The Tool Library, Selkirk

Member Agreement & Tool Use Policy

You're nearly there! But before you can borrow tools, we need you to read and agree to the Tool Library Selkirk Member Agreement. It’s quite long but please take some time to understand it. 

Definitions

The ‘Member’ – any person who has created an account via the Tool Library Selkirk’s “My Turn” platform, regardless of whether they have borrowed from the Tool Library or not.

‘Item’ or ‘tool’ – any piece of equipment stocked by the Tool Library Selkirk

‘Tool Library Selkirk’ (or ‘TLS’, ‘us’, ‘we’ or ‘our’) – the non- profit organisation lending out items to Members

'Borrowing' – the act of picking up, taking care and making use of an item from the Tool Library Selkirk and returning it on the stated return date

Joining & Membership

Only Members are able to borrow tools from the Tool Library Selkirk.To become a Member, you must:

(a) Be aged 18 or over

(b) Complete your personal info and date of birth

(c) Confirm your email address or phone number so that we can contact you

(d) Sign this Member’s Agreement & Tool Use Policy

(e) Sign the Waiver of Indemnification

(f) Have your residence confirmed and identity verified by the TLS.

Your membership will be activated once your residence has been confirmed by a TLS staff member and your identity verified. Verification of your identity is accomplished by presenting an official photo ID and a second form of identification (up to 3 months old) that includes your current address.

We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices, please visit our Privacy Policy. By signing below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

Renewing Membership

You can renew your membership before it expires and extend it for another 12 months. This can be done online by logging in into your Tool Library account, by email or in-person. You will receive reminders closer to the expiration date of your membership with instructions or you can find more info on how to renew on our website: toollibraryselkirk.myturn.com

Borrowing tools

Staff and volunteers are available to assist in explaining operation of tools. However, by taking possession of any item, you are certifying that you are capable of using that item​ in a safe and proper  manner.

Only you, the Member, are authorized to use TLS tools​. You shall not permit the use of items checked out to you by any other person unless by express permission of the Tool Library.You agree that ​the Tool Library is not responsible for any manufacturing defects​ in quality of workmanship or materials inherent in any borrowed tools. If a tool breaks, becomes unsafe or is malfunctioning, you agree to stop using it. We want our tools used a lot, but they will eventually break down. We won’t hold you responsible and will organise a replacement, but PLEASE notify us of the issue on return​, if not earlier.

Some tools require consumable parts (e.g. sanders have sanding pads, jigsaws have blades, etc). Please note they are not guaranteed to come with the tool. You may have to buy your own blades, sanding pads, etc… If they are provided, you should bear in mind that these consumable parts come at a cost, and should you use them, you should either ​replace them​, or ​cover their cost​ (e.g. 50p for a sheet for a sander).

The Tool Library ​reserves the right to refuse the loan of any item​ at its discretion.

When you have borrowed an item you ​may ​extend the loan at the discretion of the TLS staff. Please contact us BEFORE your loan runs out.

Reserving Tools

You can reserve a tool in advance in person or by email toollibraryselkirk@gmail.com

Staff will check that the item has not been booked by someone else, find alternatives if required and communicate with you any necessary information for the collection. You understand that all reservations are only effective once you receive a confirmation from us.

If you no longer need to borrow an item or cannot fulfil a reservation, please contact us ASAP.

Returning tools

All tools are to ​be returned in the same (or better) condition as they were issued​, barring normal wear and tear.

All tools borrowed are to be returned to the Tool Library by close of business on their due date. ​Tools may only be returned during the Tool Library’s opening hours​. Please return tools to the place they were borrowed from – The Reuse Store. Failure to do so will mean a delay in them being checked in and late fees being accumulated.

If a tool is returned late, you will be responsible for a late fee​. We do not want to do this, but it helps members remember the next time. Other people are relying on you to return the tools, ​so ​please be considerate​. This late fee will be £1 per day per tool for every day until the tool is returned. Late fees are capped at the full replacement cost of the tool plus a £5 administrative fee per tool. Late fees must be paid in full before borrowing further items. The Tool Library may replace absent tools, holding the Member responsible for the full replacement cost plus a £5 administrative fee. Fines must be paid in full before borrowing further items.

All tools ​must be returned clean, and the Tool Library may charge the member £5 to cover the cost of cleaning if not done.

You agree to pay for the loss of or damage to any item through misuse, and further agree to accept the Tool Library’s assessment of the condition of items and further agree to the Tool Library’s assessment of fair restitution for damage, dirtiness, absence, and/or loss of items in part or in total. This restitution amount could equal the full replacement cost of the item plus a £5 administrative fee.

The Tool Library ​reserves the right to use appropriate steps to retrieve absent tools or unpaid fines and late fees, including the use of a collection agency and/or legal action and charge the Member with the cost of any such action. Under UK Law, ​”borrowing without the intent to return” is theft​. The Tool Library reserves the right to​ contact ​the police​ to retrieve tools ​if it deems such action appropriate.

IN SHORT

Return tools clean, on the day they are due back, to the place you picked them up from, during its opening hours.

Use common sense and care when using the tools.

And tell us if there is any problem, of any kind. 

And now for the serious bit where you sign that you agree to do all of the above….

I affirm that the information that I have provided on my account is current, true, and correct, and understand that this information might be subject to verification.

I further agree to read and sign the Waiver of Indemnification in person, relinquishing any and all claims against the Tool Library, Selkirk

I further state that I have ​read and fully understand the rules and regulations​ of the Tool Library Selkirk, 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​.

Please sign below acknowledging that you have read and agree to the Tool Library Selkirk’s member agreement.