Moving to the Budget Board. Please read this information that the mods on the Budget board created.
Attention: Re Refrigerator Swaps!
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After some discussion, it was decided that DISsers will be permitted to post threads on the Budget Board in regards to Refrigerator Swaps. BUT, everyone involved must be aware that the DIS, or any person involved with the DIS, shall NOT be liable for ANY problem(s) that may arise from these swaps.
Please consider this before starting a Refrigerator Swap:
Unlike the Stroller Swap where the strollers were donated and NO MONEY exchanged hands, when people are "paying" for something (even a nominal fee), they expect something in return for their money. If problems arise, they want someone held responsible, naturally that could end up being the Swap Organizer.
Unlike the sharing of Specialty Cruises where money is generally not exchanged until the time of the cruise, and if someone does not show up or the cruise is cancelled, there is no money lost, this has more of a chance for something to go "wrong." Refrigerator could be lost, stolen, broken or for whatever reason the "Swap" does not take place ie: misunderstood communications, a last minute cancelled trip, etc. - who will see that the "Swap" continues with the NEXT person on the list? Again, when money is concerned, expectations are higher, and these things should be carefully thought out.
We suggest that the organizer of the Swap set up rules pertaining to that particular swap and see that everyone involved be informed of the rules and agree to them before participating in the Swap. We suggest that these matters be addressed in a Refrigerator Swap Agreement:
Handling of any money involved. Will "refunds" be issued in the case of last minute trip cancellations, swap miscommunications, etc.?
What will happen if Refrigerator is lost, stolen, damaged, etc? Who will be responsible? And what does that resposibility mean? Payment for a replacement or something else?
How will an absence (someone not showing up to do the Swap) be handled?
What will be the disposal of Refrigerator at the end of the Swap.
And, any other matter that may arise with a Refrigerator Swap.
Again, the DIS will NOT be held liable for any problems pertaining to a Refrigerator Swap and can NOT be called in the case of ANY disputes regarding a Refrigerator Swap. It is up to the Swap Organizer to see that everyone involved in the Swap be aware of this fact and agree to it.
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