Responsibility, Use & Disclaimer Warranties: You are responsible for the use of the rented items. You assume all risks inherent to the operation and use of rented items, and agree to assume the entire responsibility for the defense of, and to pay, indemnity and hold Marine Vet Party Rentals harmless from and hereby release Marine Vet Party Rentals from, all claims for damage to property or bodily injury (including death) resulting from the use, operation or possession of the items, whether or not it be claimed or found that such damage or injury resulted in whole or part from Marine Vet Party Rentals negligence, from the defective condition of the items, or any other cause. YOU AGREE THAT NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE HAVE BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT RENTED.
Equipment Failure: You agree to immediately discontinue the use of rented items should it at any time become unsafe or in a state of disrepair, and will immediately (one hour or less) notify Marine Vet Party Rentals of the facts. Marine Vet Party Rentals agrees at our discretion to make the items operable in a reasonable time, or provide a like item(s) if available, or make a like item available at another time, or adjust rental charges. The provision does not relieve renter from obligations of contract. In all events Marine Vet Party Rentals shall not be responsible for injury or damage resulting in failure or defect of rented item.
Use of Equipment: Renter agrees & covenants to be satisfied with the instruction and condition of equipment rented and the proper and safe use equipment, or that renter is so familiar and conveyed to Marine Vet Party Rentals you were. Renter further agrees that the items will only be used at the address listed on contract, and only for the purpose for which it was intended and manufactured. Subleasing or improper use is prohibited. Renter agrees they have read all instruction manuals, operating instructions, and warnings related to rented items.
Equipment Responsibility: All items are to be inspected by Renter at time of drop off. If problems with items, Marine Vet Party Rentals must be notified before event. Renter is responsible for equipment from the time of possession to the time of return. Renter assumes the entire risk of loss, regardless of cause. If items are lost, stolen, or damaged, renter will assume cost of replacement or repair, including labor costs. Renter shall pay a reasonable cleaning charge for rented items returned dirty. Any items not wanted upon delivery are still to be paid for by customer.
Time of Return: Renter’s right of possession terminates upon the expiration of rental period set forth on the contract. Time is of the essence in this contract. Any extension must be agreed upon in writing.
Late Returns: Renter shall return rented items to Marine Vet Party Rentals during regular business hours, promptly upon or prior to expiration of rental period. If renter does not timely return, the rental rate shall continue until items are returned.
Payment: Renter shall pay all charges payable on this contract in advance, provided however that all forgoing shall not limit the amount of payable by renter hereunder and all additional amounts hereunder shall be paid immediately as such costs are incurred. Renter shall pay all reasonable costs of collections, court, and attorney fees. If rental charges are not paid within (10) days of the due date, Marine Vet Party Rentals at our discretion may re-calculate rental charges on a daily basis. Renter shall pay in addition to any other amounts payable hereunder, a service charge 2.0 per month on all past due accounts.
Deposit: Renter shall pay a 25% non-refundable deposit at time of reservation unless otherwise discussed with a Marine Vet Party Rentals officer. The fee is 25% of the original rental order including delivery/pickup charges. Deposit will be forfeited if reservation is canceled at any time. If no deposit was taken, and customer agreed to terms of this contract, customer is still responsible for a 25% cancellation fee. If reservation is canceled within 3 DAYS (72 HOURS) prior to schedule “time and date out”, renter will be charged a 50% cancellation/restocking fee of the original rental order.
Additional charges: In addition to other charges and cost provided herein, renter shall pay charges in accordance with company rates then in effect for the following services. Delivery and/or Pick up to any location other than level ground. Set up/knockdown of tables and chairs. Delivery and Pickup after business hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Packaging materials not returned. Service calls. Site survey and preparation. Last minute or rush orders.
Delivery & Pickup: Renter shall clean and repackage (in original packaging) the rented items and if Marine Vet Party Rentals agrees to pick up the item, renter shall make it available to Marine Vet Party Rentals for pick up at a mutually agreed and convenient accessible location. Delivery and pickup shall be at the convenience of, and at the time designated by Marine Vet Party Rentals. Renter agrees to pay a service charge for each extra delivery or pickup call required by Marine Vet Party Rentals. Renter shall make its personnel available at the time designed for pickup, to assist, and pickup of all items.
Care of Equipment: In addition to its other obligations hereunder, Renter shall pay a reasonable cleaning charge for items returned dirty. Protect the rented items from weather damage, breakage, unauthorized or improper use, and theft or loss while in possession of Renter.
Damage Waiver: If you agree to the damage waiver charge as specified, subject to the limitations and exclusions below, Marine Vet Party Rentals 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, collision, windstorm, upset, riot. We exclude from this waiver, however, any loss or damage due to theft, misuse or abuse, by conversion, intentional damage, mysterious disappearance or other loss due to your failure to care for the rented item(s).
