Terms of Use

Open Wireless Disclaimer

Town of Sidney provides free wireless Internet hotspots through the main downtown corridor. With a wireless networking card in your privately owned laptop, PDA, or any Wi-Fi enabled device, you can go online from various locations in the downtown area.

As the configuration of each manufacturer's device is unique, please refer to your documentation for connection instructions. Town of Sidney staff cannot be responsible for assisting you in making changes to your devices.

SECURITY WARNING AND DISCLAIMER WARNING:

This free Service is an open network provided for your convenience and its use is at your own risk. It is available to the general public, and is NOT INHERENTLY SECURE. The providers and Town of Sidney cannot and do not guarantee the privacy of your data and communication while using this Service.

There are potentially serious issues with any computer connected to the Internet without the appropriate security protection, ranging from viruses, worms and other programs that can damage the user's computer, to attacks on the computer by unauthorized or unwanted third parties. By using this Service, you acknowledge and knowingly accept these potentially serious risks of accessing the Internet over an unsecured network. It is recommended that users take steps to protect their own computer system, such as installing current anti-virus software and maintaining appropriate firewall protection on their computer devices.

By using this Service, you acknowledge and agree that YOU DO SO SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK

Also, by using the Service, you agree to all terms set forth in the following Disclaimer.

Disclaimer

• Service provided "AS IS". This Service provides access to the Internet on an "as is" basis with all the risks inherent in such access. The providers of the Service and Town of Sidney make no warranty that the Service, or that any information, software, or other material accessible on the Service, is free of viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other harmful components. By connecting, the user acknowledges and accepts the risks associated with public access to the Internet and public use of an unsecured wireless network.

• Service provided "AS AVAILABLE". The Service is provided on an "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free, including but not limited to vagaries of weather, disruption of Service, acts of God, warranties of title, no infringement, NOR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No advice or information given by the Town of Sidney, providers, affiliates, or contractors of the Service or their respective employees shall create such a warranty.

• Indemnity. User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the providers of the Service, including affiliates, agents, and contractors thereof, from any claim, liability, loss, damage, cost, or expense (including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees) that result in any way from the user's use of, or inability to use, the Service, or to access the Internet or any part thereof, or user's reliance on or use of information, services or merchandise provided on or through the Service and/or any materials downloaded or uploaded through the Service, or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delays in operation, or transmission , or any failure of performance, any actions taken by you in connection with your use of the Service, or any violation of any third party's rights or a violation of law or regulation.

Thank you