Tool Trailer

Rules and Borrowing Policies

Last Updated: December 17, 2015

1. The term ‘Tool Trailer’ implies the Tool Trailer itself and all the contents within the Trailer, upon pick up.
2. The Borrower acknowledges receipt of the Tool Trailer and its contents. The parties agree that the tools and equipment were inspected by the Borrower at the time of pick up and accepted to be in good and serviceable condition. The PCG will maintain its Tool Trailer in a safe and working order on a regular basis.
3. Only PCG members 18 years of age and older are authorized to borrow the PCG Tool Trailer. Members shall not permit the use of the Tool Trailer or its contents by non-members. If damage to the Tool Trailer or any Tool occurs as a result of the use by any non-member, the member who signed out the Tool Trailer will be responsible for repair costs or replacement.
4. Prior to borrowing the Tool Trailer, all Members must read and sign the PCG Waiver & Indemnification Form.
5. Prior to borrowing the Tool Trailer, all Members must provide a refundable deposit for the value of the Tool Trailer.  If the Tool Trailer and its contents are not returned or damages are incurred, the PCG will charge the full amount for repair or replacement of the Tool Trailer or the Tools to the credit card number provided. The Member agrees to promptly update the credit card information in the event that it changes.
6. The Tool Trailer is to be returned to the PCG by the time agreed upon in the Borrowers Agreement.
7. If the Tool Trailer is returned late, the Member will be responsible for a late fee of $50 per day. Late fees are subject to change.
8. The PCG 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.
9. The PCG reserves the right to use appropriate steps to retrieve delinquent tools or unpaid fines and fees, including the use of a collection agency and/or legal action and assess the delinquent Member with the cost of any such action. The PCG also reserves the right to forgive fees due to special circumstances.
10. The Member agrees that the PCG is not responsible for any manufacturing, material, or quality of workmanship defects of borrowed tools.
11. PCG staff members are 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 in a safe and proper manner.
12. 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 PCG of the issue on return, if not earlier.
13. All Tools are to be returned in the same condition as they were issued, barring normal wear and tear. All Tools must be returned clean. The Member agrees to pay for the loss of or damage to any item and further agrees to accept the PCG assessment of condition of items and assessment of fair restitution for damage, dirtiness, delinquency, and/or loss of items in part or in total. This restitution amount could equal the full replacement cost of the item plus a $5 administrative fee.
14. The PCG encourages reservations and/or waitlists for the Tool Trailer in advance. Booking will be made on a first come, first serve basis.
15. The PCG reserves the right to refuse the loan of the Tool Trailer at its discretion.
16. The PCG reserves the right to alter the tool policy at any point.