Member Policy

Follow the policy below to ensure that members and staff are respected and able to conduct their work effectively in a safe environment. Violations may result in refusal of service and/or membership cancellation.




      • Listen to and follow all directions of the MakerLabs staff


      • MakerLabs contains tools that can cause serious bodily harm up to and including death. All activities are taken at your own risk.


      • Members/Users may be harmed by the negligence of other people. In such cases, the affected Members/Users agree to hold MakerLabs harmless.


      • Membership is a monthly fee that covers exactly one month of MakerLabs access from the day it is purchased. For example, membership purchased on May 15 will go until the end of day on June 14, and will renew for the following month on June 15.


      • Do not enter or take items from members’ studios without their permission.


      • Label your own tools and materials. All materials stored at MakerLabs are stored at your own risk. MakerLabs takes no responsibility for a Member’s lost, damaged or stolen property.


      • MakerLabs does not guarantee the availability and maintenance of its tools.


      • All members with 24hr/7day access are required to receive a closing orientation before receiving FOBs, and they must secure the building before leaving outside of business hours (even if others are still inside). Refer to closing checklist posted on the Member Wiki.


      • No member may provide their FOB to any other person for access to MakerLabs. Violators are subject to FOB access suspension or revocation of FOB access.


      • Main floor: no activities allowed that create more than minor amounts of dust, fumes, or nuisance noise

        • This includes the use of impact drivers. Impact drivers may only be utilized in the WoodLab or in outdoor parking areas.


      • Second floor: no activities allowed that create dust, fumes, or nuisance noise


      • Do not use the conveyor belt without staff permission


      • All members must notify MakerLabs immediately if their keys/fobs are lost, stolen or missing.


      • Failure to abide by these policies may result in immediate ejection from MakerLabs and a cancellation of all privileges without refund.


      • MakerLabs reserves the right to cancel any membership and studios at any time for any reason.


      • Membership includes:

        • Seven days a week access to MakerLabs from 12 - 9pm. Access is restricted for all but 24hours members during holidays.

        • 60 minutes of DIY machine time (laser cutter, ShopBot router, etc.) per month once orientation class is completed.

        • Note: Use of MakerLabs' tools require tool-specific orientation classes at additional cost. See the the MakerLabs web site for schedule and cost.


      • Cancelling your membership

        • Membership is subject to automatic cancellation if payments are over 2 weeks late

        • We require at least 7 days written/emailed notice for cancelling memberships. Less than that is subjected to administrative fees.
          Fees are outlined on our           Fees and Policies page

        • Membership cancellations over the phone will not be processed, notices must be received by email to hello@makerlabs.com

        • FOBs must be returned within 1 month of cancellation to qualify for a deposit return.


      • Members are responsible for removing their personal items and large project materials from the premises. Members are subject to a fine for dumping large/heavy/inconvenient items at MakerLabs.


      • Access to the parking lot is a privilege for members and not a right. MakerLabs reserves the right to rent out the parking lot at anytime for any reason.


      • No firearms or concealed weapons are allowed at MakerLabs.