Member Access Key, Rules and Policies Acknowledgement

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This page is dedicated to the development of a Member Agreement which serves as an acknowledgement and education of the rules for new members.

Old

1. I agree to follow all standing rules found at http://dallasmakerspace.org/wiki/Rules_and_Policies and the bylaws at http://dallasmakerspace.org/wiki/Bylaws
2. I agree to maintain to the best of my ability a safe, secure, and clean environment for myself, other members, personnel, staff, and visitors.
3. I agree to take all necessary safety precautions when using tools, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. I agree not to deface or mistreat Dallas Makerspace facilities or property; and to hold the property of other members to the same standards.
5. I understand that some equipment is restricted to certified members and agree not to use such equipment until certified.
6. I understand that the Access Key is for my exclusive use and will not be loaned or transferred.
7. I will not alter, deface, or duplicate the Access Key in any manner.
8. I will immediately report the loss of my Access Key.
9. I understand that the Access Key is Dallas Makerspace property and will return it when my membership is terminated.
10. I understand that failure to comply with the above requirements or standing rules may result in forfeiture of membership.
11. I understand that by accepting the Access Key and signing below I am entering a contract with Dallas Makerspace as stated above.

New

1. I agree to follow all standing rules found at http://dallasmakerspace.org/wiki/Rules_and_Policies and the bylaws at http://dallasmakerspace.org/wiki/Bylaws
2. I agree to maintain to the best of my ability a safe, secure, and clean environment for myself, other members, personnel, staff, and visitors.
3. I understand that some equipment is restricted to certified members and agree not to use such equipment until certified.
4. I understand that all members are required to "Be excellent to each other".
5. I understand that I must directly supervise all my guests at all times that the guests are in the space.
6. I understand that minors 15 and under must be accompanied by Parent or legal guardian at all times.
7. I understand that the Access Key is for my exclusive use and will not be loaned or transferred.
8. I understand that failure to comply with the above requirements or standing rules may result in forfeiture of membership.

Comments

• The document needs to inform the reader of the code of conduct and our most important rules.
• "may result in forfeiture" seems too soft
• Number 2 and 3 in "Old" can be combined.
• We don't really care if access cards are defaced. They're worth less than $1 and it can confuse things when multiple people get the same badge.
• "Old" has no mention of guests

Member Agreements From Other Hackerspaces

• http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/member_agreement.pdf
  • Good
    • I understand that I will be assessed a $50 cleanup fee if any cleaning is required after I use the space.
    • I understand that I may not admit anyone to the space who is not my guest.
    • I understand that my guests must sign the guest release form.
    • I understand that I am responsible for my guests.
    • I understand that I must directly supervise all my guests at all times that the guests are in the space.
    • I understand that Milwaukee Makerspace is not responsible for lost or stolen tools or materials.
  • Bad
    • I understand that the space will charge a 5% commission on all commercial activity originating from the space.
• http://www.connecticuthackerspace.com/membership
  • Good
    • As a member, you will represent CT Hackerspace in the public eye. It is our mission to remove the negative stigmatism associated with the term hacker. We are not crackers, criminals or other malicious individuals. We are engineers, scientists, techies, artists, innovators, inventors; individuals that understand how things work.
• http://wiki.splatspace.org/images/7/76/Splatspace_Member_Agreement.pdf
  • Good
    • The formatting is excellent.