The Cult Film Collective Terms & Conditions
Updated September 22, 2023
1. Age Requirement
Members must be at least 18 years of age or older.
2. Pick-Up & Drop-off
The Cult Film Collective rental catalog operates on a self pick-up/drop-off basis, similar to the inter-library loan system through the Hennepin County Library. Members must pick up rentals at the front desk at Moon Palace Books. Moon Palace Books’ address is 3032 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis, MN. Located a few blocks north of the Trylon Cinema and connected to Arbeiter Brewing Company. Items are available during the Moon Palace Books’ normal operating hours.
Members can expect up to two days for reservation requests to process and fulfill. Members will be notified via email when items are ready for pick-up. Items are held for a week before they're made available again. Members may return films at the Moon Palace front desk, at the Trylon Cinema, or 24/7 via the dropbox at AVS Solutions (right next to the Trylon).
3. Moon Palace Books
The Cult Film Collective is a separate entity from Moon Palace Books. Moon Palace and its staff do not coordinate The Cult Film Collective catalog and are not involved in its operation apart from pick-up. As such, we ask that Members be mindful and respectful of the store and its staff during pick-up/drop-off. Any questions and concerns should be directed towards The Cult Film Collective directly via email and social media. Moon Palace has been incredibly gracious to The Cult Film Collective; we expect Members return the favor in kind.
4. Fees
For $5 / month, members will be entitled to video rental privileges, invites to secret screenings (both video and 16mm), member meet ups and the monthly newsletter email that will provide titles to the 16mm shows at the Trylon Cinema. Paid fees ensure that Memberships remain active. Unpaid fees deactivate Membership privileges.
5. Credit Cards & Information
A credit card is required for access to the rental catalog and any additional membership perks. We keep this information on file, but we do not and will not share or sell your data. Credit cards are only charged for Membership and damage/replacement fees.
6. Rental Policy
Members are allowed to rent as many items as they’d like, with a limit of two at a time, so long as their Membership is active.
7. Lateness Policy
We do not charge late fees. However, members are responsible for the things they borrow.
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We ask that items be returned within two weeks of pick-up. Reminders will be emailed before the item is considered removed from circulation. When a member fails to return an item in a timely manner, requiring us to replace that item, we charge a fee equal to the approximate replacement cost. Replacement fees can be substantial, as many items are rare. Be considerate of your wallet and fellow members. Returning items on time ensures that everyone can enjoy the movies in the catalog.
8. Damage & Replacement
Many of the titles in The Video Library are rare and therefore difficult/expensive to replace, and all of the films in the catalog come from our personal collections, so please treat these rentals as if borrowed from a friend. If an item is destroyed or rendered unplayable, we reserve the right to charge a fee equal to the replacement cost. We do understand that accidents happen. If damage occurs, let us know immediately. We can figure something out.
9. Covid-19 Safety & Precautions
The Cult Film Collective refers to the guidance and expertise of the MN Department of Health.
Moon Palace requires masks in-store and provides them in the entryway. You may also utilize the pickup window on the North side of the building for mask-less pickup. If you have come in contact with someone that tested positive for Covid-19 or feel ill, please stay home.
More info may be found at the MN Dept. of Health Website.
10. Sensitive Content
Films reflect the time and people that made them. Many of the titles in our collection contain provocative content and depictions that may upset viewers. While we value films that offer challenging viewing experiences, we also understand that traumas and sensitivities are nuanced. Please be kind to yourself and the people you share your movie-watching experience with.
If you feel unsure about a movie before borrowing, give us a ping. We are always happy to provide specific content warnings upon request.
You can also use the following resources to make informed picks:
The IMDb Parents Guide
Common Sense Media
11. Membership Termination
The Cult Film Collective may end memberships at any time for any reason. Harassment, slurs, or bad-faith behavior toward other Members or Moon Palace staff are grounds for permanent Membership termination.
By signing this form, I am agreeing to the terms listed above. I understand that terms and conditions are subject to change by The Cult Film Collective.