This document outlines the terms and conditions for renting welfare vehicles from LAE Vehicle Rental limited. It specifies the rental period, payment terms, responsibilities of the customer including maintaining insurance and the vehicle, limitations of liability for the rental company, and grounds for terminating the rental agreement. Key details include that the customer is responsible for insuring the vehicle, maintaining it, and returning it in the same condition. The rental company's liability is limited to rental fees paid. The agreement can be terminated for breach of terms or other reasons such as bankruptcy.
New Account Credit Application Form for Vehicle Rental
1. Registered Address: Unit 1 Garnett Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 9UB
LAE Vehicle Rental limited
Unit 1, Garnett Place Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9UB
TEL: 01695 722 833 FAX: 01695 556 865 EMAIL: creditcontrol@lae-ltd.com
NEW ACCOUNT CREDIT APPLICATION FORM
REGISTERED NAME & ADDRESS:
Tel Number:
Fax Number:
TRADING NAME & ADDRESS (if different):
Tel Number:
Fax Number:
INVOICE ADDRESS (if different) TYPE OF BUSINESS
(Plc, Ltd, Partnership, Sole trader,)
COMPANY REG NO:
VAT REG NO:
HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT US?
(e.g. Internet search, Advert, Recommendation, Trade show, staff
member)
IF A SOLE TRADER or PARTNERSHIP - NAME(S) AND HOME ADDRESS OF TRADER or PARTNERS:
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS THE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE OUR EQUIPMENT WHILST IT IS IN YOUR POSSESSION
(PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE POLICY COVERING THIS)
INSURANCE COMPANY: POLICY NO: EXPIRY DATE:
TRADE REFERENCE 1 NAME & ADDRESS:
Tel Number:
Fax Number:
TRADE REFERENCE 2 NAME & ADDRESS:
Tel number:
Fax number:
Contact email address:
2. Registered Address: Unit 1 Garnett Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 9UB
Hire of Welfare Vehicles
Terms and Conditions 2015
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLYSOLELY TO THE HIRE OF WELFARE VEHICLES (AS DEFINED BELOW) BY YOU FROM LAE
WELFARE HIRE SOLUTIONS.
BY SIGNING THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU IRREVOCABLY AGREE THAT NO TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROFFERED BY YOU
SHALL APPLYTO THE HIRE OF WELFARE VEHICLES (AS DEFINED BELOW) UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED BY LAE WELFARE HIRE
SOLUTIONS AND SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY AN AUTHORISED SIGNATORY
1 Definitions
“Company” means LAE Welfare Hire Solutions
“Customer” means the company, firm, person or public authority detailed at the foot of these terms and conditions
“Hire Period” means the period defined in clause 3.1 hereof
“Hire Charges”means the hire charges as agreed between the parties overleaf
“Valeting Charges”means the charges published by the Company from time to time and payable by the Customer for the cleaning and/or valeting
of the Welfare Vehicle (as defined below) where it is in a dirty condition follow its return or collection and includes the costs of cleaning and
emptying the toilets and the removal of any materials left inside the Welfare Vehicle
“Welfare Vehicle” means the vehicle provided by the Company to the Customer under these terms and conditions or any replacement thereof and
includes all accessories, tools and spare wheel supplied with the vehicle
2 Interpretations
2.1 The masculine includes the feminine and the neuter and vice versa.
2.2 The singular includes the plural and vice versa.
2.3 A reference to any statute, enactment, order, regulation or other similar instrument shall be construed as reference to the statute, enactment,
order regulation or instrument as amended from time to time by any subsequent re-enactment, order, regulation or instrument or contained in any
subsequent re-enactment or consolidation hereof.
Headings are included in this agreement for ease of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation or construction of any of the terms and
conditions herein.
3. Hire Period
3.1 The Hire Period commences upon the day the Welfare Vehicle is delivered by the Company or collected by or on behalf of the Customer
from the Company’s premises or such other premises as specified by the Company and shall continue until the Welfare Vehicle is returned to the
Company’s premises between the hours of 8.30a.m and 5.00p.m Mondays to Fridays and a receipt is issued by the Company or is collected by
the Company, this shall apply even if the Company has agreed to off hire the Welfare Vehicle and has ceased applying Hire Cha rges. The Welfare
Vehicle will remain at the risk of the Customer until the expiration of the Hire Period and the Customer should ensure that fully comprehensive
insurance remains in full force for that period.
