TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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STATEWIDE STAGING SYSTEMS AND COASTAL MARQUEES – HIRE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.        The Hirer will pay charges at the rate, and in the manner specified from the commencement date of hire until:

(a)                 The goods are returned by the Hirer to the premises of the Owner, or the Hirer notifies the Owner that the Goods are ready for collection and arrangements are made with Owner for the collection of the goods.

(b)                 In the event of the Hirer requesting the Owner to transport the goods to or from the Owner’s premises and installing and/or collecting the goods, the Hirer shall pay to the Owner the Owner’s ruling charges and expenses incurred in such delivery, collection and/or installing, in addition to the hire charges.

(c)                 All hire charges, delivery and collection charges where applicable shall be payable immediately upon return or collection of the goods unless otherwise specified.

(d)                 The hiring is personal to the hirer and is no assignable to any person, persons or Company whatsoever.

(e)                 Hire rates are based on the following period of hire and hours of usage: 24 hours (1day).  If the hirer uses the goods outside the hours shown above, he will be liable to pay the owner for the excess on a pro rata hourly or daily basis at the discretion of the owner.

(f)                  Unless otherwise stated the words “the Hirer” includes the servants, agents of contractors of the Hirer.

(g)                 It is expressly understood by the hirer that the onus rests with him to ensure that the goods are returned to the owner’s premises or that the goods are collected by him.

INSPECTION, WARRANTY AND BREAKDOWN

2.        The Hirer acknowledges that he has inspected the goods and

(a)     is satisfied that the goods are in clean condition and in good substantial order, repair and condition.

(b)     is aware of the proper use for which the goods are designed.

3.        Notwithstanding anything herein contained the hirer hereby acknowledges that no warranty or condition expressed or implied is given by the owners as the condition of the goods or as to the suitability or fitness of the goods for any purpose.

4.        The hirer will use the goods in a proper manner and for the purposes of which such goods were designed.

5.        The hirer will

(a)     Keep and maintain the goods in a clean condition and good working order and repair.

(b)     Service the goods, at the hirer’s expense, in a proper manner and supply all oil necessary for service and maintenance.

(c)     Supply at this on expense, all fuel necessary for operation of the goods.

(d)     Give the owner access to the goods for inspection at any reasonable time and without the owner given prior notice in that regard.

6.        In the event of breakdown or failure of the goods, the hirer will not have any repairs affected by any person other than the owner or such person as the owner may nominate.

7.        In the event of a breakdown or failure which in the opinion of the owner or such person as the owner may nominate.

8.        In the event of a breakdown or failure which in the opinion of the owner is caused by fair wear and tear the owner will:

(a)     At the owner’s expense restore the goods to working order as quickly as reasonably possible.

(b)     Will not hold the hirer liable to hiring charges calculated on an hourly basis, which the goods are unserviceable providing the hirer notifies the owner’s hire controller within 12 hours of a failure occurring.

LOSS, DAMAGE AND CLEANING
9.        If, on return, the goods are found not to be in clean condition or not in good and substantial order and repair (fair wear and tear excepted) the hirer shall pay to the owner the cost and expenses of restoring the goods to clean condition and/or good and substantial order and repair.  This includes Barbeques, rotisseries and electrical equipment.

10.        The hirer accepts full responsibility to compensate the owner at present day replacement value for the value of goods or parts thereof which may be lost or stolen from the time of commencement of the hire or delivery, whichever is earlier, until the goods are returned to the owner’s premises or collected by him.  This also applies to the loss or damage to boxes, crates and cartons supplied with the goods.  This right shall not be prejudiced by or prejudice any other right under this agreement.

IDEMNITY

11.        The hirer shall be responsible for and liable for all Statutory Condition and Regulations.  The hirer hereby indemnifies, and holds indemnified the owner from and against all claims actions, suits, demands, costs and expenses, including all legal costs and expenses, in any way arising out of the use of the goods between the commencement of the hire and the return of the goods to the owner whether caused by negligence of the hirer, his servants or agents or by the negligence of any other person whatsoever or arising out of the condition of the goods or of the use to which they are put or otherwise whatsoever.  Erectors of marquees on private lawns MUST be pre-informed of water or gas pipes, reticulation system or telephone cables.

TERMINATION AND BREACH OF AGREEMENT

12.        The agreement may be terminated by the owner giving the hirer two days notice.

13.        If the hirer makes default in the observance or performance of any of the above terms and condition the owner shall be at liberty to remove the goods forthwith without notice, for which purpose the hirer hereby authorizes the owner, its servants and agents to enter into or upon any premises where the goods may be, without prejudice to any other rights that the owner may possess, to search such premises and to remove goods there from.

14.        Notwithstanding anything herein contained the owner shall not be liable to the hirer or any other person for any loss or damage to any person or property caused by the use and operation of the goods whether such loss or damage is caused by a defect in or wear of the goods or otherwise.

15.        Equipment not returned by the nominated due date overleaf will be treated as stolen property and legal proceedings will be undertaken as to recover.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

16.        The hirer agrees to pay cash for the hire of the goods or as arranged with the Owner.

17.        The Hirer agrees to pay interest at the rate of 1.3 per month on overdue accounts or dishonoured cheques.

18.     The Hirer agrees to pay all debt collection fees and disbursement, including the cost of services of any debt collector or other party to collect any account or dishonoured cheque.

CANCELLATION POLICY

19.         If a job is cancelled, the company retains the right to forward any costs incurred by Statewide Staging Systems for the job up until the cancellation. Depending on the notice given, these costs may include labour, materials or deposits on external hire equipment such as toilets and generators. No Administration Fee will be charged provided cancellation is for a justifiable reason.the company retains the right to forward on any costs incurred by the job up until the cancellation.  For example, depending on notice period given, these costs may include labour, material or deposits on external hire equipment such as toilets or generators.