BIKETRAIL CYCLE HIRE 2010
TERMS, CONDITIONS
& INFORMATION
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MAIN TERMS
& CONDITIONS
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DAMAGE CHARGES
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LATE RETURNS
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ATTACHMENTS
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SPECIAL OFFERS & DISCOUNTS
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DISCLAIMER |
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Terms, Conditions or Information
Added/Amended 10/06/2005
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MAIN TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE
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The Bicycle let out on hire,
including all accessories & attachments supplied herewith
(“the Bicycle”) remains
the property of Biketrail (“the Owner”) and the Renter will
not sell, hire out, lend or otherwise part with possession thereof.
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The Renter
acknowledges and agrees that the Bicycle is in good condition in
all respects and undertakes not to misuse it and returns it with
all accessories in the same condition as when received (ordinary
wear and tear excepted) to the place and on the due date and time
specified on the hire forms as signed by the Renter. The Owner shall
be entitled to charge the Renter for all damage caused to the Bicycle
during the period of hire. In the event of breakdown other than
those of a type which the Renter can reasonably repair with the
supplied kit i.e. a puncture or un-seated chain, and other than
as a result of the Renter’s misuse of the Bicycle the Owner will
use its best endeavours to repair it or procure its repair.
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The period
of hire commences at the time of collection and is deemed to continue
until the Bicycle is received by the Owner as aforesaid.
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The Owner
shall not be liable for any damage caused or loss made whatsoever
by breakdown or other defects in the Bicycle or other circumstances
beyond the Owners control. The Renter shall indemnify the Owner
in respect of all costs, claims, expenses, and demands which it
may suffer or incur and which arise directly or indirectly out of
the use of the Bicycle during the period of hire. The Owner reserves
the right to use the Renters deposit in part or in full settlement
of any such claim.
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In the
event of the Bicycle being lost or stolen the Owner reserves the
right to call upon the Renter to indemnify the Owner the replacement
value of the Bicycle. However, should the Bicycle subsequently be
recovered in a useable condition, the Owner undertakes to refund
the Renter’s Indemnity in full within fourteen days.
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The Renter
Shall be solely responsible for and shall keep the Owner fully indemnified
in respect of all fines, impositions or other penalties occasioned
be the use of the Bicycle during the period of hire in respect of
violation of any Acts of Parliament, Orders, Regulations or bye
laws for the time being in force.
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Any conditions
or warranties not expressed and which might be implied on the part
of the Owner except Statutory Warranties are excluded.
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The Renter
will ensure that the Bicycle is adequately secured to an immovable
object when not in use, will not use the Bicycle under the influence
of drink or drugs and WILL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE OWNER IN THE EVENT
OF ANY LOSS OR BREAKDOWN OF THE BICYCLE, OTHER THAN THOSE REASONABLY
REPAIRABLE BY THE HIRER. THESE SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE OWNER UPON
THE RETURN OF THE BICYCLE.
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The Renter
will pay to the Owner on demand all charges due under the agreement.
The estimated rental charge (calculated as per the Owners current
lists) plus any charges for additional accessories and attachments,
is payable in advance before collection, together with a deposit
as advertised. Any refunds due, if any will be made when the Bicycle
is returned to the Owner as aforesaid.
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In the
event of cancelled forward booking, a minimum of 20% of the rental
charge thereof will be payable together with the balance thereof
should the Owner be unable to re-hire the Bicycle in question for
the same period.
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If the
Renter shall commit any breach of the terms of this agreement the
Owner shall be entitled, but without prejudice, to any other rights
or remedies which it may have to terminate the hire of the Bicycle,
and recover possession thereof without notice, and to make reasonable
charge for such repossession. No rights of the Owner under the agreement
will be waived except in writing by a duly authorised member of
staff.
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DAMAGE CHARGES
Estimation of Charges for damage.
Other than that which can be reasonably classed as normal wear and tear
(Non Exhaustive)
Buckled
Wheel £15.00 : Torn Seat £10.00 : Damaged Rear Mech £15.00
Bent
Pedal Arms £15.00 : Broken Pedal £5.00 : Accessory damage – retail
price
Broken Spoke £3.00 : Damaged Lever £5.00 : Damaged Gear Shifter
£5.00Bent
Handlebars £10.00 : Tyre abuse £8.00 : Bent Chain Rings £15.00
Lost
or Non returned Repair kit & Lock, or part thereof £10.00
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LATE
RETURNS
The Late
return of a cycle will incur an additional charged payable by the hirer
upon return for each bike late.
For bikes hired for the morning,
this charge
will be equal to the Afternoon rate for the cycle in question, and will
be levied against all BIKES LATE BY MORE THAN 20MINS.
Bikes hired for the Day and
not returned with in Fifteen minutes of the Return time, as stated on
the top of the hire agreement, will incur a late return charge of £5.00
for any period after this up to the first hour, and an additional Days
hire charge for all bikes over an hour late.
If know you are not going to
be able to get back by the agreed time, then please call us and let
us know!
THESE CHARGES WILL ONLY
BE WAIVED IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
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ATTACHMENTS
Cycle Attachment hire prices
DO NOT include the hire of Cycles, only the Attachment.
Cycle hire is additional,
see appropriate page.
There is an additional
charge of £2.50 for attachments hired on their own or fitted to customers
own Cycles.
Child
Seats, Stabilisers & Trailgators CAN NOT be hired separately.
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Special
Offers
From time to time BIKETRAIL
will promote special offers and discount on sales and hires. These deals
may be reserved to just website customers or available only through
the shop.
Offers can not be combined
unless otherwise stated.
Offers will be advertised
with dates of validity. These will be strictly adhered too.
Offers,
Vouchers or promotions that are given to individuals or groups are
non transferable.
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DISCLAIMERS
ITEMS SUPPLIED MAY DIFFER
FROM THOSE ADVERTISED & ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
BIKETRAIL RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO ALTER, TERMINATE OR WITHDRAW AND ITEMS OR PROMOTIONS ADVERTISED
OR SO OFFERED AND THEIR PRICES OR CONDITIONS AT ANYTIME.
IN ALL CASES BIKETRAIL
WILL ACT WITH IN REASON TO HONOUR BOOKINGS AND AGREEMENTS.
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