Terms of Use - I'd Like To Borrow
Thank you for subscribing to I’d Like To Borrow (ILTB) – Buckinghamshire’s Library of Things. You need to agree to these Terms of Use before using our service and borrowing items so that we can keep everyone safe and ensure you receive a good service.
Definitions
The ‘Member’ – any person who has created an account with ILTB, or registered on MyTurn, regardless of whether they have hired or not.
‘Item’ – any piece of equipment or ‘Thing’ stocked by ILTB.
‘ILTB’ (or ‘us’, ‘we’ or ‘our’) – the community project hiring out Items to Members
‘Hiring’ – the act of hiring an item from our Library of Things for the stated fees and returning it on the stated return date.
Joining & Membership
Only Members are able to hire from ILTB. To become a Member, you must:
- Be aged 18 or above
- Provide your personal details including full name, current postcode, valid phone number and a valid email address so that we can contact you
- Create an account with MyTurn.
Member Responsibilities
As a Member, you are responsible for:
- Bringing the item back clean. If the item is returned in a state that means our team need to clean it, we reserve the right to charge for our time.
- Bringing the item back on time, so the next Member isn’t kept waiting. You must return all items in their complete state (i.e. with all included parts) by closing time on the stated return date, as listed on MyTurn. If you need to change your return date, please contact us before closing time on the return date. You understand that returning items after their return date will incur a Late Fee, at double the daily hiring fee.
- Not lending the item to anyone without our agreement – If you lend the item to someone outside the service and/or without our agreement, you are responsible for the item if it is lost or damaged and you are responsible for any accidents, injuries or deaths that occur as a result of you lending the item.
- Bringing the item back undamaged with all its parts in good working order, so that it’s ready for use by the next Member. You understand that if you do not return all included parts of an Item, and/or if you return the Item damaged, you will be charged the replacement cost for each missing part and/or the cost to repair any damage done to the Item.
- Keeping the Item safe. If you have a problem returning the Item, please contact us immediately. If you lose it or the Item is stolen from you, we reserve the right to charge you up to the full replacement cost of a new Item.
- Using the Items in a safe and proper manner. You are responsible for using any Item you hire for the job it is intended to do, taking appropriate safety precautions such as: using the Item responsibly, learning how to use the Item, inspection to ensure it is safe before use, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and immediately stopping use of an Item if it becomes unsafe or damaged.
- Telling us about any accidental damage immediately so we can plan for the next Member. We will not charge you for ‘reasonable use’ wear & tear, so long as this is reported straight away. Where the item has been used inappropriately or unreasonable damage has been caused, we may charge you a repair fee or up to the full replacement cost of the Item (at our discretion on inspection of the Item).
- Being aware of your insurance. You understand that you are insured to use the item that you have hired – but that if anyone else uses the item you have hired, that person is not insured for any damage to their person or their property. You also remain liable for safe return of the item. If you are hosting an event using an item hired from us, you will need your own public liability insurance.
- Not hiring the Items to do professional work where you are charging a fee to a third party. You will not be insured for this activity, and risk your membership being terminated.
- Paying the total amount owed for the Item(s) hired and any overdue/late fees. We will charge you the hiring fee at the point you book to borrow the Item.
Liability
As a Member, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless I’d Like To Borrow, its volunteers, officers, agents, and employees for any and all liability, loss, claims and demands, actions or causes of action for the death and injury to any people and for any property damage suffered or incurred by any person, which arises in any way from the use of items you are hiring. If we discover you are not respecting the rules of hiring and our guidance in how to use the Library of Things and its items in a safe and proper manner, we reserve the right to terminate your membership at any time. You understand legal action may be taken against you.
Library of Things Liability Waiver
Conditions of Use
I agree to use items from the Library of Things collection, including all tools and materials, as they were
designed to be used, including (but not limited to) following any instructions for use provided in the item
manufacturer’s recommendations, directions, or manual – which can be found online on manufacturer websites. I agree to be responsible for the continued good
condition of the tools or materials while the items are being used by or are checked out to me.
Assumption of Financial Responsibility
By checking out items from the Library of Things, I agree I will be responsible to pay the cost of replacing any
damaged or lost items, whether in part or in full.
Assumption of Risk
I agree that I am voluntarily interacting with items from the Library of Things collection, with full knowledge of
the risks that may arise from my use or misuse of such items, including but not limited to bodily injury, property
damage, or death. I understand I am responsible for the safety of any age-appropriate audiences, and will
ensure any use by minors of items from the Library of Things collection is carefully supervised by an adult.
Release of Liability
I release I’d Like To Borrow CIC and its employees and volunteers from all liability, claims, damage, or demands arising from or related to my interaction with items from the Library of Things collection.
BY ENTERING MY DETAILS, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER AND UNDERSTAND THAT IT
INCLUDES CONDITIONS OF USE, AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND A
RELEASE OF LIABILITY. UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEING TO THIS WAIVER IS REQUIRED TO USE ITEMS
FROM I’D LIKE TO BORROW.
