Rental Agreement - Terms and Conditions

1. General

The following are the terms and conditions attaching to acceptance of order, except where modified by special arrangement confirmed in writing by the Owner, and the Hirer, on accepting our quotation or delivery of equipment, agrees to these conditions, waiving any terms or conditions on the Hirer’s order forms or otherwise stipulated, which are at variance with or additional to these terms and conditions.

2. Hire Charges

The hire charge shall be at the quoted appropriate weekly/ monthly rate for the period stated.

3. Commencement of Hire

Hire commences on the day that the equipment is delivered to the customer’s advised delivery point

4. Operating Conditions

Unless notified in writing by the Hirer within 48 hours after the delivery has been effected, it shall be conclusively presumed that the equipment was received in a fully serviceable condition and in complete accordance with the customer’s order and manufacturer’s description, therefore rental charges will stand.

5. Transportation Charges

In addition to the hire charge a separate delivery charge will be made in respect of initial delivery. Goods are to be packed for return in suitable condition for UK/ International transportation. Hirer is responsible for shipment and insurance of goods in transit. The Hirer is responsible for the insurance of the goods at all times.

6. Warranty/Maintenance

The Owner hereby warrants to the Hirer that each item of equipment, when delivered, will be in fully serviceable condition and complies with the manufacturer’s propriety specification. It will be deemed to be the hirer’s responsibility to ensure that all equipment is included on their current maintenance plan or to undertake suitable maintenance cover. Should said equipment fail to be maintained under adequate cover any necessary parts, replacements or engineering costs will be incurred at current market value. This shall be seen not to impinge on the current warranty as offered by the Owner

7. Damage to Equipment

The Hirer in its use of said equipment will observe all the manufacturer’s instructions and other regulations that may be issued for the proper use thereof and shall be entirely responsible for any damage caused to the said equipment through failure to observe such instructions and regulations or failure to use the same in a proper manner.

8. Breach of Contract

If the Hirer shall commit any breach of this agreement, or being a Company shall enter into receivership or liquidation, or being an individual or partnership shall be declared bankrupt or make a composition with its creditors, or have any charging order made thereon, or in any case shall permit any execution to be levied against it, the Owner may terminate this agreement with immediate effect by written notice. Thiscan be effected either by letter of fax whereupon the Hirer shall permit the Owner to enter upon its premises and shall immediately deliver up to the Owner the equipment.

9. Law

The contract of Hire and these terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. The Hirer hereby submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

10. VAT Charges

Prices are exclusive of VAT, which will be charged at the rate in operation at the relevant tax point date.

11. The Hirer agrees with the Owner as follows:

To preserve the Owners or manufacturer’s identification numbers or marks on any name plate that there should be on the said equipment.

Not to assign or transfer the benefit of this agreement in whole or in part, or to part with possession of the said equipment or a part of it during the hire period.

To keep the said equipment in good condition and to make good to the Owners any loss or damage the said equipment or accessories howsoever caused (fair wear and tear only expected) whilst the said equipment is in the Hirer’s possession.

To arrange at the Hirer’s own expense adequate insurance cover for the equipment against loss, damage or injury (including death) to the person’s or property occurring in connection with any of the said equipment or as a result of the user thereof from any occurrence whatsoever, until the said equipment is received at the Owner’s premises and an approved receipt given.

To immediately notify to the Owners of any loss or damage to the equipment or accessories.

To pay within 30 days the full cost of any consequential repairs or replacement. Where equipment is lost the full rental charge will continue until the replacement cost has been settled in full by the Hirer’s Insurance. If the goods are not returned, the Hirer will be invoiced at the current replacement cost.

Powercore International Limited
5, The Griffin Centre
Staines Road
Bedfont
Middx
TW14 0HS
UK