1. RESERVING
EQUIPMENT: Quotes and proposals do not guarantee
availability of rental equipment. Equipment and items
will be reserved only upon receipt of a signed rental
contract and a valid credit card, cash, or pre-approved
credit, and a 50% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit (cash, check
or credit card). All reserved equipment is subject to
a maximum 50% cancellation fee.
2. SECURITY DEPOSIT/DAMAGE DEPOSIT: For security
against missing and damaged items, a cash refundable damage
deposit will be added to all Event Division orders if
payment is by cash or check. Items not returned within
FIVE days of the event are considered lost or damaged
and will be charged at replacement cost. Any charges left
unpaid will be billed to your credit card or deducted
from the damage deposit and a detailed invoice of those
charges will be provided to you after the event.
3. FINAL PAYMENT: Client must provide Event Central
with a final count 7 days prior to event at which time
a final invoice with balance due will be provided. Full
payment is due 7 days prior to event unless otherwise
approved by Event Central. No orders will be scheduled
for delivery until full payment is received except with
pre-approved credit. An order is considered complete 2
business days prior to scheduled delivery. A $25 surcharge
will be added to your account each time a completed order
is changed.
4. PHYSICAL CONDITION OF RENTAL ITEM(S) : You
acknowledge that prior to taking the rental item(s), you
will examine it, will see it in operat ion (if appropriate),
and will be aware of its condition and that it is in good
condition except for any defect noted on the delivery
document. It is your responsibility to return the rented
item(s) to Event Central in the same condition, except
for ordinary wear and tear.
5. USE OF THE ITEM(S) : Upon delivery, you will
be provided inst ruct ion given by Event Central in the
proper and safe manner of using the item(s) or that you
are so familiar and told Event Central that you were.
You further agree that the item(s) will be used only at
the address and location designated and only for the purpose
for which the item(s) was manufactured and intended. Subleasing
or improper use is prohibited. You should read and understand
all manuals, written operating instructions and warnings
as supplied for the equipment.
6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:
You are responsible for the use of the rented item(s).
You assume all risk inherent in the operation and use
of the item(s) and agree to assume the entire responsibility
for the defense of, and to pay, indemnify and hold Event
Central harmless from, and hereby release Event Central
from, any and all claims for damage to property or bodily
injury (including death) resulting from the use, operation or possession of the item(s), whether or not it be
claimed or found that such damage or injury resulted in
whole or in part from Event Central’s negligence,
from the defective condition of the item(s) or from
any cause. YOU AGREE THAT NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE HAVE BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT
RENTED OR PURCHASED.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT: From the time
the item(s) is accepted at the time of delivery until
it is returned, you are responsible for it. If the item(s)
is lost, stolen or damaged under any circumstances while
rented, regardless of fault, you shall be responsible
for all charges, including labor cost, to replace or repair
the item(s). Failure to return rented property under the
terms of this contract may subject the Renter to criminal
prosecution.
8. SITE PREPARATION: Please be sure your site
is ready (i.e. lawns mowed, vehicles out of the way,
etc.) before crew arrives. Client will provide Event Central
with markings on the ground of the existence of any underground
utilities (i.e. phone or gas lines, septic systems, etc.),
or condition that may interfere with the ability to stake
and/ or anchor equipment. Client assumes all responsibility
for all damage to underground equipment in absence of
such markings.
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9. DELIVERY/SETUP:
Event Central will do its best to honor client delivery
requests, however, delays and changes in the schedule
are sometimes unavoidable. We try to communicate any scheduling
changes as they occur. All items will be delivered and
picked up at a designated location. The client should
be available to count all items upon delivery and pickup,
otherwise, the counts performed by Event Central will
be considered final.
10.
DELIVERY FEES: All fees are based on tailgate
delivery. Additional delivery and labor charges will occur
for 2nd floor delivery, excessive distance between t ruck
and where customer wants items placed, and after-hours
delivery and pickup. Delivery fees quoted may change after
site inspection.
11. CLEANUP/EXPECTATIONS WHEN RETURNING
ITEM(S) : All floral arrangements, trash, and
decorations of any kind should be removed from tent before
scheduled pickup time. All chairs and tables should be
stacked as delivered. All dishes, glassware and cooking
equipment should be returned to proper rack or container
and assembled at a single location for pickup. Dishes,
glasses, and flatware must be well rinsed and food and
particle-free. Stoves, ovens, and grills must be returned
clean. Linens should also be food and particle-free and
be shaken out and put into laundry bags provided. Damaged
items will be billed for actual repair or at replacement
cost. Additional charges shall be imposed if pickup expectations are not met. If you desire to extend the term of
this rental beyond the time and date specified you must
immediately notify Event Central to obtain our approval,
the terms for such extension, and a modification of this
contract (see Paragraph 15).
12. WEATHER: Tents are temporary structures
which can put persons underneath at risk when subject
to high winds, electrical storms, and heavy rains. If
there is any doubt as to the severity of a storm, you
should evacuate the tent(s) immediately and seek the
shelter of a permanent structure.
13. TENTS (if applicable) : Tents are rented
on an “AS IS” basis. Tents are a fabric st
ructure which by their nature will keep out low or moderate
intensity rain. However, it should not be expected that
it provides safety or cover for severe weather.
14. COLLECTION COSTS: You agree to pay at torney
fees, collection fees, court costs and any other expenses
incurred in collecting any charges under this agreement,
in retaking the rental item(s) or otherwise in enforcing
the terms of this contract. All disputes will be heard
in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
15. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT: These terms and
conditions and any Event Central documents (i.e., proposals,
confirmations, and invoices) represent the entire contract,
and there are no collateral, oral, or other agreements
outstanding. None of Event Central rights may be changed
and no extension of the term of this contract may be made
except in writing signed by Event Central and made a
part of this contract. Any changes to the terms and conditions may only be made by a writ ten amendment, email,
or facsimile signed by both parties. All changes continue to be subject to availability and the cancellation
fee set forth in Paragraph 1.
16. DAMAGE WAIVER: If you pay the damage waiver
charge (DWC) as specified, subject to the limitations
and exclusions below, Event Central agrees to modify the
terms of this contract and relieve you of liability for
accidental damage to the rented item(s) on this contract,
and for loss due to fire, windstorm, upset, and riot.
We exclude from the waiver, however, any loss or damage
due to theft, burglary, collision, misuse or abuse, theft
by conversion, intentional damage, mysterious disappearance
or any loss due to your failure to care for the rental
item(s) as a prudent person would his/ her own property,
such as proper lubrication. If any such loss tends to
indicate a crime may have been committed, a further condition
of this waiver is that you must file a report to the proper
law enforcement authorities and furnish us a copy. In
addition, if you have insurance for the loss or damage,
you shall exercise, and shall empower us to exercise,
all your rights to obtain recovery under insurance, shall
cooperate with Event Central to obtain recovery and all
insurance proceeds shall be given or assigned to Event
Central.
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