1. Your role on GearShare
GearShare provides tools for neighbors to document handoffs and incidents. It does not own listed tools, supervise each rental, provide insurance, or promise an outcome for a dispute.
Effective July 15, 2026
GearShare User Agreement
This agreement sets the ground rules for documenting tool rentals, reporting incidents, and using the GearShare Protection workflow. You must accept it to create a GearShare account.
GearShare is not an insurer. This agreement does not create insurance coverage, a security deposit, an escrow account, a payment hold, or a guaranteed reimbursement obligation.
2. Renter responsibility
Renters are responsible for theft, loss, misuse, late return, missing parts, and damage beyond normal wear while a tool is in their care. Use tools safely, follow manufacturer instructions, and report an issue promptly.
3. Lender responsibility
Lenders must accurately describe a tool, its included parts, and known limitations. Before pickup, disclose pre-existing damage, wear, or safety concerns and document them with condition notes and photos.
4. Condition records and evidence
Both parties should make a condition record before pickup and at return. Photos, notes, rental references, and tool references should be accurate and current. Do not submit misleading, altered, or unrelated evidence.
5. Incident reporting
Report damage, missing parts, late returns, or theft as soon as practical. Theft reports require a police report reference before GearShare will review the record. Preserve the tool and relevant evidence when it is safe to do so.
6. Security-deposit workflow and money
A renter or lender may create a private record of a proposed deposit amount and supporting condition notes. An awaiting-payment status means GearShare has no connected payment flow; it is not proof that money was collected or held. GearShare does not currently collect deposits, hold funds, deduct money, issue refunds, or guarantee reimbursement.
7. Changes and legal review
This MVP agreement is an operational starting point, not a substitute for local consumer, rental, insurance, or payment law. GearShare must obtain legal review before enabling deposits, paid claims, insurance language, or automated reimbursement.
Before a public launch
Have qualified counsel review this agreement for your jurisdiction and rental model. Add real deposit and refund terms only after payment and legal workflows are implemented and tested.
Agreement version: July 15, 2026