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Liability

An individual who checks out equipment is solely liable for any loss and/or damage to the equipment, as per the Equipment Loan Agreement. Students who are working in a group and who have signed the Equipment Checkout Form are jointly liable for any damage and/or loss to that equipment.

Checking out equipment on behalf of other NU-Q students or non-NU-Q community members is not permitted and will result in a penalty and suspensions or total loss of privileges.

Total loss or theft of equipment

Any loss or theft of equipment should be immediately reported to the Equipment Cage. The person(s) who checked out the equipment and signed the Equipment Checkout Form will have their equipment privileges suspended until:

OR

Students must file a report with Qatar Foundation security if the loss occurs on-campus or with the appropriate authorities if the loss occurs off-campus. A copy of the report must be provided to the Equipment Cage with a Total Loss or Theft of Equipment Form so that a claim can be made with our insurance provider.

If required, the NU-Q Production Review Committee will meet to determine the extent of financial liability and duration of loss privileges. 

Damage to equipment

During equipment check-in, any damage or operational problems with equipment must be reported immediately to the Equipment Cage. Damage or operational problems with equipment must be documented using the Damaged Equipment Form and submitted with a photograph of the damaged equipment at check-in.

The person(s) responsible for the damage will have their Production privileges suspended while the damage is assessed and a quotation for the cost of replacement/repair is received and/or:

If required, the NU-Q Production Review Committee will meet to determine the extent of financial liability and duration of lost privileges.

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