What are the TECHLink Terms and Conditions?
What are the TECHLink Terms and Conditions?
Answer
TECHLink Terms & Conditions
Requirements
• You must have a MYLink card to become a TECHLink member.
• To become a TECHLink member, you must complete the in person TECHLink Orientation before reserving and/or using any equipment.
a. Certain specialized equipment may also require completion of a separate workshop before use such as the Music, Video, or Podcast Studios.
• Guests under the age of 13 are not allowed in technology spaces without being accompanied by either a parent or guardian.
• Guests between the ages of 13 and 17 are permitted to use TECHLink equipment and spaces with a parental or guardian permission and waiver.
General Rules
• Guests and members must check in at the welcome desk for each visit.
• No food or drinks are permitted in any TECHLink facility.
• The copyright law of the United States (U.S. Code: Title 17) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.
Reservations
• Most reservations are made for 2-hour increments.
• Customers are limited to 1 equipment reservation at any time across TECHLink locations.
• Walk-in guests and members must make a reservation before using TECHLink equipment or spaces.
• The Music Studio and Video Studio must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance.
• Reservations not checked in within 15 minutes of the start time will be canceled.
• All sessions must end at least 30 minutes before closing time.
Financial Responsibility
• Members are financially responsible for any damage to or loss of TECHLink equipment during their reservation.
a. A checklist may be completed after each session.
b. Any damaged or nonfunctional equipment should be reported to staff immediately before use.
• A parent or guardian who signs a waiver for a member aged 13–17 will be held financially responsible for any damage or loss occurring during that member’s reservation.
• The Houston Public Library is not responsible for any damage to, loss, or theft of a member’s personal property, including electronic files left on TECHLink computers.