Wireless Security Disclaimer & Internet Acceptable Use Policy

  • The Library’s wireless network is not secure. Information sent from your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software, within 300 ft.
  • Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be provided that you will be able to make a wireless connection.
  • The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety, function, or performance of equipment, or for laptop configurations, security, or data files resulting from the connection to the Library’s network.
  • All users of the Library’s network must abide by the Internet Acceptable Use Policy:
    • In offering Internet access, the Lockport Public Library cannot guarantee that information found through the Internet is accurate, authoritative, or factual. We cannot be held responsible for its content. Nor can the library control access points that often change rapidly and unpredictably.
    • As with other library materials, supervision or restriction of a child’s access to the Internet is the responsibility and right of the parent or legal guardian.
    • The computer may be used for legal purposes only. Unacceptable purposes include but are not limited to the following:
  • Destruction or damage to the equipment, software, or data belonging to the library
    • Unauthorized copying of copyright protected material
      • Using the Internet for any illegal activity, criminal purposes, or violating any federal, state or local laws (e.g. copyright, child pornography etc.)
      • Violation of computer security
      • Violation of software license agreements
      • Violation of user privacy
      • Viewing of obscene, pornographic, or otherwise inappropriate material
  • Misuse or abuse of Internet access may result in suspension of Internet and/or Library privileges. The Library has the right to revoke Internet privileges for any violation of the acceptable use policy. In accepting this policy, users agree to abide by all library policies.

Adopted by the Lockport Public Library Board of Trustees February 20, 2007. Revised 2/21/2019; 4/21/22.

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