Terms & Conditions of Contract
1)
In this agreement, the following terms shall have the
meanings hereby respectively assigned them.
Hirer:
The person named as such overleaf
Driver:
The original and/or other person named as such overleaf
or any other person specifically approved by the lessor
to drive the vehicle during the duration of this agreement.
Vehicle:
The original vehicle described overleaf or any replacement
vehicle
Accessories: The spare wheel, tools and date and time
out stated overleaf until the re-delivery of the vehicle
of the delivery into the physical custody of the lessor.
Rental
Period: The period from the date and time out stated overleaf
until the re-delivery of the vehicle into physical custody
of the lessor.
Refuelling Charge: A surcharge, which is added to, the
cost of the amount 'Top-Up' fuel needed when the vehicle
is returned to the lessor. Calculated in accordance with
Lessor's current tariff.
Excess
Amount: The sum specified overleaf as the excess amount.
Excess
Waiver Fee: A fee calculated in accordance with the lessor's
current tariff, which limits the Hirer's liability to
pay the excess amount to the amount of the non-waivable
excess.
Non
Waivable Excess: The hirer's liability will be limited
to the amount of the non-waivable excess if Excess waiver
is purchased in accordance with the Lessor's current tariff
or is part of an inclusive tariff rate offered by the
Lessor.
Personal
Accident, Personal Effects and Goods in Transit Insurance
Fees: Fees, which entitle the hirer to, the benefits of
the cover, set out in the master policies issued to the
Lessor.
Current
Tariff: The lessor's tariff current at the commencement
of hire.
The
insurance Policy: The Lessor's policy of insurance on
the vehicle a copy of which is available for inspection
at the rental location.
1)
The Hirer acknowledges that:
a)
The vehicle is fit for his purpose and undertakes to
return it and it's accessories to eh place and on the
date due back specified overleaf.
b) S/he has received the vehicle free from apparent
defects or damage (except as indicated overleaf)
c) The Lessor has no liability in respect of any injury,
loss or damage arising form the use of the vehicle,
nor shall the Lessor be liable for any indirect loss
or damage, or, in the case of consumers, damage, which
was not foreseeable by both parties.
d) The lessor shall not be liable for damages arising
from defects or mechanical failures, which are not attributable
to any breach of the manufacturer's warranty or any
warranty implied by the law to take reasonable, care
or exercise reasonable skill.
2)
During the rental period, the hirer shall keep the vehicle
and it's accessories in his or any approved driver's possession
and free from legal process or lien and when not in use
adequately protected and secured.
3)
The Hirer and any driver shall ensure that the vehicle
will not be used:
a)
For hire or reward
b) For racing, pace making, rallying, speed testing,
driving tuition or similar purposes or for propelling
or towing any vehicle, trailer or other object.
c) In any manner, which might render void the insurance
policy, or other contract of insurance.
d) For any illegal purpose or in contravention of
any legislation affecting the vehicle, it's use or
construction.
e) Outside England, Wales or Scotland without prior
written consent of the Lessor
f) By any person who:
i) Is not licensed to drive the vehicle
ii) Is under 21 years of age or over 65
iii) Is under the influence of drink or drugs
iv) Has given a fictitious name or address
v) Has not been approved by the Lessor as a driver
vi) Has been convicted of a motoring offence the details
of which have not been disclosed in writing to the
Lessor at the commencement of the hire
