
Terms & CONDITIONS
1. Definitions. “Agreement” means all terms and conditions found on both sides
of this form and on any other documents we give You at the time of rental. “You”
or “Your” means the person identified as the customer on the reverse side
of this Agreement, any person signing, this Agreement, any Authorized Driver
and any person or organization to whom charges are billed by Us at its or the
customer’s direction. You are jointly and severally bound by this Agreement.
“We”, “Us” or “Our” means the independent dealer named elsewhere in this
Agreement. “Vehicle” means the automobile identified in this Agreement and
any vehicle We substitute for it, and all its tires, tools, accessories, equipment,
keys and documents. The Vehicle is a temporary substitute for a vehicle that You
own or lease. “Authorized Driver” means: (a) the customer, provided that the
customer is the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle being serviced by Us
and for which Our Vehicle is a substitute, and that such person is at least age 21;
(b) additional drivers listed by Us elsewhere in this Agreement, provided that
each such additional driver is at least age 25; (c) the customer’s spouse, provided
that such person is at least age 21; and (d) if the customer is a corporation or
other business entity, Authorized Driver includes an employee of the customer
who is a permissible driver on the business entity’s business auto insurance
policy, provided each such employee is at least age 21. Every Authorized Driver
must possess a valid driver’s license. Only Authorized Drivers may drive the
Vehicle. “Loss of Use” means the loss of Our ability to use the Vehicle for any
reason, due to damage to it or loss of it, during this transaction; Loss of Use
equals a reasonable estimate of the income We lost while the Vehicle was out of
service for repair or replacement.
2. Rental; Indemnity and Warranties. This is a contract for rental of the
Vehicle. In addition to any rental charges stated in this Agreement, Our right
(or the right of Our affiliate), to repair Your vehicle is consideration paid to Us
for this rental. We may repossess the Vehicle at Your expense without notice to
You, if the Vehicle is abandoned or used in violation of law or this Agreement.
You agree to indemnify Us, defend Us and hold Us harmless from and against, all
claims, liability, costs and attorneys’ fees we incur resulting from, or arising out
of, this Agreement or Your use of the Vehicle. We make no warranties, express,
implied or apparent, regarding the Vehicle, no warranty of merchantability and no
warranty that the Vehicle is fit for a particular purpose.
3. Condition and Return of Vehicle. You must return the Vehicle to Our office
or other location We specify, on the date and time specified in this Agreement, in
the same condition that You received it, except for ordinary wear. If the Vehicle
is returned after closing hours, You remain responsible for any damage to the
Vehicle until We inspect it on reopening for business. Service to the Vehicle or
replacement of parts or accessories during this rental must have Our prior
approval.
4. Responsibility for Damage or Loss; Reporting to Police. You are responsible
for all damage to, or loss or theft of, the Vehicle, including damage caused by
weather, road conditions, and acts of nature, whether or not You are at fault.
You are responsible for the cost of repair, or the actual cash retail value of the
Vehicle, on the date of the loss if the Vehicle is stolen, not repairable, or if We
elect not to repair the Vehicle. You are also responsible for Loss of Use, and Our
administrative expenses incurred processing the claim. You are responsible for
replacing missing equipment and Vehicle documents. You must check and maintain
all fluid levels. You must report all accidents or incidents of theft and vandalism to
Us and the police as soon as You discover them.
5. Prohibited Uses. The following uses of the Vehicle are prohibited and
constitute breaches of this Agreement. The Vehicle shall not be used: (a) by
anyone who is not an Authorized Driver or not licensed to drive, or by anyone
whose driving license is suspended; (b) by anyone under the influence of alcohol,
prescription or non-prescription drugs; (c) by anyone who obtained then Vehicle,
or extended the rental period by giving Us false, fraudulent, or misleading
information; (d) under any circumstances that could be properly charged as
a crime other than a minor traffic violation; (e) to carry persons or property
for hire; (f) to push or tow anything; (g) in any race or speed contest; (h) to
teach anyone how to drive; (i) outside the United States or the geographic area
described elsewhere in this Agreement; (j) on any unpaved surface; (k) when the
odometer has been tampered with or disconnected; (l) when it is reasonable to
expect You to know that further operation of the Vehicle would damage it; (m)
where applicable, by anyone who lacks experience driving a vehicle equipped with
manual transmission; and (n) to transport an animal.
