BCWP - Brighton Tool Library

Brighton Community Workshop Project (BCWP)

Liability Waiver

I understand;

1. Users of the Tool Library can be both MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS
2. Both MEMBERS & NON MEMBERS require a VALID USER ACCOUNT (hosted by MyTurn)
3. Items borrowed from The Tool library are for the use of valid ACCOUNT HOLDERS
4. An account is considered invalid once it has expired
5. MEMBERSHIP is provided as part of an ANNUAL or MONTHLY subscription

VALID USERS agree;

1. to take care of borrowed items
2. to report any damage to BCWP administrators immediately
3. to mutually respect their own and other users safety - if any borrowed item becomes unsafe or in a state of disrepair, I will immediately stop using it
4. responsibility for damage caused through improper use
5. to endeavour to return borrowed items in a better condition than when borrowed

Your Statement;

• I am capable and have the required experience in using the borrowed items and I will use them in a safe and proper manner. I accept that the BCWP, its partners, directors and volunteers claim no expertise and make no representation 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 items, waive any and all claims against BCWP, its partners, directors and volunteers for any injury or injuries of any nature that I may suffer or incur in the use of the borrowed item except those caused by a defect known to BCWP and not made known to me.

• I agree to release and indemnify and hold harmless BCWP, its partners, directors and volunteers from any and all liability, loss, claims, and demands, actions or causes of action for the injury or death to any peoples 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 BCWP.

• I have read and fully understand and agree to the Members and Tool Use Agreement 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.

IN SHORT: I’m responsible for how I use what I borrow, and I won’t blame the BCWP team for what I do with the items.

Certificate of Public Liability Insurance

Policy number

023455/09/21 

Aviva Insurance Ltd

Brighton Community Workshop Project 

I understand;

That the Brighton Community Workshop Project (BCWP) is undergoing the process of establishing itself and that all functions and services attributed to the BCWP are to be considered work in progress. 

The BCWP is now accepting;

• Advocate Members (ANNUAL)
• Herald Members (ANNUAL)
• Protector Members (ANNUAL)
• Champion Members (MONTHLY)
• Non-Members

Borrowing Tools

The Library is open, I understand that opening hours are variable and that any tools borrowed are used at my own risk as laid out in the Liability Waiver agreement.

Volunteering

The BCWP is a volunteer based organisation. I may be asked to volunteer to help BCWP in the setting up certain features. 

Volunteering is not mandatory.

Brighton Community Workshop Project (BCWP) Valid Account Holder - Tool Use Agreement 

1. Members/Account Holders must be 18 years or older to join the BCWP
2. Advocate, Herald & Protector Memberships renew after 12 months (unless the Account Holder has opted to not auto-renew)
3. Champion Memberships renew after 1 month (unless the Account Holder has opted to not auto-renew)
4. A Squire Account (for non-member account holders only) expires after 2 weeks
5. A Valid Account Holder is a user who’s Membership has not expired
6. A Valid Account Holder can borrow up to 10 items at a time for 7 days
7. Before borrowing occurs every user must, create a MyTurn Account and have their identity and address verified by a BCWP director or volunteer
8. A BCWP volunteer or director may assist the Valid Account Holder in explaining how to operate tools, the Valid Account Holder confirms capability of using prospective borrowed items safely and properly by taking possession of item
9. The BCWP is committed to maintaining all items, however, it is not responsible for any defects in any borrowed items
10. If a Valid Account Holder borrows an item and finds that the item has become unsafe or is in a state of disrepair then the Valid Account Holder must discontinue use immediately and return it to the BCWP, notifying administrators of the fault - a replacement may be made available on the basis that a suitable replacement is available
11. Only BCWP Valid Account Holders are authorised to use BCWP items, tools and equipment
12. Battery operated items and high maintenance items may require additional fees
13. The standard loan period of any item is 7 days, however, this may be subject to change based on circumstances
14. All items borrowed are to be returned to BCWP by close of business on the date that the item is due to be returned
15. Valid Account Holders are liable for late fees. Unless stated elsewhere, overdue fees are £1 per item, per day. Late fees are capped at the full replacement cost of the item, plus a £5 admin fee in the case of missing or damaged items
16. BCWP may charge a Valid Account Holder to replace or fix an item, charging the Valid Account Holder for the full replacement cost plus an administrative fee of £5, if that Valid Account Holder damages an item or does not return a tool
17. Fines in excess of £10 must be paid in full before any further borrowing is authorised
18. BCWP reserves the right to take appropriate steps to retrieve damaged or overdue items or unpaid fines and fees. In such situations, BCWP reserves the right to revoke membership and take legal action. 
19. BCWP reserves the right to waive overdue fees at its discretion
20. A Valid Account Holder may renew an item if no other Valid Account Holder has reserved that item. Items may also be renewed twice in succession. BCWP reserves the right to refuse or limit renewals and may do so based on demand.
21. All items are to be returned clean and in the same or better condition as they were when lent to the Valid Account Holder, excluding normal wear and tear. Valid Account Holders must pay for damage to, or for the loss of, any tool in their possession and accept the assessment of the BCWP of fair restitution for damage, dirtiness, delinquency, or loss of a tool in part or whole. A restitution amount may equal the full replacement cost of the tool plus a £5 administrative fee.

I have read and fully understand the rules and regulations of the Brighton Community Workshop Project as set out in this Agreement and Tool Use Policy and I understand that failure to comply with any of these rules may result in revocation of my borrowing privileges, legal action against me, or both.

I have also read and signed a Liability Waiver form relinquishing any and all claims against BCWP and associated bodies.