Hire Terms and Conditions

The Hirer has inspected the equipment prior to taking possession of the equipment and:-
1.1 Is satisfied that the equipment is clean, in good repair and in safe working order;
1.2 Is aware of the proper use for which the equipment is designed and is satisfied that it is suitable for the purpose required;
1.3 Is satisfied with the instructions given in the proper and safe manner of using the equipment and is familiar with its proper and safe use.

The Hirer agrees that the equipment is to be used:-
2.1 In a skilful and proper manner;
2.2 For the purpose and within the capacity for which it was designed;
2.3 For legal purposes or in a legal manner and the Hirer will comply at its own expense with
requirements of all Government Authorities in relation to the equipment;
2.4 At the address provided by the Hirer and the equipment is only to be removed from this
address for the purpose of returning it to the Owner;
2.5 By the Hirer or suitably competent employees or, with the approval of the owner by a suitably
competent, certified or licensed operator.

The period of Hire shall commence from either:-
3.1 The commencement date and time as shown overleaf; or
3.2 The time when the equipment is delivered to the Hirer at the address contained overleaf, whichever is the earlier; and shall terminate
3.3 At the time when the equipment is returned to the Owner; or
3.4 At the time the Hirer notifies the Owner that the equipment is ready for collection by the Owner. Such notification will be deemed to have been properly given only when the Hirer has received from a member of the office hire control staff of the Owner, an off hire number;
3.5 This period of hire shall terminate on whichever is the later event of 3.3 or 3.4. Notification by the Hirer that the equipment is ready for collection and the receipt by the Hirer of an off hire number shall not relieve the Hirer for liability for the equipment until it is collected by the Owner.

The Hirer agrees to return this equipment to the Owner during regular business hours. The Owner may terminate this agreement at its sole discretion and the Hirer authorises the Owner and servants to enter upon such land as may be necessary to recover the equipment.

The Hirer will pay the hire charges at the rate and in the manner specified during the hire period. The Hirer schedule of rates may be subject to alteration by mutual agreement between the Hirer and Owner if the agreed period of hire is altered in any way by the Hirer.

If the equipment is not returned at the end of the hire period, the Hirer will be charged an additional rate for extra hour or part thereof.

If the Hirer requests the Owner to deliver, install or collect the equipment, the Hirer agrees to pay to the Owner all of the Owner’s reasonable expenses occurred in complying with this request in addition to the hire charges. These expenses may include costs due to any delay incurred, or additional labour performed due to the Hirer’s failure to prepare the site.

The Hirer is responsible for loading and unloading equipment. If an employee of the Owner assists in the loading or unloading of the equipment the Hirer agrees to indemnify the Owner for any property damage or personal injuries in relation to this assistance whether or not due to negligence.

The Hirer agrees to:-
9.1 Keep and maintain the equipment in a clean condition and good repair and working order;
9.2 Service the equipment in a skilful and proper manner and to supply all oil and grease necessary for operation of the equipment at its own expense.
9.3 Supply all fuel necessary for the operation of the equipment at its own expense.
9.4 Repair or replace damaged tyres.
9.5 Give the Owner access to the equipment for inspection at any reasonable time without the Owner giving prior notice.

If equipment becomes unsafe or in a state of disrepair, the Hirer agrees to immediately discontinue use of equipment and to notify the Owner immediately. The Hirer will on no account attempt to repair the equipment without the consent of the Owner and will immediately return the equipment to the Owner’s premises if required to do so by the Owner. If the failure is caused by reasonable wear and tear and for no other reason including the Hirer’s negligence or misuse, the Owner agrees, in its discretion, to:-
10.1 Repair the equipment within a reasonable time;
10.2 Make similar equipment available, or
10.3 Adjust the rental charge.
The Owner shall in no circumstances be liable for any loss sustained by the Hirer.

The Hirer will immediately notify the Owner of any accident involving its equipment.