Telephone off hires will not be accepted unless validated by an off hire number notified by the company to the Customer.
3.2 Where Welfare Vehicle is lost during the Hire Period or is returned or collected other than in good repair, full working order and/or damaged
the Hire Charges shall continue to be payable by the Customer for such period as is reasonably necessary for the Welfare Vehicle to be repaired
and/or restored to its full working order or replaced or the replacement value is received by the Company whichever is the earlier.
3.3 If the Customer is an individual within the meaning of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 the maximum Hire Period shall not exceed three
consecutive calendar months and the Customer shall return the Welfare Vehicle to the Company on or before the last day of the third consecutive
calendar month of the Hire Period.
4 Hire and other Charges
4.1 Hire Charges will be calculated weekly with part weeks being charged as full weeks.
4.2 Hire Charges relate solely to the hire of the Welfare Vehicle and additional charges will be paid by the Customer for fuel and oil supplied with
the Welfare Vehicle, delivery to and from the Company’s premises (including abortive delivery charges as published by the Company from time to
time) where this is undertaken by or on behalf of the Company all of which will be charged separately to the Customer.
4.3 Where the Welfare Vehicle is returned or collected and is found not to be in good repair or full working order or is damaged with fair wear and
tear being excluded the Customer shall be responsible for the costs of the Company returning the Welfare Vehicle to substantially the same
condition it was in at the commencement of the Hire Period plus an administration charge of ten per cent (10%) of the cost of the repairs. Where
the Welfare Vehicle is incapable of being restored to its previous condition, the Customer shall be responsible for the full cost of replacement.
4.4 Where the Welfare Vehicle is lost during the Hire Period the Customer shall pay to the Company on demand the full replacement cost of the
Welfare Vehicle.
4.5 The Customer shall be responsible for paying the Valeting Charges.
4.6 The Customer shall obtain and pay for all and any permits, licences and other consents and permissions required to enable the Welfare Vehicle
to performthe work required by the Customer.
4.7 Where the Company pays any penalty and/or congestion charge which is incurred in respect of the Welfare Vehicle during the Hire Period it will
invoice the Customer for such penalty or charge plus an administration charge equal to ten per cent (10%) of the penalty or charge.
4.8 The Customer accepts responsibility for any offence under any road traffic or other legislation which may be committed in respect of the
Welfare Vehicle during the Hire Period and agrees to indemnify the Company against any claim made against it in respect there of.
4.9 The Customer accepts responsibility for arranging fully comprehensive insurance for the Welfare Vehicle for the duration of the Hire Period with
a reputable insurer and in breach of this clause shall indemnify the Company against all loss and/or damage howsoever arising.
5 PaymentTerms
Invoices for hire and other charges will be issued at the end of each calendar month and/or at the expiration of the Hire Period. Invoices are
payable by the Customer within thirty days of the invoice date. The Company reserves the right to charge interest on any outstanding amounts at
the rate of 2% above the base rate for the time being of Lloyds Bank PLC both before and after any judgment. In respect of payments by the
Customer time shall be of the essence of this agreement.
3. Registered Address: Unit 1 Garnett Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 9UB
6. Warranties
6.1 The Company warrants that at the time the Welfare Vehicle is collected or delivered it will substantially performthe functions specified in the
manufacturer’s specification.
6.2 The Customer warrants the collection or delivery of the Welfare Vehicle is conclusive proof that he has examined the Welfare Vehicle and found
it to be in good condition and in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification.
6.3 The Company will undertake commercially reasonable efforts to promptly provide replacements or corrections to any part of the Welfare Vehicle
that does not substantially performthe functions specified in the manufacturer’s specification where such failure is identified by the Customer upon
collection or delivery and is notified to the Company immediately.
6.4 The Company warrants that it will undertake commercially reasonable efforts to deliver the Welfare Vehicle upon the agreed delivery date
6.5 The Company warrants it has the right to hire the Welfare Vehicle.
6.6 The warranties stated above are limited warranties and are the only warranties made by the Company . The Company does not make, and the
Customer hereby expressly waives, allother warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The stated ex press warranties are in
lieu of all liabilities or obligations of the Company for damages arising out of or in connection with the delivery, use or performance of the Welfare
Vehicle.
