UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS

FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT

717 MADISON PLACE, N.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20439

JARRETT B. PERLOW

CLERK OF COURT

CLERK’S OFFICE

202-275-8000

Terms of Use of the Federal Circuit’s Wireless Internet Access System

In using the court’s wireless Internet access system, users agree to the following 

terms.

• User may not use digital devices to use the wireless Internet access

system in the courtrooms except when at counsel tables.

• User may not use recording and broadcasting devices while in the

courthouse or use the court’s Internet system to record or to

broadcast/stream court arguments.

• Users agree that the court’s wireless Internet access system does not

provide a secure connection to the Internet. Users are responsible for

maintaining appropriate security and firewalls settings on their connected

devices.

• Users agree not to tamper with the system configuration or to disrupt or

interfere with the operation of the system.

• Users may not download music, stream video or other content, or any

other activity that consumes a large amount of bandwidth.

• User devices must have a wireless card supporting 802.11a, 802.11b or

802.11g compatible standards. The network card should be set to use a

dynamic IP address (DHCP).

• Court personnel are prohibited from providing technical support for using

the system beyond providing access information and verifying the current

operational status of the system.

• Users agree to comply with all applicable federal and local laws.

• Users have read and agree to the court’s Internet access disclaimer.
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Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability

• Users should be aware that there are security, privacy and confidentiality 

risks inherent in wireless communications and associated technology, and 

the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit does not make any 

assurances or warranties relating to such risks. No information users 

consider confidential should be transmitted via this system. By using the 

system, user agree to be solely responsible for the content of all 

information they disseminate. No technical support of any kind under any 

circumstances will be provided to any user trying to access the wireless 

network. 

• Moreover, by using the court's wireless Internet access system, users 

agree that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is not liable 

for any costs or damages—special, incidental, or consequential—arising 

from the use of this service. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal 

Circuit is not responsible for any materials, information, products, or 

services on the Internet and does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or 

quality of any communication made over the court's wireless Internet 

access system. 

• The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit does not warrant that 

wireless access to the Internet over the court's system will be 

uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. 

Internet access at designated areas is provided only as a courtesy and may 

experience unanticipated and or unannounced services interruptions. 

• The court reserves the right to deny or restrict access to any user who 

abuses the network, such as by excessive bandwidth consumption or by 

using the network for any type of activity or purpose deemed by the court 

to be unlawful, harassing, abusive, criminal or fraudulent. The court also 

reserves the right to monitor, intercept and disclose any transmissions 

over or using our facilities, and to provide user information, or use 

records, and other related information under certain circumstances (for 

example, in response to lawful process, orders, subpoenas, or warrants, or 

to protect the interests of the court) to appropriate authorities. It is court 

policy to respond to notices of alleged infringement that comply with the 

Digital Millennium Copyright Act.