Esports and Streaming Lab Policies

Usage Terms

Rental Rates & Features

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Esports and Streaming Lab Policies

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Food & Drink

Food and drink are NOT allowed in the eSports and Streaming Lab to prevent damage to computers and other equipment. Water is permitted if it is in a closed-top container and not placed on desks or furniture where electronic equipment is present.

Passwords & Personal Log In Data

Never allow a browser or web application to save your password. For the safety and well-being of your data in systems such as eRaider, Blackboard, OneDrive, be sure to log out of applications and websites that contain sensitive information.

Personal Peripheral Devices

Outside peripheral device use is limited to eSports team events. Outside peripheral devices must be pre-approved by CoMC staff before connecting to a CoMC device. 

Data Safety

Because lab computers have limited storage, local files are not saved on the computer hard drive. Save important files to a thumb drive or cloud storage service (such as OneDrive). Items left in the room will be given to Texas Tech Police Department.

Close Applications and Log Off of the Computer

Please remember to close out programs at the end of your time using the computer. To log out correctly, click the Windows icon at the bottom left of the screen, click on your user profile, then select ‘Log Out’.

Clean Up

Please help keep the lab tidy by helping with little things like pushing in your chair at the end of your use. If you have moved the keyboard and/or mouse out of the way, please place them back in front of the monitor. 

When concluding time on PCs, users are expected to clean up their area, including wiping down equipment with cleaning materials provided.

Security and Safety

Because the College of Media and Communication values the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, lab activities are recorded by security cameras. By using this facility, you signal your understanding that your activity in this room will be monitored.

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Use of this facility indicates that you accept and agree to all usage policies.

Thank you for helping care for CoMC technology resources.

For assistance in any CoMC lab, email techsupport.comc@ttu.edu  

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Usage Terms

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Availability of Use

• CoMC eSports and Streaming lab is open for currently enrolled Texas Tech students and Texas Tech faculty and staff.
• The eSports & Streaming Lab will be closed when the university is closed (holidays, etc.)
• All individual use of CoMC computer labs is preempted by class scheduling or competitive events.
• The lab PCs are to be used for approved gaming and academic purposes only, all other uses prohibited.
• Lab equipment, including hardware, peripherals, furniture, etc. is not to be removed from the lab for any reason.
• Please respect the time of others. No new users and no new games should be started with less than 30 minutes left in operating hours of the lab.
• Gaming sessions are limited to 60 minutes if there are others waiting to use the PCs.

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Reservation requests should be emailed to

 facilities.comc@ttu.edu

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Courtesy Guidelines

• For the courtesy of others, headphones should be used when a computer user plays back audio content.
  (PTSD Caution: Even when headphones are used, it may be possible to hear sounds of gunshots that are part of many competitive games.)
• Bags and personal belongings must always be stored under the desk or at a staff designated location and out of the way.
• Personal gear, including peripherals, backpacks, etc. must not show discriminatory or profane decals.
• Demonstrate respect for equipment and personnel – no toxic behavior allowed. Act with character and courtesy while respecting the rights, welfare, and dignity of all others in the eSports facility.
• Act in a safe, responsible manner regarding equipment, self, and others.
• Users of the eSports lab must always comply with all staff directives and all other departmental, university, state, and federal policies, including the technology use policies of Texas Tech University and TTU System and the Texas Tech Code of Student Conduct.
  

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Rental Rates & Features

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• Esports lab (MCOM 167)
  • $200 per hour TTU, $300 per hour external
  • $800 for full day TTU, $1,000 full day external
  • Included features and amenities:
    • 12 high-end esports gaming computer stations
    • Casual lounge seating for 12
    • Teleconference system for online meetings
    • Table-top arcade machine (no quarters!)
       
• Esports Lounge (MCOM 165)
  • $99 per hour TTU, $200 per hour external
  • Included features and amenities:
    • Seats 40
    • Upright arcade machine; additional arcade machines can be moved in (no quarters needed!)
    • Five TVs with HDMI input
       

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Facility Usage and Payment Policies

• Department invoices can be paid via FOP#. Student organizations and outside customers may pay invoices via check or credit card.
• Payments are due within 30 days after the invoice date. Future reservations will be canceled after 30 days have passed without payment.
• Reservations will be subject to additional fees when early move-in is requested.
• Events taking place outside of usual operating hours or that require rearranging the room can incur an additional labor fee.
• Reservations or changes to existing reservations made less than two business days in advance will incur a fee.
• Reservation includes one devoted and experienced staff member to assist with technical issues.
• Per TTU OP, only Top Tier catering may be utilized for catering/food for events in the adjacent lounge. Food and drink are not permitted in the esports lab (room 167).
• Decorations are not permitted, nor may any items be attached to walls or doors.
• Requests for signage or use of digital screens must be coordinated in advance.
• No solicitation or for-profit meetings may be conducted in the space.
• Licensee will designate one person to serve a primary client contact. This person will work with CoMC staff to coordinate key access and complete a walkthrough of facilities to verify condition of lab prior to and after rental term.
• Licensee and guests shall confine their activities to area assigned to them.
• Licensee and guests agree that they will indemnify and hold free and harmless CoMC from any and all claims or actions for damages or loss to property, including the loss of use thereof, and from any and all claims or actions for personal injury, sickness or disease, including personal injury, that result in association with facility use.
• Licensee and guests agree to keep CoMC esports lab in good repair during the rental term. Licensee is responsible for any expense associated with cleanup, repair, or replacement of items damaged during the course of the rental period.