In consideration of hiring of the vehicles and/or rental items (herein
“the rental items”) described on the front of this contract it is agreed as follows:
1. DEPOSIT. Renter acknowledges
that one of the purposes and intent of the deposit is to secure and guarantee complete performance of the renters obligations
under the contract.
2. WARNING. The use of false or
fictitious identification and/or information to obtain the rental items or the failure to return the rental items upon the
expiration of this contract may be considered a theft, resulting in criminal prosecution.
3. POSSISSION/TITLE. Renters right
to possession of the rental items terminates on the return date indicated on the front of this contract or the duration of
rental period indicated either by rate amount paid or indication in the “description” on the front of this contract. Retention of Possession after this date or period indicated in contract “description”
and/or amount paid constitutes a material breach of this agreement. Time is of
the essence of this agreement. Any extension of this agreement must be agreed
upon in writing. Title to the items is and shall remain in rental center.
4. RECEIPT/INSPECTION OF RENTAL ITEMS.
Renter hires the items on an “AS IS” basis. Renter acknowledges
that he has personally inspected the items prior to its leaving rental center (regardless of point of delivery) and finds
it suitable for his needs. Renter acknowledges receipt of all items listed in
this agreement in good working order and repair and that he understands its proper operation and use without further instructions
regarding operation and use from rental center.
5. HOLD HARMLESS. Renter agrees
to assume the risk of and hold rental center harmless for property damage and personal injuries caused by the items and/or
arising out of rental centers negligence. Renter shall indemnify, defend and
hold rental center harmless from any claims of third party for loss, injury and damage to their persons and/or property arising
out of renters possession, use, maintenance or return of items, including legal costs incurred in defense of same. Renter agrees to assume the risk of and hold rental center harmless for property damage and personal injuries
to and/or caused by operators under the age of 18 years and shall be responsible for any and all damages to rental items thereof.
6. RENTAL PEROID/RATE/PAYMENT. Rental
period is for a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours unless a longer term is specified in the “return date” or indicated
by rate amount paid and/or period indicated in contract “description” on the front of this page. Rental charges begin immediately upon delivery of the items to the location directed by the renter or upon
items leaving rental center, whichever happens first. Rental charges end upon
return of the items to rental center in an acceptable condition. If the items
are returned prior to the end of the minimum rental period, the rental due shall be for the entire minimum rental period. Rental center may terminate rental at any time and retake the items without further
notice in case of violation by renter of any terms or conditions of this agreement.
Renter agrees to pay any collection costs and attorneys fees incurred in collection of this account or any dispute
arising under this agreement.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS/USE OF RENTAL ITEMS.
Renter agrees not to use or allow anyone to use the items for any illegal purpose or in any illegal manner. Renter acknowledges that rental center has no physical control over the use of the items. Renter agrees at his sole cost and expense to comply with all municipal, county, state and federal laws,
ordinances and regulations (including O.S.H.A.) which may apply to the use of the items during the rental period. Renter further agrees to pay all licenses, fees, permits or taxes arising from his use of the items, including
any subsequently determined to be due as a result of an audit.
Renter shall not allow any person who is not qualified to operate the items or use the items. Renter shall not allow any person to use or operate the items when it is in need of repair or when it is
in an unsafe condition or situation; modify, misuse, harm or abuse the items; permit any repairs to the items without rental
centers written permission; or, allow a lien to be placed upon the items.
Renter agrees to clean and visually inspect the items at least daily and to discontinue use and immediately notify
rental center when items are found to need repair or maintenance. Renter acknowledges
that rental center has no responsibility to inspect the items while in renter’s possession. If the items become unsafe or requires repair, rental shall discontinue using it and notify rental center
immediately.
8. ORDINARY WEAR AND TEAR. “Ordinary
wear and tear” shall mean only the normal deterioration of the items
caused by ordinary, reasonable and proper use of the items. Renter shall be responsible
for all damage not caused from ordinary wear and tear.
9. SUBLETTING/RETURN OF RENTALITEMS. Renter
agrees not to sublet, loan, or assign rental items. Renter agrees to return the
rental items to the rental center during regular business hours upon “return date” or at the end of the period
of time allowed as indicated by rate amount paid and/or period indicated in contract “description” on the front
of this page in as good condition as when received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
Any damage to rental item over and above normal wear and tear will be the responsibility of renter.
10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. Rental center makes no
warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose, either express or implied. There is no warranty or representation that the items are fit for renter’s particular intended use,
or that it is free of latent defects. Rental center shall not be responsible
to renter or any third party for any loss, damage or injury caused by, resulting from, or in any way attributable to the operation
of, or any failure of the items. Rental center shall not be responsible for any
defect or failure unknown to rental center. Renters sole remedy for any failure
of or defect in the items shall be termination of the rental charges at the time of failure provided that renter notifies
rental center immediately of such failure and returns the items to rental center within twenty four (24) hours of such failure.
11. DEFAULT. Should renter in anyway fail to observe
or comply with any provision of this agreement, rental center may, at his sole option exercise any and all of the following
remedies:
(a) Termination of this agreement.
(b) Retake the rental items.
(c) Declare any outstanding rent and charges due and payable and initiate legal process to recover
the monies.
(d) Pursue any of the remedies available to rental center (exercise of any remedy available to rental
center shall not constitute and election of remedies or a waiver of any additional remedies to which rental center may be
entitled).
12. RETAKING OF RENTAL ITEMS. If for any reason it becomes
necessary for rental center to retake the rental items, rental center may
retake the rental items without further notice or further legal process.
13. ACCIDENTS, REPORTING AND INDEMNIFICATION. In the
event of any accident resulting in property damage or bodily injury arising from use of the rental items while it is in renter’s
possession, renter hereby expressly agrees to assume responsibility for himself, his own employees, agents and assigns negligence
and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold rental center harmless from any claim or action arising therefrom, including any
costs and attorneys fees incurred in connection therewith, renter agrees to notify rental center immediately in case of any
accident and to obtain the names, addresses, phone numbers and other pertinent information from all parties involved and all
witnesses.
14. NOTICE OF NON-WAIVER/SEVERABILITY. Any failure of
rental center to insist upon strict performance by renter as regards any provision of this agreement shall not be interpreted
as a waiver of rental center’s right to demand strict compliance with all other provisions of this agreement against
renter or any other person. The provisions of this agreement shall be severable
so that the unenforceability, invalidity or waiver of any provision shall not effect any other provision.
15. SOLVENCY. Renter represents to rental center that
he is not insolvent and should he become insolvent, that, he will return all rental items to rental center immediately.
16. CLEANING UPON RETURN. Renter agrees to return rental
items as clean or cleaner than when picked up or he/she agrees to pay assessed cleaning fees in addition to rental fees paid
either when rental items were picked up or upon return.
ABOVE AND BEYOND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LISTED ABOVE J&J RENT-ALL AND REPAIR POSTS IN THE STORE ADDITIONAL STORE POLICIES AND STRICTLY ENFORCE
THEM.
TO MAKE YOUR RENTAL OR SERVICE EXPERIENCE AN
ENJOYABLE ONE, WE SUGGEST THAT YOU PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THEM FULLY TO AVOID MIS-UNDERSTANDINGS
DURING OR AFTER YOUR TRANSACTIONS WITH US. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME SPENT HERE.
