Terms & Conditions Of Hire With ST AV
In order to book, either once you’ve created your own hire basket, (or if you’ve been speaking with us, we will have created a basket for you and sent it over), the checkout system will automatically then bring you to a hire agreement to sign on our website.
So that you know what to expect, and to check that you’re happy with the terms of the hire, we’ve copied and pasted those terms of that agreement here:
AGREEMENT OF HIRE
This contract is between Steven Thompson ST AV and PA Hire In Manchester, here on in referred to as the “Hirer”
And the person who is filling in the form above, here on in referred to as the “Hiree”.
The listed equipment on the order at the top of this page, is here on in referred to as "THE
EQUIPMENT".
If the Hiree has selected DELIVERED HIRE or OPERATED HIRE above, that location will be here on in referred to as "THE VENUE"
BETWEEN:-
Steven Thompson trading as stevent194.sg-host.com & ST AV, a VAT registered sole proprietorship in England (Registration No 293820091) and of Post Code M5 3RQ hereinafter referred to as ‘Hirer’ which expression shall where the context so admits include its successors and assigns of the ONE PART
AND
The Hiree
WHEREAS:-
The Hirer is registered as the absolute owner of all THE EQUIPMENT
The Hirer has agreed to hire out and the Hiree has agreed to hire the equipment.
IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:-
HIRE PERIOD
In all cases, this hire agreement shall be deemed to have taken effect from the "START DATE" of the hire entered by the Hiree above, and shall consequently come to an end on the "END DATE" chosen above. This end date shall also be the date of collection of the equipment from the Hiree.
The Hiree undertakes to e-sign this hire agreement before delivery of the equipment. Should this deadline be missed, the Hirer reserves the right to cancel in entirety the booking.
Time shall be of essence during the entire hire period. If the Hiree has chosen "DELIVERED" or "OPERATED" hire above, THE EQUIPMENT shall be delivered and collected at the agreed dates. It’s the Hiree’s responsibility to ensure that there is adequate access to and exit from the venue, for purpose of delivery and collection of the equipment. In the event that the equipment is not packed down and ready for collection, the Hirer shall be entitled to charge an additional fee of £15 per half hour for waiting or derigging the said equipment.
If the equipment remains uncollected due to the Hiree’s inability to avail the same for collection as agreed herein, the Hirer shall be entitled to charge an additional fixed fee of £60 per item (regardless of hire cost) for each day that the equipment remains uncollected. This amount shall be deducted from the security deposit.
In the case that the Hiree is not a key holder at the venue, the Hiree undertakes to ensure access is organised with the venue. (Please note that unless otherwise already discussed, the Hirer’s “in hours” delivery window is from 10:00 – 22:00, 7 days a week. Whereas the Hirer’s “out of hours” premium delivery service is before and after those times).
If the Hiree has selected "DRY" hire on the above form, delivering and collection are not included in the price. Failure to return equipment on the end date shall entitle the Hirer to charge an additional fixed fee of £60 per item (regardless of hire cost) for each day that the equipment remains unreturned. This amount shall be deducted from the security deposit.
If the Hiree has selected "DRY" hire above, the Hiree undertakes to transport the equipment at his/her own costs and expense from and then back to the Hirer’s premises.
If a demonstration is required, collection is by appointment set by the Hirer only. If a demonstration is not required, collection is from the self-service locker based at the same address. This locker is accessible 24/7 and the code will be sent to you within 24 hours prior to your collection.
Collection is from Number 28, Regent Square, Salford M5 3RQ. The Hirer reserves the right to amend the collection and return appointment times. Any amendment made by the Hirer to the equipment with respect to the return date/time will not incur the late fee outlined above.
TERMS OF HIRE
It is the Hiree’s obligations to maintain, during the hire period, the equipment in adequate mechanical and physical working condition.
The Hiree will be responsible for the safety of the public and the equipment between the hire START DATE and the hire END DATE.
If the Hiree has selected DELIVERED or OPERATED HIRE above, then the Hiree is responsible for the safety of the public and the equipment at all times when the Hirer is not present in person at “THE VENUE”.
Accordingly the Hiree undertakes to insure the equipment during the HIRE PERIOD against all risks.
The Hiree may choose to self-insure at a total cost in replacement of all of the equipment.
If the Hirer has selected DELIVERED hire above, then the Hirer can provide their Public Liability Insurance (PLI) for THE VENUE to keep on file. However, this PLI is only valid for the portion of time within the Hire Period when the Hirer is physically in attendance at THE VENUE. The extent of coverage of the PLI is therefore only within:
- The case of DELIVERED HIRE during the time taken for the safe setup of the equipment as per the manufacturer specifications by the Hirer.
- The case of DELIVERED HIRE during the time taken by the Hirer to safely dismantle and take the equipment out of THE VENUE.
Outside of those times, but during the HIRE PERIOD, the Hiree will be entirely responsible for the safety of the public as it relates to the equipment.
In the case of DELIVERED HIRE, once the Hirer has completed the set up, the Hiree will be presented with a Risk Assessment and Method Statement to sign, to state that the Hiree agrees the set up has been done correctly and safely, and that the safety features have been explained to the Hiree.
In the case of OPERATED hire, over time is charged at a minimum of £60 + VAT per hour beyond the curfew time filled in above by the Hiree.
The Hiree agrees to provide the Hirer with a clear photo of the identity page on their driver’s licence or passport. The Hiree should also provide their address by way of taking a scan, screenshot or photo of an official headed bill, addressed to the Hiree’s home (or place of work in the case that the Hiree is representing a business in this transaction). The Hiree agrees that these screenshots, scans or photos should be sent to identitycheck@pahireinmanchester.co.uk.
The Hirer will endeavour to return calls, WhatsApp messages, texts and emails within 24 hours. Where this is not possible, the Hirer will get back to the Hiree in due course. To maintain the most affordable pricing for customers, ST AV operates as a small, very experienced team. For contracts under £250 + VAT, ST AV offers: one support call per customer of up to 10 minutes, and up to five support emails or WhatsApp or text messages.
CONSIDERATION
By signing this agreement, Hiree undertakes to pay a refundable security deposit of £240 via online credit or debit card to the Hirer, using this link:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TVCN9XPS94H3S
This refundable security deposit payment should not be paid by bank transfer. It should be paid by debit or credit card only. Any deposit payments made via bank transfer WILL NOT be refunded. The Hiree understands that it may take up to 30 days, from equipment return, for the refundable deposit to reach back onto the credit or debit card used.
The hire payment is a complete intention and commitment to booking the hire, and is non refundable
Delivery of the equipment shall be subject to acknowledgement of receipt of the full hire price by the Hirer from the Hiree. By signing this agreement, the Hiree understands that if they cancel the delivery, the Hirer will not refund any of this amount.
The Hirer reserves the right to cancel this agreement if the terms are not complied with.
Security Deposit shall be reimbursed to Hiree if the equipment is returned in full working order, and exact physical condition as on delivery. The refund may take up to 30 days to be processed and/or reflect back on the Hiree’s payment card. In the event that the equipment is damaged and/or missing, the Hirer reserves the right to retain part or all of the Security Deposit to cover for repairs and/or replacement of the said equipment. By paying the refundable security deposit, the Hiree is making a commitment to the Hirer’s stock. The refundable security deposit may therefore not be returned if the Hiree requests to cancel the booking after the deposit payment is made, but before collection has taken place.
