CineGrid Community Rules
Building trust and respect among filmmakers, cinematographers, and content creators
🎬 CineGrid Rentals
📽️ For Renters
🛡️ Respect the gear
Treat all cinema equipment with respect and care. Tell the owner where you're shooting and what type of production you're working on.
💬 Communicate clearly
Arrange pick-up and drop-off timing and location in advance. Let the owner know immediately if there is any issue with the equipment.
📝 Do the paperwork
Practice good check-in and check-out procedures. Always use the equipment checksheets to document condition.
👤 Be yourself
Be honest about your experience level with cinema equipment. Don't impersonate someone else or misrepresent your credentials.
🔗 Keep it on CineGrid
Don't try to take transactions or messaging outside the site. Don't encourage others to breach our Terms of Service.
🏢 For Owners
✨ Keep it clean
Make sure all of your cinema equipment is tested, cleaned, and fully functional before each rental.
🤝 Commit to the rental
Only accept requests you intend to proceed with. Your renter is depending on you and your equipment for their production.
📝 Do the paperwork
Practice good check-in and check-out procedures. Always use the equipment checksheets to document condition.
🌟 Be helpful
Renters will remember the extra care and effort you put in. Your service is your reputation in the filmmaking community.
🔗 Keep it on CineGrid
Don't try to take transactions or messaging outside the site. Don't encourage others to breach our Terms of Service.
🛒 CineGrid Buy & Sell
💼 General Buy & Sell Guidelines
❤️ Be kind
Do not discriminate against anyone based on their background. The filmmaking community thrives on diversity and inclusion.
⏰ Respect each other's time
Only inquire about Listings you are genuinely interested in purchasing. Production schedules are tight.
💬 Over-communicate
Make sure you're on the same page about the equipment condition and specifications. Double check meeting location and timing.
🎯 Be honest
Do not misrepresent yourself, your equipment, or pretend to be somebody else. Accurate descriptions protect everyone.
🔗 Keep it on CineGrid
Don't try to take transactions or messaging outside the site. Don't encourage others to breach our Terms of Service.
📊 Equipment Listing Conditions
🆕 Brand New
A brand-new, unused, unopened item in its original packaging (where applicable).
✨ Like New
Pre-owned equipment, but appears as new. There are no signs of wear on the item.
👍 Very Good
Very minor cosmetic damage on the body, but nothing that interferes with functionality. Equipment works perfectly.
👌 Good
Shows signs of use. Some cosmetic damage such as scrapes, scratches, or dings. Functions perfectly.
📱 Acceptable
Shows signs of heavy use. May have some minor functional issues, which must be clearly described.