TERMS AND CONDITION OF AGREEMENT
ON THE REVERSE SIDE HEREOF
1. The Hirer acknowledges and agrees by his signature on the reverse side hereof that he has read and agrees to the additional terms and conditions applying to the hireage of this vehicle.
2.
(a) All rentals must be paid in advance.
(b) The mileage charges, if any are to be paid at the
termination of the rental or on demand by the Company.
(c) In addition to all other charges, a minimum of
US$50.00 or not less than US$3.00 for each hour the vehicle describe is in the possession of the hirer if the speedometer or the speedometer seal is disconnected, broken or tampered with. If found to be defective, it must be returned to the hirer immediately to avoid incurring this penalty.
3. This Hirer should have a valid licence, free from endorsements, which entitles him to drive the hired vehicle in Jamaica
4. This Hirer agrees that he is 25 years and over and suffers from no physical, mental or legal disability.
5. The Hirer acknowledges receipt of the car and accessories including 5 complete wheels, tyres and tools in good condition and oil in crankcase and differential.
6. The Hirer agrees that he shall have no claims whatsoever against the Company or it’s agent for delays personal expense and/or consequential loss due to accidental or mechanical breakdown of the vehicle rented from the Company.
7. The Hirer will immediately report to the Company or the nearest Police Station any accident or collision in which the hired vehicle is involved. Failure to do so will result in your being held accountable for the repair or replacement of the vehicle.
8. The hirer will report all vehicle violation and will pay promptly all fines, penalties and all forfeitures imposed for parking or other traffic violations and will hold the Company harmless and indemnity the Company against all such violations.
9. The Hirer will complete and sign any form of document and give any information which maybe either for effecting insurance on the motor vehicle or otherwise connection with such insurance or any claim there under.
10. The Hire shall deposit (see over leaf) as security deposit in addition to hireage which said fund will be refunded at the expiration of the contract if there is no loss of accessories or damage to the vehicle, claim for damage pending or rental charges outstanding.
11. The Hirer agrees to pay promptly all charges for damages to the said vehicle including damage to wheels and/or tyres and all charges for loss of spare tyre, tools and/or accessories, and of all reasonable fees incurred by the Owner in the enforcement of this contract.
12. The Hirer or driver shall be absolutely liable for all damages or breakages. to the engine or other mechanical parts of the car or unless upon subsequent examination by a reputable garage it is clearly establish that such damage or breakage resulted from mechanical faults prior to the delivery of the car to the Hirer.
13. The Hirer will return the car to the company on the agree date. Company reserves the right to terminate this rental agreement at its sole discretion without giving any reasons and/or without notice. In this case the proportionate part of any prepayment or deposit will be refunded. Should the vehicle be returned before the agreed date for its return the Company reserves the right to return or demand (50%) Fifty Percent of the balance of prepaid rental costs and the Hirer shall honour this agreement
14. If the Hirer has directed the billing for charges to be transmitted to another person, firm or organization that fails to make payment promptly. Then the Hirer would be responsible for and pay the Company all the said charges on demand.
15. Minimum rental is one day at current prices. Any portion of a day is charged as one day.
16. For rentals prematurely terminated due to damage caused by carelessness, negligence or any accidents that requires investigation no refund will be
made.
17. No right of the Company under the rental agreement may be waived except in writing by the Company.
18. The Hirer expressly agrees that the vehicle shall not be operated or used:
(a) To carry passengers for reward or consideration,
express or implied.
(b) In violation of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
(c) In any race, speed contest or reliability test.
(d) To propel or tow any trailer or any vehicle used as a trailer.
(e) By any person who does not hold a valid licence which
entitles him to drive the hired vehicle in Jamaica.
(f) By any driver not authorised by the Company.
(g) By any person under the influence of intoxicants or narcotics as determined by the laws of Jamaica.
(h) In any way recklessly, as to speed or otherwise, or for
any illegal purpose.
(i) In any manner which may constitute a breach of the terms of the policy of insurance covering the motor vehicle.
19. Any violation and/or breach of the terms and conditions of this agreement which results in any loss or damage whatsoever to the Company will be paid by he Hirer to the company to the full extent of such loss or damage.
20. The person signing this contract hereby agrees to pay for any damage to the vehicle rented by his credit card and the said person hereby authorises the Company to add the costs of any damage to his charge bill.
21. General
(a) All insurance is void if the rented vehicle is driven by any one other than the Hirer or additional driver authorized by Patmars Car Rentals and in that event the Hirer is totally liable for all damages to the vehicle any personal third party and property claims liability resulting from any accidents involving the rented vehicle and the Hirer or His/Her agents shall not have any claims against Patmars Car Rental.
(b) Always ensure that the vehicle is parked where there is adequate security and lighting.
(c) Doors and trunk (boots) must be kept locked when not
in use.
(d) Do not leave ignition key with hotel or air line employees.
(e) Cars must be turned in to Patmars Car Rental any key surrendered to their employee only.
(f) If you wish to extend this rental you must contact the Patmars Car Rentals office for advice.
(g) If the car is kept beyond contract check in date, it is considered overdue and all insurance is immediately voided also the police. will be notified.
(h) Accident must be reported to the nearest Police Station and the nearest Patmars office within 24 hours.
22. The company shall not be responsible or liable for any injuries fatal or otherwise in excess of that covered under it’s Third Party Insurance Policy.
23. The repair of punctured tyres and tubes is the responsibility of the Hirer.