Hot Tubs For Hire Terms and Conditions
General Conditions of
Hiring of Goods and Conditions of Sale.
HOTTUBSFORHIRE.CO.UK
Definitions.
Contract – the document
or documents that set out these conditions and all other details
about your agreement with us.
We, us – Hottubsforhire.co.uk
You – the person or other organization (firm, company or
similar) hiring or buying from us.
These terms and conditions apply, unless we have agreed to any
other conditions in writing.
The contract will be governed by English law.
Our charges.
Hire charges for goods.
You must pay the hire charges shown in
the hire contract. These charges will refer to the dates shown.
Interim invoices issued will apply until:
- You have returned or we have collected the
goods in a clean and useable condition and we have given you
a receipt for them.
- We have given you an off-hire or collection
reference number.
whichever is earlier.
Charges are made for all time periods including
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
You must pay all charges you owe when we ask for them, this includes
payments using your debit/credit cards.
Payment terms for hiring goods.
All booking deposits are non refundable.
You must pay the balance and all other charges when we ask for
them.
Extended payment terms are by prior written agreement only.
All payment methods must be adhered to.
Payment terms for buying goods.
You must pay us when you place your order,
or when the goods are delivered if we have agreed this with you.
All payment methods must be adhered to.
Interest and other charges.
Overdue payments will incur interest charges
at a rate that is equal to 4 % above Barclays bank plc base rate
at the time. Charging interest will not affect any other rights
we may have. You must also pay any of our reasonable expenses
in recovering goods or money from you.
Hire Periods.
The full hire period is the dates shown on
the hire contract. The period maybe divided into interim hire
periods.
Extensions to the full hire period will be by mutual agreement
only.
You must pay us a service charge if you choose to terminate the
hire period prematurely.
At the end of the full hire period, goods not made available for
collection, or not returned by yourselves, will be placed back
on hire for a further hire period and at the same hire charge.
You must pay us the extra charges when we ask for them, to include
any additional costs incurred.
Delivery and collection charges.
You must pay us any charges for delivering
or collecting the goods. If we quote carriage charges these only
cover the time needed to load and unload our vehicle at the location
you have specified. You must pay extra for any other further time
you cause us to spend, including if we try to follow your instructions
for delivering or collecting the goods but cannot do so because
of your acts or failure to do something.
When the contracts starts.
The contract comes into effect when you have
agreed to keep to these conditions and we have accepted your order.
Safety instructions when hiring
goods.
You must make sure that everyone who uses the
goods, is properly instructed on how to use them safely and correctly,
and that they have all the instructions we have supplied. You
must make sure the goods are not misused.
You must ensure everyone using the goods is in a sound healthy
and fit state or have the permission of their doctor where appropriate.
Users must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Supervision
should be provided where appropriate.
Your responsibility when hiring goods.
You must assist us in the delivery and collection
at your location. You or your agent must give us clear instructions,
and take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of our people.
We accept no responsibility for any damage or injuries caused.
If you are collecting and or, returning goods to, our premises,
you or your agent must load and unload the goods into your own
vehicle. If we supply any person to help you, you must give clear
instructions to them and take all reasonable steps to ensure their
safety. We accept no responsibility for any damage or injuries
caused.
You become responsible for the goods when you, or your agent,
receive them.
If the goods are delivered to you this will be when your responsibility
starts. Your responsibilities include protecting the goods and
keeping them safe from weather, theft, vandalism or improper use.
At the end of the hire period you are responsible for returning
the goods to us, unless you have made arrangements for us to collect
them.
Your responsibility does not end until the goods have been returned
or collected and we are able to give you a receipt for them. You
must not sell or in any way give up control of the goods.
You will be responsible for any death, injury, loss or damage
caused by the goods being misused while they are hired to you.
The hired goods must not be moved from the original location unless
you have notified us and we agree.
Electrical goods.
If any part of the goods is electrical, it
should be used with the original plugs and sockets fitted to it.
You must make sure you have a suitable supply of electricity and
it must be close proximity. Never use electrical goods that are
not earthed correctly unless the goods are double insulated. If
you need to fit other suitable plugs and sockets to the goods,
this must be carried out by a competent person who must also return
the goods to their original condition. You must keep to all regulations
which apply, including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989,
while you are responsible for the goods.
Maintaining hired goods, breakdown
procedures and reporting accidents.
You must make sure the goods remain safe, clean
and in working order. Routine maintenance is the responsibility
of the hirer. Damage caused to the goods through lack of maintenance
will be charged to the hirer.
If the goods break down or are not working properly you must report
this to us immediately. You must not use the goods or repair them
unless we have agreed otherwise.
You must take all necessary steps to make the goods safe and to
protect them against theft or damage.
You must tell us immediately if the goods are involved in any
accident resulting in damage to the goods or to other property,
or injury to any person.
Limits of our liability.
All the times and dates we quote for delivering
or collecting the goods are approximate.
We will not liable for any delays caused by circumstances beyond
our reasonable control.
If the goods breakdown or stop working, we will determine the
problem as soon as possible, after you have reported it to us,
and then try to replace them or repair the fault as soon as reasonably
possible. We will not be liable for any injury or damage caused
to your property.
If you hire or buy the goods for use in a business , we will not
be liable for any indirect loss or any loss of business or profits,
savings you expect to make, wages, fees or expenses caused by
the goods or any part of them breaking down or stopping working
properly.
Insurance; payment for hired goods,
stolen or damaged.
You must pay to us the cost of replacing any
goods, which are lost or stolen or damaged beyond economic repair.
You should insure the goods for the replacement cost. If you receive
any money as settlement of any claim relating to the damage or
loss or theft of the goods, you must hold that money separately
in trust for us and pay it to us when we ask you to. You must
not negotiate any claim without our permission.
Lost, stolen, damaged or unclean
hired goods.
You are responsible for looking
after the goods and returning them to us in good working order.
You must pay us any reasonable costs of repairing or cleaning
the goods if you return them damaged or unclean.
Ending the contract if you hire
as a private individual.
If you are hiring as a private individual and
not in the course of a business, we may end this contract if;
You break this contract; or
You become bankrupt; or
You enter into a formal agreement with your creditors (those you
owe money to).
If we end the contract in these circumstances you must pay us
any outstanding charges.
Ending the contract if you hire
in course of a business.
We may end this contract if;
You break this contract; or
You become bankrupt; or
As a company, you start to be wound up or a receiver or administrator
is appointed over all or part of your assets; or
You enter into any agreement with your creditors or a voluntary
agreement is made which effects you; or
You enter voluntary agreement.
If we end the contract in these circumstances, it will end immediately
and we may repossess any or all the goods. If we end the contract,
it will not effect our right to recover any money you owe us under
this contract or damages we claim as a result of you breaking
this contract.
Our rights of access
We may enter any land or premises where we
reasonably believe the goods are.
We may do this at reasonable times and after giving reasonable
notice. We can only have access if we need to inspect, test, repair,
service, replace or repossess the goods.
Ownership of and responsibility
for the goods you buy.
If you buy any equipment from us, you will
become responsible for loss or damage as soon the goods are delivered
to you.
We own the goods till you have paid in full for all the goods
we have supplied. Until we have received full payment for the
goods you will hold the goods on our behalf and you must return
them to us if we ask you to. We may enter any, land or premises
of yours, to recover our goods.
Separate terms.
If any term in this contract cannot be enforced,
this will affect the remaining terms.