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DIYode is a not-for-profit group with a mandate to provide community, space and tools to the makers of Guelph. We have a board of directors<\/a> which are elected each year to take on the extra responsibility of keeping the organization healthy and strong. Elections are held once per year at our Annual General Meeting in the spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Compliance Management Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The policy is located in a separate page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Storage<\/strong> Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The policy can be found in a separate page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organization Bylaws and Constitution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This policy can be found in a separate page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Safety and Training Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This policy can be found in a separate page.<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3D Printer Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This policy can be found in a separate page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guest Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may bring guests into the shop, but you must be present whenever non-members are present, and be aware that you are responsible for their safety and well-being.<\/strong> Guests are not permitted to use tools marked with a red or orange sticker. Members under the age of 18 are not permitted to host guests in the workshop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tool Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tools are maintained by the shop maintenance committee. Please do not modify or repair tools if you are not certified to do so. If you think a tool needs maintenance contact the committee through slack and inform them or send an email to a director (info@diyode.com). A list of our main tools can be found in the tool directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Damaged Tool Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stuff happens and tools get damaged, it\u2019s a fact of life. If you have completed the necessary training for a tool and you still damage it through normal use, do not worry. Everyone has broken a tool at some point and it\u2019s okay. The club will support you and cover the repair cost. However, if you damage a tool that requires training and you have not been trained on it, or you were using it in an unusual or unsafe way, you may be liable for the repair cost. There are some important things to note with tool damage. If you damage a tool there are four things you absolutely must do:
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