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Last updated: 2026-08-27

Terms of Service

  1. 1. Acceptance. By creating an account, listing an item, or booking a rental on Rent my Tools, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
  2. 2. Eligibility. You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to enter binding contracts to use Rent my Tools. By booking, you confirm you meet these requirements.
  3. 3. Accounts. You must provide accurate information and keep your credentials secure. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
  4. 4. Our role. Rent my Tools is a marketplace that connects owners and renters. Rent my Tools is not a party to any rental, does not own or possess listed items, and is not a bailee. Owners and renters transact directly with each other, with Rent my Tools facilitating payment and communication.
  5. 5. Listings. Owners warrant that their items are safe, lawful, and fit for their described use, and that listing them complies with all applicable laws. Renters must use items lawfully, as intended, and with reasonable care.
  6. 6. Bookings & payment. Payments are processed by Stripe, which acts as our third-party payment processor (Stripe's privacy policy is at stripe.com/privacy). The daily rate and deposit shown on a listing are the full amount you pay, plus applicable sales tax — Rent my Tools does not add separate booking or service fees on top. From each rental, Rent my Tools retains a 15% platform margin (in addition to Stripe's processing fees) from the owner's earnings; the remainder is paid to the owner. Applicable sales tax is calculated and collected at checkout.
  7. 7. Item sales. Some listings may also be offered for outright purchase. When you buy an item, payment is processed by Stripe, the same 15% platform fee is deducted from the seller's payout, and the listing is marked sold and delisted.
  8. 8. Deposits. A refundable security deposit may be held at checkout. It is returned when the item is returned in good condition, and may be applied to damage or late fees where permitted.
  9. 9. Late returns. If a listing specifies a late fee, returns after the agreed end date are charged per item, per day, as shown on the listing.
  10. 10. Damage & liability. Renters are responsible for loss or damage to an item beyond normal wear, up to the deposit amount. Rent my Tools is not liable for the condition of items, the conduct of users, or the outcome of disputes.
  11. 11. Insurance. Rent my Tools does not provide insurance on rentals. Owners and renters are encouraged to confirm whether their homeowners, renters, or other policies cover peer-to-peer lending.
  12. 12. Prohibited. You may not list illegal or unsafe items, misrepresent an item, bypass platform payments, or use Rent my Tools for fraudulent activity. Rent my Tools may remove listings or suspend accounts for violations.
  13. 13. Cancellations & refunds. Refunds depend on who cancels and how far in advance. If you (the renter) cancel: a full (100%) refund if cancelled 48 hours or more before the rental start; a 50% refund if cancelled 24–48 hours before start; and no refund if cancelled under 24 hours before start. If the owner cancels, you always receive a 100% refund. Refunds are calculated on the total amount you paid (rental subtotal after any long-term or promo discounts, plus tax and the security deposit) and issued to your original payment method via Stripe, typically appearing in 5–10 business days. Rentals already in progress cannot be self-cancelled and are routed to support. Rent my Tools tracks owner cancellations as a reliability score shown on listings (e.g. 'Cancelled 1 of 12 bookings'); owners with 3 or more cancellations in a rolling 90-day window may have their listing flagged to renters, demoted in search, or paused pending review. A mid-rental cancellation initiated by an owner is treated as a dispute and reviewed by support case-by-case rather than automatically refunded, since usage or damage may be involved.
  14. 14. Long-term discounts. Owners may offer an automatic discount for rentals meeting a minimum duration they set, capped at 50% off. If a discounted booking is cancelled, any refund is calculated on the discounted amount you actually paid, not the undiscounted base rate.
  15. 15. Taxes. Rent my Tools acts as the marketplace facilitator and collects and remits sales tax where required by law. Owners are responsible for their own income-tax obligations.
  16. 16. Privacy. See the Privacy Policy below for how we collect, use, and protect your information.
  17. 17. Disputes. Users agree to attempt good-faith resolution before pursuing further remedies. These Terms are governed by applicable law in your jurisdiction.
  18. 18. Changes. Rent my Tools may update these Terms. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
  19. 19. Contact. For legal or compliance questions, contact Rent my Tools support through the app.