7 Limitation of Liability
7.1 The Company shall indemnify the Customer against injury or death of any person without limit caused by the negligence breach of statutory
duty or wilful misconduct of its employees.
7.2 For the avoidance of doubt clause 7.1 shall not apply where the Company’s employee is acting upon the instruction of the Cust omer.
7.3 The Company shall have no liability with respect to its obligations under this agreement for loss of use, profit or goodwill, or for special,
indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, whether in tort or in contract, even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7.4 In any event and subject to clause 7.1 the liability of the Company to the Customer for any reason and upon any cause of action whatsoever
shall be limited to the amount of any Hire Charges which the Customer has paid to the Company in respect of the hire of the Welfare Vehicle giving
rise to the cause of action.
7.5 The Customer acknowledges and agrees that the allocation of risk contained in this clause 7 is reflected in the Hire Charges
8 Title
Nothing in this agreement shall convey to the Customer any title to or any right in the Welfare Vehicle including but not limited to all proprietary
rights or ownership of any modifications. The Customer’s sole right in relation to the Welfare Vehicle or any modifications is to use the same for the
duration of the Hire Period under the terms and conditions herein contained.
9 Indemnity
The Customer shall hold the Company and the Company’s servants and agents fully indemnified from and against all claims made or actions
brought against the Company in respect of any liability, claim, loss (including loss of business or other consequentialloss), damage or injury to
persons or property occurring in connection with the Customer’s use of the Welfare Vehicle.
10 Obligations of the Customer
The Customer shall:
10.1 for the Hire Period obtain fully comprehensive insurance cover, including third party liability and cover against loss or damage to the Welfare
Vehicle for its full replacement value. Furthermore the Customer shall give the Company immediate written notice of any loss or damage to the
Welfare Vehicle and shall in the event of loss reimburse the Company at the then manufacturer’s list price in respect thereof within 14 days of the
loss. The Customer shall produce on demand to the Company a copy of the policy or policies. The Customer shall hold on trust for the Company all
policy proceeds in or towards satisfaction of the Customer’s obligations hereunder;
10.2 ensure that engine oil level, water level in the radiator, washers and wipers, brake fluid levels, tyres of the Welfare Vehicle are all checked on
a daily basis;
10.3 be responsible for replenishing of clean water tanks and emptying of waste tanks within a timely and appropriate manner at the Customer’s
expense;
10.4 Ensure that the Welfare Vehicle will be operated properly and by competent persons only and that the Welfare Vehicle is not used for:-
10.4.1 The carriage of passengers for hire or reward;
10.4.2 Any illegal purpose or in contravention of any legislation;
10.4.3 For hire or reward or for commercial use if the Welfare Vehicle exceeds 3.5 GVW unless a valid operator’s licence is held;
10.5 at the Customers expense arrange that the Welfare Vehicle is kept in good repair and condition and enable the Company at the Customer’s
expense to effect allnecessary repairs in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification including making good any loss or damage to the
Welfare Vehicle due to any occurrence whatsoever (fair wear and tear only excepted);
10.6 at the Customer’s expense repair any damage to tyres, windscreens and /or windows;
10.7 ensure that at the Customer’s expense, the Welfare Vehicle is kept safe and without risks to health;
10.8 ensure that he updates the MID database in accordance with the Fourth EU Motor Insurance Directive;
10.9 ensure that its use of the said Welfare Vehicle conforms with the terms and conditions laid down in the Health and Safety at WorkAction 1974
and in particular, sections 2(2)(b) and (2)(c) thereof and to any other nationaland local Health and Safety Regulations which may applicable until
the Welfare Vehicle is collected or returned;
10.10 obtain all necessary licences, certificates, permits, authorisations required for the operation of, or in connection with, the Welfare Vehicle and
shall maintain the same in full force until the Welfare Vehicle is collected or returned;
10.11 immediately notify the Company by telephone and subsequently confirmin writing if the Welfare Vehicle is involved in any accident resulting
in injury to persons or damage to property. The Customer shall not admit liability or compromise any claim relating to the Welfare Vehicle without
the consent of the Company in writing:
10.12 not do or fail to do, any act whereby the Welfare Vehicle or its use would contravene any statute, rule, regulation, or byelaw or any such
licence, certificate, permit authorisation for the time being in force pertaining to the possession use, maintenance or safet y of the Welfare Vehicle;
10.13 not assign, sell, mortgage, pledge, let on hire or hire, part with possession, or otherwise deal with the Welfare Vehicle or with any interest
therein, or attempt to do any of these things;
10.14 not assign this agreement without specific written consent by the Company and not permit the Welfare Vehicle to be used by any other party
than the Customer and its employee;
10.15 pay all invoices in accordance with clause 5 hereof.
