For the purpose of there conditions, the terms 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 the supervision of the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories, 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) and bicycle accessories for any purpose other than that described in the hiring agreement and shall not sub-hire or use the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories or allow the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories to be used for any unlawful purpose or in any unlawful way nor do anything or bring onto the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories anything which may endanger the same or render invalid any insurance policies in respect thereof.

Public Safety Compliance

The HIRER shall comply with all of the conditions made in respect of cycling and road use by the Local Authority, the Local Magistrates’ Court or otherwise. 

Personal Safety Compliance

The HIRER shall abide by the rules of the highway code which they will take time to read in advance of hiring the bicycle(s) (a copy of the Highway Code can also be found using this link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code).  In addition the following items will be provided for the HIRER to use in order to comply with the Highway Code:

a) Helmet

b) High Visibility Vest

c) Lights (which will be tested before the bicycle(s) are hired out

d)  Spare pack of new batteries for the bike lights should a replacement be required at any time

Activities Not Covered for Use

The HIRER understands that mountain biking is not covered for use under the hire agreement.  The HIRER accepts full responsibility and liability for any animals carried on or by the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories while they are in use.

Storage

The HIRER MUST use the lock/s provided whenever leaving the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and make sure the bicycle(s) is locked to either immovable street furniture, building furniture or bicycle racks with the lock(s) provided. The locks must be secured around either the down tube, seat tube, top tube, seat stays or chain stays.  The HIRER must also remove all non-secured accessories from the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories when leaving the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories.

Indemnity

The HIRER shall indemnify Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited for the cost of repair of any damages done to any part of the property or a Third-Party 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 Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited as soon as possible.  Any failure of equipment must also be reported as soon as possible.

Liability

Didsbury Bicycle Hire 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 Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited.

Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited shall not be liable to the HIRER for any claims from indirect or consequential losses arising from negligence or otherwise.  In no event shall the Company’s liability under the Contract exceed the price paid by the HIRER to Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited for the Equipment connected with any claim.

Theft

The HIRER shall in the event of the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories, or any bicycle parts, being misappropriated by a third party report the theft to Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited and the Police immediately.  The HIRER shall obtain a crime reference number from the Police and report this to Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited.  The whole deposit will be retained until the bicycle is returned to Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited.

Cancellation by the HIRER

If the HIRER wishes to cancel the booking before the date of the hire end Didsbury Bicycle Hire 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 Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited.  A minimum period of 36 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 Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited

Didsbury Bicycle Hire 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 full refund of any deposit already paid.

Unfit for Use

In the event of the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories, or any part thereof being rendered unfit for use for which it has been hired, Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited shall not be liable to the HIRER for any resulting loss or damage whatsoever.

Refusal of Booking

Didsbury Bicycle Hire 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 monies including the deposit, or purchase of any associated products, or a proportion of the same as have been paid by the HIRER to Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited but Didsbury Bicycle Hire 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) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories 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 Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited shall be at liberty to mane an additional charge.  Bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories not returned within 1 day of their agreed end period will be presumed stolen, reported to the Police and the value of the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories charged from the card details that have been stored.

Deposit

The HIRER shall be reimbursed the deposit at the end of the hire period if Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited is satisfied the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories are returned in an acceptable condition.  The deposit will not be returned to the HIRER in the event of misappropriation by a third party 9theft).  They may be returned in the event the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories are recovered in the original condition by Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited from the Police and any costs in recovering or replacing them will be deducted from the deposit.

Deposit Amounts

The deposit amount varies for different types of bicycles or accessory rentals and will be communicated to the HIRER at the time of hiring.  The deposit may be the current Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of the manufacturer of the bicycle accessory hired less any applicable VAT amount.  Any costs incurred while replacing the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories will be kept to a minimum and will be passed onto the HIRER.

Card Details

Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited shall capture the HIRER’s Debit or Credit card details through an online partner to form a rental deposit or security deposit.  Didsbury Bicycle Hire Limited reserves the right to withdraw funds from there details in the event of non-returned bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories or any other company property agreed at the time.  This will include the theft or damage of bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories by the HIRER or a Third Party or through neglect.  Money taken will be to the value of the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories or for the damage of the bicycle(s) and bicycle accessories and bicycle accessories.