BriggsDistrictLibrary.org

Effective Date: September 4th, 2025

Who We Are

Briggs District Library, located at 108 E Railroad St, St. Johns, MI 48879, provides library services, information, and resources to the public. This website (“Site”) offers general information about our services, events, and programs, and provides contact forms to reach Library staff.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

No User Accounts

We do not provide user accounts or authenticated access on this Site. You may interact with Site via publicly available pages and contact forms only.

Acceptable Use Policy

As a public library resource, this Site is intended for lawful, respectful, and educational use. You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or harmful information through forms.
• Engage in harassment, abusive language, or discriminatory behavior in any communication.
• Attempt to disrupt or compromise the Site’s security or functionality.
• Upload or transmit malware, spam, or harmful code.
• Use the Site for commercial solicitation or unauthorized advertising.
• Violations may result in restricted access and, if necessary, referral to law enforcement.

Communications via Contact Forms

When you submit a form (powered by Gravity Forms), you agree to:

• Provide accurate information.
• Avoid submitting sensitive personal data (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial or health information).
• Understand that your submission will be emailed to Library staff via Gravity SMTP and stored as described in our Privacy Policy.

Privacy & Cookies

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what information we collect (including IP addresses captured by form submissions), our use of analytics, cookies, and your rights.

reCAPTCHA v3 (Spam & Abuse Prevention)

We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our forms from abuse. reCAPTCHA analyzes interactions on the Site and may collect device, browser, and usage data to distinguish humans from bots. Google processes this data under its own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Third‑Party Services

We rely on reputable third‑party providers to operate and secure the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers may process limited data on our behalf as described in our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, the Site’s design, text, graphics, and other content are owned by or licensed to Briggs District Library and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may access and print content for personal, noncommercial use.

Accessibility

We strive to provide an accessible website experience and to align with applicable accessibility standards. If you encounter barriers, please contact us (see Contact Us below).

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LIBRARY AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, and any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Clinton County, Michigan.

Contact Us

Briggs District Library
108 E Railroad St
St. Johns, MI 48879
Email: director@briggsdistrictlibrary.org
Phone: (989)-224-4702