The County of Carver through the Carver County Library (“Carver County Library”) seeks to provide access to Carver County Library during specified service hours when staffing is not available (the “Extended Access Hours”). Once registered, an individual will be allowed Extended Access through their existing library card. Extended Access will allow registered individuals access to the use of computers, printing, materials selection, holds pick-up, and public library spaces.
Using Extended Access Hours is a privilege for individuals registered with Carver County Library, and the success of Extended Access hours depends on the user’s responsibility. Please read this Extended Access user agreement participation waiver and release of liability ( “Agreement”) for conditions of participation, clear expectations, and applicable rules. This Agreement must be renewed every five years. Your access may expire if not renewed promptly.
In consideration of the opportunity to participate in Extended Access hours, I, on behalf of myself, and behalf of my spouse, legal partner, children, wards, heirs, family members, successor, assigns, personal representatives, and estate, if any, (“My People”) hereby waive, release and forever discharge to the fullest extent permitted by law and agree and covenant not to sue Carver County Library, the County of Carver, and its Commissioners, employees, agents, officers, contractors, volunteers and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any liability whatsoever for any damages, losses or injuries (including death) that I or My People sustain or may sustain to our person and/or property as a result of or in connection with our participation in Extended Access hours. This waiver and release encompass and includes, without limitation, any suits, actions, claims, demands, and causes of action of any kind or nature whatsoever, both direct and indirect, that is or may be asserted or claimed by me or on my behalf or My People or by any third party against the Released Parties arising out of or relating to the attendance or participation, or both, in Extended Access hours by me or My People. This specifically includes releasing the County of Carver and/or the Released Parties from financial responsibility for costs resulting from medical treatment for any injury or illness that I or My People sustain during the attendance or participation, or both, in Extended Access hours by me or My People.
By Minnesota law, nothing in this waiver and release of liability should be construed as releasing, discharging, or waiving any claims I may have for reckless or intentional acts on the part of the Released Parties.
By clicking the box or “accept” button when you submit your application, you hereby acknowledge, represent, and warrant the following:
- you have had sufficient opportunity to read the foregoing release and this Agreement;
- you understand this Agreement;
- you are entering into this Agreement voluntarily;
- you understand that you are giving up substantial legal rights that you may have;
- you are consenting to be bound by and are becoming a party to this Agreement and its provisions;
- that you are over at least 18 years of age and sound mind;
- you will be responsible for your actions and for any guests that you bring in;
- you will not loan your card to others and will immediately alert Carver County Library if your card is lost or stolen;
- you consent to and acknowledge that security cameras will be monitoring you during your use of the Extended Access Hours;
- you will leave the library promptly at the end of the Extended Access hours;
- you understand that library staff will not be present during Extended Access hours;
- you understand that Extended Access hours are subject to change;
- you understand that I must comply with announcements from the public address system;
- you understand that the staff desk, staff computer, and all staff spaces are restricted from use;
- you understand that the space is monitored by security cameras;
- you understand that if an emergency arises during non-staffed Extended Access hours, you should contact 9-1-1 immediately;
- you will not pass your library card or PIN on to anyone else;
- you will not open the door to anyone while you are in the library;
- you will not leave your personal belongings or devices unattended;
- you accept the consequences that may result in having access to extended hours; services revoked for a period of time, being banned from all Library facilities/services for a period of time and/or being subject to legal action;
- you have the right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to bind yourself and My People to this Agreement. If you do not agree to all of the terms of this Agreement, click the “do not accept” button or leave the website.
