Equipment Sales - Survey Systems

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE
1 The Equipment let out on hire always remains the property of Survey Systems Limited (hereinafter referred to as SSL) and the Hirer will not sell or hire out or lend unless by arrangement with SSL
2 The Hirer shall completely indemnify SSL in respect of all claims by any person whatsoever for injury to persons and / or damage to property caused by, or in connection with, or arising out of the use of the Equipment and in respect of all costs and charges in connection therewith, whether arising under common or statute law.
3 During the continuance of this Agreement the Hirer will keep the said equipment is good condition and repair and in the case of damage or loss will indemnify SSL from all loss of and damage to the Equipment. The Hirer will insure the equipment throughout the hire period, to the full replacement value as new against all risks on a comprehensive policy.
4 When the equipment is collected by the Hirer from SSL's business premises and returned to the same address on the completion of the hire, hire commences at time of collection and is deemed to continue until the Equipment is received back by SSL. No allowance will be made for inclement weather or any other reason whatsoever beyond SSL's control.
5  When Equipment is delivered by SSL, in the absence of the Hirer or his representative, the Hire Document shall be forwarded to the Hirer's address and deemed to be conclusive proof of delivery of the Equipment listed thereon in good clean working order.
6  The Hirer shall not misuse the Equipment. Equipment must be returned in the same condition as supplied (except for fair wear and tear), otherwise a charge for cleaning, reconditioning, renewing or replacing will be made as considered necessary by SSL.
7 In the event of any Equipment becoming defective or faulty or being stolen, the Hirer must immediately communicate with SSL who will make every reasonable endeavour to rectify the defect or to supply replacement Equipment.
8 All Equipment not returned will be charged at the Manufacturer's
Recommended Selling Price. Hire charges will not be taken into account
in calculating amounts due under this clause.
9 Charges are due within 30 days of presentation of our invoice, and in the event of non-payment, the hiring may be determined forthwith by SSL
giving the Hirer notice in writing, without prejudice to any amounts which may become due to SSL and upon such determination the Hirer shall assist SSL to resume possession of SSL's Equipment.
10 In the event of cancelled forward bookings, the full hire charges are still payable if the same equipment cannot be hired to another customer for the same period. In any event 20% of the hire charges will still be payable.
11 Not less than 24 hours notice must be given to SSL if the Hirer wishes the equipment to be collected. When equipment is collected by SSL a 'Collection Ticket' will be issued, but this shall be conclusive only as to quantity and not as to condition. When Equipment out on hire is to be collected from its location by SSL, on the instructions of the Hirer, the Hirer remains responsible for the safekeeping of the Equipment until collection is effected.
12 In the event of Equipment not being available for collection by SSL when the Hirer has specified a collection time, a charge wilt be made for the wasted journey.
13 Although every effort is made to supply all Equipment at the time requested, no liability or responsibility can be accepted in respect of late or non-delivery, mechanical breakdown, or other circumstances beyond our control.
14 The Hirer during the continuance of the hiring shall not sell or offer for sale, assign, pledge, underlet or lend the said Equipment to any other person and shall not create any lien on the Equipment to any other person. The equipment is to be used in the U.K. only, unless by special arrangement with SSL
15 Although every precaution will have been taken to ensure that the Equipment is in good serviceable condition, no liability whatsoever can be accepted by SSL for the consequences of any failure or inaccuracies of the Equipment. The Hirer is expected to satisfy himself that the Equipment is functional before attempting to use it on site.
16 If the Hirer shall make default in any payment or a Receiving Order in Bankruptcy be made against them or if they shall call a meeting of the creditors or shall execute an assignment for the benefit of, or compound with their creditors or if any execution or distress order shall be issued against the Hirer or if the Hirer being a Limited Company should call a meeting of its creditors or should such Company be wound up compulsorily or go into voluntary liquidation or have an Administrative Receiver appointed then SSL shall forthwith have the right to take possession of the Equipment and shall be entitled to recover from the Hirer all arrears of rental and expenditure and any damages due in respect of any breach of this undertaking.
17 Periods of hire of less than one month will be charged at the previously negotiated daily, weekly or monthly rates. Over one month, charges will be made on a month-by-month basis or part month pro rata, taken up to the nearest week.
18 One month is taken as one calendar month.
19 SSL retains the right of access to any location where the Equipment may be, for the purpose of repossession any Equipment, should the Hirer contravene any of these conditions. Charges arising out of repossession will be made as considered necessary by SSL.
20 Any dispute arising out of the hiring or under any part of this Agreement shall be decided by the Courts of England.
21 All contracts subject to these conditions shall be construed and take effect in accordance with English law and any claim against us in connection with or under any such contract shall be brought in the English Courts only.

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