Wireless Internet Usage Policy

The Burleson Public Library provides wireless Internet connectivity as a service for patrons with wireless-enabled devices.

By choosing to use this free wireless service, patrons agree to abide by both the Library's Internet Use Policy as well as this Wireless Internet Usage Policy, which prohibit disruptive or illegal activity while using the Library's Internet service.  It is the responsibility of the user to understand these policies and his/her obligation to refrain from inappropriate or illegal activities.

Patrons shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Burleson Public Library and its officers, employees, and agents harmless against all claims, actions, and judgments based on or arising out of the patrons' use of the Library's wireless network.

The user assumes all responsibility for the use of the Library's wireless network.  The Library is not responsible for any alterations of or interference with a laptop's configuration or operation or data files resulting from connection to the wireless network.  The Library is not liable for the consequences of wireless network use in any way, including the transmission of computer viruses, loss of data or e-mail, or any harm resulting from the use of an unsecured server.  The Library is not liable for the loss or compromise of any confidential or sensitive, or any other information, and for any and all damages resulting from that loss or compromise.  In addition, the Library assumes no responsibility for damage, theft, or loss of any kind to a user's equipment, software, data files, or other personal property brought into or used at the Library's facilities.

The Library does not guarantee that all devices will be compatible with the wireless Internet service.

Users must know how to configure their own equipment.  Library staff members cannot configure a patron's laptop or network card or help establish a wireless network connection.  The library does not provide wireless network cards or laptops to patrons.  The library staff is not available for computer training or troubleshooting of a patron's computer.  Patrons seeking Internet connectivity assistance are asked to use one of the Library's computers available for public use. 

Wireless connections may be less secure than a wired connection.  Virus and security protection are the user's responsibility.

There is no printing capability.

This service is not to be used as a permanent connection.