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Members must be age 18 or over to borrow items from The Borrowers. The Borrowers will be referred to as "TB" for the purpose of this Agreement.
Only Members of TB are eligible to borrow items. Prior to borrowing items, all Members must (a) complete a Membership Application Form; (b) sign the Liability Waiver and Indemnification Form; and (c) have their residence confirmed by a TB volunteer or member of the staff (d) Pay the Membership Fee, if there's any.
Items have a fee for borrowing. These fees will be listed on TB’s website and our lending platform. The borrowing fees must be paid prior to borrowing items from TB. Borrowing fees pay for tool maintenance, replacement parts, new tools, and upkeep of TB’s facilities.
TB staff are available to assist in explaining the operation of items and can provide any available manuals upon request. However, by taking possession of any item, the Member warrants and represents to TB that he or she (a) has no mental or physical incapacity that would affect his or her ability to use the item safely, (b) is experienced in using the item and (c) can use the item in a safe and proper manner.
Only the Member is authorized to use TB’s items. The Member shall not permit the use of items checked out to him or her by any other person unless by the express permission of TB.
Items may only be reserved ahead up to three (3) weeks prior to the collection date. Reservations should be made online.
All items will be lent for a period of up to one (1) month and are to be returned to TB on or before their Return Date deadline. Items may only be returned during TB opening hours. Late fines (£4 per item per day - whether TB is opened or not) will be levied for each item kept past the loan period. All fines and fees must be paid in full before Members can borrow additional items. We reserve the right to change late fees under extreme circumstances.
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. A £5 cleaning fee will be assessed if items are returned dirty. The Member agrees to pay for the loss of or damage to any item and while normal wear and tear are to be expected, it does not necessarily exempt TB members from accruing repair fees. The Member further agrees to accept TB staff’s assessment of the condition of returned items and staff’s assessment of fair restitution for damage, delinquency, and/or loss of items in part or in total. This restitution amount could equal the replacement cost of the item plus handling and processing fee.
Members may renew each item up to three times if (a) the Member contacts TB by noon one working day before the day that the Return Date, and (b) no other Member has reserved the item. To maximize the availability of items TB reserves the right to refuse or limit renewals.
The Member agrees that TB is not responsible for any manufacturing defects in the quality of workmanship or materials inherent in any borrowed items. Each time you take an item out you must check it visually before you take it, and make other checks for any faults that you may be able to identify before using it. The Member agrees that if any borrowed item becomes unsafe or in a state of disrepair, he or she must immediately discontinue the use of the item and notify TB on return. TB will only be liable to you for loss or damage caused by our negligence in failing to tell you about a known fault. We will not be liable for faults of which we are not aware of. Other than this TB excludes all liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or breach of contract.
When borrowing electrical equipment, the Member must check the visible wires and plug for any damage before use. If the Member is using the item outside, moving it about, or using it in circumstances where it may encounter water, anything sharp or another electrical wiring, a circuit breaker must be used. 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.
If one Member borrows an item and with TB's agreement pass it on to another Borrower before it is returned to TB and booked in, the first Member remains liable to TB for the return and condition of the object until it is returned to TB. If a Member collects an item from another Borrower with TB's agreement, that loan will also be on the terms of this Agreement.
Members may reserve items online or by contacting TB. All items are first-come, first-served basis (unless the item was reserved). Items can be booked online if they are not picked up by the end of the day they were booked from, then the item will be put back in circulation.
Borrower understands and accepts that in an effort to maximize the availability of items to all Members, TB may send emails as a reminder when borrowed tools’ return dates are approaching. When items are not returned by the designated due date, TB 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. Fines must be paid in full before borrowing additional items.
TB reserves the right to limit the number of items borrowed, refuse the loan of any item, or request for membership at the staff’s discretion. 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 Borrowers.
TB offers Pick-up locations during its opening hours. When making a reservation and picking the Pick-up location option, Members select a time slot for their delivery/collection of items. BDB designs the most efficient route to pick-up/drop off items at the beginning of the day. BDB will take into account the Members choice but if it doesn’t match the selected route BDB will prioritise the optimum route in order to reduce its environmental impact. BDB will send the Member an email with an estimated time for delivery on the day.
The signing Member affirms that the information provided on the Membership Application is current, true, and correct. He or she understands that this information may be subject to verification. He or she also understands that their email will be added to BDB's mailing list and that they can unsubscribe from such newsletter whenever they want.
The signing Member further states that he or she has read and fully understands the rules and regulations of TB, and he or she understands 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 read and signed a Waiver and Indemnification form, relinquishing any and all claims against TBB. Please check the box and add your signature to the space provided on the Membership Form, acknowledging that you have read and agree to BDB’s Item Use Policy.
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