General Terms and Conditions -
Rentals
Insurance -
Customer must supply Concrete Clinic with a
current Certificate of Insurance. Concrete Clinic has to be listed as loss
payee.
Theft.
Customer is responsible for theft of equipment.
KEEP IT LOCKED.
Damage.
All damage to tires and tubes caused by blowout, bruises, cuts, road hazards, or
other causes inherent in the use of the equipment is the responsibility of the
customer.
Safety.
Customer shall be given written/oral operating
and safety instructions relative to the operation of the equipment. It is
customer's responsibility to follow said instructions.
Illinois vehicle code requires a second rear
view mirror to be affixed on the right hand side of the motor vehicle if the
trailer or the load obstructs the driver's view.
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RENTAL
CONTRACT TERMS
No operators
are furnished with our equipment or vehicles.
In
consideration of hiring of the vehicles and/or equipment (herein "the
equipment") described on the front of the rental contract, Customer and Concrete
Clinic agree as follows:
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Deposit.
Customer acknowledges that
one of the purposes and intent of the deposit is to secure and guarantee
complete performance of Customer's obligations under the contract.
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Warning.
The use of false or fictitious identification to obtain the equipment or the
failure to return the equipment upon the expiration of the rental contract may
be considered a theft, resulting in criminal prosecution, per applicable penal
codes relating to bad checks and failure to return leased or rented vehicles
upon contract termination; i.e. "return date".
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Possession/Title.
Customer's right to
possession of the equipment terminates on the return date indicate on the
front of the rental contract. Retention of Possession after this date
constitutes a material breach of the rental agreement.
Time is of the
essence in regards to the rental agreement. Any extension of the agreement must
be agreed upon in writing. Title to the equipment is and shall remain in
Concrete Clinic. If the equipment is not returned and/or is levied upon for any
reason whatsoever, Concrete Clinic may retake said items without further notice
or legal process and use whatever force is reasonably necessary to do so.
Customer hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Concrete Clinic harmless
from any and all claims, damages, and costs arising from such retaking and/or
levy. If equipment is levied upon, Customer shall notify Concrete Clinic
immediately.
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Receipt/Inspection of
Equipment.
Customer hires the equipment on an "as is" basis. Customer acknowledges that
he has personally inspected the equipment prior to its leaving Concrete Clinic
(regardless of point of delivery) and finds it suitable for his needs.
Customer acknowledges receipt of all items listed in the rental agreement in
good working order and repair and that he understands its proper operation and
use without further instructions regarding operation and use from Concrete
Clinic. Customer acknowledges that he has had an opportunity to inspect all
hitches, bolts, safety chains, hauling tongues and other devices and materials
used to connect the equipment to Customer's vehicle (and that Customer's
vehicle is adequate for such use), if any, and Customer declares that he has
received the equipment in a secure and operative condition.
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Solvency.
Customer represents to
Concrete Clinic that he is not insolvent and should he become insolvent, that
he will return all equipment to Concrete Clinic immediately.
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Rental
Period/Rate/Payment. Rental period is for a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours unless a
longer term is specified in the "return date". Rental charges begin
8immediately upon delivery of the equipment to the location directed by the
Customer or upon equipment leaving Concrete Clinic, whichever happens first.
Rental charges end upon return of the equipment to Concrete Clinic in an
acceptable condition. If the equipment is returned prior to the end of the
minimum rental period. the rental due shall be for the entire minimum rental
period. Concrete Clinic may terminate rental at any time and retake the
equipment without further notice in case of violation by Customer of any terms
or conditions of the rental agreement. Customer agrees to pay any collection
costs and attorneys fees incurred in collection of this account or any dispute
arising under the rental agreement. Customer agrees to pay service charge of
1½% per month on unpaid balance. Rental rates are based upon single shift
usage (8 hours per day), 5 days per week). If Customer makes greater use of
the equipment it is agreed that the additional usage will be charged.
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Ordinary Wear and Tear.
"Ordinary wear and tear" shall mean only the normal deterioration of the
equipment caused by ordinary, reasonable and proper use of the equipment on a
one-shift basis. Customer shall be responsible for all damage not caused from
ordinary wear and tear.
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Compliance with Laws/Use
of Equipment. Customer agrees not to use or allow anyone to use the
equipment for any illegal purpose, in any illegal manner or in an unsafe
manner. Customer acknowledges that Concrete Clinic has no physical control
over the use of the equipment. Customer agrees at its sole cost and expense
to comply with all municipal, county, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and
regulations (including OSHA) which may apply to the use of the equipment
during the rental period. Customer further agrees to pay all licenses fees,
permits or taxes arising from use of the equipment, including any subsequently
determined to be due.
