Fair Use Policy

Welcome to the Canvas! We’re excited to help you bring your ideas to life. To make sure everyone has a great experience, we ask all users to follow these guidelines:

1. Know the Rules for Your Creation:

Users are prohibited from violating Federal, State, or local law, including copyright and licensing infringement (Library Internet Access Policy, A-13). It’s important to make sure your project follows any intellectual property laws, such as copyright, trademarks, or patents. U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) applies to copying or reproducing copyrighted materials. By submitting a project, you agree to take responsibility for any legal matters related to intellectual property and to release the library from any liability.

2. Sharing the Space:

The Canvas is here to support individual creativity and learning. The intended purpose of the space is for innovation and invention. It is not designed for mass production and/or commercial use.

3. Project Quality & Privacy:

We do our best to provide reliable equipment and support, but please keep in mind:

  • We can’t guarantee your project will turn out exactly as planned.
  • Equipment availability and functionality might vary.
  • We’re unable to guarantee the privacy of your designs or projects.
  • We can’t promise specific delivery times for completed projects.

4. Protecting Your Work & Devices:

  • We’re not responsible for damage to your projects or personal devices while using the Canvas.
  • Be sure to save your work to your own storage devices to keep your files secure.

5. Taking Care of the Space:

If any equipment or areas of the Canvas are damaged beyond normal wear and tear due to intentional misuse or negligence, users may need to cover the cost of repairs.
 

By using the Canvas, you agree to these guidelines and help us keep the space fun and fair for everyone.