The hirer acknowledges and agrees by his signature on the agreement that he has read and agrees to the following additional terms and conditions applying to the hiring of this vehicle.
Standard
Vehicle Add-ons
Collision Damage Waiver
Additional Driver
Child Seat
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Agreement
2. Vehicle Condition
The Lessor hereby leases the Vehicle to the Lessee in its present condition and to the Lessee’s entire satisfaction at the rate set forth on the reverse hereof. Lessor makes no express or implied warranty as to any matter whatsoever including without limitation, the condition of the Vehicle and its equipment or its fitness for any particular purpose.
3. Damages
The Lessee acknowledges the delivery of the Vehicle free from damage except as is specifically noted in this Rental Contract and undertakes to return the Vehicle in the same condition as received.
4. Repairs
The Lessee agrees to pay the Lessor and amount equal to the cost of repairing to the satisfaction of the Lessor any damage to the Vehicle from any cause which occurs after its delivery to the Lessee and before its return to the Lessor unless the Lessee initials and pays for the optional Collision Damage Waiver.
5. Fuel
Gasoline used and not replaced by the Lessee will be charged to Lessee at current prevailing rates.
6. Additional Fees
The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the amount of any additional rental immediately upon return of the Vehicle to Lessor, over and above the deposit made, after deduction from deposit for loss or damage.
7. Vehicle Returns
The Lessee agrees to return the Vehicle to the Lessor promptly at the time specified or earlier upon the demand of the Lessor and to immediately pay all charges provided for herein
8. Possession
If the Lessee does not return the Vehicle at the time specified for any reason whatsoever, the protection of the insurance will not be extended to the Lessee and the Lessor may, without demand or notice, take immediate possession of the Vehicle wherever found and without the assistance of any public authority.
9. Authorized Drivers
The Lessee agrees that vehicle will be driven only by the Lessee or by the additional driver(s) whose name(s) appear(s) on this Rental Contract.
10. Safety
The Lessee agrees not to use the Vehicle in violation of any law or traffic regulations or in any manner hazardous to public safety.
11. Vehicle Usage Restrictions
The Lessee agrees that the Vehicle will not be operated by anyone under the age of 25 years of age or in an illegal, reckless or otherwise abusive manner, or by any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs and /or in violation of any provision of this Rental Contract or to propel or to tow any other vehicle or device or for any illicit or prohibited trade or transportation, or for carrying passengers for hire.
12. Lessee Responsibilities
The Lessee undertakes to immediately advise the Lessor by telephone or in the absence of such means of communication, in the most rapid manner possible of any mechanical defect which interferes with the safe operation of the Vehicle and to immediately cease operating the Vehicle and also to report immediately to the Police and to Lessor within 24 hours after the theft or accident involving the Vehicle and the Lessor shall forward immediately to the Lessor every writ, letter, document or advice received by the Lessee from or on behalf of any claimant and shall fully co-operate with the Lessor’s insurers and the Lessor in all matters connected with the investigation of and with the defense of any claim or suit.
13. Claims
The Lessee shall at all times hold the Lessor harmless against all claims and suits and actions arising out of the Lessee’s renting or operation of the Vehicle. It is agreed that the Lessor is not responsible for injuries sustained by the Lessee, driver(s) or passenger(s) including injuries which may arise out of the sole negligence of the Lessor.
14. Collections
If the Lessor employs an attorney or a collection Agency to enforce any part of this Rental Contract, the amount of the claim of the Lessor against the Lessee will be increased by reasonable attorney’s fee for additional cost incurred.
15. Liability
Lessee if fully liable for the Vehicle including, but not limited to the current retail value for the Vehicle ,in excellent condition, and any and all claims for “down time/loss of use” for up to thirty (30)days. Lessee is fully liable for the Vehicle, whether the Vehicle is stolen or damaged by reason of abuse, act of God, collision, fire, gross negligence, theft and /or vandalism, regardless of who is “at fault”. However, if Lessee has accepted and paid for the Collision Damage Waiver, Lessor will waive its claim against Lessee for collision damage to the car except for collision damage to glass, tires, and rims. Any breach of this Rental Agreement renders the Collision Damage Waiver null and void. The Collision Damage Waiver is not insurance.