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Groundbreakers’ Tool Library
Member’s Agreement & Tool Use Policy
1) The Groundbreakers Tool Library is operating out of a donated space at Out of Hand Store located at 3835 First Avenue, Smithers BC. Out of Hand has generously provided this space and some minimal volunteer time to assist solely with the physical checking out and in of borrowed items. All members must respect this donated service as well as consider the hours of operation of Out of Hand (Mon – Sat 10:00 to 5:00).
2) Groundbreakers Tool Library bookings, reservations, communications and payments can not be done at the tool depot and Out of Hand, and must all be made through the online booking system via the Groundbreakers’ website or email of bvgroundbreakers@gmail.com
3) Only Members may use Groundbreakers Tool Library tools. Members will not allow a non-member to use any tool belonging to the Groundbreakers Tool Library. To become a member please visit our website at www.bvgroundbreakers.ca (minimum $10 donation paid through Pay Pal to become a member, memberships provided on annual basis). Every Member must be at least 18 years old to borrow tools from the Groundbreakers Tool Library. Minors may be added to a member’s account as a secondary user.
4) Before borrowing tools, every Member must:
1. create a MyTurn account for the online booking system. This registration includes providing a valid credit card secured through Stripe (give a URL link to Strip for more info). Members must provide information to MyTurn that is current, true, and correct. This information may be subject to verification. Failure to provide correct contact and credit card information will result in suspension of privileges.
2. read and sign both Liability Waiver and this Agreement & Tool Use Policy and keep a copy for Member’s personal reference.
3. prior to first tool borrowing, sign at Out of Hand the master paper copy of the Liability Waiver and Agreement & Tool Use Policy.
5) Groundbreakers Tool Library staff may assist in explaining how to operate tools by way of email or phone contact, but a Member confirms by way to this Agreement that they are capable of using that tool safely and properly and that they will adhere to the user guides provided with certain tools.
6) The Groundbreakers Tool Library is not responsible for any defects in any borrowed tools.
7) Members may place reservations on tools that are already checked-out.
8) All tools borrowed are to be returned to the Groundbreakers Tool Library depot inside Out of Hand on the date that the tool is due, prior to 5:00pm.
9) If a tool is returned late without an accepted renewal, the Member will pay a late fee which will be charged to the Members credit card on file. Members must pay any existing fines in full before borrowing additional tools.
10) Members may renew a tool if no other Member has reserved that tool. Please use the MyTurn platform to check if there is a reservation on the tool signed out. Each tool has a maximum number of times that it can be renewed. The Groundbreakers Tool Library reserves the right to refuse or limit renewals and may do so based on demand.
11) All tools are to be returned clean and in the same or better condition as they were when issued, excluding normal wear and tear. Members will be required to fill in and sign a Return Checklist at the Out of Hand depot declaring that tools are clean. If tool needs cleaning there will be a $15 cleaning fee which will be charged to the Members credit card on file.
12) Members must pay for damage to, or for the loss of, any tool in their possession and accept the Groundbreakers Tool Library’s assessment of fair restitution for damage, dirtiness, delinquency, or loss of a tool in part or whole. A restitution amount may equal the full replacement cost of the tool plus a $15.00 administrative fee.
13) The Groundbreakers Tool Library reserves the right to take appropriate steps to retrieve damaged or unreturned tools or unpaid fees. In such situations, the Groundbreakers Tool Library reserves the right to charge the credit card on file, revoke membership and/or take legal action. The Groundbreakers Tool Library also reserves the right to forgive fees at its discretion.
14) If a Member borrows a tool and learns that the tool has become unsafe or is in a state of disrepair, that Member must immediately discontinue use of the tool, return the tool to the Groundbreakers Tool Library, and notify Groundbreakers by email of the issue.
15) The Groundbreakers Tool Library reserves the right to refuse to loan any tool at its discretion.
I have read and fully understand the rules and regulations of the Groundbreakers Tool Library as set out in this Member's Agreement and Tool Use Policy and I understand that failure to comply with any of these rules may result in revocation of my borrowing privileges, legal action against me, or both. I have also read and signed a Liability Waiver form relinquishing any and all claims against the Groundbreakers Tool Library and associated bodies.
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