the motion picture industry. One of their major initiatives is to stop the illegal downloading and sharing of copyrighted movies.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is an organization that works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists. Click here to view a list of legal resources available for downloading music on the Internet.