Device Checkout Policy and User Agreement

Please note: All new checkouts starting May 8^th will have to sign the updated user agreement below.

San José Public Library members with an account in good standing may check out a tech device to use off-site for 3 weeks (with one auto-renewal of 1 week if no holds are on the device). Customers 17 years-old and under will need to be accompanied by an adult at the time of checkout. Tech devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To check out a device, Library customers agree to the following:

• I understand that I may borrow only two Devices at a time
• I will immediately inspect the Device upon checkout and agree that it is good condition.
• I agree to return the Device to the Library by the date due and hand it to a library staff member.
• I agree to call and inform Library staff immediately if this equipment is damaged, lost, stolen, or malfunctioning.
• I agree that a two-strike limit will be applied to my account if I fail to return the Device and accompanying equipment, if not returned by or before the day it is due
• I agree that a two-strike limit will be applied to my account if any damage incurred to the Device through abuse, misuse, or operation contrary to the instructions supplied with the Device while it is in my care.
• I understand that if I reach my two-strike limit, it will result in revoking borrowing privileges.
• I understand it is my responsibility to log out of any applications and remove personal data from the Device prior to its return; all of my stored data will be erased upon check in at the Library.
• The Library is not responsible for any liability, damages, or expense resulting from use or misuse of the Device, connection of the Device to other electronic devices or data loss resulting from use of the Device. Any use of the Device for illegal purposes is strictly prohibited, including unauthorized copying of copyright-protected material in any format, or creation and transmission of threatening, harassing, defamatory, or obscene materials.
• I will observe the policies specified in the San José Public Library’s Technology & Internet Policy. I have read these policies and I understand that violation of these policies may result in revocation of my library privileges.
• A $50 lost fee will be assessed for device not returned. The fee will be waived when the device is returned.

I have read and understand all of the statements listed above and I agree to abide by these terms and conditions of use.