Preamble

A necessary part of the delivery of the internet to the public is an acknowledgment of the various responsibilities, by all parties, to this end the following policy has been developed and should be posted, conspicuously, at all sites.

What We Provide

The Internet is a useful, but unregulated network of resources. The Internet contains information, opinions and images that may be inaccurate, controversial or offensive. @northumberland.org is not responsible for the accuracy, currency or quality of any Internet resources found.

All patrons, including children, are free to use all resources and facilities in the internet site. Parents or guardians are responsible for their children's (under the age of 14) use of the Internet and will sign a form to that effect.

Your Responsibilities

The @northumberland.org CAP site prohibits the use of its workstations for illegal, unethical or criminal purposes. Civil law forbids the harassment or libeling or slandering of others. Criminal law forbids the display or dissemination of hate literature, child pornography, illicit drug literature, or obscene material. Any material tending to deprive any person of his or her rights or to expose any person to hatred or affronts to human dignity cannot be displayed or disseminated.

You are responsible for any commercial transactions made through use of the Internet access workstation.

You are responsible for any direct or indirect damages that you suffer from your use of Internet services.

You are responsible for any damage you cause to the site's computer equipment.

You are responsible for any losses or damages sustained by the site as a result of your use of Internet access.

You are responsible for any infringement of copyright or software licenses that could result from the copying or distribution of materials found on the Internet.

Subject to investigation and appeal your internet privileges can be suspended if you misuse the computer or the Internet access.

     
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