These procedures establish guidelines for the use of Twinsburg Public Library’s 3D printer and 3D printing services. By using the printer and/or printing services, the patron agrees to the following procedures.
Print Queue
Patrons who wish to submit a project to the Print Queue must have a library card. Submit files to be printed by emailing librarian@twinsburglibrary.org.
Twinsburg Public Library staff have the sole discretion to determine the order in which 3D models are printed. Patrons are limited to printing one 3D item at a time and may have only one item in the print queue at a time. If a 3D model consists of multiple separate parts, each part will constitute a single item. Because of limited staff and hardware resources, the Twinsburg Public Library cannot guarantee completion times. Library staff will contact patrons when printing is complete, patrons must pick up completed models within two weeks of completion. If models are not picked up within two weeks following completion, then the Twinsburg Public Library may dispose of them in any manner it deems appropriate.
Cost of 3D Printing
The cost of printing is based upon the weight of plastic used once the print has been completed. Library staff may estimate the price before printing, but the exact price may only be given once printing has completed. All 3D models must be paid in full before being released to patrons. If the model has not been paid for within two weeks of completion, the cost of the print will be charged to the patron’s library card.
Unsuccessful Prints
Because of inherent limitations with equipment, the Twinsburg Public Library does not guarantee that any 3D model will print successfully. If a print fails due to Library staff error or hardware failure, the Library will attempt to reprint the object, and the patron will not be charged for the failed attempt, except as stated in the next paragraph. The Library may refuse to reprint the object after two unsuccessful attempts.
The Library may refuse to print 3D models that clearly contain errors or that are, as determined by Library staff, beyond the capabilities of the Library’s equipment. The cost of failed prints due to errors within the 3D model and 3D models that are beyond the equipment’s capabilities may be charged to the patron. Twinsburg Public Library staff have sole discretion to make slight alterations such as adding supports to designs in an attempt to make them printable, but the Library does not guarantee that they will print successfully. Patrons are responsible for any extra cost associated with alterations to their designs regardless of whether the print is successful.
Limitations on Use
The Twinsburg Public Library’s 3D printing service is designed for rapid prototyping and patron enjoyment and creativity. This service is not intended for production or manufacturing, and the Library reserves the right to refuse to print large numbers of identical objects.
The Twinsburg Public Library’s 3D printers may be used for lawful purposes only. Patrons are not permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to produce materials that:
- Violate local, state, or federal laws or regulations;
- Look like, function as, or appear to function as weapons or parts thereof;
- Appear unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or that otherwise pose a threat to the health or safety of others;
- May be construed as obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment; or
- Potentially violate the intellectual property rights of another.
The Twinsburg Public Library reserves the right to refuse to print any 3D models, including, without limitation, those that it believes may violate these procedures or the Policy on Patron Conduct or that may result in legal action against the Library or its employees.
Protection of Patron Intellectual Property
While the Twinsburg Public Library encourages patrons to use its 3D printing services for innovation and invention, due to the public nature of its facilities, the Twinsburg Public Library cannot guarantee the security of patrons’ intellectual property rights such as copyright or trade secrets. Models may be printed within view of the public, and the Library may photograph and/or record the printing process and publish such photographs and/or recordings in any type of media now in existence or hereafter created, including, without limitation, print, social media, television, and the Internet. Patrons using the Library’s 3D printing services must accept the risk that their intellectual property may be exposed to or copied by others. The Twinsburg Public Library reserves the right to delete patrons’ 3D model files once printing is complete. By submitting or requesting content or objects to be printed, the patron agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Twinsburg Public Library harmless in, all matters related to the printing of that item, as set forth below.
Indemnification
By using the Library’s 3D printing services, you agree to release from, indemnify, and hold harmless the Twinsburg Public Library, its officers, employees, board members, agents, and representatives from and against any and all suits, claims, damages, losses, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), settlements, and judgments arising out of or relating to your 3D model, including, without limitation, any claims for personal injury and infringement or misappropriation of any copyright, trademark, or patent.
Disclaimer of Liability and Warranty
By using the Library’s 3D printing services, you agree to assume the risk of, and acknowledge that the Twinsburg Public Library disclaims all liability for, any and all injuries (including death) resulting from use of 3D models created using equipment owned by the Library. You also agree that 3D models possess certain inherent weaknesses and limitations and may not be suitable for all applications, including, without limitation, those for which they are designed and intended. You further agree to assume the risk of, and acknowledge that the Twinsburg Public Library disclaims all liability for, damages or claims for infringement of intellectual property rights arising from your use of the Library’s 3D printing services.
THE TWINSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ASSOCIATED WITH 3D MODELS PRODUCED AND/OR DESIGNED USING ITS EQUIPMENT.