MIT Outing Club 
General Rental Policies
Gear:
*  The renter is responsible for reading and abiding by the rules in the "MIT Outing Club Rental Policy"
* The renter is responsible for any loss, theft, breakage, or other damage to the rented equipment.  
* Inspect all gear before renting and note any damage or missing parts on the rental form.
*  It is the renter's responsibility to make sure gear is returned and paid for on time or make special arrangements otherwise
* All gear must be properly checked-in by a desk worker and re-shelved by the renter.  A re-shelving fee will be assessed for each piece of gear not properly checked-in or re-shelved.
* We do not accept wet or dirty gear for return. With special arrangements, some gear may be left in the office to dry provided the renter return to re-shelve it during the next available regular office hour.  Such gear must be tagged with your name and contact information.
* Renter must receive approval in advance for all restricted gear.

Payment/Fees:
* We DO NOT accept cash or credit cards. Checks only please!
* Leave a deposit check when renting.  (Deposit checks are not returned but are destroyed approximately one month after gear is returned.)  
* Each member may rent gear for no more than two people.
* All gear is due back within one week of rental (unless other special arrangements have been made) 
* Late fees of one day rental fee per office hour missed will be charged for all late returns.  After 4 or more weeks, unreturned gear will be considered stolen and the deposit will be forfeited (check will be cashed).
* Make sure to have a check when returning to pay rental, trip, and membership fees.
* Interest of 10% per week will accrue on fees owed if payment is not made when gear is returned.
* Do not mail late fees to the MITOC office!  If you absolutely cannot make office hours to hand deliver a check, contact the desk manager to make other arrangements.
* Rental fees are due only for the days the equipment was actually used (e.g., 2 days if used Sat/Sun, even though checked out Thursday and returned Monday). 
* During Winter School, at least one day of full rental fees must be paid for all rented gear whether used or not.
* For multi-week rentals, a minimum of one day's use per week is assumed (and must be paid whether the equipment was used or not).  It is also assumed that at least half the gear was used.  
* If you check out gear, you must pay your membership fee, whether or not you use the gear.