GEA
Conditions of Hire
1.
General
- Definitions
This
Contract is for the hire of items and accessories ("Equipment")
and the parties to the Contract are:
- the "Hirer" and, where the Hirer
is not an individual acting in person, the "Signatory".
- GEA (Registered No. 3308074) with registered offices at 5,Ducketts
Wharf. South Street Bishops Stortford Herts. CM23 2DW
("GEA").
- Extent of Contract and Cancellation
The Contract is not assignable and is effective when GEA
accepts the Hirer's detailed order. GEA reserves the right
to charge for cancellation.
- Termination
GEA
may terminate the Contract and repossess equipment without
affecting any rights to recover monies due, damages for
breach of contract or other remedies where the Hirer is
in breach or is involved in insolvency or liquidation proceedings.
- Ownership of Equipment hired remains the
property of GEA at all times..
2.
Hire Charges
- Basis of charging
The stated hire charges are for the duration of the Contract
and include Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
- Transport charges
Delivery and collections, if arranged by GEA, including
attempted calls are chargeable.
- Time for payment and VAT
The Hirer will pay all monies outstanding, including VAT,
on demand and will be liable for reasonable legal charges
incurred by GEA in the recovery of amounts due, Equipment
and/or Goods.
- Deposits
Deposits
are set by GEA at amounts reasonably required and will be
offset against any monies due. Deposit balances are refunded
upon return to GEA of Equipment in good condition. Balances
of deposits paid by cheque will be refunded by cheque issued
within 7 business days.
- Credit and debit card transactions
Where the Hirer has hired by means of a credit or debit
card, with a subsequent payment shortfall, GEA may insert
and present for payment the balance due. Part payments by
credit or debit card may also be processed by GEA at interim
stages of the Contract.
- Loss of Equipment, cleaning and damage repair
GEA may treat Equipment unavailable for inspection after
reasonable notice as lost and levy a penalty charge against
the Hirer for Equipment replacement and revenue loss.
The Hirer will pay for required damage repair and/or Equipment
loss. Hire charges accrue until full settlement is made.
3.
Delivery, Collection And Services
It is the responsibility
of the Customer to collect the Hire Goods from the Supplier
and return them to the Supplier at the end of the Hire Period.
If the Supplier (GEA) agrees to deliver or collect the Hire
Goods to and/or from the Customer it will do so at its standard
delivery cost and such delivery and/or collection will form
part of the Services.
4. Hirer's Responsibilities
- Inspection and receipt of Equipment
The Hirer will sign to acknowledge receipt at delivery/handover.
Shortages must be agreed and noted on the Contract/delivery
document. Equipment defects should be reported to GEA as
soon as possible.
- Delivery/collection of Equipment
The Hirer will provide adequate delivery and collection
access. Equipment transported in the Hirer's own vehicle
is at the Hirer's risk.
- Security of Equipment
The Hirer accepts responsibility for Equipment security
until its collection by or return to GEA and undertakes
not to sell or relinquish possession, alter, repair or modify
it in any way.
- Safe use of Equipment and breakdown procedure
The Hirer is responsible for the safe and correct operation
of Equipment (conforming with relevant legislation and the
GEA operating and safety instructions supplied).
The Hirer will immediately notify GEA of any Equipment breakdown
or shortcoming without attempt at repair. The Hirer will
ensure any non-GEA equipment used in conjunction with or
attached to Equipment also conforms with safety requirements.
- Return or collection of Equipment
The Hirer may arrange for the return or collection of Equipment
with any GEA outlet during normal business hours and when
Equipment has been returned or collected GEA will issue
a return note. The Hirer will remain liable for on-going
hire charges until such return note has been issued. When
the Hirer requests collection of Equipment GEA will issue
a 'collection reference number' in acknowledgement, the
Hirer remaining responsible for Equipment until actual collection.
- Lost or stolen Equipment
The Hirer agrees to insure Equipment on a full replacement
basis against the risks of loss and theft and to pay
to the GEA the replacement cost of any Hire Goods which
are lost, stolen and/or damaged beyond economic repair during
the Hire Period.This liability is without prejudice to any
GEA rights under the Contract. Replacement equipment purchased
with insurance claim proceeds is the property of GEA.
5.
GEA Responsibilities
GEA will maintain the agreed hire rates
for the duration of the Contract.
- Safety and operating instructions
GEA will provide appropriate written and/or practical
instruction in the safe and correct operation of Equipment.
- Testing and inspection of Equipment
GEA will comprehensively test all electrical
equipment before commencement of hire. Equipment will be inspected
and tested where appropriate in accordance with relevant statutory
requirements and if Equipment needs to be recovered from the
Hirer for such purposes GEA will substitute items of similar
specification.
4.
Delivery and collection
Following the Hirer's request, GEA will endeavour to deliver
or collect Equipment during the next business day, wherever
possible.
5.
Returned Goods
GEA will arrange an appropriate credit where the Hirer returns
in unused condition Goods sold for use with Equipment.
- Limitation of liability
The liability of GEA for claims made by the Hirer does not
extend to any unforeseeable financial loss caused by late
or non-delivery of Equipment and/or Goods, unsuitability,
breakdown, stoppage or lawful repossession. Subject to the
above GEA will be liable for negligence or error in the
performance of its obligations under the Contract.
Data
Protection
The information you provide will be held in accordance with the Data Protection
Act 1998 and will be used by GEA. We may want to contact you
from time to time about other products or services available
from us and we may release your contact details to other carefully
selected companies whose products or services we believe will
be of interest to you. If you do not want to receive such offers
please notify us in writing or by email
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