This agreement governs the borrowing of physical media (DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K and related formats) from Film Club, LLC. By becoming a member and borrowing titles, you agree to the following terms.

Courtesy Summary

·       $20 deposit, fully refundable when you close your account in good standing

·       $5/disc* per week to rent (plus tax). *Note that not all discs are $5 to rent. But most are.

·       $1/day late fee per disc, capped at $20 (plus tax)

·       Return to the pop-up or The Regulator Bookshop during regular hours

·      Handle discs with care — you're responsible for damage or loss

Full terms below.

1. Membership & Deposit

A one-time refundable deposit of $20 is required to open a member account. This deposit is held for the duration of your membership and returned in full when you close your account in good standing — meaning all borrowed titles have been returned and no outstanding fees remain.

When you close your account, you will have the option to receive your deposit back in full or donate it to Film Club. Both options are equally available to you, and neither is assumed.

The deposit is not a late fee, a membership fee, or a credit toward rentals. It is a lending bond that stays intact as long as the borrowing relationship is intact.

Accounts with no borrowing activity and no member communication for a period of one (1) year will be considered inactive. At that point, we will make one (1) attempt to contact you regarding your deposit. If no response is received within 30 days, the deposit will be converted to a donation and the account closed due to inactivity, with no further obligation on either party.

In the event that Film Club permanently ceases operations, all active members will be notified and deposits will be refunded in full, provided the account is in good standing at the time of closure. In the event that Film Club significantly changes its operational model — including but not limited to out-of-town relocation or suspension of in-person lending — active members will be notified and offered a full deposit refund. Members who choose to remain active under the new model may retain their deposit and membership status.

2. Rental Terms

•       Standard rental period: 7 days from date of borrowing, unless otherwise stated.

•       Rental fees are due at time of borrowing. Prices are subject to change, but the majority of films rent at $5 per disc (plus tax).

•       A card on file is required for all active members, held securely via Square or equivalent.

•       Rentals can be returned directly to the pop-up, or to The Regulator Bookshop (720 9th St, Durham, NC 27705) anytime during their regular operating hours (Mon-Sun 10-6pm).

3. Late Returns

Titles not returned by the due date accrue a late fee of $1 per day per disc, capped at $20 (plus tax). Outstanding late fees must be settled before any new borrowing. A member account with unreturned titles is placed on hold until all items are returned and the account is brought current.

After 7 days past the due date, Film Club will make one contact attempt via the email address or phone number provided at sign-up. It is the member’s responsibility to keep their contact information current. If no response is received and the title remains unreturned, the account proceeds toward deposit forfeiture at 30 days past due.

4. Deposit Forfeiture & Account Closure

If a title remains unreturned 30 days past its due date, the deposit will be forfeited and the account closed. The notice requirement is considered met upon one documented contact attempt via the member’s contact information on file, as described in Section 3.

Forfeiture of the deposit does not constitute full satisfaction of the member’s liability — the member remains responsible for the replacement cost of any unreturned or damaged titles.

5. Replacement Cost

In the event of loss or irreparable damage, the member is liable for the actual replacement cost of the title. Replacement cost is determined at Film Club’s discretion based on current market value.

For titles that are part of a multi-disc set or box set: individual discs from such sets are rented separately, but liability for loss or damage extends to the full set replacement cost, regardless of how many discs from that set were borrowed. A broken or incomplete set cannot be sold or rented as a complete set; the member is therefore responsible for restoring the set to its complete condition.

This applies to all box sets in Film Club’s collection, including but not limited to special editions, director collections, and multi-volume releases.

6. Care of Materials

Members are responsible for returning borrowed titles in the same condition in which they were received. This includes discs, cases, inserts, and any accompanying materials. Normal wear is expected; damage beyond normal wear is subject to replacement cost as outlined above.

Members agree to handle discs by gripping only the outer rim or the inner center ring. Never touch the shiny, unlabeled data side of the disc, as oils and fingerprints can distort the laser. For safety, always store the disc in its original hard case when not in use. Keep away from direct or prolonged exposure to sunlight.

7. Closing Your Account

To close your account and receive your deposit refund, return all borrowed titles and notify Film Club explicitly that you wish to close your account and whether you’d like your deposit refunded or converted to a donation for Film Club. Refunds will be issued via the original payment method. Film Club reserves the right to deduct any outstanding fees from the deposit prior to refund.

8. Closures

Film Club may observe scheduled and unscheduled closures. Notice of scheduled closures will be posted via Film Club’s social media channels and other public communications in advance. Unscheduled closures may occur without prior notice. Regardless, you will still be able to return your rentals to The Regulator Bookshop during their regular business hours. If The Regulator Bookshop is observing scheduled or unscheduled closures, and your due date falls within that closure period, your closure period will be adjusted accordingly, and no late fees will accrue during that time.