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Acceptable Use Policy

People's Network Acceptable Use Policy

Users may only access the People's Network using the library card number registered in their name.

Access to the resources on this PC is made available to users on the understanding that their use of the system or any consequences arising from it is at their own risk.

The user undertakes not to create or access any obscene, offensive or illegal material.

The library service is not responsible for costs or damages that may be incurred by the user whilst connected to the Internet.

Users who choose to send information via the Internet must do so in their own name.

The library service cannot guarantee the availability of specific web sites or have any control on the performance of the Internet.

The library service cannot be responsible for the content or quality of information found on the Internet.

The library service makes use of software to filter and monitor the content accessed from the Internet.

Parents and carers are responsible for setting and communicating the standards their children should follow when using the computers.

Swindon Libraries are not responsible for monitoring unsupervised children's access to the Internet.

The use of this computer for commercial purposes is not permitted.

Downloading is only permitted to floppy disks or USB devices. These will be virus checked when used.

Material can be printed on payment of the appropriate charge and must comply with current copyright regulations.

Library staff are permitted to view computer screens at any time during a session if inappropriate use is suspected.

Library staff are permitted to terminate any session that contravenes this policy.

Wilful or malicious damage to the computer or network equipment is not acceptable and will result in access being withdrawn.

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