GLE In-branch 3D Printer Terms and Conditions form

Terms and Conditions

Safety Procedures

Safety procedures specific to designated equipment are posted and must always be followed.

• Equipment and supplies must be used in a safe and proper manner.
• Customers should report to staff any equipment that may appear to not be operating properly
• If you see anyone doing something unsafe, alert staff. If you see a potential safety hazard, alert staff .
• Wearing headphones is prohibited.
• The customer assumes responsibility for the cost of repairing or replacing equipment damaged by improper use.
• If an accident or injury occurs, inform HCLS staff immediately.
• If someone is seriously injured, call 9-1-1 from any phone and alert staff.
• Appropriate eye protection must be worn when operating laser cutters.
• Customers must maintain a safe workspace by keeping it free of clutter and debris.
• Food and drink are prohibited in the Makerspace.

HCLS’ Makerspace Policies

HCLS’ Makerspace may only be used for lawful purposes. Users will not be permitted to use the Library’s equipment to create material that is: 

• prohibited by local, state or federal law.
• unsafe, harmful, dangerous, and/or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others. (Such use may also violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.)
• in violation of another’s intellectual property rights. For example, the printers will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
• obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment.
• objects larger than specified sizes for each piece of equipment.
• No reservations are available. Use of the 3D Printer is on a first come first served basis. All jobs must be completed 30 minutes prior to branch closing.

Disclaimer:

• Customers are expected to pay for objects printed, engraved, or cut as specified in the submitted design.
• HCLS is responsible for mechanical failure of HCLS equipment and will reprint, re-engrave or recut an object at no additional charge whenever possible should failure occur.
• Customers may not receive a replacement object if dissatisfied with color, scale, quality, design, or other options within the customer’s control. If your object is not as you envisioned, we encourage you to make changes to the design and submit a new print request.
• While HCLS staff make every effort to oversee the use of equipment in the production of an object, the use of the object upon completion is not under the direction or control of the library system.
• HCLS is not responsible for any object created with the use of its 3D Printer, including any harm or injury incurred as a result of any usage of the object which was printed.