Customer shall not
allow any person who is not qualified and who has not received and understands
safety and operating instructions, and who does not utilize all safety equipment
required to operate the equipment or use the equipment. Customer shall not
allow any person to use or operate the equipment when it is in need of repair or
when it is in an unsafe condition of situation; modify, misuse, harm or abuse
the equipment; permit any repairs to the equipment without Concrete Clinic's
written permission; or allow a lien to be placed upon the equipment. Customer
agrees to check filters, oil, fluid levels, air pressure, clean and visually
inspect the equipment at least daily and to discontinue use and immediately
notify Concrete Clinic when equipment is found to need repair or maintenance.
Customer acknowledges that Concrete Clinic has no responsibility to inspect the
equipment while it is in Customer's possession. If the equipment becomes unsafe
or requires repair, Customer shall discontinue using it and notify Concrete
Clinic immediately.
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Return of Equipment.
Customer agrees to
return the equipment to Concrete Clinic during regular business hours no later
than "return date" in as good condition as when received, ordinary wear and
tear excepted.
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Disclaimer of Warranties.
Concrete Clinic makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for any
particular use or purpose, either express or implied. There is no warranty or
representation that the equipment is fit for Customer's particular intended
use, or that it is free of latent defects. Concrete Clinic shall not be
responsible to Customer or any third party for any loss, damage, or injury
caused by, resulting from, or in any way attributable to the operation of, use
of, or any failure of the equipment. Concrete Clinic shall not be responsible
for any defect or failure unknown to Concrete Clinic. Customer's sole remedy
for any failure of or defect in the equipment shall be termination of the
rental charges at the time of failure provided that Customer notifies Concrete
Clinic immediately of such failure and returns the equipment to Concrete
Clinic within twenty-four (24) hours of such failure.
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Purchase Orders.
The use of Customer's purchase order number on the rental agreement is for
Customer's convenience and identification only.
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Subletting/Location of
Equipment.
Customer agrees not to sublet, loan or assign the equipment. Customer shall
not move the equipment from the address at which Customer represented it was
to be used.
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Default.
Should customer in any way
fail to observe or comply with any provision of the rental agreement, Concrete
Clinic may, at his sole option, exercise any and all of the following
remedies:
a.
Termination of the rental agreement.
b.
Retake the equipment.
c.
Declare any outstanding rent and charges due and payable and
initiate legal process to recover the monies.
d.
Customer agrees to make payment of reasonable attorney's fees
incurred by Concrete Clinic for collection of any and all amounts due and owing
under the rental agreement.
e.
Pursue any of the remedies available to Concrete Clinic (exercise
of any remedy available to Concrete Clinic shall not constitute an election of
remedies or a waiver of any additional remedies to which Concrete Clinic may be
entitled).
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Retaking of Equipment.
If for any reason it becomes necessary for Concrete Clinic to retake the
equipment, Concrete Clinic may utilize any and all legal process necessary to
retake the equipment without further notice.
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Indemnity Agreement.
All work covered
by the rental agreement shall be at the sole risk of the Customer. Customer
agrees to defend indemnify and hold harmless Concrete Clinic, its officers,
directors and employees, from and against any and all liability, claims,
judgments, costs, attorneys fees, or demands of litigation arising from the
use, maintenance, operation, or possession of the equipment including, but not
limited to, those arising from the active negligence of Concrete Clinic, its
officers, directors, and employees, from injury to or death of the Customer,
Customer's employees, or any other person, or from damage to any property save
and except there shall be no obligation on the part of the Customer defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless Concrete Clinic, its officers, directors, and
employees, if the liability, claims, judgments, costs, attorneys fees, or
demands of litigation otherwise giving rise to such obligation arise from the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of Concrete Clinic, its officers,
directors, and employees. If Customer refuses to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless Concrete Clinic, its officers, directors, and employees, and
subsequently a determination is made that liability is not due to the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of Concrete Clinic, is officers, directors,
and employees, Customer is obligated to reimburse any and all liability,
claims, judgments, costs, attorneys fees, or demands of litigation incurred by
Concrete Clinic, its officers, directors, and employees. Customer agrees to
notify Concrete Clinic immediately in case of any accident and to obtain the
names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other pertinent information from all
parties involved and all witnesses.
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Notice of
Non-Waiver/Severability. Any failure of Concrete Clinic to insist upon strict
performance by Customer as regards any provision of this agreement shall not
be interpreted as a waiver of Concrete Clinic's right to demand struck
compliance with all other provisions of this agreement against Customer or any
other person. The provisions of this agreement shall be severable so that the
unenforceability, invalidity or waiver of any provision shall not affect any
other provision.
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