Terms and Conditions

Read our rental terms

DEFINITIONS

  • "Agreement" means all terms and conditions found on both sides of this form, any addenda, or any additional materials we provide at the time of rental. "You" or "your" means the person identified as the renter on Page 1, any person signing this agreement, any authorized Driver, and any person or organization to whom charges are billed by us on the renter's direction. All persons referred to as "you" or "your" are jointly and severally bound by this agreement. "We," "our," or "us" means the Rental Agent identified on Page 1. "Authorized Driver" means you, any additional driver approved by us and listed by us on this agreement, and any other driver authorized by the law of the state where the vehicle is rented, provided that person has a valid driver's license and, unless the law of this state requires otherwise, is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. "Vehicle" means the automobile identified in this agreement and any substitute and all its tires, tools, accessories, keys, equipment, and vehicle documents. "Physical damage" means all damage to, or loss of, the Vehicle caused by collision or upset; it does not include damage to, or loss of the Vehicle due to theft, vandalism, act of nature, riot or civil disturbance, hail, flood, or fire. "Loss of use" means the amount calculated by multiplying the number of days/weeks/months from the date of damages to the Vehicle until it is repaired times the corresponding periodic rental rate, unless otherwise provided by law.

RENTAL

  • This agreement is a contract for the rental of the Vehicle. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR APPARENT REGARDING THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR THAT THE VEHICLE IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. We may repossess the Vehicle at your expense without notice to you if the Vehicle is abandoned or used in violation of law or this agreement. You waive all recourse against us for any criminal reports or prosecutions that we take against you that arise out of your breach of this agreement.

CONDITION AND RETURN OF VEHICLE

  • You must return the Vehicle to our rental office or other location we specify on the date and time specified in this agreement and in the same condition that you received it, except for ordinary wear. Service to the Vehicle or replacement of parts or accessories during the rental must have our prior approval. You will check and maintain all fluid levels, including the brake fluid level in the master cylinder.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS; REPORTING TO POLICE

  • You are responsible for all damage to or loss of the Vehicle, loss of use of the Vehicle while it is being repaired, diminution of the Vehicle's value caused by damage to it or its equipment, and all administrative costs we incur due to damage to, or loss of, the Vehicle, regardless of whether or not you are at fault, unless this responsibility is otherwise limited by law. You must report all accidents or incidents of theft and vandalism to the police as soon as you discover them.

CHARGES

  • You will pay us on demand for all charges due under this Agreement that are allowed by law, including, but not limited to:

    1. Time and Usage: Charges for the period during which you keep the vehicle.

    2. Optional Services: Charges for any additional services you choose to purchase.

    3. Taxes: Applicable sales, use, and other taxes.

    4. Loss or Damage: Costs of loss or damage to the vehicle, including:

      • Repair or retail value of the vehicle based on accepted valuation methods.

      • Administrative fees for processing claims.

      • Loss of use and diminution of the vehicle's value caused by damage.

    5. Fines and Penalties: All fines, penalties, forfeitures, court costs, towing charges, and other expenses assessed against the vehicle or us during the rental, unless caused by us.

    6. Recovery Costs: Costs we incur in locating or recovering the vehicle if it is not returned as agreed.

    7. Attorney Fees: Pre and post-judgment attorney fees incurred to enforce this agreement.

    8. Late Payment Fees: A 2% late fee or the highest amount allowed by law for past-due payments.

    9. Interest: One and a half percent per month interest on past-due balances, or the maximum amount allowed by law.

    10. Abandonment Fees: Fifty dollars ($50.00) plus $5.00 per mile between the rental location and the place where the vehicle was abandoned, and additional recovery expenses.

    11. Insufficient Funds: Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) or the maximum amount permitted by law for checks returned due to insufficient funds.

DEPOSIT

  • We may use your deposit to pay any amounts owed to us under this agreement.


BREACH OF AGREEMENT:

  • If you breach this agreement, you will be liable for all damages or losses caused by your breach, unless otherwise provided by law.

MODIFICATIONS

  • No term of this agreement can be waived or modified except in writing by us. If you wish to extend the rental period, you must return the vehicle to our rental office for inspection and obtain written approval.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • No waiver by us of any breach of this agreement constitutes a waiver of any additional breaches. You release us from liability for consequential or punitive damages related to the rental or reservation of the vehicle. If any provision of this agreement is deemed void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid and enforceable.

RENTAL AGREEMENT VIOLATIONS
You agree to properly operate this vehicle. If any of the following acts are committed, any coverage provided to you will be voided:

(a) Operation of the vehicle by an unauthorized driver.
(b) Violation of any provision of this Agreement while operating the vehicle.
(c) Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other substances that would impair driving ability.
(d) Reckless driving of the vehicle, which includes, among other things:

  • Driving off regularly maintained roadways.

  • Carrying hazardous substances or hazardous waste of any kind.

  • Transporting weight in excess of the vehicle's maximum payload capacity.

  • Operating where there is insufficient clearance for height or width.

  • Improper loading of the vehicle.
    (e) Transporting more passengers than the number of seat belts or transporting passengers outside of the passenger compartment.
    (f) Using the vehicle to participate in or assist with any activity that violates any law, rule, or regulation.
    (g) Using the vehicle to carry persons or property for hire.
    (h) Using the vehicle to engage in an organized or any other speed contest.
    (i) Using the vehicle to tow or push another vehicle, trailer, or object.
    (j) Operation of the vehicle by a person who has provided false or misleading information to obtain the vehicle.
    (k) Operating the vehicle outside the continental United States and Canada.
    (l) Leaving the vehicle unattended and failing to remove the keys or close and lock all doors, windows, and the trunk, resulting in the vehicle being stolen.