3D Printing

Policy: The 3D printer is available to create three-dimensional objects using a design that is uploaded from a computer file. All 3D printing in HCC Libraries will occur as IN-HOUSE USE ONLY under supervision of library staff. The HCC Library's 3D printers may only be used for lawful purposes. Objects made using the HCC Library's 3D printers are not for commercial use, mass production, and are not to be resold. Students must abide by all applicable local, state and federal laws and HCC Library policies. Students will not be allowed to create unsafe, harmful, or dangerous objects or those which replicate such objects or pose an immediate threat to the well-being of persons or property. This includes parts of weapons, ammunition, and defensive as well as offensive weapons or any object which is regulated or requires a license to carry. Students shall not print any obscene or otherwise inappropriate objects in which HCC Library staff determines in their sole discretion, inappropriate for a learning environment. HCC Library staff, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to decline any print request for any reason. Students will not create or print any object in violation of another’s intellectual property rights related to patented, trademarked or copyrighted materials.

Disclaimer: In providing 3D printing services, HCC Library's disclaim any warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness of a particular purpose, for the printing services themselves and any resulting tangible object or product thereof. The 3D objects are provided to students for aesthetic purposes only, and are not intended for use as a functional tool or a functional part of a larger item. HCC Libraries shall not be liable for any damages resulting from such non-aesthetic use. In submitting a job to be printed, a student warrants and represents that it owns, or has obtained, all rights necessary to allow the library to provide the requested 3D printing services. Students shall be liable for any and all claims of intellectual property infringement that result from the 3D printing services provided hereunder. HCC Libraries cannot guarantee model quality or stability, confidentiality of designs, or specific delivery times. HCC Libraries are not responsible for any damage, loss or security of data arising from the use of its computers or network, nor for the functionality or quality of content produced on the 3D printer.

IMPORTANT NOTICE WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT AND OTHER LEGAL RESTRICTIONS. Copyright law under Title 17 of the United States Code, patent law under Title 35 of the United States Code, and other intellectual property laws of the United States may govern the making of photocopies or other reproductions of content. Under 17 U.S.C. § 108(f)(2) the provision of unsupervised photocopy or reproducing equipment for use by patrons does not excuse the person who uses the reproduction equipment from liability for copyright infringement for any such act, or for any later use of such copy or phonorecord, if it exceeds fair use as provided by 17 U.S.C. § 107. Nor does it excuse the person who uses the reproducing equipment from liability for patent, tort or other laws. This institution reserves the right to refuse to make available or provide access to photocopy or other reproducing equipment if, in its judgment, use of such equipment would involve violation of copyright, patent or other laws.