RENTAL TERMS
Rental Terms and Agreement
THIS EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) is made and effective by clicking on the “I Agree to the Rental Terms and Agreement” check box, by and between REVERB Films LLC DBA Reverb Rentals, (“Lessor”) and current user (“Lessee”). By clicking on the “I Agree to the Rental Terms and Agreement" check box, Lessee agrees to be bound by this Equipment Lease Agreement and all the Terms and Conditions therein, whether or not Lessee has read them. Lessor may at its sole discretion modify this Equipment Lease Agreement and all the Terms and Conditions therein at any time. By clicking on the “I Agree to the Rental Terms and Agreement” button, Lessee indicates acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions. NOW, THEREFORE,
1. Disclaimer
Every effort is made to assure descriptions and prices are correct. Lessor reserves the right to correct errors as needed. All prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
2. Lease
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the following described equipment (“Equipment”): shown above in the “Contents” area during checkout.
3. Term
The term of this lease shall commence at the "Pickup" date selected by Lessee. The term of this lease shall expire on the expiration of the term of days shown on the order receipt. The Equipment must be returned to the Lessor by the end of business on the last day of the term of the lease.
4. Rent
Rent and a deposit, if applicable, must be paid in advance, in full.
5. Late Returns
Late returns are penalized a maximum daily penalty equivalent to 100% of the 1 day rental rate for the Equipment. Any penalties will be charged to the Lessee’s form of payment on file with Lessor.
In the event the rental is not returned 7 days after the due date and Lessor has been unable to collect the applicable penalties, the equipment will be considered stolen and the Lessee’s form of payment will be charged the full replacement value of the Equipment.
If Lessor is unable to collect penalties or the replacement value of the equipment after 7 days, the Lessee shall be considered to be in Default.
Lessor reserves the right to pursue all civil and criminal remedies in the case of unreturned or lost equipment.
6. Use
Lessee shall use the Equipment in a careful and proper manner and shall comply with and conform to all applicable laws, ordinance, and regulations in any way relating to the use or possession of the Equipment.
7. Cancellation by Lessor
Lessor reserves the right to cancel any order, for any reason, at any time before delivery occurs. If Lessor cancels an order, a full refund will be issued to Lessee.
8. Cancellation by Lessee
Lessee may cancel an order within 4 hours of order acceptance and receive a full rental fee refund. Lessee may cancel an order within 48 hours of rental start date and receive a 50% rental fee refund. If lessee cancels a rental within 24 hours of rental start date, the rental fee will be non-refundable.
9. Ownership
The Equipment remains at all times the sole and exclusive property of Lessor. The Lessee has no rights or claims to the Equipment. Lessor makes no claims to images, video, or sound recordings made by the Lessee while using the Equipment.
10. Damaged or Modified Equipment
Lessee shall keep the Equipment in good repair and condition.
Lessee shall not materially modify or alter the Equipment.
In the event of any material modifications, Lessee will be responsible for all reasonable costs of Lessor in restoring the Equipment to its normal condition.
Lessee assumes and shall bear the entire risk of damage to the Equipment from any cause, except damage in the possession of the Shipper, during the term of the Lease.
Unless pre-existing damage is reported to Lessor within 24 hours after Lessee takes possession of the Equipment, it is assumed any damage to the equipment occurred during the term of the Lease.
If there is a dispute between Lessor and Lessee as to whether damage occurred in possession of the Shipper, the equipment shall be sent to an external repair facility. The opinion of the repair facility, as to the cause of the damage, shall be binding on the parties.
In the event of damage, Lessor shall choose the repair method and venue, within reason.
If Lessor chooses an external venue for repair, Lessee is responsible for the total cost of repair, if commercially reasonable.
Lessor may elect to repair the Equipment in-house. In these cases, Lessee shall be responsible for Lessor’s reasonable expenses for parts and labor.
Lessee’s form of payment shall be charged the amount of repair expenses owed to Lessor. If the Lessee’s form of payment cannot be successfully charged within 24 hours, the Lessee shall be considered to be in Default.
At Lessor’s discretion, a cleaning fee may be charged if any of the following must be removed from the equipment upon return:
Smoke
Mud or dirt
Chalk or powder
Sand
Any other matter that must be removed from the Equipment before it is placed back in Lessor’s inventory
11. Loss of Equipment
Lessee assumes and shall bear the entire risk of loss of the Equipment from any cause during the term of the Lease.
Lost or Stolen Equipment – In the event that the Equipment is reported by Lessee to be lost or stolen during the term of the Lease, Lessee is liable to Lessor for the replacement value of the Equipment.
Lessor shall charge Lessee’s form of payment the amount owed for replacement of the lost or stolen Equipment.
If the Lessee’s form of payment cannot be successfully charged within 24 hours, the Lessee shall be considered to be in Default.
Unreturned Equipment – If the Equipment is not returned within seven days of expiration of the term of the Lease, the Lessee shall be liable for the replacement value of the Equipment.
12. Credit Card Authorization
By providing your credit card information and agreeing to this rental agreement, Lessee authorizes Lessor to charge Lessee credit card for any fees or charges associated with rental, including but not limited to late fees, damage fees, and the full replacement cost of any equipment that is not returned or is returned in damaged condition.
Lessee is responsible for the equipment from the time of delivery to the time of return. If any equipment is not returned or is returned in damaged condition, Lessee will be charged the full replacement cost of the equipment. The replacement cost will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of rental, and Lessee will also be liable for any and all legal fees associated with the collection of said replacement cost.
By agreeing to this rental agreement, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this credit card authorization and liability for non-return or damaged equipment section.
13. Default
In the event of default, all amounts owed by Lessee to Lessor are immediately due.
In the event of default, Lessee shall be responsible for any reasonable expenses of Lessor in attempting to recover the amount owed from Lessee including collection fees and attorney’s fees.
Lessor reserves the right to pursue all available civil and criminal remedies against lessee, including but not limited to: recovering possession of the equipment, obtaining from Lessee’s form of payment any amounts owed, hiring outside debt collection firms or private investigators, filing of criminal charges, and any civil remedies available. These remedies are not exclusive.
14. Missing Accessories
In the event of any missing accessories (caps, hoods, tripod rings, bags, etc.), Lessee is fully liable to Lessor for the replacement cost of the missing items.
15. Liability
Lessor does not assume, and the customer indemnifies Lessor against any liability or claims resulting from use or malfunction of the equipment. Lessee assumes all liability that may arise from use or failure of the equipment.
16. Malfunctioning Equipment
In the case of malfunctioning Equipment, Lessor’s only liability to Lessee is for the portion of Rent applicable to the time period that the Equipment was nonfunctioning. Lessor shall not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages resulting from malfunctions.
17. Taxes or Duties
The Lessee agrees to keep the Equipment free of any taxes, duties, liens, or other encumbrances. In the event such are levied against the Equipment, renter agrees to reimburse Lessor in full for those charges.
18. Severability and Governing Laws
This represents the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee. If any portion of this agreement is found unenforceable, it will not affect the remainder of the agreement, which shall remain valid and enforceable. The agreement shall be enforced according to the laws of the State of Oregon County of Deschutes.