You agree to the following terms and conditions when borrowing from the Guelph Tool Library.
- Physical Condition of Rental Equipment
- Title
- Use of the Equipment
- Responsibility for Equipment
- Loading and Unloading of Equipment
- Equipment Failure and Repair
- Return of the Equipment
- Credit Card Requirement for Borrowing Select Items
1. Physical Condition of Rental Equipment
You acknowledge that prior to taking the rental equipment, you examined it and saw it in operation (if appropriate). You acknowledge that the equipment is in good working condition except for any defect noted by the Guelph Tool Library (GTL). You are responsible to return the rental equipment to the GTL in the same working condition.
2. Title
You agree that the GTL shall retain all rights to ownership and title to the equipment. You also agree that no ownership or title to the equipment is to you under the agreement and you will do no act nor permit anyone to do no act inconsistent with the GTL’s ownership and title to the equipment.
3. Use of the Equipment
You agree that you are satisfied with the instructions given by the GTL as to the proper and safe manner of using the equipment. You further agree that the equipment be used only for the purpose for which the equipment was manufactured and intended. Subleasing or improper use of the equipment is strictly prohibited.
You are responsible for the use of the borrowed equipment. You assume all risk inherent to the use of the equipment and agree to assume the entire responsibility for the defence of and to pay, indemnify and hold the GTL harmless from, and hereby release the GTL from any and all claims, liability for damage to property or bodily injury (including death) resulting from the use, condition, operation or possession of the equipment.
You agree that no warranties, express or implied including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, have been made by the GTL in connection with the equipment, in no event shall the GTL be liable, special, direct, indirect, or consequential damages in connection with this agreement.
4. Responsibility for Equipment
You are responsible for the equipment from the time it is rented by you until it is returned. Your responsibilities include but is not limited to ensuring the proper oil levels are maintained and proper fuel or fuel oil mix is used, if applicable. If the equipment is lost, stolen or damaged under any circumstances while being borrowed, regardless of fault, you shall be responsible for all charges to replace or repair equipment including any labor costs. If the equipment is not returned clean, a cleaning charge of $5 will apply.
5. Loading and Unloading of Equipment
In the event that The GTL’s employees assist in loading or unloading of the equipment, you assume this risk of, and hold the GTL harmless from any property damage or personal injuries in connection with loading and/or unloading.
6. Equipment Failure and Repair
You agree to immediately discontinue the use of the equipment should it become unsafe or in any state of disrepair, and you agree to notify the GTL of the facts surrounding such occurrences. The GTL may in its sole discretion make the equipment operable within a reasonable time, or provide you with a similar piece of equipment, if available, or adjust the borrowing charges as applicable. This provision does not relieve you from the obligation imposed by other sections of this agreement. In all events, the GTL shall not be responsible for any injury or damage, including consequential damage, resulting from the failure or defect of any rental equipment.
7. Return of the Equipment
(a) Most equipment is loaned to you for a duration of 7 days. Equipment that is on high demand during certain times of the year, is loaned to you for a duration of 3 days. the load period for those items is specified in the item description. The GTL offer one-time renewals on loans of equipment after which a late fee of $1/day will apply if the equipment is kept longer than the agreed-upon borrowing period.
(b) If this agreement has not been extended and you fail to return the equipment when due, or you default on your obligation hereunder, the GTL may take such steps as permitted by law to:
(i) retake the equipment at any time to protect its ownership of the equipment and its interest under this agreement; and/or
(ii) secure the reasonable value of the equipment based on the condition of the equipment at the beginning of the rental period. In such event, you shall reimburse the GTL for all costs incurred, including without limitation, reasonable legal fees;
(c) Notwithstanding any retaking of equipment by the GTL and/or payment of the reasonable value of the equipment as described above, you shall be responsible for amounts due and unpaid by you to the GTL under this agreement, including the amount incurred by the GTL arising as a result of or in connection with the retaking of equipment as provided for in this clause, and interest on the then outstanding amounts due and owing by you to the GTL under this agreement at a rate of 2% per month (24% per annum). In addition, you acknowledge that the failure to return equipment within the contracted time and the sale or concealment of the equipment are prohibited and that such action may constitute a crime. In this event, the GTL, in addition to any action it may take, may notify authorities or take other action including the filing of criminal complaints subjecting you to possible criminal prosecution. You acknowledge that the GTL is entitled to take any or all of the actions specified in 8(a) or 8(b) without recourse.
