Rental Terms and Conditions
Rent-A-Fridge (Singapore)
1. Purpose and understanding.
These Conditions shall apply as between the Company (the owner) and the Client (the renter) in respect of the Services provided under the Contract and no other terms shall prevail. The “Owner” is Rent-A-Fridge (Singapore) LLP and this expression includes its successors and assignees. The “renter” is the person (as stated on the schedule to the contract) taking the owner’s equipment on hire. “Equipment” shall include any machine or part thereof and any attachments or fittings or replacements or any other thing rented under this contract. “Statute” means any act of Singapore’s Law.
“Price” shall be the rate of rent for the equipment as provided on the pricing schedule, in the Singapore Dollars, and subject to the provisions of these General Terms and Conditions of Rental.
“Contract Period” is such fixed period as is stated on the schedule to this Contract. “Rental Period” means the period of hire from the date of delivery of the Equipment up to the off-rent date; (both inclusive) all days being chargeable at the full daily rate of rental or at the weekly pro-rata depending on the length of the rental period, but subject to the stated minimum charge.
2. Acceptance.
All variations or proposed variations of these General Terms and Conditions shall be deemed to be of no effect unless agreed in writing and signed by a Director of the Owner.
Unless the renter notifies the Owner by telephone, or email within 24 hours of the equipment being delivered to the site, the equipment shall be deemed to be in good serviceable order, in accordance with the Terms of the Contract and to the renter’s satisfaction.
3. Commencement of rental.
Subject to the other provisions of this Contract, the owner shall supply the equipment on the delivery date and at the site stated in this Contract. The period of rental shall start on the date of such delivery. Rental shall commence on the date of delivery unless otherwise stated on this Contract.
Responsibility for loss or damage to the equipment is accepted by the Renter from the time the equipment is delivered to the site until it is removed from the site by, or on the instructions of the Owner. This responsibility will also apply while the equipment is on site during any period prior to the commencement of the rental or after its termination while the equipment is waiting recovery by or return to the Company.
3.1 Delivery of Item
A delivery date, time and pick up point will be set by the the Owner before the commencement of the rental. In the event that the renter requires assistance to collect the item, additional administrative charges will be levied (refer to FAQ).
4. Owner’s Obligations.
The owner will:
Ensure that the rental equipment is in working condition. Service the equipment in accordance with the owner’s standard Service and Preventative Maintenance arrangement. Repair or replace any item of equipment failing in its normal use, as quickly as reasonably possible and during normal working hours at times to suit the convenience of the renter.
The owner reserves the right at its sole discretion to replace equipment with equipment of similar type, age and condition at any time during the Contract Period or rental Period and all the Terms and Conditions of this contract shall apply equally to the replacement equipment.
5. Renters Obligations.
The Renter agrees to use the equipment solely for its intended purpose.
The Renter agrees to use, maintain and take care of the item in a careful and responsible manner.
The Renter accepts full responsibility for any damage caused to the equipment due to misuse, poor positioning or negligence.
The Renter shall use the equipment as instructed by the staff of the owner or by written communication by the owner.
The Renter agrees to return the item when it is due.
5.1. Renters’ Representations, Warranties and Undertakings.
The Renter shall not use the Item for any illegal purpose or in a manner that is contrary to its intended use, or in breach of any moral or social standard.
The Renter has all the knowledge and skills necessary for careful and normal use of the rented item and undertakes to use the item(s) with reasonable skill and care.
The Renter has the authorization, licenses and legal capacity to rent, possess and use the Item. (Including payment for utility fees imposed by place of residence)
The Renter shall be sole custodian of the Item(s) during the Rental Period and until the Item is returned to the Owner.
The Renter shall undertake as such to exercise effective and exclusive control of the Items.
The Renter has had the opportunity to inspect the Item(s) and confirms that the Item(s) condition is correct and accurate.
6. Renters Liability for Loss, damage, theft or late returns.
The renter accepts full responsibility to the owner for and fully indemnifies the owner against loss (including theft) or damage to or destruction of the equipment suffered during the Contract Period or Rental Period as appropriate from whatever cause the same may arise, and is fully responsible to the owner for the safekeeping of the equipment and its return in the same condition as received to the owner at the end of the rental.
Where any item of equipment is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged beyond economical repair, the renter shall pay to the owner on demand the full replacement value of such equipment and a sum equivalent to any rental due and payable, and the owner shall supply replacement equipment to which all these General Terms and Conditions shall apply. Otherwise, the owner has the right to claim the security deposit as payment for the item. This Contract shall not be terminated nor shall any obligations of the renter under this Contract be diminished only by reason of any total or partial loss of or damage to the equipment.
