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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Laptop Loaner Terms & Conditions

NOTICE: Please read these terms and conditions carefully. By accessing this site and any pages thereof, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions below. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions below, do not access this site, or any pages thereof.

º£½ÇÉçÇø THE LAPTOP LOANER PROGRAM

The City College Office of Information Technology provides a laptop loaner program for current CCNY students. The program is funded by the CCNY Student Technology Fee.  The laptops are internally equipped with WiFi for use where wireless access exists.  Wireless networking is available throughout much of the campus.  All laptops are loaded with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, as well as other CCNY-approved software. This program is designed for experienced computer users who are able to use the installed applications. Please note: you must be logged into WiFi for some software to be fully operational.

Agreement of Use and Liability - NEVER, EVER leave your Laptop Unattended

• I accept full responsibility for the laptop computer and accessories I am borrowing.
• I will reimburse CCNY for the cost of repairing or replacing this laptop, and/or accessories if they are damaged, lost, stolen, or not returned while checked out in my name.
• I understand that I am responsible for the full cost of any loaner equipment if it is not returned.
• I understand that the replacement cost for this laptop computer will be no less than $1,300 to replace Mac laptops, $1000 for PC laptops, plus the accrued overdue fine(s).
• I will pay all overdue fines as stated in the Overdue section of the CCNY LAPTOP LOANER PROGRAM document if I fail to return this laptop and all accessories to the iMEDIA Reservation Desk on time.
• I have witnessed the physical inspection of the Laptop computer and its components. All checked parts are present and appear to be functioning.
• I understand that my abuse of laptop loan privileges may also result in disciplinary action and the inability to borrow laptop computers 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 within the allotted time will be considered theft of CCNY property and appropriate action will be taken.
• I understand that I am not to perform any illegal activities with this laptop. (i.e., hacking, pirating, viewing or downloading child pornography, etc.).
• I understand that if I perform any illegal activities with this laptop, I will be subject to the disciplinary rules and regulations of CUNY and CCNY, as well as referral to criminal authorities.
• I hereby verify that I have read and understand the Use and Liability Agreement as it pertains to the loan of a CCNY laptop computer.
• I agree to abide by this and related laptop loan policies.
• I agree to return the laptop as required for necessary updates and patching to ensure the device remains secure and functional.

Overdue Fines - Visit the Bursar Fee Schedule for a full list of Fines

Late Returns & Data Wipe

• Devices that are NOT returned by the due date will be remotely locked and wiped. Once locked, all data will become unrecoverable. The iMEDIA Reservation Desk and the Office of Information technology (OIT) are not responsible for any lost data. 

BORROWER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 

Borrowers should:

1. Never leave the laptop computer unattended while it is checked out to them.

2. Never lend or give the laptop computer to another person.

3. Never borrow a laptop computer on behalf of another person.

4. Never save or download to the Computer’s Hard drive. Security software will erase anything/everything on the drive once turned off, restarted, or rebooted.

5. Store all files on a personal storage device or your student OneDrive space prior to returning the laptop to the iMEDIA Reservation Desk.

Disclaimer

CCNY assumes no responsibility for files stored on the hard drive or the recovery of files accidentally left on the hard drive after the computer has been returned; nor is the Office of Information Technology responsible for any computer viruses that may be transferred to, or from, a user’s media (e.g., flash drive, email, cloud storage service, etc.). º£½ÇÉçÇø discourages use of the hard disk for temporary or permanent storage of files. The hard drive should not be used for temporary or permanent storage of files. Security software reconfigures the laptop each time it is rebooted and all files are erased. 

For additional information or questions concerning the Laptop Loaner program, contact the iMEDIA Reservation Desk at (212) 650-5480 or by emailing iMEDIA@ccny.cuny.edu .