CONDITIONS OF HIRE
1. In these conditions:
(a) The “Owner” is Dalgarno's Party Hire Pty Ltd.
(b) The “Hirer” refers to the person, firm or corporation hiring equipment from
the Owner.
(c) The “Equipment” means all the equipment and accessories supplied to the
Hirer.
2. Amount quoted is for one use of the Equipment only. The Hirer agrees that all
charges for hire loss, damage and repair will be paid and that all collection
fees, legal fees or any expenses involved in the collection of these charges
will be borne by the Hirer.
3. The Hirer is responsible for the Equipment from the time of delivery until
collection by the Owner and shall pay for all Equipment damage or lost however
caused during that period. The Owner shall protect the Equipment from the
elements during the time of delivery, use, storage or waiting period before
pick-up. The Hirer shall maintain at its expense liability, property and
casualty insurance coverage in amount necessary to fully protect the Owner and
its Equipment against all claims, loss or damage of whatever nature or type.
The Owner shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to any person,
property, animal or things whatsoever arising from the use of the Equipment
hereby hired and the Hirer indemnifies the Owner in respect to any claims for
such loss or damage.
4. Prices quoted are for delivery on street level. Extra charges shall be
payable for delivery to and removal from higher or lower levels.
5. The Owner's count and/or decision as to condition of the Equipment prior to
dispatch and on return shall be final.
6. In the event of a breakdown or failure of the Equipment, the Hirer shall
return the Equipment to the Owner's premises forthwith and on no account
attempt to repair the Equipment without the prior consent of the Owner.
7. The person signing the documents for and on behalf of the Hirer hereby
covenants with the Owner that he or she has the authority of the Hirer to make
this agreement on the Hirer's behalf and is empowered by the Hirer to bind the
Hirer to this agreement and hereby indemnifies the Owner against all losses and
cost incurred by the Owner arising out of the person signing this agreement
failing to have such power and/or authority.
8. Damage Waiver is payable by the Hirer to cover all costs associated with
normal wear and tear to the Equipment hired. This waiver does not apply to any
other damage to Equipment including:
(a) damage resulting from overloading, exceeding rated capacity, misuse, abuse
or improper servicing of Equipment;
(b) damage due to mysterious disappearance of the Equipment;
(c) damage caused by the use or operation of Equipment in contravention of any
of the conditions of the Agreement;
(d) damage to, or loss of, the Equipment from any unknown cause.
9. The Hirer acknowledges that he has received adequate instruction on the
correct use of the Equipment, which includes demonstration or verbal or written
instructions.
10. The Hirer authorizes the Owner to complete any documentation for the purpose
of the Hirer making payment through a credit card system or other credit
accommodation extended to the Hirer and accepted by the Owner. The Hirer agrees
to pay the Owner interest at the rate of two percent (2%) per calendar month or
part there part of on any amount due to the Owner but unpaid under this
Agreement. The Hirer shall be responsible for the payment of any tax or duty
levied on the hire and/or delivery of goods including Government Stamp Duty and
GST.
|