The Pioneer Collective

Terms & Conditions

NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE. The Client will not use the Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited. The Client may not use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any server, or the network(s) connected to any server, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of any Services. The Client may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any Services, or accounts, computer systems or networks connected to any server or to any of the Services, through hacking, password mining or any other means. The Client may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available through the Services.

LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT A LEASE OR ANY OTHER INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY. IT IS A CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT THAT CREATES A REVOCABLE LICENSE. We retain legal possession and control of the Building and the space provided to you (as may be applicable). This Agreement terminates automatically upon the termination of the operation of the Building for any reason; provided, however, Owner will have the option (but not the obligation), in lieu of the termination of this Agreement, to transfer The Client to another location operated by Owner within a 5 mile radius of the Building, in which case this Agreement will remain in force and the Services will be provided to The Client at the substitute location designated by Owner. When this Agreement is terminated because the Term has expired or otherwise, your license to the Building and Services is revoked. This Agreement may be modified in Owner’s reasonable discretion if the Building Owner requires modifications to avoid breaching Owner’s lease with Owner.

EXTRA USAGE. If The Client uses excessive amounts of utilities or services of any kind because of operation outside of Ordinary Building Hours, high demands from office machinery and equipment, nonstandard lighting, or any other cause, Landlord may impose a reasonable charge for supplying such extra utilities or services, which charge shall be payable by The Client in conjunction with rental payments. During other than Ordinary Building Hours, if The Client so requests or if The Client activates such HVAC services outside Ordinary Building Hours, Landlord shall provide HVAC service to the Premises at The Client’s sole cost and expense, which as of the date of this Lease is $50 per hour, which amount will not increase unless Landlord provides thirty (30) days written notice to The Client of such increase and such increase is reasonable.

RULES. Owner has the right to establish, modify, amend, and enforce reasonable rules and regulations with respect to the Common Area and the Building, including the rules in Exhibit A (“Rules”), and The Client acknowledges receive a copy of the Rules. The Client must comply with and observe the Rules and regulations for the Building. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to give The Client or any other person or entity any claim, demand or cause of action against Owner arising out of the violation of the Rules by any other The Client, occupant or visitor of the Building, or out of the enforcement or waiver of the Rules by Owner in any particular instance.

DAMAGES AND INSURANCE. The Client is responsible for any damage The Client causes to the Building, its parking facilities, or Common Areas. The Client is responsible for insuring its and its employees, agents, licensees, invitees, or representatives (collectively, the "The Client Parties") personal property and business against all risks, and assumes all risks in connection with such property (irrespective of whether such property is in our possession or yours) and The Client forever releases and discharges Owner from any damages, losses or claims with respect to such property or business risks. Without limiting the foregoing, Owner is not responsible, and shall have no liability, for any lost packages or mail, it being the understanding that The Client, at The Client’s sole cost, is responsible for obtaining insurance to insure against the risk of lost packages or mail. The Client also acknowledges that Owner does not have any liability whatsoever with respect to The Client’s access, participation in, or use of the Services, or any loss of property or information resulting from such participation or use. In the event of any equipment failure or interruptions in any Service, Owner will make work diligently to make necessary repairs as quickly as possible; however, Owner will have no obligation to provide the Service continuously or uninterrupted and Owner may reasonably modify the scope of the Services from time to time.

INFORMATION DISCLOSURE. Owner reserves the right at all times to disclose any information about The Client or The Client’s participation in and use of the Services as Owner deems necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, at Owner’s sole discretion.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. OWNER PROVIDES THE SERVICES “AS-IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DISCLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS OF OR RELATED TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL OWNER OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OR THEIR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OFFICERS, AGENTS, SHAREHOLDERS, The ClientS, REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY, FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY (INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE), NEGLIGENCE, AND ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO The Client’S PARTICIPATION IN OR INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OR USE OF THE SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF ANY NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER ACT OR OMISSION OF OWNER, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OWNER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT The Client MAY INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF OWNER OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AND THEIR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OFFICERS, AGENTS, SHAREHOLDERS, The ClientS, REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND The Client’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES INCURRED BY The Client NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS (USD $10.00). THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS (INCLUDING SECTIONS 12 AND 13 ABOVE) APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

