Sacramento Suzuki Violin Studio

By signing below, the borrower agrees to the following terms and conditions.

·         Only students and parents registered at the Sacramento Suzuki Violin Studio are eligible to use this instrument.

·         The initial instrument loan period is for 6 months and can be renewed and upgraded to meet the student’s need.

·         A recommendation from the violin faculty member and approval of the Property Manager are required prior to the loan of the instrument.

·         If the violin is transported by car, the violin must be in the passenger compartment, never in the trunk.

·         The instrument is to be used exclusively by the borrower and, under no circumstances is it to be loaned to any other individual.

·         If the borrower is not using the violin while it is checked out to him/her, the violin must be kept in a safe area. Leaving the instrument in unattended in public area is grounds for immediate loss of borrowing privileges.

·         The borrower will be personally responsible for the safety and care of the instrument during the time period in which it is checked out to the borrower and until it is returned to the SSVS.

·         Instrument is to be returned in the same condition in which it was checked out. SSVS Property Manager will define the condition of the instrument upon its return.

·         The borrower is liable for all damages resulting from neglect or abuse.

·         Any indication of the borrower’s negligence during the term of use provides adequate grounds for immediate recall of the instrument and cancellation of the student’s future use of any SSVS owned instrument.

·         At the time of the loan, if the violin needs repair, SSVS Property Manager will make arrangements for repairs.

·         Once the violin is checked out to the borrower, if the violin needs repair (including but not limited to cleaning, polishing, varnish touch-up, and post adjustment), the repairs must be done only by our SSVS Luthier and will be paid for by the borrower.

·         Upon return of the violin, the Property Manager and a violin faculty member will inspect the instrument’s condition, with the Property Manager making the final decision as to the condition of the violin.

·         The cost of any necessary repairs to bring the violin back to the condition in which it was checked out will be the responsibility of the borrower.

·         Nothing about the violin, including strings, the bridge, the sound post, the chinrest, or the re-hairing of the bow, should be changed. If any of these things need change, the work must be done by SSVS Luthier, and the cost of such work will be the responsibility of the borrower.

In case of theft or damage, please take the following steps:

1.   Immediately notify SSVS. Messages can be left 24 hours per day.

2.   Within three calendar days, submit a full written report to SSVS Property Manager. To include:

• Borrower Name (printed)

• Due Date 

Failure to follow these procedures will result in the loss of the borrower’s privileges to use any SSVS instruments. It is important to note that although the violin is insured for full value by SSVS, the insurance company is likely to initiate legal action against the borrower to recover the full value of the instrument. To avoid liability, the borrower must be able to prove the loss or damage was not caused by negligence. The violin must be returned by the due date. The SSVS Property Manager must acknowledge by signature the receipt of the instrument and its condition. Late returns will be fined $20 per day for each day after the due date the violin is not turned in. If the violin is not turned in two weeks after the due date, the instrument will be considered lost or stolen, and the appropriate action with the insurance company will be followed.