Acceptable Use Policy
This Acceptable Use Agreement details acceptable uses, rules of "online" behavior, and access privileges for Internet users.The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. The Internet allows you to access and use information sources from distant computers, to communicate and share information with an individual or groups and to expand your knowledge base. You will have access to countless individuals and information sources.
Acceptable Use
The purpose of the Peterborough Public Library's Internet Computers is to facilitate communications to support individuals by providing access to unique resources and information. All use of this technological resource must comply with existing rules, laws and Acceptable Use policies which are incorporated into this document and posted near each of the computers in the library.Privilege
The use of the Internet Computers is a privilege, not a right. The Peterborough Public Library and Employees retain the right to determine whether the privilege of use should be granted or revoked.Controversial Material
It is impossible to control the content of data on the Internet. An industrious user may discover controversial material which the user, parents, children and others may consider inappropriate or offensive. It is the user's responsibility not to initiate access to such material. There are no filters, no Cyber Patrol or Net Nanny at these computers. Children thirteen years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult when using the internet at the public library.No Warranties
The Peterborough Public Library makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the service it provides, nor will it be responsible for any damages which a user might suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, service interruptions, errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's own risk. The Peterborough Public Library accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the Internet, or for any costs, liabilities or damages caused by the user. All users need to consider the source of any information obtained and its validity.In addition to the above, I agree that I:
- will only use Internet access for educational, community, employment, recreation and/or business development purposes
- will not use the Internet access for any illegal or unauthorized act
- will report any potential security problems to the staff at the Peterborough Public Library
- will not alter, tamper with or damage the Library's computer equipment or software configuration
- will not engage in any form of vandalism, or harassment on the Internet
- will not attempt to decrypt any encrypted material
- will respect the privacy of others using the Internet
- will accept that as a parent or guardian, I am responsible for my child/ward's use of the Internet
- will respect intellectual and property rights and laws, including those for remote and local network data or information. This includes private, confidential or restricted data as well as copyrights and licenses to the use of, or access to information or programs.
- will follow the Library's service guidelines which the Library reserves the right to develop and revise as necessary
- will acknowledge that the Peterborough Public Library reserves the right to monitor all traffic on the computers, to review any material or user records to determine whether specific uses of access are appropriate