INDEMNIFICATION. The Client releases, and hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner and Owner’s subsidiaries, affiliates, and their past, present and future officers, agents, shareholders, The Clients, representatives, employees, successors and assigns, from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses, judgments, fines and penalties based upon or arising out of The Client’s actions, errors and omissions, willful misconduct and fraud in connection with the participation in or use of the Services. The Client further agrees that in the event that The Client brings a claim or lawsuit in violation of this Agreement, The Client will be liable for any attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by Owner or its respective officers and agents in connection with the defense of such claim or lawsuit.

SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision or portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be unaffected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

PERSONAL PROPERTY. Should The Client store or leave personal property at the Building, The Client does so at The Client’s own risk and The Client will not make any claim or demand to Owner for any loss or damage to property that occurs. Owner is not liable in the event of any theft, damage, or loss related to The Client’s personal property and equipment. Owner will not hold or forward any The Client property after termination of this Agreement, and The Client agrees Owner may dispose of any The Client property without notice upon termination of this Agreement. The Client is encouraged to obtain appropriate insurance to cover The Client’s personal property.

APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Washington.

NO ASSIGNMENT. The Client’s rights under this Agreement may not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without Owner’s express written consent.

NO WAIVER. The failure by Owner to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement will in no way be construed as a waiver of any provisions nor will it in any way to affect the validity of this Agreement or any part, or the right of Owner to enforce each and every provision.

ATTORNEYS’ FEES. In the event of a dispute relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, the non-prevailing party must reimburse the prevailing party for all reasonable attorney fees and costs.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Owner and The Client with regard to the Services and supersedes all prior agreements between Owner and The Client relating to the Services.

AUTHORITY. The Client hereby represents and warrants to Owner that The Client has all requisite legal power and authority to enter into and abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and no further authorization or approval is necessary. The Client further represents and warrants that The Client’s participation or use of the Services will not conflict with or result in any breach of any license, contract, agreement or other instrument or obligation to which The Client is a party.

Community Guidelines

Rule #1: Ask yourself: "if everyone did this, would it be sustainable"?

General Dos and Don'ts

  • Do treat The Pioneer Collective, staff and guests with respect

  • Do make sure doors are locked if you’re the last to leave

  • Do clean up after yourself in the kitchen and common spaces

  • Do feel free to make coffee if we're running low and your Community Manager looks busy!

  • Do put all recyclable waste and compost in the proper receptacle

  • Do not access spaces outside of the access hours of your membership

  • Do not bring unauthorized guests into The Pioneer Collective

  • Do not let non-members into the space after hours

  • Do not share your building access passes or WiFi information with non-members

  • Do not plug rogue wireless routers or network devices into the network without consulting TPC staff

  • Do not adjust thermostats, stereo, or any other building controls or systems

Common Resources

Phone Booths & Huddle Room Usage*

  • If there is a sign-up sheet on a resource, please use it

  • Please limit your time in a booth to one hour between 10am - 2pm 

  • Do not leave your items in a booth when you are not actively using it*The Huddle Room in Ballard will be renamed Samish Room to avoid confusion :)

Conference Room Usage

  • A reservation is required to use all conference rooms

  • Please use the Members Portal or see a staff member to reserve a room

  • If you squat in a conference room without a reservation, our staff will create a reservation for you and bill it to your account

Kitchen

  • Leave it like you found it!

  • Please clean up after yourself (wipe down counters etc.)

  • Place dirty dishes in the dishwasher, or bus tub (if dishwasher is running)

  • If you use the microwave, wipe it down

  • Snacks, drinks, and dishware are meant to be consumed and used in the space

  • Label and date food you store in the fridge!

Printers

  • Review your membership agreement to see the monthly printing allotments included with your membership

  • Additional prints will be charged at $0.10 for B&W and $0.25 for color

  • Remember to pick up your print jobs so we're not wasting unnecessary paper