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
- Hire rates
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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