If the equipment is not returned in a clean condition or in good repair and working order (fair wear and tear excepted) the Owner may at its absolute discretion charge the Hirer for all reasonable costs of cleaning the equipment, restoring it to good repair and working order, or replacement of equipment which cannot reasonably be repaired.

The Hirer will be liable for the cost of replacement of equipment lost or stolen while in its possession. The Hirer agrees to advise the Owner immediately of the loss, theft or damage, waiver does not apply to loss or theft.

Accounts are due and payable at the end of the Hire period. Hire, delivery, installation and collection charges or other charges where applicable are payable on strictly net cash terms unless otherwise specified. Where credit is extended terms are cash thirty (30) days from end of month of invoice.

Interest is payable on any amounts outstanding at the end of the hire period at the rate of 15% per
annum.

The Hirer agrees to pay all reasonable costs of collection or legal proceedings brought to recover any amounts outstanding after the end of the hire period.

The use of your purchase order number on this contract is for your convenience and identification only. Absence of a purchase order number shall not constitute grounds for non payment of rental charges when you have had possession, or the right to possession of the hired equipment.

The Owner may assign its rights under the contract without the Hirer’s permission but will remain bound by its terms. The Hirer may not sublease or loan the equipment without the Owner’s written permission and any purported assignment shall be void.

Should the Hirer wish to stand down an item of equipment he must phone the Owner each day on the day stand down is required and seek a stand down number from the Owner who will have the discretion to refuse the stand down and require the equipment to be returned forthwith or made available for collection. Any stand down will commence from the time permission is granted to the Hirer by the Owner. A reduced rate of 50% of the normal daily rate may apply at the sole discretion of the Owner.

This contract contains no express or implied warranties other than those which appear in this agreement. No warranty is given that the equipment is suited for its intended use. The Hirer warrants that it has made its own independent inspection and has not relied on any representations by the Owner.

The Hirer agrees to accept full responsibility for all claims in respect of any injury to persons, loss of productivity or loss or damage to property, arising out of the delivery, servicing, storage, possession, use or failure of the equipment during the hire period whether or not due to the negligence of the Owner, its employee or agent or any other person and agrees to indemnify the Owner with respect to these claims. The Hirer will not allow any lien to be created over the equipment nor sell, transfer, mortgage or charge the equipment and will indemnify the Owner against any losses or expenses incurred as a result of its loss of possession of the equipment for any of these reasons.

The provisions of this contract shall be severable, so that the invalidity, unenforceability, or waiver of any of the provisions shall not affect the remaining provisions.

The law relating to this agreement shall be the law of the State of Victoria.

In this agreement the following expressions shall have the following meanings:-
25.1 The “Owner” and the “Company” is Select Access Pty Ltd (ACN 129 320 690);
25.2 The “Hirer” is the person, business or corporation hiring equipment from the Owner;
25.3 The “Equipment” and the “Hired Goods” means all equipment, plant, tools, accessories, parts and motor vehicles supplied to the Hirer.

26.1 Charges are based on time out not time used;
26.2 One day’s hire is for eight (8) hours work in twenty four (24) hours and extra shifts are chargeable.
26.3 One week is seven (7) consecutive days including weekends and holidays;
26.4 Extra days are charged at 1/7th of the weekly rate.
CONFIRMATION OF INFORMATION ACCURANCY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMS
I hereby certify that the information in this credit application is correct and acknowledges that – the information included in this credit application is for use by Select Access Pty Ltd in determining the amount and conditions of credit to be executed to the debtor. I understand that Select Access Pty Ltd may also utilize other sources of credit information, which it considers necessary in making this determination. Further, I hereby authorise the bank and trade references listed in this credit application to release the information necessary to assist Select Access Pty Ltd in establishing a line of credit. Further, the Debtor acknowledges that it has received and understood the terms as detailed in the attachment and agrees to adhere to same and that Select Access Pty Ltd reserves the right to withdraw the Debtor’s credit facilities at any time.