I agree to observe and be bound by both the Rules and Manual including any amendments to either document or additions of any Policies & Procedures. They form part of this contract. I recognize that KCC’s Board of Directors may amend the Manual and that members of KCC may amend the Rules.

If my application is accepted, KCC will be subject to all the terms and conditions in the Manual, Rules, Policies and this application which states:

• provide me with access to vehicles owned or rented by it (“KCC vehicles”), and
• pay for KCC vehicle related expenses such as gas, tires, maintenance and certain repairs.

I understand that KCC will endeavor to ensure vehicles are clean, reliable and well maintained and will periodically inspect KCC vehicles. However, I recognize that:

• members share responsibility for the maintenance and safety of KCC vehicles;
• KCC’s periodic inspection of vehicle is supplementary to the inspection of vehicles by members;
• as a member I will be responsible for ensuring the safe condition of any KCC vehicle which I drive; and
• KCC does not make any representations or warranties as to the fitness or condition of any KCC vehicle.

I recognize that the Manual, Rules and Policies state when I will be responsible for paying various fees, expenses, liens, and fines. I agree that this money will be a debt due and payable to KCC and that KCC will have a lien on my shares to cover the full amount owing. Any amount due and payable may be set off against my share balance, and will only be restored once all debts have been paid. (For Associate Members, debts due and owing to KCC will also form a lien against the shares owned by their Full Member Partner, and for Full Members with a partner who is an Associate Member, debts due and owing by the Full Member will also form a lien against the shares owned by their partner.)

I understand that KCC will charge interest on my account in the amount of 2.2% compounded monthly to 26.4% per annum on any outstanding charges that appear on the invoice. Interest rates may be subject to change available on the KCC website.

I understand that personal information including my name, telephone number and email address will be visible to other members of the Kootenay Carshare Cooperative to facilitate all members’ vehicle usage.

I understand that KCC will ensure that Co-op vehicles are insured for liability, the details of which are available from KCC. I recognize that KCC will only be liable to me for any damages arising out of my use of a KCC vehicle if KCC’s gross negligence has caused the damages. I waive any right I have to sue or make claims against KCC and its directors, officers, employees or members for damages arising from the fitness or condition of a KCC vehicle, except in cases of gross negligence. I also waive any right I have to sue or make claims against KCC and its directors, officers, employees or members for a vehicle not being available at the time it was booked. I recognize that I am not a representative, agent or employee of KCC except to the extent KCC’s Board of Director’s has empowered me to act as one.

In order to be considered for membership with KCC I understand:

• I must have a good credit rating
• I must have 3 years of driving history
• I must have had no at fault accidents in the last 3 years
• I must have 3 or fewer road tickets in the last 3 years
• I must have no criminal convictions under the motor vehicle act

Allowances to these requirements may be granted by special request to the Board of Directors.