1. Members must be age 18 or over to borrow items from the High Bickington
and Atherington Library of Things. The High Bickington and Atherington
Library of Things will be referred to as “HBALOT” for the purpose of this
Agreement.
2.
Only Members of the HBALOT are eligible to borrow items. Prior to
borrowing items, all Members must (a) complete a Membership Application Form;
(b) agree the Liability Waiver and Indemnification Form; (c) have their
residence confirmed by a HBALOT volunteer; and (d) Make a donation towards
their annual membership.
3.
Items have a fee for borrowing, which refers to a week-long loan, and
must be paid prior to borrowing things from the HBALOT. Borrowing fees pay for
items maintenance, replacement parts, new tools and upkeep of the HBALOT’s
facilities.
4.
HBALOT volunteers are available to assist in explaining operation of
items, and can provide any available manuals upon request. However, by taking
possession of any item, the Member warrants and
represents to the HBALOT that they (a) has no mental or physical incapacity
that would affect their ability to use the item safely , (b) is capable of
using the item in a safe and proper manner.
5.
Reservations should be made online or in person, and if the Member changes their mind, they should give the HBALOT at
least 30 days notice in order to receive a full refund.
6.
All items will be lent for a period that works on a weekly basis and are
to be returned to the HBALOT on or before their return date deadline. Items may
only be returned during the HBALOT opening hours. Late fees will be levied for each item kept past the agreed loan
period. All fees must be paid in full before Members can borrow
additional items.
7.
All items are to be returned in the same (or better) condition as they
were issued, barring normal wear and tear. All items must be returned
clean, otherwise a cleaning fee will be charged.
8.
The Member agrees to pay for the loss of any item. The Member
further agrees to accept HBALOT volunteer’s assessment of the condition of
returned items and assessment of fair restitution for damage, delinquency
and/or loss of items in part or in total.
9.
Members may renew each item for another period if (a) the Member
contacts the HBALOT by the day the item is due to be returned, and (b) no other
Member has reserved the item. In an effort to maximize
availability of items, the HBALOT reserves the right to refuse or limit
renewals.
10. The Member agrees
that if any borrowed item becomes unsafe or in a state of disrepair, they must
immediately discontinue use of the item and notify HBALOT on return.
11. The Member must
take all necessary precautions when using the borrowed item. Personal
Protective Equipment should be worn where appropriate, including but not
limited to, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, appropriate footwear, etc.
12. The Member
understands and accepts that in an effort to maximize availability of items to
all Members, the HBALOT sends emails as a reminder when
borrowed items’ return dates are approaching. When items are not
returned by the designated due date, the HBALOT will issue an overdue notice by
phone call, email, or letter. If the items are not returned after the notice has
been sent, appropriate steps will be taken to retrieve them, including the use
of a collection agency and/or legal action. Late fees must be paid in full
before borrowing additional items.
13. The HBALOT reserves
the right to limit the amount of items borrowed and refuse the loan of any item
at the staff’s discretion.
14. We reserve
the right to change these terms and conditions at any time,
and you agree to abide by the most recent version of this Terms of Use
Agreement each time you borrow from the HBALOT.
15. The signing Member
affirms that the information provided on the Membership Application is current,
true, and correct. The Member understands that this information may be subject to
verification.
16. The signing Member
further states that they have read and fully understand the rules and
regulations of the HBALOT, and they understand that failure to comply with any
of these rules may result in revocation of their borrowing privileges and/or
legal action against them. The signing Member has also read and signed a Waiver
and Indemnification Form, relinquishing any and all claims against the HBALOT.
Liability
Waiver and Indemnification Form
The items in our collection are for the use of the HBALOT members. Out
of respect for future users, please take care of the items
you borrow and report any damage to the HBALOT team immediately. If
you feel compelled to return the items in better condition than when you
borrowed them, that would be highly appreciated!
Your
Statements – READ THIS CAREFULLY EVERY TIME YOU BORROW ANYTHING
I am capable of using the items I am borrowing. I will use the items I
am borrowing in a safe and proper manner. I am aware that the HBALOT, its
partners, directors, officers, members, volunteers and employees claim no
expertise concerning the fitness of any item for any particular use.
I, do hereby for myself, on behalf of my heirs, successors, and assigns,
in consideration of being permitted to borrow various items, waive any and
all claims against the HBALOT, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees
for any injury or injuries of any nature that I may suffer or incur in the
use of the item that I am borrowing from the HBALOT except those caused by
a defect known to the HBALOT and not made known to me.
I agree to release and indemnify and hold harmless the HBALOT, its
officers, agents, volunteers and employees from any and all liability, loss,
claims, and demands, actions or causes of action for the death or injury to any
persons and for any property damage suffered or incurred by any person which
arises or may arise or be occasioned in any way from the use or possession of
items I am borrowing from the HBALOT.
I have read and fully understand and agree to the HBALOT’s Members’
Agreement and Items Policy, and I understand that failure to comply with any of
these rules may result in revocation of my borrowing privileges and/or legal
action against me.
I affirm that the information that I have provided on the Membership
Application Form is current, true, and correct. I understand that this
information may be subject to verification.