Laptop Terms of Use Policy – Texas Southmost College (TSC)

To borrow a laptop from the Digital Library, students must agree to the following terms of use:

• I agree to take care of the laptop.
• I agree that the laptop will remain in my possession until it is returned to the kiosk.
• I agree that I will not allow anyone else to use the laptop.
• I agree to alert the library staff to any possible damage that may have occurred when the laptop is in my possession and before its return.
• I agree that I am responsible for any lost or damaged laptop checked out to me.
• I understand that the laptop will be checked out for 48 hours and will be returned by the time it is due.
• I understand that fees and/or fines may apply if I return the laptop late or damaged. If fees and/or fines are not paid, a hold may be placed on my TSC student account, which may prohibit me from registering for courses or obtaining my official transcript.
• I understand that I cannot store any personal information on the laptop, and TSC is not responsible for any lost information. All information will be cleared after closing the laptop.

Laptop Equipment Checkout Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I check out a laptop or other equipment?
TSC students can check out a laptop using their TSC ID and single sign-on password at the laptop kiosk located in SET.B. 1.536.

How do I log on to the laptop once I check it out?
Once a TSC student checks out a laptop using their TSC ID and single sign-on password at the laptop kiosk in SET.B. 1.536, they can log on with the username “tsc user” and no password needed.

How much does it cost?
This is a free service provided to currently enrolled TSC college students. However, late fees will apply if the laptop is turned in late. There is a $5 per day late fee for the laptop if it is past due. The maximum late fee is $1,025. If the laptop is lost, stolen, not returned, or damaged, the replacement fee is $1,025. There is a $2 per day late fee for the charger. The charger replacement fee if lost, stolen, not returned, or damaged is $50.

What are the rules for checking out a laptop?
There are a variety of rules which apply when checking out a laptop.

• You are responsible for the full replacement value of any stolen, damaged, or lost equipment while it is checked out to you.
• You may not check out equipment for other students, non-students, or suspended users.
• You must return the laptop by the due date and time. A $5 per day late fee applies for the laptop.
• Laptops or equipment not returned in a timely manner, as described in the sign-out agreement form, will result in a maximum $1,025 late fee, a hold on your registration, official transcripts, and notification of TSC Security.
• Repeated incidents of damage and/or neglect or not following TSC checkout policy, including repeated failure to return devices on time, may result in the revocation of checkout privileges from TSC.

What are those late fees, again?
$5 for every 24 hours past the due date and time the laptop or equipment is not turned in.

How can I pay my late fee?
Late fees can be paid at the TSC Cashier’s Office in Oliveira Student Service Center.

What if I have  a technical problem?
You may email [email protected] or call helpdesk at 956-295-3800

Where can I use the wireless networking capabilities on the Fort Brown campus and ITEC center?
“TSC Wifi Portal” and legacy “Eduroam” are both available to students on both the Fort Brown campus and ITEC Center