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Kzoomakers is run entirely by its members and, on the whole, this works pretty well. As hackers we hate making rules almost as much as we hate following them, so we really want to keep the number of rules to a minimum. We can only do this if members and visitors observe the spirit -- not just the letter -- of these rules; they are here firstly for your safety, and secondly to prevent annoyance to other users of the space.


We also have a number of [[Guides|guides]] that are good reading for prospective users of the space.  This includes our policy on [[Guides/Photography_and_Filming|photography and filming]].


In addition to these rules, all members and visitors are expected to observe the [[Code of Conduct]].


== Location ==
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== Rule -1 ==
<ol start="-1">


([https://goo.gl/maps/ppBnNoTSgWHGJk3L9/ Google Map Location])
<li>Don't be a jerk.</li>
</ol>


=== What is KzooMakers?  ===
== Rule Zero ==
<ol start="0">


KzooMakers is a Makerspace, also referred to as a Hackerspace, which is a workshop / laboratory and community of people who are interested in designing things, learning new stuff, and generally being creative! Makerspaces like ours have a set of community-owned tools to share involving elements of a machine shop, woodworking tools, lasercutting, 3d printing, electronics bench equipment, and other fabrication devices. We host classes and events to help encourage people to enjoy learning and creating. Many members typically join to work on individual projects while being able to ask others about their insight on a subject and use tools that otherwise would be out of reach to a typical hobbyist. It’s a great chance to meet other people who share these interests, and expand your own skills.
<li>Do not be on fire.</li>
</ol>


=== What Kzoomakers is  ===
== Safety ==
<ol start="1">
<li>Don't use tools unless you're sure you know how to do so safely. If you see someone working in an unsafe way, it's your duty to stop them and let them know.</li>
<li>Don't defeat or hack safety features/equipment. This is for other people's safety as much as yours.</li>
<li>Check the wiki for instructions. Read the [[Faceplant|warnings.]] If in doubt, ask.</li>
</ol>


* A place for people to work on projects they're interested in - We provide a space for members to work on almost any project that interests them and provide the tools to help them do so.
== Making Decisions ==
* A place to socialize with like-minded people - We have open evenings which also provide a social venue for members to meet up and discuss what they're working on.
<ol start="4">
* A place to repair, improve or re-purpose things - We keep an extensive collection of tools that can be used to repair and hack equipment to make it last longer or be more useful and our members often help each other with repairs.
<li>If something is broken, fix it; don't complain. If you can't fix it, tell [[Executive Council|the executive council]] ASAP.</li>
* A group to share knowledge and experience - We can find an expert on almost anything technical (and a lot of other things) within our membership, and most of them are very willing to share and teach
<li>If you're doing something major, ask the mailing list first.</li>
* A way to learn and teach new skills - Our members provide inductions and other training on most of our equipment, as well as workshops to demonstrate and teach new skills we don't have technicians etc
</ol>
* A place to work collaboratively on projects with friends - We provide a venue for groups of members to meet up and work on projects that would otherwise be hard to arrange.
* You need to be a current paid up member to use makerspace resources this includes tools, internet and materials.


=== Kzoomakers is not ===  
== Etiquette ==
<ol start="6">
<li>Do not treat the Hackspace like your home, it is a shared space. Sleeping anywhere on Hackspace property is forbidden. (also see [[Sleeping in Hackspace]] and [[Receiving Mail]])</li>
<li>Equipment should be treated with care and respect. If a tool is damaged while you're using it, you must tell the mailing list. If you damage a tool due to misuse, the trustees may ask you to contribute money towards its replacement or repair.</li>
</ol>


