Terms & Conditions , FAQ
1. THE HIRER SHALL:
(a) Pay the said rent in accordance with the terms agreed with the owner on the signing of this agreement.
(b) Use the goods only for the purpose for which they are designed.
(c) Maintain the goods in the same working conditions, appearance and state of repair as they now are and in default of doing so pay the owner on demand the cost of putting the same in such condition, appearance and state of repair howsoever any damage may be caused whilst on site/venue.
(d) In the event of loss of goods or any items thereof from whatsoever cause forthwith to pay the owner the cost of replacement thereof which cost is indicated in the schedule.
(e) Not part with the possession of the goods or any item thereof.
(f) Not assign the benefit of this agreement.
(g) Immediately on request advise the owner of the whereabouts of the said goods.
(h) Not pledge the goods or any items thereof nor allow the same to be taken into execution.
(i) Return the goods or make them available for return (according to the terms agreed with the owner at the above stated address) upon the date of termination of the hiring and in default of so doing in respect of each subsequent day a sum equivalent to the hire of the hiring, such sums to be default in the event of a greater loss.
2. THIS AGREEMENT shall determine forthwith (without prejudice to any antecedent claim to the owner) the owner may forthwith repossess the goods in any one or more of the following events:
(a) The commission by the hirer of an act of bankruptcy or his/her entry into any agreement with his general body of creditors.
(b) The breach by the hirer of any stipulation herein contained and on his/her part to be observed and performed.
3. THE HIRER HERBY DECLARES:
(a) He/she is eighteen years of age or more.
(b) That he/she is otherwise legally entitled to enter into this agreement on his/her behalf or (if he/she shall enter into the same on behalf on another individual or on behalf of other individuals or a limited company) that he/she has full authority to do so.
4. THE LENDER (London Stage Hire Limited) accepts no responsibility for the malfunction or breakdown, howsoever arising, of the equipment hired. Nor any loss whether financial or otherwise resulting there from, once the equipment, the subject of this agreement has been accepted by the hirers.
5. THE HIRER undertakes full responsibility for the safety of the equipment on hire and will accept full responsibility for the loss or damage howsoever caused during the hire.
6. THE LENDER (London Stage Hire Limited) is not responsible for the correct usage of the Stage System by the user. Liability claims arising from the misuse of the Stage System will therefore be rejected. In addition London Stage Hire Limited will provide help, advice and assistance for the correct use of the Staging and therefore cannot accept any responsibility for the injury, in whatever form which arises from the misuse of the staging. In using the Staging, the user accepts full responsibility for the safe use of the stage. The Stage System once accepted/signed for is used entirely at the users own risk.
7. THE HIRER undertakes not to interfere with or allow any other person to interfere with the mechanism or any other parts of the equipment on hire without the express permission of the owner and shall indemnify the owner against any claims for the loss or damage suffered by any party (including any third party) as a result or in consequence of any interface.
8. TERMS OF PAYMENT. Payment prior to delivery or as agreed by prior written agreement
9. PAYMENT AND INTEREST. Where payments are not made on the due date London Stage Hire Limited will be entitled to interest on the amount overdue at 5% of the original balance due for every 30 days or part of. The payment of such interest shall be without prejudice to any other rights or remedies.
10. Legal and other charges incurred in the recovery of money or equipment shall be paid by the customer.
11. Bona Fide Subcontractors Warranty
It is warranted that all sub-contractors have Employers Liability and Public/Products.Liability Insurance in respect of their liability at law for bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property arising in connection with London Stage Hire Limited and that :-
i) The Limit of Indemnity of the Public/Products Liability insurance be not less than the limit given under this Policy and shown on the Policy schedule (or amended by subsequent endorsement) in respect of any one claim or number of claims arising out of one cause.
ii) Such insurances have been extended to indemnify London Stage Hire Limited as principal against all liability for such bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property.
12. London Stage Hire Limited reserves the right to add to, delete or vary the conditions of business in writing at any time without due notice. Prior to signing the hire agreement.
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FAQ
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Should the client wish to terminate the contract then the following compensation rates will be charged to the client by London Stage Hire Ltd. :
100% of the hire price for notice less than 2 days prior to the hire period.
50% of the hire price for notice between 2 and 14 days prior to the hire period.
20% of the hire price for notice more than 14 days prior to the hire period.
ARE YOU INSURED?
Yes, we have Public Liability Insurance. Documents are available upon request.
DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A SITE VIEWING?
Yes, there is a charge which is dependent on the distance and time to the site.