TERMS AND CONDITIONS
a) The owner may terminate this agreement and repossess the vehicle without notice if the owner suspects the hirer has breached this agreement in any way.
b) A security deposit is required for each vehicle payable in cash or bank transfer before hire commences. $1500 for under 25yo drivers and $1000 for over 25yo drivers.
c) The owner is the sole arbiter in assessing the vehicle for loss/damage for this agreement.
d) In the event of the hired vehicle being damaged the hirer will be liable for up to $15,000 unless a liability reducing option was taken. All liable amounts are in addition to bonds held.
e) The hirer has seen the QLD Safety DVD and understands all the procedures and instructions shown on the DVD and understand the content of the DVD.
f) The hirer acknowledges they have been given sufficient instructions from the Company in order to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
RENTAL VEHICLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. VEHICLE CONDITION AND RETURN
The vehicle is delivered to you in a good and tidy condition. You agree to return the vehicle in the same condition except for ordinary wear and tear (NOT INCLUDING TYRE OR WINDSCREEN DAMAGE) together with all tools, accessories and equipment.
2. UNAUTHORISED AND PROHIBITED USE
Persons who must not drive the vehicle:
(a) A person who is not identified on the rental agreement.
(b) A person who is not licensed for the class of vehicle.
(c) A person whose blood alcohol concentration exceeds the lawful limit.
(d) A person with illicit or illegal drugs in their system.
(e) A person who has given a false name, age, addresses or licence details.
3. CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE VEHICLE MUST NOT BE USED
(a) On unsealed roads or beaches between sunset and sunrise.
(b) To carry dangerous goods.
(c) To carry any additional passengers not listed on the rental agreement.
(d) To tow or propel any other vehicle.
(e) In a dangerous or illegal manner.
4. DAMAGE
All hirers are responsible for any damage to the hired vehicle or a third-party vehicle or property in the event of an accident. In the event the total bond held does not cover the damage the balance owing will need to be paid at the end of the hire.
5. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
In no event will the Company be liable for any loss, damage, injury or death to any property or person caused or contributed to by any conduct, act or omission, neglect, breach or default by the Company or the Company’s servants or agents.
6. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Note: All participants are jointly and severally responsible under this agreement. You authorize, the Company to debit from the cash bond or funds held by the company for the bond (or you will pay on demand any balance) with the following charges:
(a) All charges with respect to traffic violations incurred during this agreement.
(b) All loss and damage to the vehicle (including loss of use), legal expenses, assessment fees, towing and recovery, consequential third-party damage, storage and service charges where:
(1) Any condition of this agreement has been breached.
(2) You have not kept the key secure and under your control.
(3) The underbody of the vehicle is damaged regardless of the cause.
(4) The vehicle is totally or partially submerged in water.
(5) The interior of the vehicle is damaged.
(6) The tyres on the vehicle are damaged.
(7) The windscreen or any other glass on the vehicle is damaged.
(8) Any damage or costs incurred due to misuse of the vehicles battery.
(9) Damage caused by sitting or standing on the roof or bonnet of the vehicle.
(10) You have failed to maintain all fluid levels or failed to immediately report to us any defect you become aware of.
(11) The vehicle is damaged by cargo not being secured properly.
(12) Cleaning of the vehicle if returned excessively dirty as deemed by the company
(13) A fee of a minimum of $500 must be paid if the vehicle is driven through saltwater or evidence of salt water damage is present when the vehicle is returned. Do not wash the vehicles exterior before return. Washing will be deemed as covering up salt water damage and will be charged at the min rate.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) You will release and hold harmless the Company (and its agents and staff) from all claims or damages to your personal property or that of any other persons property left in the vehicle, or which is received, handled or stored by the Company at any time before, during or after the rental period whether due to the Companies negligence or not.
(b) The Company gives no express or implied warranty except those implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other laws as to the condition of the vehicle, but nothing herein restricts you from your rights and remedies under those laws. Where those laws permit the Company to limit liability for breach of implied conditions or warranty the Company limits liability to replacement, repair or resupply. In particular the Company is not liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damages.
(c) No right under this agreement may be waived except in writing from an officer of the Company.
(d) Words used in this agreement to denote gender shall include all genders, singular words include the plural.
(e) In the event of a mechanical issue that is not the hirers fault, Island 4×4 Hire will endeavor to repair or replace the vehicle as soon as possible. Any lost time will be added to the end of the hire at no cost to the hirer. Refunds will not be given for lost time.
(f) Island 4×4 Hire Pty Ltd are not the provider of accredited training for driving of 4×4 vehicles nor do we present ourselves in such a manner. If the customer is not satisfied by the training given by Island 4×4 Hire, the customer is at liberty to seek alternative advice or training at their own expense.
(g) Any vehicles or items left in the possession of Island 4×4 Hire Pty Ltd will be left at the customers risk.
The hirer agrees to follow the speed limits of 20km/h on the inland tracks anywhere on the island and 60km/h on the beaches and any roads either on the island or the mainland. Any breach of these speed limits will result in full loss of bond.