Terms & Conditions
1 PRICES
Prices for duration of exhibition not exceeding 10 days. Prices
for duration of general hire not exceeding 7 days.
2 PAYMENTS
Payments required before exhibition opening, COD payment required
for general hire, excepting account holders
3 LATE ORDERS
Orders placed during move in are to be charged an additional
late order fee of $60.00
4 DELIVERY
All transport of equipment will be carried out by Exhibition
Hire staff except as otherwise agreed in writing. For general
hire POA after hours special rate applies.
5 PICK UP
All equipment must be available for pick up immediately after
the exhibition. No responsibility is taken for any goods left
in or on our equipment after close of the exhibition.
6 CANCELLATIONS
Hire cancelled after delivery will be charged at 100% of the
hire rate and 100% of transport.
7 CARTAGE/PLACEMENT
Allow for delivery to venue, placement on stand or location,
positioning and cleaning.
8 CLAIMS
Any claims relating to the quality of goods and/or services
provided must be made at the time of delivery. No discussion
will be entered into after the exhibition or event closes.
1. Definitions
"Equipment" means the items hired out by the Owner
to the Hirer. "Hirer" means any person who requests
the Owner to hire Equipment to it, including its employees
and agents. "Owners" means Exhibition Hire Service
Pty Ltd ABN 61 061 052 515, its employees and agents. 'Terms'
means these terms and conditions.
2. Terms of Payment
The Hirer agrees to pay the Owner's hire charge and any other
charges, including charges for loss, damage and repairs or
any tax, GST, duty, levy, or other expenses paid or payable
by the Owner. If not otherwise specified by the owner in writing
all hiring charges including taxes and duties are to be paid
prior to delivery of the equipment. The hirer agrees to provide
the Owner with the Hirer's credit card number, expiry date
and any other information, which may be necessary to debit
the Hirer's credit card prior to delivery of the equipment.
Subsequent charges for loss, damage, repairs or other expenses
are to be paid within seven days of the relevant invoice.
The Hirer hereby authorises the Owner to debit the Hirer's
credit card with the amount shown on the relevant invoice
if the Hirer has not paid that amount within seven days of
the date of the relevant invoice. The Hirer agrees to pay
any expenses incurred or loss suffered by the Owner as a result
of breach of the Hirer of its obligation pursuant to these
Terms (including legal costs on a solicitor-client basis)
and to pay all costs and expenses incurred by the Owner, its
legal advisers, mercantile agents and others in respect of
anything instituted or being considered against the Hirer,
whether for debt, possession of any Equipment or otherwise.
The hirer acknowledges and agrees that the owner may pay a
rebate, commission or other financial benefit to event organisers
or like suppliers in connection with the hiring of the Equipment
to the Hirer.
3. Credit Card Payment
The owner may, in addition to the price, charge a 2.5% credit
card surcharge for payment by a credit card .
4. Termination of Hire
The Owner at its discretion may notwithstanding the specified
period of hire and notwithstanding any waiver of any previous
default by the hirer forthwith terminate this Agreement with
or without notice to the Hirer and re-possess the equipment
in any of the following events:
(a) If the Hirer shall fail to pay any hiring charges within
two (2) days of the due date for such payment
(b) If the Hirer shall do or permit any act or thing whereby
the Owners' rights in the equipment are or may be prejudiced
(c) If the Hirer should become or be made insolvent or bankrupt
or make any arrangement or composition with his creditors
or in the case of a Hirer being a limited company, should
any order be made or resolution passed for the winding up
of such company or an Administrator, Receiver or Manager be
appointed
(d) If the Hirer commits any breach of this Agreement.
For the purposes of repossessing the equipment, the Owner
may enter into or upon any premises where the equipment may
be without prejudice to the rights of the Owner to recover
from the Hirer any moneys due hereunder or any damages for
breach thereof and so far as allowed by law the Hirer indemnifies
the Owner in respect of any claims, damages or expenses arising
out of any action taken under this clause.
5. The Hirer's Obligations
The Hirer will:
(a) bear responsibility for the Equipment hired from the time
of its delivery until collection by or return to the owner;
(b) upon installation, delivery or collection of the Equipment
immediately examine the Equipment to satisfy itself as to
its condition and suitability and fitness for the purpose
to which it requires the Equipment. In accepting the Equipment
the Hirer acknowledges that it has duly examined the Equipment
and has satisfied itself as required. The Hirer acknowledges
that it has not in any way relied upon the skill or judgement
or any representation made by or on behalf of the Owner in
respect of the Equipment, its purpose, suitability or performance.
Should the Hirer alter its installation or delivery requirements
prior to, during, or after installation or delivery, the Hirer
is liable for all extra costs of the Owner's employees and
cartage;
(c) assume the risk of and indemnify and hold the Owner harmless
from and against any and all property damage and personal
injury resulting from:
(i) the use of the Equipment;
(ii) contact with underground cables, pipes, services or other
obstructions;
(iii) all necessary surface repairs.
(d) use the Equipment in a proper, safe and prudent manner
and only for the purpose and capacity for which is was designed.
(e) ensure all Equipment is returned or ready for collection
by the Owner's driver, in a clean, dry and properly packed
condition and if being collected, is readily accessible. The
Hirer will pay for all cleaning or drying costs and for any
damage resulting from not properly drying, cleaning and/or
packing the Equipment.
6. Loss of or Damage to Equipment
If the Equipment is lost, breaks down or is damaged, the
Hirer must immediately notify the Owner of the details. Notification
shall not absolve the Hirer from its obligations under these
Terms. In the event that the Equipment breaks down or becomes
unsafe to use, the Hirer shall immediately stop using the
Equipment and take all necessary steps to prevent the Equipment
from sustaining any further damage. The hirer must also take
all steps necessary to prevent injuries from occurring to
any person or property as a result of the condition of the
Equipment and must not repair or attempt to repair the Equipment
without the Owner's prior written consent. If the Equipment
is lost or damaged and the loss of or damage to the Equipment
is caused by the negligence or willful act of the Hirer or
the breach of any of these Terms by the Hirer, the Hirer shall
without limitation be liable for the following;
(a) any costs incurred by the Owner in repairing or replacing
the Equipment;
(b) hire charges for the Equipment until the Equipment is
replaced or repaired;
(c) any other costs whatsoever incurred or loss suffered by
the Owner as a result of the damage to or loss of the Equipment.
7. Release and Indemnity
The Hirer hereby releases the Owner from, and agrees to indemnify
the Owner in respect of any third party claims, action, suits,
demands, costs and expenses for damage or injury to person
or property arising directly or indirectly out of the hire
or use of the Equipment by the Hirer or these Terms.
8. Damage Waiver
Damage Waiver is payable by the Hirer to cover the cost associated
with the normal wear and tear to the equipment. It does not
apply to any other damage to Equipment including:
(a) damage resulting from misuse, abuse or improper servicing
of Equipment
(b) damage due to the mysterious disappearance of the Equipment;
(c) damage caused by the use or operation of Equipment in
contravention of any of the conditions of this agreement;
(d) damage to, or loss of, the Equipment from any unknown
cause.
9. Insurance
The Hirer will maintain at its own expense all appropriate
policies of insurance:
(a) for theft and damage to the Equipment hired in an amount
not less than the full replacement cost of the Equipment;
(b) (b) for liability, property and casualty insurance coverage
in amounts necessary to fully protect the Owner and its Equipment
against all claims, loss or damage whatsoever.
10. Price Lists
Any price lists published by the owner may be changed without
notice.
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