GENERAL INFORMATION
The Library of Congress provides
access to the Internet in designated locations in the Library
as a resource for Library researchers, including Congress and
the public. This statement is intended to notify all Library researchers
of some of their responsibilities in using public workstations
at the Library of Congress. The Library does not assume or accept
liability for any violations of these conditions by researchers.
Each researcher is solely responsible for the legal implications
of his or her activities.
Much of the material available over the Internet is affected
by federal and state laws, such as copyright, privacy, and contract
terms. By using public workstations in the Library of Congress,
researchers acknowledge that their activities are subject to all
applicable Library of Congress policies and regulations as well
as local, state, and federal laws such as copyright, security,
obscenity, defamation, privacy, and other applicable laws. All
Library of Congress resources and facilities shall be used only
for their primarily intended purpose of scholarly research or
education. Researchers are expected to use these facilities in
a responsible manner consistent with network etiquette, customs,
and courtesies.
The Library reserves the right to place restrictions on the
use of its computers and network systems in response to complaints
presenting evidence of violations of the law or Library policies
or regulations. The Library reserves the right to revoke access
to its resources or facilities if applicable Library policies,
contract terms, or laws are violated. The Library neither employs
filtering software nor actively monitors communications posted
from Library-owned workstations. The Library of Congress is for
use by researchers over high school age. In certain circumstances,
in accordance with LCR 815-1, senior high school students may
be admitted with special permission.
COPYRIGHT
The copyright law of the United
States governs the use of copyrighted materials on the Internet.
Library researchers may not copy, distribute, transmit, download,
or publicly perform or display copyrighted materials without the
consent of the copyright owner, except as permitted under fair
use (17 U.S.C. 107). Library researchers are personally liable
for any copyright infringement they commit while using the Internet
via Library facilities.
COPYING, UPLOADING/DOWNLOADING FILES and ELECTRONIC MAIL
The Library permits research-related
email only. The use of chat rooms and any other non-research related
activity is not permitted. Researchers are permitted to download
files and programs to their own disks when consistent with copyright
and other applicable law.
ACCURACY
The Library does not vouch for
the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information obtained
through the Internet. Accuracy of information is the responsibility
of the originator or producer, and assessing accuracy and timeliness
of information is the responsibility of the user.
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