Insurance: Renter shall maintain, at renter’s expense, liability, property and casualty insurance coverage in amount sufficient to fully protect Marine Vet Party Rentals and its equipment against any and all claims, loss, or damage. In the event of loss or damage, you shall exercise, and shall empower us to exercise all your rights to obtain recovery under insurance and shall cooperate with Marine Vet Party Rentals to obtain recovery. All insurance proceeds should be given or assigned to Marine Vet Party Rentals.
Site Preparation: Renter agrees to have site cleaned and ready for delivery and installation or dismantled for pickup of the equipment, and also agrees to pay any additional charges for any delay incurred along with any labor charges resulting in renter’s failure to do so.
Permits & Licenses: Renter agrees prior to any installation of rental equipment including tents, to obtain at renters expense, any and all necessary permits and licenses and other consents.
Subsurface Conditions: Renter agrees to obtain any locating of underground utilities before delivery of rented items. Renter also agrees to reimburse Marine Vet Party Rentals for any additional costs incurred as a result of undisclosed or subsurface conditions. Marine Vet Party Rentals is NOT responsible for any damage to underground sprinkler systems during tent and/or inflatable installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide Marine Vet Party Rentals with a sprinkler line layout to decrease the risk of damage to a sprinkler line. However, even with a line layout there are no guarantees.
Hold Harmless Agreement: Renter agrees all risk, and agrees to hold Marine Vet Party Rentals and any of its staff harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, and damage, and all costs and expenses arising directly and indirectly at or relating to; The delivery, loading, unloading, erection, installation, dismantling, and use of rented equipment. Contact of underground utilities, pipes, or any condition on renter’s property. All necessary surface repairs. Any injury or damage during the use of rented equipment including inflatables, dunk tanks, and any interactive games.
Inflatables & Games: Customers are to abide by rules and guidelines listed specifically for each inflatable unit. By placing a CC# on file, you agree to terms of inflatable rules and waiver. Units are not to be used with water except for units considered to be Waterslides. If using customer pick-up/return, unit must be rolled in same manner as pick-up when returned. If not, $30 re-roll fee will apply. Any missing balls / accessories are subject to replacement fees. All outdoor inflatables are to be staked or weighted down at all times. Before using water with a unit/game contact Marine Vet Party Rentals for written approval.
Staging & Flooring: When choosing a location for a stage or dance floor, the most level area should be selected. Our wood parquet dance floor is for indoor use only, no exceptions. Our Black & White and Wood Laminate dance floors can be used both inside and outside. If used outside, floor must be set up on an area with limited holes, waves, etc. If floor is to be set up on unleveled ground, a $30 leveling fee will be added, and if breaking/bending occurs due to unleveled ground, customer is responsible for cost of repair/replacement. Outdoor dance floor has a sub-floor built in, no additional sub-flooring is needed. Outdoor floor must be covered, and not in direct sunlight. Customer is responsible if excess cleaning is needed.
Tents: Prior to tent setup, site must be clear of all sticks, patio furniture, animal droppings, overhead tree limbs that may interfere, debris, etc. Tents will not be setup under sap producing or fruit trees. All tents we install must be anchored/weighed down to the ground at all times, no exceptions. There are several ways to do this. Our first priority is staking. This can be done in grass and asphalt. If done in asphalt, an additional drilling/patching fee will apply. Please know what is underground before we arrive. We are not responsible for any underground utilities, sprinkler systems, septic systems, etc. Keep in mind that overhead clearance (i.e. electrical wire, tree branches, etc.) is also necessary. If set-up is required on concrete, we can either use concrete anchors, which requires drilling, or water barrels. Permits for tents are customer responsibility. Note, that water barrel anchoring is a last resort. We reserve the right to refuse to install tents anchored by water barrels, if inclement weather is expected. Customer assumes all responsibility for tents anchored by water barrels, and is held liable for any damages or injuries/death associated with failure due to water barrel usage.
Sidewalls: Sidewalls are an additional cost, and not included in the price of tents. Sidewalls are to be installed and removed by the customer. In the case of high winds, sides must be removed as they take away from the durability of the tent in high wind situations.
Prior To Pick-Up/RETURN: Rental Items including Tables and Chairs should be stacked in the same manner they were upon delivery. All cooking, beverage, and concession items should be cleaned and placed back in the containers they were delivered in. Linens should be dry and free of excess garbage to prevent mildew and staining. Additional charges will apply if restacking of items is necessary. Renter will pay the full replacement cost of linens if they have mildew or staining not removed during normal washing, as well as full replacement cost for any rental items or storage containers missing upon pick-up.
Returned Final Inspection: Marine Vet Party Rental reserves the right to modify charges for broken, missing, damaged, or dirty items up to 14 days after items have been received prior to going through FINAL inspection. Helium/Propane rentals will not be refunded for unused product.
Emergency Line: If Renter does not attempt to contact Marine Vet Party Rentals directly after he/she has had a problem with a rental item, no refund, discount etc., will be given, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Returned Checks: There will be a $35.00 charge on any returned check for any reason.
RENTER UNDERSTANDS THAT MARINE VET PARTY RENTALS MAY USE PICTURES OF EVENTS FOR PROMOTIONAL/MARKETING PURPOSES.
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