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TERMS OF USE - RENTAL AGREEMENT
(1) The lessor identified on page one hereof (hereinafter
Avcar CAR RENTALS) hereby rents to CUSTOMER named on page one,
the motor vehicle described on page one subject to all terms
and provisions on both sides of this Rental Agreement. The
term CUSTOMER shall include the persons designated on page
one of this Agreement as CUSTOMER and any additional authorised
driver set forth on page one CUSTOMER agrees. (A) That neither
CUSTOMER nor any driver of the vehicle, is or shall be an
employee, agent or representative of Avcar CAR RENTALS for
any reason or any purpose. (B)Vehicle shall be returned to
Avcar CAR RENTALS or Avcar CAR RENTALS agent, only at the Avcar
CAR RENTALS representative as otherwise specified on page
one within twenty four hours (24h) hours from the date and
time rented, or on but in no event more than thirty days (30)
days after the commencement date of this Rental Agreement.
CUSTOMER acknowledges said vehicle is the rightful property
of Avcar CAR RENTALS although registered title may be in a
third party, and that CUSTOMER receives the vehicle in good
and safe mechanical, structural, and cosmetic condition. CUSTOMER
agrees to return said vehicle in the same condition as received
ordinary wear and tear accepted. AVCAR RENTAL MAKES NO WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, NATURE OR DESCRIPTION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ASTOTHEMECHANICAL
ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY VEHICLE
COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT. CUSTOMER agrees to deliver possession
of the vehicle to AVCAR RENTAL upon demand, and Avcar CAR RENTALS
shall have the right to seize, with or without legal process,
and with or without notice to CUSTOMER for doing so and CUSTOMER
waives any and all claims for damages due, or arising from,
or connected with such seizure.
2. CUSTOMER acknowledges and
understands that Avcar CAR RENTALS is relying upon CUSTOMER'S
representatives that CUSTOMER operates or uses said vehicle
in any other manner, or in any manner prohibited below, then
CUSTOMER is responsible and liable to the Avcar CAR RENTALS
for all damages to said vehicle, including but not limited
to, the rental value of Avcar CAR RENTALS loss of use of said
vehicle, ("loss of use" as used in this rental agreement will
be determined by the reasonable retail value of renting a
replacement vehicle during the period Avcar CAR RENTALS vehicle
is unavailable for rental use, whether Avcar CAR RENTALS actually
rents a replacement vehicle or not ).Parties hereto agree
that any breach of the terms of this paragraph is a material
breach of this AGREEMENT: CUSTOMER AGREES THAT SAID VEHICLE
SHALL NOT BE OPERATED OR USED (A) In negligent manner (B)
To carry passengers or property for hire, either express or
implied, not to carry passengers other than within the interior
of said vehicle if a car, or cab if a truck, not in numbers
in excess of the respective seating capacity of the vehicle.
(C) By any persons in violation of any law governing the operation
use or return of the vehicle or for any unlawful purpose.
(D) In any race, speed test or contest (E) To propel or tow
any trailer or vehicle without Avcar CAR RENTALS written consent.
(F) By any person other than those persons described above
as the CUSTOMER provided always that any driver must be a
qualified licensed driver, twenty one (21) YEARS OF AGE OR
OLDER. (G) By any person with respect to whom Avcar CAR RENTALS
has been furnished with false information. (H) By any person
under twenty one (21) years of age (I) By any person while
impaired or under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or narcotics,
as defined by the laws of the jurisdiction where the vehicle
is operated or used. (J) In any instance where the speedometer
of said vehicle has been tampered with or disconnected. (K)
Outside the state in which rented unless prior written consent
of Avcar CAR RENTALS is first obtained and such permission
is endorsed hereon. (L) With vehicle loaded beyond its rated
capacity. Said vehicle shall not be left unattended unless
all windows and all doors are closed and locked, and ignition
key is removed from the vehicle. (M) On unsealed roads or
off road conditions unless authorised by Avcar CAR RENTALS
in writing or on the face of this agreement.
(3) CUSTOMER
agrees to pay Avcar CAR RENTALS on demand. (A) A mileage charge
computed at the rate specified on page one for the mileage
registered during the term of this Rental by the factory installed
odometer of said vehicle, or by the hubodometer , it one is
installed upon the vehicle. (B) Correct time, service minimum,
and all charges specified herein subject to final audit by
Avcar CAR RENTALS. (C) the additional fee for inter-city service,
if any, specified on page one. or if said vehicle is left
anywhere other than the renting office without Avcar CAR RENTALS
prior written consent. to pay rental charges. computer based
on the prevailing time and mileage rates only and an additional
fee to be determined by Avcar CAR RENTALS based on the total
charges incurred in returning the vehicle to the renting office
plus Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350.00) drop charge
or at the option of Avcar CAR RENTALS a lessor drop charge.
(D) State and local taxes and surcharge it any. (E) All fines,
penalties and court costs for parking, traffic and other violations
or statures or ordinances assessed against said vehicle CUSTOMER
or AVCAR RENTAL, during the term of this Agreement except
where cause through the direct fault of Avcar CAR RENTALS;
which violations must be reported to Avcar CAR RENTALS by CUSTOMER.