6. Insurance. You are responsible for all damage or loss You cause to others. You
agree to provide auto liability, collision and comprehensive insurance covering
You, Us, and the Vehicle. Your insurance may cover all or only part of the financial
liability for the Vehicle. You should check with Your insurance company to find
out about your coverage. Your insurance is primary. However, if You have no auto
liability insurance in effect on the date of a loss, or if We are required by law
to provide liability insurance, We provide auto liability insurance (the “Policy”)
that is secondary to any other valid and collectible insurance whether primary,
secondary, excess, or contingent. The Policy provides bodily injury and property
damage liability coverage with limits no higher than minimum levels prescribed by
the State whose laws apply to the loss. You and we reject PIP, medical payments,
no-fault, and uninsured and under-insured motorist coverage, where permitted by
law. The Policy is void if You violate the terms of this Agreement or if You fail to
cooperate in any loss investigation by Us or Our insurer. Giving the Vehicle to an
unauthorized driver terminates Our liability insurance coverage, if any.
7. You will pay Us, or the appropriate government authorities, on demand, all charges due under this Agreement, including: (a) time and mileage for the period that You kept the Vehicle; (b) applicable taxes; (c) $50 or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is greater, if You pay Us with a check returned unpaid for any reason; (d) $300 plus the rental rate per day or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is greater, for each day You do not return the Vehicle by the Date Due In; (e) all parking and traffic fines, toll violations, penalties, citations, forfeitures, court costs, towing, storage, impound charges and other expenses involving the Vehicle assessed against Us or the Vehicle; if You fail to pay a parking, traffic or toll charge to the charging authority, You will pay Us all fees owed to the charging authority plus Our administrative fee of $100 for each such violation; (f) all expenses We incur recovering the Vehicle if it is not returned to the renting location; (g) all costs, including pre- and post-judgment attorneys’ fees, We incur collecting payment from You or otherwise enforcing Our rights under this Agreement; (h) a 10% per month late fee on all charges due Us but not paid when due; (i) a reasonable fee to clean the Vehicle, not to exceed $250, if returned substantially less clean than when rented or if it is determined that You or Your passengers smoked inside the Vehicle or transported animals inside the Vehicle; and (j) fuel and a refueling fee of $200 if You return the Vehicle with less fuel than when rented. (k) Any additional miles Incurred on this rental will be charged @ a rate of $5.00/mile.You authorize us to process Your credit card for all charges, and by signing this Agreement,You are also signing all documents required to process Your credit card
8. Deposit. We may use Your deposit, if any, to pay amounts owed to Us under
this Agreement.
9. Your Property. You release Us, Our agents and employees from all claims for
loss of, or damage to, Your personal property or that of any other person, that
We received, handled or stored, or that was left or carried in or on the Vehicle
or in any service vehicle or in Our offices, whether or not the loss or damage
was caused by Our negligence or was otherwise Our responsibility.
10. Breach of Agreement. You waive all recourse against Us for criminal
prosecutions We take against You for breach of this Agreement.
11. Modifications. No term of this Agreement can be waived or modified except
by a writing that We have signed. If You wish to extend the rental period, You
must return the Vehicle to Our office for inspection and written amendment
by Us of the Date Due In. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between You and Us. All prior representations and agreements between You and
Us regarding the use of the Vehicle are void.
12. Miscellaneous. Prices are subject to change. A waiver by Us of any breach of this Agreement is not a waiver of any additional breach or waiver of the performance of Your obligations under this Agreement. Our acceptance of payment from You or Our failure, refusal, or neglect to exercise any of Our rights under this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement. Unless prohibited by law, You release Us from any liability for consequential, special, or punitive damages in connection with this transaction or the reservation of a vehicle. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed void or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions are valid and enforceable. This Agreement shall be governed and
construed by the laws of the State of New Jersey without regarding to its
conflicts and choice of law provisions.
We reserve the right to modify this agreement at any time.