> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.skmankilamgov.ph/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Equipment Borrowing

Verified KK members can borrow government-owned equipment for community events, programs, and activities. This guide covers browsing, requesting, limits, and the return policy.

## Browse equipment

Open **Equipment** from your dashboard to browse the catalog across **10 categories** (Audio/Visual, Furniture, Sports, Lighting, Decorations, Cooking Utensils, Cleaning Supplies, Office Supplies, Musical Instruments, Event Materials). Filter by category or search by name. Open an item to see its description, condition, total quantity, availability, and location.

## Request to borrow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Event details">
    Provide an **event name**, **event start/end dates** (must be in the future), a **purpose** (at least 20 characters), and your **pickup date**. The pickup date must be the day before, or on, your event start date; the return date is set automatically to the day after your event ends.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select equipment">
    Add the items you need (up to **10 different items** per request), setting the quantity for each (limited by what's available).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review & submit">
    Accept the Terms & Conditions / Equipment Lending Agreement, then submit.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Requests need at least **3 days lead time** — your event start date must be at least 3 days from today. The total borrow period (pickup to return) can be up to **30 days**.
</Warning>

## Limits & eligibility

* You can have up to **5 active borrows** at once.
* Up to **10 different items** per request.
* You must be a verified KK member with **no overdue items** and **no active ban**.

## Approval & status

Your request is reviewed by SK Kagawads and finalized by the SK Chairman. Track it under **My Requests**; statuses include **Pending Review → Under Review → Reviewed → Approved → Released → Returned → Completed** (or **Rejected** / **Cancelled**). An item not returned by its return date becomes **Overdue**.

## Pickup, return & penalties

* **Pickup/return:** you must appear in person (no proxies) and present a valid ID. Return equipment clean and on time.
* **Penalties:** depending on the offense (late return, damage, loss, dirty return, or no-show), SK may issue a **warning**, a **3-month (90-day) ban**, or a **permanent ban** from borrowing.

<Note>
  Penalties are determined by SK officials based on the offense. If you damage or lose equipment, you're responsible for repair or replacement.
</Note>