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Laptop Usage Agreement

A laptop usage agreement is a short contract between the company and an employee who is issued a company laptop. It records the device details and sets numbered clauses on ownership, permitted use, security, care, loss or damage, recovery of cost where the employee is negligent and return at exit.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

LAPTOP USAGE AGREEMENT

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

This agreement is made between [Company Name], [Company Address] (the “Company”), and [Employee Name], [Designation], Employee ID [Employee ID] (the “Employee”).

Device Details

ItemDetails
Make and Model[Make / Model]
Serial Number[Serial Number]
Asset Tag[Asset Tag]
Accessories[Charger / Bag / Mouse]
Approximate Value₹[Amount]
Condition at Issue[Condition]

Terms

  1. Ownership: The laptop remains the property of the Company at all times.
  2. Use: The laptop is for official work. Limited personal use is allowed only within the Acceptable Use Policy.
  3. Security: The Employee will keep the laptop password-protected, will not disable encryption or antivirus, and will install only approved software.
  4. Care: The Employee will take reasonable care, will not leave the laptop unattended in public places or vehicles, and will carry it in the bag provided.
  5. Repairs: Faults must be reported to IT; the Employee will not get it repaired at outside shops.
  6. Loss or Theft: The Employee will report loss or theft to IT and HR within [Hours] hours and file a police complaint for theft.
  7. Damage: Where loss or damage results from the Employee’s negligence, the Company may recover a reasonable amount as per policy and applicable law, after giving the Employee an opportunity to explain.
  8. Return: The Employee will return the laptop and accessories in working condition on or before the Last Working Day, or earlier if requested.
For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
Date: [Date]
Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Device details: model, serial, accessories, value
  • Ownership clause
  • Use and security obligations
  • Care, travel and storage
  • Loss, theft and damage process
  • Recovery terms and return at exit

When to use it

  • When issuing a laptop to a new joiner
  • For remote employees who take devices home
  • When a laptop is replaced or upgraded
  • When recovery terms for damage need to be clear

How to customise this template

  1. 1Fill device details from the asset register
  2. 2Set your damage recovery rule clearly
  3. 3Add insurance details if laptops are insured
  4. 4Add courier return steps for remote staff

HR tips

  • Photograph the laptop condition at handover
  • Recovery from salary should only be as per law, policy and written terms
  • Require an FIR copy for theft claims
  • Recover laptops before the last working day

This template is a starting point. Review it against applicable labour laws, state rules, your standing orders and company policies, and with a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company deduct laptop damage from salary?+

Deductions must follow applicable wage law and the agreed written terms, and should be fair and proportionate. Take advice before deducting.

What if a company laptop is stolen?+

The employee should report it at once to IT and HR and file a police complaint; the company then follows its insurance and recovery process.

Can employees install personal software?+

Normally only approved software is allowed, as set in the agreement and IT policy.