Membership Rights and Privileges
Member Rights:
● 24/7 Access to the lab space
● A voice and a vote in FamiLAB matters
● Use of all community tools and equipment (subject to training requirements)
● Free or discounted access to all workshops and events (less material costs)
● Ability to self-nominate for member elections
● May serve on the board of the organization
● Free Internet access (subject to Acceptable Use Policy)
● Immediate family members receive sponsorship at the “Maker” level membership
● Designated area to store in progress work
Membership Responsibilities
● Abide by the bylaws and membership agreement (FamiLAB Board of Directors reserves the right to issue a new membership agreement at any time)
● Pay monthly dues, on time and in full
● Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
● Attend meetings regularly and participate actively in FamiLAB activities
● Supervise and escort any guests invited into the space and verify that they have signed the waiver
● Be encouraged to vote at FamiLAB meetings
● Assist in other lab cleaning / maintenance duties
● Be excellent to each other
Dues
Dues are to be paid via PayPal by submitting recurring payment to treasurer@familab.org. Other payment methods are available; please contact the treasurer to discuss. New member dues are to be paid before membership will begin.
Termination of Membership
The membership of a member shall terminate upon the following events:
- Upon the Member’s notice of termination delivered to the Board of Directors, in writing, by email, or letter.
- Non-payment of dues will constitute notice to terminate of your membership.
- The Board of Directors may terminate the membership of a member at any time, as decided during a Board Meeting with cause by consensus vote. Notice shall be given by any method reasonably calculated to provide actual notice to the member. The member shall be given an opportunity to be heard, either orally or in writing, within 7 business days of the effective date of the termination. The hearing shall be held, or the written statement considered, by the Board of Directors.
All rights of a member in the corporation shall cease on termination of membership as herein provided. All access cards and keys must be returned to FamiLAB. Dues already paid will not be eligible for a full or partial refund.
Physical Property
FamiLAB is not responsible for the safety or wellbeing of member equipment that is classified as a "personal belonging." Members donating equipment to FamiLAB must disclose that the equipment is a donation. Donated equipment must be logged as property and physical inventory of FamiLAB in order to be protected against theft or damage under our current insurance policy. All equipment not logged as property of FamiLAB will be considered, by default, a personal
belonging. Equipment classified as a donation is property of FamiLAB and will not be returned to the original owner. Receipts for donations will be made available upon request to any member or third party making a donation to FamiLAB.
Intellectual Property
FamiLAB makes no claim to any intellectual property created by FamiLAB members or created using FamiLAB resources or facilities. Disclaimer: FamiLAB provides all services “as is” as a service, not as a lease of real property, and disclaim all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use. There is also no warranty of title, quiet enjoyment, or possession. The entire risk or reward of participating in or using the FamiLAB service lies with the member.
Personal Information Policy
During the course of FamiLAB activities, your information may be shared in a limited capacity to other businesses involved with FamiLAB events. All information that FamiLAB collects about its members will never be sold to any 3rd party organization without prior consent of the Member. You reserve the right at any time to review, or edit any information on file about yourself.
Release of Liability
In relation to membership and participating in the activities of FamiLAB,
I, {name} (“MEMBER”) agree to the following waiver and release:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: MEMBER acknowledges that inherent risks, dangers and hazards exist when using power tools commonly used in electronics construction, fabrication, software design and other technology related activities. Participation in such activities and/or the use of equipment associated with technology design, manufacture and experimentation may result in injury, illness, death or damage to personal property. These risks and dangers may be caused by other members or guests, by accidents, acts of nature or other causes. Risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes including, but not limited to electrocution, burns, impalement, injury from slips or falls, etc.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: MEMBER fully assumes all risks associated with participation in events and exempts and releases FamiLAB, its members, officers, agents, board members, from any action whatsoever arising out of any damage, loss or injury to the participant or the participant’s property while upon the premises or using any equipment of the organization or while participating in any of the activities contemplated by this agreement whether such loss, damage, or injury results from the negligence of the corporation, its members, agents, or other causes.
COVENANT NOT TO SUE: MEMBER agrees never to institute any suit or action at law otherwise against FamiLAB, its members, officers, board members, agents, nor to initiate or any way assist the prosecution of any claim for damages or course of action which MEMBER, MEMBER’s heirs, executors or administrators hereafter may have by reason of injury to the person of the member or to the participant’s property arising from the activities contemplated by this agreement.
THIRD PARTY INDEMNIFICATION: MEMBER will indemnify, save and hold harmless FamiLAB, its members, officers, board members, or agents from any and all losses, claims, actions, or proceedings of every kind and character which may be presented or initiated by any other persons or organizations and which arise directly or indirectly from the actions of the member while engaged in the activities contemplated by this agreement.
PHOTO RELEASE: During the normal course of attending FamiLAB, you may be photographed, recorded by video equipment, surveillance equipment and audio equipment by members, staff, and/or guests. By signing this form, you grant FamiLAB and its associates, members and staff permission to use your likeness in a photograph or other media in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or compensation. FamiLAB or its members may also edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this photo or media for purposes of publicizing FamiLAB's programs, or for any other lawful purpose. Unless otherwise stated, you will not receive exclusive rights to your images or other recorded medium. Additionally, you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph or media.
By signing, I hereby acknowledge that I have CAREFULLY read all of the provisions above, fully understand the terms and conditions expressed there, agree to being included in the Familab mailing list, and do freely choose acceptance of the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs relating to assumption of risk, release of liability, covenant not to sue, and third party indemnification.