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RENTAL VEHICLE AGREEMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
INSURANCE VOID ON UNSEALED GRAVEL ROAD
INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER GLASS BREAKAGE.
INSURANCE VOID IF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.
I the hirer agree:
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That I will not allow any repairs to be carried
out or any expenses incurred on behalf of the owner without
first obtaining the written consent of the owner. |
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To be fully responsible for all traffic violations,
driving and puncture repairs during the period of hire. |
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To the terms of this agreement including the terms
printed on the next page and agree to be bound by those conditions. |
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That the hirer will be the only person driving
the vehicle and is the holder of a current drivers license permitting
him/her to drive the vehicle. |
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That the vehicle is good repair and undertake
to return it in similar condition, fair wear tear accepted. |
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With every accident, there must be contact with
hire company to resolve accident & organise all reports. |
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Where the vehicle has been damaged, the entire
bond will be held until the repair cost are determined. |
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One days rental will be charged for any part of
an hour the vehicle is brought back late. |
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No refunds are given for early return. |
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1.VEHICLE CONDITION & RETURN
The vehicle is delivered to you in good operating condition and
the seal of the odometer unbroken. You agree to return the vehicle
in the same condition (except for ordinary wear and tear NOT INCLUDING
WINDSCREEN DAMAGE) together with all tools, tyres, accessories &
equipment to the location specified on page1 and on the date specified
(or sooner, if demanded by the company).
The company may take possession of the vehicle without demand and
at your expense, if is illegally parked, used in violation of the
law or of this agreement or apparently abandoned.
If the seal of the odometer is broken the persons responsible
will be reported to the appropriate authority and you are responsible
for extra charges based on 500 kilometres Per day at 50c per kilometre.
NOTE: The company must be notified and agree to any extension of
the period of hire beyond that state on page 1 of this agreement
in advance of the return date and time or the vehicle will immediately
be reported as stolen,
2. UNAUTHORISED AND PROHIBITED USE
Persons who must not drive the vehicle:
(a) A person who is not identified on Page 1.
(b) A person who is not licensed for that class of vehicle.
(c) A person whose blood alcohol concentration exceeds the lawful
percentage.
(d) A person who has given or for whom you have given a false name,
age, address or driveršs licence details.
(e) A person whose driveršs licence has been cancelled, endorsed
or suspended within the last three years.
(f) A person sho has held a driveršs licence for less than two years.
Circumstances in which and/or for which the vehicle must not be
used:
(g) Outside the area of use limitations shown on Page 1.
(h) On unsealed roads or off road conditions unless authorised by
us in writing.
(i) To carry for persons for hire or to carry any inflammable, explosive
or corrosive material.
(j) To propel or tow any vehicle, trailer, boat or other object
unless the Company has authorised such use in writing.
(k) To carry any greater load and/or more persons than is lawful.
(l) For racing, pacemaking, reliability trails, speed trails, hill
climbing or being tested in preparation for those purposes.
(m) In a dangerous manner.
(n) In contravention of any legislation or regulation controlling
vehicular traffic or for any illegal purpose.
3. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Special Note: Joint hirers and all drivers are jointly and severally
responsible under this agreement YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND BY
ENTERING INTO THE AGREEMENT ON PAGE 1 YOU AUTHORISE THE COMPANY
TO DEBIT YOUR CREDIT CARD/DEPOSIT (and you will pay on demand any
balance) WITH THE FOLLOWING CHARGES:
(a) All rental charges specified on Page 1.
(b) All charges claimed from the Company in respect of parking or
any other traffic violations incurred during the period of hire
or until such later time as the vehicle is returned to the Company.
(c) All loss of or damage to the motor vehicle (including loss of
use) legal expenses, assessment fees, towing and recovery, storage
and company service charges where
(c1) any condition of this agreement, and in particular Condition
2, or any special condition of Page 1 has been breached;
(c2) the vehicle is involved in a single vehicle accident unless
the company waives such loss to an amount shown on Page 1;
(c3) you have left the vehicle unlocked or left the keys in the
vehicle;
(c4) you have not kept the key secure and under your personal control;
(c5) the underbody of the vehicle is damaged regardless of cause
when no other vehicle is involved;
(c6) the vehicles is totally or partially immersed in water regardless
of cause;
(c7) the interior of the vehicle is damaged regardless of cause
when no other vehicle is involved;
(c8) the tyres of the vehicle are damage other than by normal wear;
(c9) the vehicle is damaged by driving it under or into an object
lower than the height of the vehicle;
(c10) you have failed to maintain all fluid and fuel levels or failed
to immediately rectify or report to us any defect of which you become
aware;
(c11) the vehicle is damaged by loading or unloading, other than
normal wear. Special Note: if you have paid by use of a credit card
or directed the Company to bill charges to some other person, corporation,
film or organization who or which fails to make payment when due,
you will immediately pay the full amount due to the Company on demand.
4.LOSS/DAMAGE WAIVER
If you act within the terms and conditions of this agreement the
company will grant a loss/damage waiver (including legal costs incurred
with our consent) for your benefit in respect of damage to the vehicle
or third party damage other than any property owned by you (or any
friend, relative, associate or passenger) or in your physical or
legal control. This waiver is subject to:
(a) Your payment of the minimum damage or loss of use charge stated
on Page 1.
(b) Your not having acted or having caused any other person to have
acted in any manner which is in contravention of this agreement
including the special conditions of Page 1.
(c) Your not being covered under any policy of insurance.
(d) Your providing such information and assistance as may be requested
and, if necessary, authoring the company insurer to bring, defend
or settle legal proceedings, but the company shall have sole conduct
of the proceedings.
5. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) You will promptly report any accident or loss involving the
vehicle while rented under this agreement to the Company location
where the vehicle was hired and will deliver to the Company immediately,
every summons, complaint paper in relation to such loss. Compliance
with this sub-paragraph does not excuse the hirer from reporting
an accident to police or other proper authorities.
(b) You release and hold harmless the Company (and its agents and
employees) from all claims for loss or damage to their personal
property, or that of any other person left in the vehicle, which
is received handled or stored by the company at any time before,
during or after this rental period, whether due to the Companies
negligence or otherwise.
(c) Except as provided by law no driver or passenger in the vehicle
shall be or deemed to be the agent, servant or employee of the Company
in any manner for any purpose whatsoever.
(d) THE COMPANY GIVEN NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY AS TO ANY MATTER
WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITAION THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE
AND EQUIPMENT, ITS MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
(e) No right of the Company under this agreement may be waived except
in writing by an officer of the company. (f) Words used in this
agreement to denote any gender shall include all genders, singular
words include the plural, and vice versa.
6. FUEL
The vehicle must be returned with the amount fuel equal to that
at the time of the commencement of the rental. If the vehicle is
returned with less fuel the difference will be charged at a rate
that may include as service component unless prior arrangements
have been made and noted on page 1.
7. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE (where applicable)
Where you accept Personal Accident Insurance by accepting the appropriate
premium on page 1 with charges to apply as per the rate shown on
page 1. Acceptance of those charges is deemed to be proof of coverage
and confirmation of your agreement to accept the terms, conditions
and benefits of the Personal Accident Insurance. A copy of the policy
is available for your inspection.
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