The renter accepts all liability and responsibility for and shall fully and completely indemnify the owner against all third party claims and losses howsoever arising in respect of damage to or loss or destruction of any property and the personal injury or death of anybody in any way caused by relating to the equipment or its use including, but not limited to, the payment of all damages, costs, attorney fees and charges in connection therewith.
The renter shall be solely responsible for and fully indemnify the owner against all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses in respect of any damage to or loss or destruction of the property of the renter or others and in respect of the personal injury or death of the renter or his employees or contractors or other person in any way caused by or relating to the equipment or its use.
In the event that the Renter returns the item in a bad and/or poorly maintained condition (which cannot be described as the result of normal use during the rental), requiring special cleaning or attention, a cleaning fee will be levied upon the renter. Any late returns will be charged daily up to a maximum of 30 days. After which, the item will be considered lost/sold and the deposit will be forfeited.
6.1 Other Charges
I. Replacement cost of entire minibar fridge (Midea, Kuche and similar): Refer to FAQ
II. Replacement cost of parts ( Ice Cube Tray, Egg Tray, Shelf): Refer to FAQ
III. Broken Compartment (Flaps and Plugs): Refer to FAQ
IV. Stickers Removal Fee: Refer to FAQ
7. Ownership.
The equipment remains at all times the property of the owner.
The renter shall not without the written consent of the owner (which may be arbitrarily withheld) assign, sub-let, mortgage, charge, pledge, part with possession of or otherwise deal with the equipment.
No permitted sub-renting shall relieve the hirer from the renters liability under this Contract.
8. Payment.
The renter shall pay the entire payment sum (being the payment of rental and where applicable transport, insurance charges and deposit) in cash or check or bank transfer acceptable to the owner by the date of delivery. Immediately upon the rental being terminated by the owner in accordance with sub-clause 11 (b) hereof the renter shall pay to the owner (in addition to any compensation payable hereunder) all moneys then due under this Contract and any moneys which the owner may be liable to pay to a third party by reason of any seizure and removal.
The Renter shall pay on demand to the owner for all repairs and replacements to the equipment (except for repairs and replacements arising from normal wear and tear).
8.1 Security Deposits
The Renter shall pay to the Owner a security deposit as agreed before the Start Date. This Deposit shall be reimbursed in full upon return of the Item to the Owner after any necessary deductions have been made pursuant to Section 6.
9. Cancellation policy.
The owner has a stringent cancellation policy for all rentals as detailed below.
A. Cancellation notice given within 7 days
-Full Refund excluding delivery and collection charges.
B. Cancellation notice given after 7 days
-No refund given for 1 semester rental, 50% refund for 2 semesters rental. Collection charges apply.
10. Allowances and Liability.
Without prejudice to the provisions for payment hereinbefore set out, the renter shall be fully liable to the owner for damages for any breach of this Contract. The owner shall not be liable to the renter for any consequential or indirect loss or damage (including loss of profits) arising out of or in connection with the provision of any equipment goods or services pursuant to this Contract arising out of any accident or damage howsoever caused.
11. Termination of rental.
A short term rental is for a single fixed price agreed between the owner and the renter, the term shall be for the rental of the equipment for the duration of the event for which the equipment is rented, termination of the rental shall become effective on the termination of the event. If the event is extended from original agreed date then the renter shall pay pro-rata the price. If the event is cancelled the cancellation policy (point 9) shall take precedence.
11.1 Returning Policy
A return date, time and collection point will be set by the the Owner before the commencement of the rental. In the event that the renter requires assistance to return the item, additional administrative charges may be levied: Refer to FAQ.
12. Time for Indulgence.
Any time or any variation to these contract terms granted by the owner shall not limit the full rights of the owner under this Contract.
13. Force majeure.
The owner shall not be liable for any default, delay, failure, breach or alleged breach of contract by reason of any delay due to any circumstance beyond their reasonable control.
14. Dispute resolution.
(a) The parties will each use their reasonable efforts to negotiate in good faith and settle any major or material dispute that may arise out of or relate to the Contract, these Conditions, the Services or any breach of contract. If any such dispute cannot be settled amicably through ordinary negotiations by the respective representatives, the dispute shall be referred to the senior representatives nominated by the managing director of the Company and the Renters who will meet in good faith in order to try and resolve the dispute.
(b) If the dispute or difference is not resolved as a result of such meetings, the customer agrees and consents to irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.
15. Confidential information.
The parties agree at any time during or after the term of this contract not to divulge or allow to be divulged to any person any confidential information relating to the business or affairs of the other party to the contract except as permitted by law or with the other party’s consent in writing.
16. Jurisdiction
This contract is to be construed under the laws of Singapore. All litigation that may arise as a result of this contract and both parties hereby voluntarily submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.
17. Errors on Our Site
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