Standard
Conditions of Hire
These
are Bainton Bikes Limited’s standard conditions of hire
For the
purposes of these conditions, the term HIRER shall mean an individual hirer or,
where the hirer is an organisation, the authorised representative
THE HIRER
will, during the period of the hiring, be responsible for supervision of the
bicycle(s), their care, safety from damage however slight; or change of any
sort and the behaviour of all persons using the bicycles whatever
their capacity; including proper supervision of storing arrangements so as to
avoid damage or loss.
THE HIRER
shall not use the bicycle(s) for any purpose other than that described in the
hiring agreement and shall not sub-hire
or use the bicycle(s) or allow the bicycle(s) to be used for any unlawful
purpose or in any unlawful way nor do anything or bring onto the bicycle(s)
anything which may endanger the same or render invalid any insurance policies
in respect thereof nor allow the consumption of alcohol thereon without written
permission.
Public
Safety Compliance
THE HIRER
shall comply with all conditions and regulations made in respect of cycling and
road use by the Local Authority, the Local Magistrates' Court or otherwise.
Activities
not covered for use
THE HIRER
understands mountain biking is not covered for use under the hire agreement.
THE HIRER shall ensure that no animals are carried or walked, whilst the
bicycle(s) are in use.
Storage
THE HIRER
must use the lock/s provided whenever leaving the bicycle(s) and make sure the
bicycle(s) is locked to immovable street furniture or bicycle racks with the
lock/s provided. The HIRER must also remove all non-secured accessories from
the bicycle(s) when leaving the bicycle(s).
Indemnity
THE HIRER
shall indemnify BAINTON BIKES LIMITED for the cost of repair of any damage done
to any part of the property or a Third Parties property which may occur during
the period of the hiring.
Accidents
and Dangerous Occurrences
THE HIRER
must report all accidents involving injury to themselves or the public to a
member of BAINTON BIKES LIMITED as soon as possible. Any failure of equipment
must also be reported as soon as possible.
Liability
BAINTON
BIKES LIMITED agrees to indemnify against any liability arising in respect
of injury (including death) to any person or loss or damage to any property
which results from the default or negligence of BAINTON BIKES LIMITED.
BAINTON BIKES LIMITED shall not be liable to the HIRER for any
claims for indirect or consequential losses whether arising from negligence or
otherwise. In no event shall the Company's liability under the Contract exceed
the price paid by the HIRER to BAINTON BIKES LIMITED for
the Equipment connected with any claim.
Theft
THE HIRER
shall in the event of the bicycle(s) being misappropriated by a third
party report the theft to BAINTON BIKES LIMITED and the Police
immediately. The HIRER shall obtain a crime reference number from the Police
and report this to BAINTON BIKES LIMITED. Any deposit will be retained
until the bicycle is returned to BAINTON BIKES LIMITED plus the
replacement cost of the bicycle and equipment. These will be returned if the
items are found in good working order.
Cancellation by
HIRER
IF THE
HIRER wishes to cancel the booking before the date of the hire and BAINTON
BIKES LIMITED is unable to conclude a replacement booking, the question of the
payment or the repayment of the fee shall be at the discretion of BAINTON BIKES
LIMITED. A minimum period of 48 hours is required for cancellation, otherwise
the value of the hire or the amount outlined in the cancellation policy will be
charged from the card details.
Cancellation
by BAINTON BIKES LIMITED
BAINTON
BIKES LIMITED reserves the right to cancel this hiring in the event of the
equipment being out of use, in which case the HIRER shall be entitled
to a refund of any deposit already paid.
Unfit for
Use
In the
event of the bicycle(s) or any part thereof being rendered unfit for the use
for which it has been hired, BAINTON BIKES LIMITED shall not be liable to
the HIRER for any resulting loss or damage whatsoever.
Refusal of
Booking
BAINTON
BIKES LIMITED reserves the right to refuse a booking without notice or to
cancel this hiring agreement at any time either before or during the term of
the agreement upon giving notice to the HIRER.
THE HIRER
shall be entitled upon such notice to reimbursement of such monies including
the deposit or a proportion of the same as have been paid by
the HIRER to BAINTON BIKES LIMITED but BAINTON BIKES LIMITED shall
not be liable to make any further payment to the HIRER.
End
of Hire
THE HIRER
shall be responsible for leaving the bicycle(s) in a clean and tidy condition,
properly locked and secured unless directed otherwise and any accessories
temporarily removed from their usual positions properly replaced, otherwise
BAINTON BIKES LIMITED shall be at liberty to make an additional charge.
Bicycle(s) not returned on their agreed end date and time will be presumed
stolen, reported to the Police and the value of the bicycle(s) charged from the
card details that have been stored.
Deposit
THE HIRER
shall be reimbursed any deposit at the end of the hire period if BAINTON BIKES
LIMITED is satisfied the bicycle(s) are returned in an acceptable condition.
The deposit will not be returned to the HIRER in the event of
misappropriation by a third party (theft). See Theft clause above. If the
bicycle(s) and equipment are not returned on the agreed end date and time the
cost of replacement of these items will be charged to the hirer.
Deposit
Amounts
Deposit
amounts will be communicated when booking, card details are captured in the
absence of any deposit. Any deposit taken will be returned if the bicycle(s)
and equipment are returned in good working order. Any damage to the bicycle(s)
and equipment will be reimbursed by the hirer from this deposit. Any damage
over any deposit will be communicated to the hirer and charged separately.
Card
Details
BAINTON
BIKES LIMITED shall capture the HIRER’s Debit or Credit card details through an
online partner to form a rental deposit or security deposit. BAINTON BIKES
LIMITED reserves the right to withdraw funds from these details in the event of
non-returned bicycle(s) or any other company property at the agreed time. This
will include the theft or damage of bicycle(s) by the HIRER or a Third Party or
through neglect. Money taken will be to the value of the cost of replacement of
equipment or repair of damage.
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