CUSTOMER must turn in all parking summonses with payment upon
check in. CUSTOMER agrees to reimburse, indemnity, and hold
Avcar CAR RENTALS harmless in the event Avcar CAR RENTALS pays
any such fines, penalties and court costs on behalf of the
CUSTOMER. (F) Whether or not due to the fault of the CUSTOMER,
the retail value of repairing all damages to said vehicle
resulting from collision or upset, including loss of use to
the rental vehicle provided, however, if said vehicle is operated
or used In accordance with all terms hereof Customers liability
for such damages. IN ANY EVENT IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED
OR USED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN CUSTOMER, OR IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED
OR USED IN A MANNER IN VIOLATION OF PARAGRAPH TWO HEREOF OR
OTHERWISE IN VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RENTAL
AGREEMENT, CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE TO Avcar CAR
RENTALS FOR ALL DAMAGES TO SAID VEHICLE. INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED. TO THE RETAIL VALUE OF Avcar CAR RENTALS "LOSS OF
USE" OF SAID VEHICLE. (G) the rental value of repairing or
replacing all damaged, stolen, or lost parts of said vehicle
or for glass, windshield, or interior damage or for any damage
caused by vandalism, or for the whole of said vehicle, resulting
from direct and accidental loss or damage to said vehicle
from fire, theft, or other causes insurable under the comprehensive
coverage of a standard automobile physical damage policy,
including 'loss of use" of the rental vehicle. (H) The rental
value of repairs to the engine of the vehicle incurred as
a direct or indirect result of CUSTOMERS failure to exercise
ordinary care in the operation or use of the vehicle. (I)
The retail value of all tyres, tools and accessories lost
or stolen from said vehicle during the term of this AGREEMENT.
And where permitted by law, a service charge of One and One-Half
Percent (1.5°/) per month (18I annual rate) on any sums due
hereunder which remain unpaid for more than Thirty (30) Days
after the close of the term of this rental. If this transaction
is on a credit card, CUSTOMER authorises Avcar CAR RENTALS
to charge damages under paragraph 3 (GF), (G). (H) and (I)
to customers credit card.
(4) Processing of rental charges
does net relieve CUSTOMER of any other liability incurred
under this Rental Agreement.
(5) CUSTOMER is covered on a
primary basis for and automobile liability insurance policy
containing bodily injury! death and property damage liability
limits in accordance with the State minimum requirements,
provided the vehicle is used or operated in conformity with
the terms of this Rental Agreement.
(6) CUSTOMERS agrees to
be responsible for all under carriage damage and for all vehicle
damage inflicted by the CUSTOMER
(7) CUSTOMER will immediately
report all accidents regardless of the extent of loss, damage
or injury as a result of said accident to the appropriate
law enforcement authorities AND TO Avcar CAR RENTALS or be
responsible to Avcar CAR RENTALS for resulting damages. CUSTOMER
agrees to complete a Avcar CAR RENTALS accident report.
(8)
Avcar CAR RENTALS shall in no event be liable for any indirect,
special or consequential damages in connection with or arising
out of the furnishing PERFORMANCE, use or failure of the vehicle
including any claims based upon failure to honour a vehicle
reservation request by CUSTOMER.
(9) At the discretion of
Avcar CAR RENTALS, one rental extension may be authorised,
however, under no circumstances will a cash deposit be extended
over the phone.
(10) CUSTOMER shall not permit any repairs
to the vehicle, or suffer any item to be replaced upon it
without Avcar CAR RENTALS prior consent, and CUSTOMER shall
pay any and all unauthorised charges in connection with any
repairs or storage. All repairs shall be deemed unauthorised
unless CUSTOMER obtains a purchase order number from Avcar
CAR RENTALS prior to any repairs to the vehicle.
(11) If suit
is instituted by Avcar CAR RENTALS to recover possession of
the said vehicle or to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement,
or to collect any sums of money, damages, or costs of CUSTOMER
herein. CUSTOMER shall pay all costs, reasonable attorney's
fees and reasonable collection costs incurred by Avcar CAR
RENTALS in such suit or suits. Any action based upon, or arising
out of this Agreement whether for breach, declaration of rights,
interpretation thereof recession or otherwise, any action
between the parties relating to the transaction that led to
the formation and execution of this Agreement shall be brought
in the jurisdiction of this State. The parties hereto agree
that the Agreement shall be enforced and interpreted pursuant
to the laws of this State.
(12) The invalidity of any portion
of this Agreement shall not affect the remaining valid portions
hereof, and if any provision of this Agreement shall be found
to be unlawful, or contrary to public policy then only that
portion of this Agreement which is unlawful, or contrary to
public policy shall be reformed in the minimum amount necessary
to comply with the law or public policy and the remainder
of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This
Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties
hereto and no alteration thereof shall be valid unless produced
in writing and signed by both parties and no oral representation
to the contrary shall be valid.
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