8. User Agreement Addendum: Credit Card Requirement for Borrowing Select Items
This Addendum to the User Agreement (“Addendum”) applies to users of the Guelph Tool Library who wish to participate in borrowing select power tools and other items. A complete list of eligible items can be found at the end of this document. By choosing to use these borrowing services, you agree to the terms of this Addendum, in addition to the existing terms of the User Agreement.
(a) To utilize the borrowing services for select items, users must have their government-issued photo ID verified by the Guelph Tool Library. By providing this ID, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the ID and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.
(b) To utilize the borrowing services for select items, users must have their phone number verified by the Guelph Tool Library. By providing this phone number, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the phone number and that it is accurate and complete.
(c) To utilize the borrowing services for select items, users must have a valid credit card on file with the Guelph Tool Library. By providing credit card information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the credit card and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.
(d) By providing your credit card details, you authorize the Guelph Tool Library to charge your credit card for the full retail value of any associated items that have not been returned within 30 days of their most recent due date.
(i) Items may also be subject to an administrative fee of up to $20.
(e) Specific fees and charges related to the borrowing services will be detailed in the item description or in a separate schedule of fees. You are responsible for reviewing and understanding these fees and charges before using the borrowing services. Fees may include per use or per day fees.
(i) Late fees for these select items are $2 per tool, per day.
(ii) Late fees are subject to change at any time.
(f) The Guelph Tool Library reserves the right to use appropriate steps to retrieve delinquent tools or unpaid fines and fees, including charging registered payment methods, the use of collections agencies, and/or legal action, and to assess the delinquent member with the cost of such action.
(i) The Guelph Tool Library reserves the right to forgive fees in part or whole under special circumstances.
(ii) All tools are to be returned in the condition they were issued, barring normal wear and tear.
(iii) All tools must be returned clean, or a fine will be charged to the member.
(iv) The member agrees to accept the library’s assessment of fair restitution for damage, dirtiness, and or loss of items in part or total. Evidence of misuse outside of normal wear and tear may result in a replacement charge to the member’s account, plus an administrative fee of up to $20.
(g) Charges incurred by any misuse of the borrowing services will be billed to your credit card for the full value of the item, plus an administrative fee of up to $20. You are responsible for providing current, complete, and accurate billing and credit card information and for promptly updating this information to keep it current.
(h) The Guelph Tool Library takes reasonable measures to protect your credit card information.
(i) You must notify The Guelph Tool Library of any disputes or discrepancies regarding charges within a specified time frame after the charge occurs. Failure to do so may result in the waiver of any right to dispute such charges.
(j) It is your responsibility to keep your credit card information up to date. The Guelph Tool Library is not responsible for any failure to process charges or provide services due to outdated or incorrect credit card information.
(k) This Addendum is part of our General User Agreement and should be read in conjunction with it. All other terms and conditions of the User Agreement not specifically modified in this Addendum remain in full force and effect.
(l) List of Items subject to Credit Card Requirement
- RIDGID 7″ Wet Tile Saw & Stand: $420.00
- Dual Speaker PA System: $425.00
- SunJoe Rototiller, Cordless and Charger: $450.00
- Ryobi 10″ Table Saw: $500.00
- RIDGID 10″ Table Saw: $675.00
- Bosch SDS drill and bits: $729.00
- Dewalt 10″ Table Saw with Dolly: $530.00
- YouTube Kit, Camera & Accessories: $1,130.00
- Dewalt 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw: $1,200.00
- Large Ryobi 40V Rear Tine Rototiller: $2,200.00
- GoPro Action Camera: $459
This list is subject to be added to or modified at any time.
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