Library Asset Reservation Services

Surface Tablet/Laptop Loan Liability Form

• I understand that I may use this laptop/tablet until 1 hour before the close of the reserve desk on the day that the computer was borrowed.
• I accept full responsibility for the laptop computer/tablet and accessories I am borrowing.
• I will reimburse York College for the cost of repairing or replacing this laptop/tablet, and/or accessories if they are damaged, lost, stolen, or not returned while checked out in my name.
• I understand that the replacement cost for this laptop computer will be no less than $2000 plus accrued overdue fine(s).
• I understand that the replacement costs for the case and/or power cord will no less than $50 Each.
• I will pay an overdue fine of $15 per hour and $0.25 per minute if I fail to return this laptop/tablet and all accessories to the Library's Reserve Desk at the time due indicated above.
• I have witnessed the physical inspection of the laptop computer/tablet and its components and accessories. All checked parts and accessories are present and appear to be functioning.
• I understand that any abuse of laptop/tablet loan privileges may also result in disciplinary action and the inability to borrow laptop computers/tablet in the future.
• I understand that all charges that are accrued as a result of violations of these policies will be sent to the Bursar's Office and will prevent me from registering for classes, from obtaining diploma/transcript(s) and/or graduating until paid in full.
• I understand that failure to return the laptop/tablet within the allotted time will be considered theft of York College property and appropriate action will be taken.
• I understand that I am not to perform any illegal activities with this laptop/tablet (i.e., hacking, pirating, downloading illegal materials, etc.) or any activities inconsistent with the CUNY Policy on Acceptable Use of Computer Resources which can be found at http://security.cuny.edu website. 
• I understand that if I perform any illegal activities or any activities that violate the CUNY Policy on Acceptable Use of Computer Resources with this laptop/tablet, I will be subject to the disciplinary rules and regulations of York College and perhaps, those of the City University of New York, which may result in the possibility of arrest.
• I do hereby verify that I have read and understood the Use and Liability Agreement as it pertains to the loan of a York College laptop computer/tablet.
• I agree to abide by this and related laptop/tablet loan policies.

Laptop/Tablet Loan Rider

• • I agree that neither York College nor CUNY shall have any liability for any claims relating to the loss, damage or interception of any information, data, work product, or other material viewed, searched or stored on the laptop/tablet or its accessories;
• • I agree that neither York College nor CUNY shall have any liability for any claims relating to the use or functioning of the hardware or software included with the borrowed laptop/tablet and accessories.

I understand that:

• The Library's wireless network is not secure. Information sent from or to your laptop/tablet can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software.
• I understand that once the laptop/tablet is returned, all data on the hard drive will be lost. Please save your work on a USB drive or in an internet repository
• Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance or guarantee that a wireless connection.
  (If your experience problems with the laptop/connections, etc., seek assistance at the IT Helpdesk.)
• Neither York College nor CUNY assumes any responsibility or shall have any liability for the
  safety of equipment or for laptop/tablet configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the library’s network.