SFP Tool Share

TOOL LIBRARY POLICIES 

1. Only residents of Indianapolis(as constituted by Marion County) who are over the age of 18 are eligible to borrow tools from the SFP Tool Library (SFPTL)

2.  Tools and equipment are loaned for 1 or 7 days. Failure to return the tools and equipment by the due date will incur late fees and stop the account. After 30 days, unreturned tools and equipment will be considered stolen property, and charges may be filed. 

3. Tools must be returned to the Soul Food Project staff. Tools cannot be dropped off during closed hours. 

4. For those unfamiliar with a particular tool, safety training materials such as manuals (if in the possession of the Tool Library) will be made available upon request. However, by taking possession of any item, the member certifies that he or she can use that item safely and adequately.

5. Necessary safety equipment is available upon request by the Member..

6. Tools must be returned clean and cords coiled, or you will be charged a $5.00 fine. 

7. General late fees per tool/day are $.50 for hand tools, $1.00 for power tools, and $5.00 for 1-day rentals. *Please always refer to the tool list for late fees per tool/ per day. 

8. Renewals: No renewals for 1-day loan items; all other items may be renewed 1 time. 

9. Tool Library Members are responsible for lost/stolen/broken and damaged tools – reasonable wear and tear expected. If tools are lost/stolen/broken or damaged, the Tool Library Member is responsible for the following:

1. Notifying the police if stolen and reporting to SFP Tool Library 

2. Cost of replacement/cost of repair of lost/stolen/broken/damaged tools 

10. Borrowing privileges will be suspended until all fees are paid in full.  

11. The Tool Library Member is liable for any property damage caused by using the tools and equipment, including any damage caused by loading and unloading tools and equipment from Tool Library  Member’s vehicle. 

12. Nonprofit members are allowed to reserve tools—all other members loan on a first-come-first-serve basis

13. One person per membership. You may add a second user at your address for $5.00. 

14. Updating accounts may require 24-72 hours. No loans may be made until the account is verified. 

15. Soul Food Project Tool Library reserves the right to limit the number of tools borrowed.