Members must be 18 years old, or have the signed consent of their parent or guardian to join the Kirikiriroa Library of Useful Things (KLoUT).
Before borrowing tools every member must:
Complete a KLoUT membership form or Create a MyTurn account
Have their identity and address verified by a KLoUT staff member before hire.
Members will provide a valid photo ID when collecting their item/s.
A KLoUT staff member may assist in explaining how to operate tools, but the member confirms, by taking possession of any tool, they are capable of using the tool safely and properly.
KLoUT is committed to maintaining all tools, however, KLoUT is not responsible for any defects in any borrowed tools.
If the member borrows a tool and learns that the tool has become unsafe or is in a state of disrepair, the member must immediately discontinue use of the tool, return the tool to KLoUT, and inform a staff member of the issue.
Battery operated items and high maintenance items may incur a small loan fee.
The standard loan period of any tool is one week, however, this may be shorter for rare and/or high demand tools.
All tools borrowed are to be returned to Go Eco, 188 Commerce Street Frankton, by close of business on the date that the tool is due to be returned.
If a tool is returned late, the member will pay a late fee. Late fees are $1 per day and are capped at the full replacement cost of the tool, plus a $5 admin fee. This is in the case of missing or damaged tools.
KLoUT may charge a member to replace or fix a tool if that member damages or does not return a tool. The member will be charged for the full replacement cost plus an administrative fee of $5.
Fines in excess of $10 must be paid in full before borrowing additional tools.
KLoUT reserves the right to take appropriate steps to retrieve damaged or overdue tools or unpaid fines and fees. In such situations, KLoUT reserves the right to revoke membership and take credit action.
Members may renew a tool if no other member has reserved that tool.
Tools may be renewed twice in a row but. KLoUT reserves the right to refuse or limit renewals and may do so based on demand.
All tools are to be returned clean and in the same or better condition as they were when issued, excluding normal wear and tear. Members must pay for damage to, or for the loss of, any tool in their possession and accept KLoUT’s assessment 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, a cleaning fee of $20 plus a $5.00 administrative fee.
I have read and fully understand the rules and regulations of the Kirikiriroa Library of Useful Things as set out in this Member’s Agreement and Tool Use Policy. 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 KLoUT and associated bodies.