* A pay-as-you-go workshop - Although we're very flexible on membership contributions and require no long-term commitments, we do expect that being a Kzoomakers member is an ongoing process of contributing to the makerspace. Contributing only when you want to make use of the makerspace facilities is discouraged.
== Personal Items ==
* A co-working space – whilst you may be able to sit down and do some work on a small scale you will very quickly find it is not suited to having meetings, conference calls etc the network may drop out, there will be noise and interruptions
<ol start="8">
* A laser cutting/CNC machining/etc service - We do not provide commercial services to the public, and we have a shared machine that many members will want to use
<li>Members are allowed to store personal items in the space, but they must be kept in one of the plastic boxes, labelled with your name and membership number. One box per member. Empty boxes may be recycled for other members if needed. See also: [[Storage]].</li>
* A charity - Although we very much welcome donations and assistance, we are not a registered charity and are structured more like a social club.
<li>Larger/more items may be allowed, but please note that space is limited. You '''must''' fill out an [https://london.hackspace.org.uk/storage/list.php online storage request] first. When your request is approved items should be clearly labelled as yours with a valid Do Not Hack sticker available from the kiosk. Read Detailed Guide Here: [[Guides/Bringing_items_to_the_space|Bringing Items To The Space]]</li>
* A storage area - We have a small amount of space to store ongoing member projects and we're happy to have tools that are being regularly used, however we are very space limited and do not provide long-term storage.
</ol>
* A business incubator - We're happy to support local businesses where we can
* A tool hire centre - Our tools are kept at the makerspace and are not loaned out to members.
* The Repair Shop  wanting to repair stuff are very welcome to become members and get full access to our facilities. If you join up, we may help you fix it, if someone is around and they have time but we won't fix it for you.
* A source of free materials – You should bring your own materials if people have useable materials left over they can leave them for other member and other members should make a donation to the space to the value of the materials – it is one of the ways we support our selves
* A waste disposal service – Because it does not fit in your bin at home does not mean the space will find it valuable or useful


== Other things ==
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=== Guides and Rules ===
== Donating, Loaning, or Borrowing Items ==
* [[Rules]] - Know the rules!
<ol start="10">
* [[Guides]] - Find out how things work and how to safely get involved.
<li>[[Guides/Bringing_items_to_the_space|Carefully consider]] the true usefulness of an item before bringing it to the space. Disposal requires effort and space is limited. Seek permission for large items.</li>
* [[Faceplant]] - Common mistakes. Don't inadvertently destroy our equipment!
<li>If you're leaving something and you would rather it was not mercilessly ripped apart, please label it accordingly.</li>
<li>Likewise, if something looks expensive or useful please don't mercilessly rip it apart without asking first.</li>
<li>Don't remove tools from the space without asking the mailing list first.</li>
</ol>


=== Core Material ===
== Tidiness ==
* [[Library]] - Useful reading material. Update this when you borrow, return or contribute books.
<ol start="14">
* [[Maintenance]] - The space doesn't improve itself. Know how you should be helping.
<li>Workbenches should be completely clean when you leave - be considerate for the next user. Please put tools back where you found them.</li>
* [[Suppliers]] - In the local area and online
<li>Wash your dirty crockery and cutlery before leaving the space. Don't leave it in the sink.</li>
* [[Equipment]] - Incomplete list of the stuff we have and its status.
<li>Any items left on a workbench overnight become fair game. Put your stuff back in your box.</li>
* [[Pledges]] - Does the space lack something you want to use? See if others will combine efforts to get it.
<li>If you have engaged in any waste generating activity (e.g. peeling wires, welding, grinding etc), hoover the spot.</li>
* [[Consumables]], [[Wishlist]] - We try stock cheap little things for convenience. Donate or restock to help maintain.
<li>Please do not bring cars inside the space, and don't bring bikes into the space unless you are working on them, they take up too much room.</li>
</ol>
 
== Disposal ==
<ol start="19">
<li>If you think something should be thrown out, put it in the outgoing trash box. Two weeks later the box will go in the skip.</li>
<li>If something is too big to fit in the trash box, you should probably post to the list about it.</li>
<li>If you want to throw something away which looks useful, make sure the mailing list is informed well in advance. (Also see: [[Storage#Disposal]])</li>
</ol>
 
== Access/Cards ==
<ol start="22">
<li>An RFID Access card is for the use of that member only. No use of other members cards for doors or tool use is allowed</li>
<li>Guests are the responsibility of the the member who has brought them. Don't leave guests unattended.</li>
</ol>
 
== Reasonable use of resources==
<ol start="24">
<li>While its often the case that a member has an important project to work on, monopolising the use of a tool or other resource for many hours or days, to the exclusion of other members is an unreasonable use of the space. If you plan on doing something particularly significant, please ask the mailing list first.</li>
</ol>
 
 
== Penalties ==
 
If you continually annoy or endanger others by ignoring these rules, the [[Organisation/Trustees|trustees]] have the right to impose sanctions, as described in the [[Grievance Procedure]]. It is not something they want to do.
 
