Hotspot Checkout Patron Agreement

1. Mobile Hotspot checkout is limited to Cooke County Library patrons over the age of eighteen (18), with a
current library card and a current driver’s license or state identification card.
2. The policy and agreement must be completed and signed prior to use of the device.
3. The Mobile Hotspot will not be checked out to patrons owing fines for overdue, lost, missing, or damaged
library materials.
4. The borrower is financially responsible for the Mobile Hotspot and all pieces thereof that you checkout.
When you sign for the Mobile Hotspot, you acknowledge that it is fully functioning, undamaged, and that all
the parts are there. You are required to thoroughly inspect the device and report problems to library staff at
the time of checkout. If you do not inspect the device at the time of checkout, you are responsible for all
missing and damaged parts upon return.
5. The Mobile Hotspot may be checked out for a 14 day loan. NO renewals. Failure to return the device on
time will result in a $5 fine per day. An overdue Mobile Hotspot will be deactivated within 24 hours of the
due date.
6. No food or drinks are consumed around the Mobile Hotspot.
7. Do not leave the Mobile Hotspot unattended at any time. Do not leave it in a car.
8. The Mobile Hotspot must be returned to the Cooke County Library. It must be given to a library staff
member at the circulation desk in the same condition it was when you received it. Staff will inspect equipment
carefully and call to your attention any suspected damage or missing parts. You must be present when the
device is being checked in. The Mobile Hotspot may NOT be returned in the book drop. Be certain that staff
acknowledge the return of the equipment.
9. In the event of damaged equipment, library staff will determine if damage is the result of normal wear and
tear. Do not attempt repairs, adjustments, or alterations of any kind.
10. It is your responsibility to bring to the attention of the library staff any loss or possible damage to the
Mobile Hotspot that happens during the time it is checked out to you.
11. If the Mobile Hotspot is lost or damaged beyond repair, you will be responsible for all replacement fees.
12. Only one Mobile Hotspot may be checked out, from the Cooke County Library, per household at any given
time.
13. A period of 3 days must pass prior to a person, or member of the same household, checking out a library
owned Mobile Hotspot a second time.
14. NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Internet content filtering is NOT provided through the Cooke County
Library Mobile Hotspot. Parents/Guardians are responsible for monitoring what their children access via
the Cooke County Library Mobile Hotspot.
The Cooke County Library provides the following equipment to each patron checking out a library owned
Mobile Hotspot. Staff has verified that each piece is included and is in working condition. Please ask staff to
review these items with your prior to accepting checkout. If any of the following items are not returned, or
returned damaged, to the library, you will be responsible for the following costs and processing fees for each
item.

ITEM COST :
MOBILE HOTSPOT (fully charged) – $300.00
POWER CORD & CHARGER – $26.00
CASE – $20.00

PROCESSING FEE FOR LOST/DAMAGED ITEMS $5 PER ITEM

Mobile Hotspot Borrowing Agreement
You are responsible for damage, loss, or theft of the Mobile Hotspot while it is checked out to you. You will be
responsible for the entire replacement cost of the Mobile Hotspot as well as any lost packaging, late fee and
processing fee. Do not leave the Mobile Hotspot unattended when it is checked out to you. Additional costs
may be accrued if this agreement is disregarded.

Statement of Understanding of Mobile Hotspot Use Policy
You must be 18 years old in order to borrow this item. I have read, understand and will comply with all the
Mobile Hotspot Use Policy. A copy of this policy has been given to me. I understand and assume complete
financial responsibility for the Mobile Hotspot checked out to me.

**** Please attach copy of DL or State ID to this agreement ****