LENDING POLICY
Crieff Community Tool Library (CCTL) Borrower’s Agreement and Tool Use Policy
1. Members must be aged 18 or over to borrow tools from CCTL.
2. Before borrowing tools, you must
(a) complete a membership application;
(b) sign the CCTL terms;
(c) sign this agreement and tool use policy; and
(d) confirm your identity and address to CCTL in person.
You can verify your identity and address by providing a valid government-issued photo ID and a second form of ID which includes a current address. Please bring these with you on your first and every subsequent visit to the library. CCTL will scan these documents and copies will be kept on record in line with GDPR requirements.
3. CCTL may be able to assist in answering questions relating to tools which you borrow. However, by taking any tool, you agree that you know how to use it properly.
4. Only CCTL members are authorised to use CCTL tools. You will not allow anyone else to use them.
5. Some tools use consumable parts (e.g. sanders use pads), or accessories such as drill bits. Some consumables may be available for sale to members at a fair price from CCTL, however it is your responsibility to obtain any necessary consumables. Where tools are provided by CCTL with accessories, you must return the tool with all accessories and inform CCTL of any missing or damaged accessories on return. You may need to pay the replacement cost of missing or damaged accessories.
6. Marquees (gazebos) require a deposit of £50. This must be paid by card at the time of collection and will be refunded once the item is returned in a clean and working condition.
7. All tools borrowed must be returned to CCTL before 1pm on the return date specified, otherwise a late fee will be applied. We do not want to apply late fees, but other members rely on being able to borrow tools they expect to be available. The late fee will be £5 per week, per tool until the tool is returned. Late fees are capped at the full replacement cost of the tool plus a £5 administrative fee per tool. CCTL may replace significantly late tools, holding you responsible for the full replacement cost, plus a £5 administrative fee. Fines must be paid in full before borrowing further tools.
8. CCTL will use all appropriate means to retrieve significantly late tools or unpaid fines and fees, including appropriate legal action.
9. All reservations must be confirmed by CCTL to be effective.
10. You may borrow a maximum of five tools at any time. Maximum loan duration is one week
11. You may renew borrowing, if:
(a) you renew online by noon on the day before the tool is due to be returned, and
(b) no other member has reserved the tool. CCTL may refuse or limit renewals based on demand.
12. You agree if any tool you have borrowed becomes unsafe you will immediately stop using it and notify CCTL on return, if not earlier.
13. You agree you will return all tools in the same (or better) condition as you borrowed them, save for normal wear and tear. You agree you will return all tools clean, if returned dirty a cleaning fee of £5 will be charged. You agree to pay for the loss of or damage to any item through misuse, and you agree to accept CCTL’s reasonable assessment of condition damage, dirtiness, late return, and/or loss of items in part or in total. You agree that the amount we may ask you to pay could be as much as the full replacement cost of the item, plus a £5 administration fee.
14. CCTL reserves the right to refuse the loan of any item at its absolute discretion.
15.Borrowing of CCTL tools will be refused if you appear to be under the influence of any substances, legal or illegal. Your safety is our priority.
By signing I confirm that I have read and understand this borrower’s agreement and tool use policy, and that if I don’t adhere to the rules my borrowing privileges may be withdrawn and in extreme cases legal action may be taken against me. I have also agreed the CCTL terms, relinquishing all claims against CCTL.