4. Registered Address: Unit 1 Garnett Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 9UB
11 Inspection and Servicing
11.1 The Customer shall permit and grant the Company the right and facilities to enter any premises at all reasonable times in order to inspect the
Welfare Vehicle.
11.2 Upon the written request of the Company the Customer shall return the Welfare Vehicle to the Company within five days to enable the
Company to arrange the servicing of the vehicle. Upon the return of the Welfare Vehicle under this clause the Company shall provide a comparable
replacement vehicle and the terms and conditions of this agreement shall apply to that replacement vehicle.
12 Termination
12.1 Upon the termination of this agreement all rights in and to the Welfare Vehicle shall automatically revert to the Company. The Company shall
have the right to enter any premises to take immediate possession of the Welfare Vehicle without further notice or demand
12.2 Either party may terminate this agreement in the event of a material default by either party that is not cured within the applicable cure period
specified in this agreement, or a reasonable cure period (with the minimum being ten (10) day if no other cure period is stated) from receipt of
written notice specifying the nature of the default with reasonable particularity.
12.3 If an order is made or an effective resolution passed for the winding up of either party otherwise than for the purpose of re-construction or
amalgamation either party may give written notice declaring this agreement is terminated.
12.4 If one party commits an act of bankruptcy the other party may give written notice declaring this agreement is terminated.
12.5 Where the Customer is an individual within the meaning of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 this agreement will terminate at the expiration of
three months from the date of execution and the
Customer shall be required to return the Welfare Vehicle.
12.6 Exercise of the right of termination afforded to either party shall not prejudice legal rights or remedies either party may have against the other
in respect of any breach of the terms of this agreement.
12.7 The Customer’s failure to pay on a timely basis is cause for termination by the Company of this agreement.
13 Force Majeure
13.1 Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations if such failure or delay is due to Force Majeure.
13.2 For the purpose of this agreement, “Force Majeure”shall mean any act, omission, cause or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the
Company and shall include but not limited to war, rebellion, civil commotion, strikes, lock-outs and industrial disputes, fires, explosion, earthquake,
act of God, flood, drought, or other act or order of any government department, council or other constituted body.
14 Invalidity of any Provision
In the event of one or more of these terms and conditions or any part thereof being invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect the validity,
legality, or unenforceability of the remaining terms and conditions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
15 Entire Agreement
15.1 This agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all previous agreements with respect thereto.
15.2 Each party hereby acknowledges that it has not entered into this agreement in reliance upon any representation made by the other party but
not embodied herein.
16 Notices
Any notice required to be given hereunder, shall be given by sending the same:
(a) by first class post to the addresses as first set out overleaf or to any subsequent address designated by either party for the purpose of receiving
notice pursuant to this agreement, and any notice so sent shall be deemed to have been given three (3) business days after the same was mailed;
or (b) by confirmed facsimile; or (c) by e-mail.
17 General Terms
17.1 The failure of either of the parties to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this agreement shall not be construed as the
waiver of any subsequent default of a similar nature.
17.2 The rights and obligations under Clauses 7 and 9 shall survive the termination of this agreement for any reason whatsoever.
17.3 Where the Customer deals as a consumer as defined by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 these conditions do not and will not affect his statutory
rights.
18 Law
The construction, validity and performance of these conditions shall be governed in all respects by the Law of England. The C ustomer hereby
submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
I/We by signing this document accept these term & conditions regarding the hire of Welfare Vehicles from LAE and confirm I have the authority to
do so on behalf of the company detailed below.
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LAE WELFARE HIRE SOLUTIONS DOC REV2015