Makerspace Equipment Borrowing

• Patrons who are 18 years of age or older may check out no more than one piece of equipment and its accompanying accessories at a time.
• Equipment loaned from the Makerspace must be returned to Council Bluffs Public Library (CBPL) Staff at the Makerspace or Reference Desk during regular hours of operation. Equipment may not be returned in the book drop.
• Patron is solely responsible for the safe and proper use of the borrowed equipment from the time it is borrowed until the time it is returned. If the equipment is lost, stolen or damaged under any circumstances while being borrowed, regardless of fault, the Patron shall be responsible for all charges to replace or repair equipment including any labor costs.
• Patron agrees that the equipment be used only for the purpose for which the equipment was manufactured and intended. Patron assumes all risk inherent to the use of the equipment and agree to assume the entire responsibility for the defense of and to pay, indemnify and hold CBPL (including employees and volunteers) harmless from, and hereby release CBPL 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, including damage or injury caused by the negligence of CBPL employees and volunteers or by the reliance on incorrect or negligent representations, instructions, or advice by CBPL employees and volunteers.
• Patron agrees that no warranties, express or implied, have been made by CBPL in connection with the equipment.
• Patron agrees to immediately discontinue the use of the equipment should it become unsafe or in any state of disrepair, and you agree to notify the CBPL of the facts surrounding such occurrences.
• In no event shall CBPL be liable for special, direct, indirect, or consequential damages in connection with this agreement.
• Subleasing or improper use of the equipment is strictly prohibited. Patron agrees to make every reasonable effort to prevent unauthorized third parties from using CBPL tools and equipment. Patron agrees to indemnify CBPL for any liability as a result of damage or injury caused to a third party or unauthorized third party use of tools or equipment. Patron is responsible for repair costs or replacement of tools and equipment damaged by unauthorized third party use.
• Loans of circulating equipment shall be no longer than five (5) days, with a valid library card. There are no renewals on loans for equipment from the Makerspace.
• If the Patron fails to return the equipment when due, CBPL may take such steps as permitted by law to retake the equipment at any time to protect its ownership of the equipment and its interest under this agreement; and/or secure the reasonable value of the equipment based on the condition of the equipment at the beginning of the rental period. In such event, the Patron shall reimburse CBPL for all costs incurred, including without limitation, reasonable legal fees.