Simultaneous users: unlimited (Users must create individual accounts using their Colgate email)
Walk-in (non-Colgate) use allowed? No
Remote access allowed?  No (will be available in the future 
Reserves allowed? n/a
Can be used in Course Packs? n/a
Print allowed? Yes 
Downloads allowed? Yes 
ILL allowed?  No

Restrictions? CU only - the S&P Global databases are restricted to Academic use only. 

For all active S&P database users- a caution and a warning on your use of the service outside of the university.

Our license VERY clearly states that use is for “academic usage only”.  This means any use you make of these products in internships, jobs or other programs with an employer is NOT ALLOWED.

Use by University staff or administrators for investment purposes is not allowed.

S&P Global can detect the IP from where you connect and if they determine that it is a business-especially a financial business- they will lock your ID and notify us of a possible transgression. 

Your do not want to be in this situation which has resulted in some students losing their access for the semester.  How can you avoid it?

• Do not use your Capital IQ access for any outside business research
• Do not connect to our university and Capital IQ using an outside firm’s network- even if you are doing your university coursework.
• Use your home network or a network outside of the your employer if you need to get access
• Do not share your login with any individual