Welcome to Portsmouth Library of Things, run by Share (Portsmouth). By borrowing any item from us, you agree to the terms and conditions listed below. We encourage you to read them carefully.
Only members 18 or older can borrow items from our library.
Before borrowing, all members must sign our lending agreement and provide contact details.
We will protect any personal data we obtain from you in line with our Data Protection Policy.
Our staff and volunteers can help explain how to use items, but you are responsible for using them safely and properly.
Only the member who borrows an item is authorised to use it, unless we give permission for someone else to use it.
We request a donation to borrow items, and the suggested amounts are listed on our website. You can pay by cash or card.
Please return all items by the time the hub closes on their due date.
If you want to renew an item, you can do so before noon on the due date, as long as no one else has reserved it. We may refuse or limit renewals.
We are responsible for loss or damage caused by our negligence in failing to tell you about a known fault. We are not responsible for faults we are not aware of. We are not liable for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or breach of contract. Please note that, as a non-profit organisation, there may be greater risks to you than if you were paying to hire or buy something.
We are not responsible for any manufacturing defects or inherent issues in any borrowed items. Before using an item, please check it visually for any faults. If an item becomes unsafe or damaged, please stop using it immediately and notify us.
If you are borrowing electrical equipment, please check the wires and plug for damage before use. If you plan to use the item outside, move it around, or use it in any conditions where it might come into contact with water, sharp objects, or other electrical wiring, please use a circuit breaker.
Please return all items in the same (or better) condition as when you borrowed them, except for normal wear and tear.
Please return all items clean. If there is any loss or damage to an item, we will assess it and discuss fair restitution with you.
We reserve the right to refuse the loan of any item at our discretion.
If we are not the owner of the item and only facilitated contact between you and the owner, we accept no liability for the condition of the item or any loss or damage resulting from your use of it.
Please do not borrow items for professional work where you are charging a fee to a third party. You may risk losing your membership.
Please make sure the information you provide on registration is current, true, and correct. We may verify it.
Please make sure you understand and comply with our rules and regulations. Failure to comply may result in revocation of your borrowing privileges and/or legal action against you. You should also read and agree to our Liability Waiver, which waives your claims against Share (Portsmouth).