Borrower’s Agreement & Tool Use Policy

1. Members must be Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT) clients to borrow tools from DYBT The Tool Library (“Library”).

2. Before borrowing tools, all Members must (a)complete a Library Membership Application;(b)refundable deposit of 25% of the value of tool being borrowed (c) sign the Waiver and Indemnification Form; (d)sign this tool policy form; and (d) have their residence confirmed by a DYBT or Youth Development Division (YDD)member of the staff.

3. Tools would be rented per day with a rate per day determined by the value of the tool. See list.

4. Library staff is available to assist in explaining the operation of tools. However, by taking possession of any item, the Member is certifying that he or she is capable of using that item safely and properly.

5. Only authorized members are to use Library tools. 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 the Library.

6. Tools leased for a maximum of 5 working days at any one time.

7. All tools borrowed should returned to the Library by the closing of business on their due date. Tools may only be returned during the Library’s open hours.

8. Member can only check out a tool twice in a row.

9. If a tool returns late, the Member will be responsible for a late fee. This late fee will be $5 per day for every day the Library is open until the tool is returned. Late fees are capped at the full replacement cost of the tool plus a $5 administrative fee per tool. The Library may replace severely delinquent tools, holding the Member responsible for the full replacement cost plus a $5 administrative fee. Fines must be paid in full before borrowing additional items.

10. The Library reserves the right to use appropriate steps to retrieve delinquent tools or unpaid fines and fees, including the use of a
Collection agency and d/or legal action and assess the delinquent Member with the cost of any such action. The Library also reserves the right to forgive fees due to special circumstances.

11. Tools may be reserved only on the actual date of checkout. All reservations must be confirmed by a Tool Library staff member, to be effective. All reservations will be nullified by 3pm. The Tool Library reserves the right to make an exception to this policy.

12. Members may renew each tool once if(a) the Member contacts the Library by the closing of business on the day that the tool is due,
and (b) no other Member has reserved the tool. The Library reserves the right to refuse or limit renewals and will do so based on demand.

13. The Member agrees that the Library is not responsible for any manufacturing defects in the quality of workmanship or materials of any borrowed tools.

14. The Member agrees that if any borrowed tool becomes unsafe or in a state of disrepair, he or she must immediately discontinue use of the tool and notify the Library of the issue on return, if not earlier.

15. All tools are to be returned in the same(or better)condition as they were issued, barring normal wear and tear. All tools must be cleaned before returning. The Member agrees to pay for the loss of or damage to any item and further agrees to accept the Library’s assessment of the condition of items and to further agree to the Library’s assessment of fair restitution for damage, dirtiness, delinquency, and/or loss of items in part or total. This restitution amount could equal the full replacement cost of the item plus a $5 administrative fee.

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

I affirm that the information that I have provided on the Membership Application is current, true, and correct. I understand that this information may be subject to verification. I further state that I have read and fully understand the rules and regulations of DYBT The Tool Library, 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. I have read and signed a Waiver and Indemnification form, relinquishing any claims against DYBT The Tool Library. I declare that the tool will not be used in any illegal activities, human trafficking, and weapon of mass destruction and not limited to those listed.

Please check the box and add your signature to the space provided on the Membership Form, acknowledging that you have read and agree to DYBT The Tool Library’s Tool Use Policy.