Privacy Notice

  1. 1. Overview. Rent My Tools is a peer-to-peer rental marketplace for tools, lawn and garden equipment, party and event supplies, and small appliances, connecting people who need equipment with neighbors who own it. Renters browse and book items nearby; owners list tools, set rates, and message renters to coordinate pickup. Only your city or neighborhood is shown publicly; your exact pickup or delivery address is shared with the other party only after a booking is confirmed, through in-app Messages. This notice describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our website (https://ruddy-rent-share-go.base44.app) and mobile app.
  2. 2. Information we collect. Contact & account info: name, email, and profile photo. Listing info: photos and a city/state location (approximate only) for items you list. Booking info: a rental or delivery address (street, city, state, ZIP) used to calculate sales tax and coordinate pickup/delivery. Messages: the content of messages you send in booking conversations. Payment info: processed and stored by Stripe (stripe.com/privacy), not by us. App permissions (if granted): approximate geolocation, camera, storage, and push notifications. Automatically collected: IP address, device/browser type, operating system, general location, and usage/log data.
  3. 3. How we use your information. We use your information to create and manage your account; provide and facilitate rentals and outright item purchases between renters and tool owners; enable in-app messaging between users; process payments (via Stripe); show owners their earnings and Stripe payout activity; respond to support requests; send service and, with consent, marketing communications; improve the app and detect/prevent fraud; and comply with legal obligations.
  4. 4. App permissions. Location: we use your approximate location to show rentals near you and sort search results by distance — for example, when you search for a lawn mower, we surface the closest listings first. We never share your exact address; only your city or neighborhood is shown publicly. Camera: used only when you add photos to a listing you're creating — for example, taking a picture of your drill. Photo library: used only when you choose existing photos for a listing. Push notifications: used to alert you to booking requests, messages, and rental reminders — for example, when an owner accepts your booking.
  5. 5. How we share your information. With other users: your name, profile info, and approximate (city/neighborhood) location are visible to facilitate rentals. Your exact pickup or delivery address is shared with the other party only after a booking is confirmed, through in-app Messages, and is never shown publicly. With service providers: Stripe (payments), Google Maps Platform (location/mapping), and Base44 (platform infrastructure and analytics). In a business transfer (merger, acquisition, or sale of assets). As required by law. We do not sell your personal information.
  6. 6. Cookies & tracking. We use cookies and similar technologies for security, site functionality, and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
  7. 7. Data retention. We keep your information as long as you have an active account, plus any period required by law afterward. Booking and message records are retained after a rental ends to support disputes, payouts, and legal obligations. Message threads between users are stored for the life of the related booking and retained afterward; platform staff may review message content when investigating a dispute, enforcing these Terms, or responding to legal requests.
  8. 8. Account deletion. You can permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time directly in the app (Profile → Delete Account). After a double confirmation, your account, listings, bookings, messages, and reviews are immediately and permanently deleted. A hashed, de-identified compliance log may be retained without personal data, and certain records may be kept where retention is required by law.
  9. 9. Data security. We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
  10. 10. Your privacy rights. Depending on your location (including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, and other U.S. states), you may have the right to: know what personal data we hold about you; access, correct, export, or delete your data; opt out of targeted advertising or profiling; withdraw consent; and appeal a denied request. To exercise these rights, email us at empro50@gmail.com or submit a request via our data subject access request form.
  11. 11. Children's privacy. Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.
  12. 12. Third-party links. Our services may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
  13. 13. Changes to this notice. We may update this notice periodically. Material changes will be posted here with a new Last updated date.
  14. 14. Contact us. Rent My Tools — Email: empro50@gmail.com

Tax information

  1. 1. Marketplace facilitator. Rent my Tools acts as the marketplace facilitator for sales tax. Where required by law, Rent my Tools calculates, collects, and remits sales tax on rentals at checkout.
  2. 2. What you're charged. Applicable sales tax is calculated from the rental shipping address you provide and added to your total at checkout.
  3. 3. Platform fee. Rent my Tools's 15% platform fee is calculated on the pre-tax rental subtotal and does not include collected sales tax.
  4. 4. Owner earnings. Owners are responsible for reporting and paying their own income tax on rental earnings. Rent my Tools does not withhold income tax.
  5. 5. Tax-exempt rentals. If you believe a rental is exempt, contact support with documentation before checkout.
  6. 6. Recordkeeping. Tax collected is reported and remitted by Rent my Tools; it may appear as a separate line on your receipt.
  7. 7. Changes. Tax rates are applied automatically based on the rules in effect at checkout.