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Protohaven Equipment Damage Policy

At Protohaven we aim to provide a safe and collaborative environment for all members to work on their projects. We encourage a sense of responsibility and accountability amongst our members. We are committed to providing high-quality tools and equipment to help you bring your ideas to life, and we trust that all members will show respect not only for the equipment but for the Protohaven community as a whole.

Sometimes, machines or parts of machines may stop working due to normal wear and tear. If you encounter a problem while using a machine, you are responsible for informing the shop tech on duty and filing a tool report using the QR code on the machine or going to https://protohaven.org/tools right away! This link can also be found in your NeonOne Dashboard.

However, some machines may break down due to improper use, so we have implemented a “break it, buy it” policy:

Anyone found to be responsible for equipment damage will be obligated to reimburse the costs of repairs. This includes any unintended accidents caused by neglect, misuse, or lack of experience. If a member causes damage which makes the item unsafe to use, the member is responsible to report it immediately by informing the shop tech and by filing a tool report using the QR code on the machine or going to https://protohaven.org/tools.

Any member who causes damage to a machine and it is found that they do not possess the required clearance for the machine will have their membership revoked.

Members who repeatedly cause damage to equipment may be temporarily or permanently suspended from accessing Protohaven or specific equipment areas of which they have caused damage, per the discretion of Protohaven staff. Any member who refuses to pay for damages they caused will be held responsible by Protohaven staff, and may result in legal actions to recover the full cost of the damage.

This policy applies to any damage that may occur to the equipment at Protohaven. The staff members of Protohaven have the authority to assess the extent and cause of the damage and determine the appropriate course of action. This may include requiring the user to pay for the cost of repairs or replacement of the damaged equipment. The staff will calculate the cost of repairs based on the current market value of the equipment and the availability of parts and labor.

Commonly damaged items include, but not limited to:

  • Wood Shop
    • Table saw blades: $50
    • SawStop cartridge: $95
    • SawStop dado cartridge: $115
    • Dado Blade Stack: $115
    • Damaged table saw fence face: $50
    • Table saw throat plate or ‘insert’ $60
    • Bandsaw blade: $20
    • Resaw bandsaw blade: $50
  • CNC Router
    • Collet: $15
    • Locking nut: $13
    • Spoil board damage greater than ⅛” deep: $45 + $15 sq/ft
  • Metal
    • Chop saw blade: $90
    • Shear blade: $600 ($100 to resharpen)
    • Vertical bandsaw blade: $30
    • Horizontal Bandsaw Blade $120
    • Angle grinder damage: $60
  • 3D Printing
  • Rabbit Lasers
    • Laser lens: $40
    • Laser Bed Damage: $295
    • Belt Damage: $100
    • Laser Tube: $700
    • Fire Damage: Repair or replacement price to be assessed
  • Textiles
    • Serger upper looper: $25
    • Serger lower looper: $10
    • Upper blade: $15
    • Lower blade: $10
    • Neele plate: $10
    • Feed dog: $10
    • CNC Embroidery Needle:

Damages caused during a course offered by Protohaven will be assessed by staff on a case by case basis.

By joining Protohaven as a member and using the equipment owned by Protohaven, members acknowledge their commitment to respecting the equipment and holding themselves accountable to any damage caused.

However, accidents can happen, and we understand that equipment may occasionally get damaged during the course of normal use. To ensure that members are held responsible for any damages they may cause, we have implemented the following policy:

Anyone found to be responsible for equipment damage are obligated to reimburse the costs of repairs. This includes any unintended accidents caused by neglect, misuse, or lack of experience. If a member causes damage which makes the item unsafe to use, the member is responsible to report it immediately by informing the shop tech and by filing a tool report using the QR code on the machine or going to https://protohaven.org/tools.

Any member who causes damage to a machine and it is found that they do not possess the required clearance for the machine will have their membership revoked.

Members who repeatedly cause damage to equipment may be temporarily or permanently suspended from accessing the Protohaven or individual equipment areas per the discretion of Protohaven staff. Any member who refuses to pay for damages they caused will be held responsible by Protohaven staff, and may result in legal actions to recover the full cost of damage.

This policy applies to any damage that may occur to the equipment at Protohaven. The staff members of Protohaven have the authority to assess the extent and cause of the damage and determine the appropriate course of action. This may include requiring the user to pay for the cost of repairs or replacement of the damaged equipment. The staff will calculate the cost of repairs based on the current market value of the equipment and the availability of parts and labor.

By agreeing to these terms and conditions and using the maker space's equipment and services, members acknowledge their commitment to respecting our equipment, space and other makerspace members.

At Protohaven, we encourage a sense of responsibility and accountability amongst our members. We are committed to providing high-quality tools and equipment to help you bring your ideas to life, and we trust that all members will show respect not only for the equipment but for the Protohaven community as a whole.

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