Note re sleeping: Due to a recent increase in members found sleeping in the space, anyone found sleeping on Hackspace premises should be asked to leave and not return for 24 hours. This covers the whole property, including the yard and within vehicles thereon.
 
[[Category:Policies]]
[[Category:Infrastructure]]

Revision as of 02:27, 19 April 2023

Kzoomakers is run entirely by its members and, on the whole, this works pretty well. As hackers we hate making rules almost as much as we hate following them, so we really want to keep the number of rules to a minimum. We can only do this if members and visitors observe the spirit -- not just the letter -- of these rules; they are here firstly for your safety, and secondly to prevent annoyance to other users of the space.

We also have a number of guides that are good reading for prospective users of the space. This includes our policy on photography and filming.

In addition to these rules, all members and visitors are expected to observe the Code of Conduct.

Rule -1

  1. Don't be a jerk.

Rule Zero

  1. Do not be on fire.

Safety

  1. Don't use tools unless you're sure you know how to do so safely. If you see someone working in an unsafe way, it's your duty to stop them and let them know.
  2. Don't defeat or hack safety features/equipment. This is for other people's safety as much as yours.
  3. Check the wiki for instructions. Read the warnings. If in doubt, ask.

Making Decisions

  1. If something is broken, fix it; don't complain. If you can't fix it, tell the executive council ASAP.
  2. If you're doing something major, ask the mailing list first.

Etiquette

  1. Do not treat the Hackspace like your home, it is a shared space. Sleeping anywhere on Hackspace property is forbidden. (also see Sleeping in Hackspace and Receiving Mail)
  2. Equipment should be treated with care and respect. If a tool is damaged while you're using it, you must tell the mailing list. If you damage a tool due to misuse, the trustees may ask you to contribute money towards its replacement or repair.

Personal Items

  1. Members are allowed to store personal items in the space, but they must be kept in one of the plastic boxes, labelled with your name and membership number. One box per member. Empty boxes may be recycled for other members if needed. See also: Storage.
  2. Larger/more items may be allowed, but please note that space is limited. You must fill out an online storage request first. When your request is approved items should be clearly labelled as yours with a valid Do Not Hack sticker available from the kiosk. Read Detailed Guide Here: Bringing Items To The Space

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Donating, Loaning, or Borrowing Items

  1. Carefully consider the true usefulness of an item before bringing it to the space. Disposal requires effort and space is limited. Seek permission for large items.
  2. If you're leaving something and you would rather it was not mercilessly ripped apart, please label it accordingly.
  3. Likewise, if something looks expensive or useful please don't mercilessly rip it apart without asking first.
  4. Don't remove tools from the space without asking the mailing list first.

Tidiness

  1. Workbenches should be completely clean when you leave - be considerate for the next user. Please put tools back where you found them.
  2. Wash your dirty crockery and cutlery before leaving the space. Don't leave it in the sink.
  3. Any items left on a workbench overnight become fair game. Put your stuff back in your box.
  4. If you have engaged in any waste generating activity (e.g. peeling wires, welding, grinding etc), hoover the spot.
  5. Please do not bring cars inside the space, and don't bring bikes into the space unless you are working on them, they take up too much room.

Disposal

  1. If you think something should be thrown out, put it in the outgoing trash box. Two weeks later the box will go in the skip.
  2. If something is too big to fit in the trash box, you should probably post to the list about it.
  3. If you want to throw something away which looks useful, make sure the mailing list is informed well in advance. (Also see: Storage#Disposal)

Access/Cards

  1. An RFID Access card is for the use of that member only. No use of other members cards for doors or tool use is allowed
  2. Guests are the responsibility of the the member who has brought them. Don't leave guests unattended.

Reasonable use of resources

  1. While its often the case that a member has an important project to work on, monopolising the use of a tool or other resource for many hours or days, to the exclusion of other members is an unreasonable use of the space. If you plan on doing something particularly significant, please ask the mailing list first.


Penalties

If you continually annoy or endanger others by ignoring these rules, the trustees have the right to impose sanctions, as described in the Grievance Procedure. It is not something they want to do.

Note re sleeping: Due to a recent increase in members found sleeping in the space, anyone found sleeping on Hackspace premises should be asked to leave and not return for 24 hours. This covers the whole property, including the yard and within vehicles thereon.

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