As part of Illusions Winter Guard's initiative to keep participation costs down for all performing members, the club will rent each member any equipment not included in your membership dues and is needed for performances, competitions and practices at no cost to the member. The following terms will be in force upon completion of this registration package:
- All 'rented' equipment will remain the sole property of Illusions Winter Guard at all times. Issuance of equipment to a member does not transfer ownership, title or right of possession beyond the term of active membership. In addition all parent/guardians agree to the following terms and conditions in relation to equipment rental:
- The member and their parent or guardian is reponsible for ensuring the care and safekeeping of all equipment issued to them will remain in good condition. Any damage resulting from misuse, neglect, improper storage, loss. Failure to report regular maintenance issues to the Guard Director in a timely manner will become the financial responsibility of the member or their parent/guardian if the member is a minor. Repair or replacement costs will be billed accordingly.
- Should the member or their parent/guardian if the member is a minor be billed for replacement or repair costs, the cost of replacement or repair will be determined by the current retail price at the time of issue. An adult Illusions Winter Guard advisior will be the only party to choose which reputable guard equipment company will be utilized.
- Should a member voluntarily withdraw from Illusions Winter Guard, or be dismissed from membership for any reason, all equipment rented to the member must be returned to the club in good condition within seven (7) calendar days of the member's last active day. The member, or their parent/guardian, will be notified by email or direct message via TeamReach of the return deadline date on or before the member's final day.
- Any equipment not returned within the seven (7) calendar day return period will be deemed unreturned and the full current retail replacement value of each unreturned item will be billed to the member or their parent/guardian if the member is a minor. A full invoice will be sent within fourteen (14) calendar days of the missed return deadline. The invoice must be paid in full within thirty (30) calendar days of the invoice date. Failure to remit payment in full within the thirty (30) calendar days will result in the outstanding balance being reported to an appropriate credit and collection agency. The member will be responsible for any additional fees that result.
- Upon return of all rented equipment, the member along with the Guard Director or Operations Manager will inspect the condition all items. All items deemed in good condition by the Guard Director or Operations Manager will be accepted by the club without the member incurring any costs. Any items deemed not in good condition due to misuse, neglect, loss or improper storage will be assigned replacement costs to the member or their parent/guardian if the member is a minor. Collection of those costs will follow section 5 of the equipment rental agreement.