Terms & Conditions

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1 Introduction
1.1 Rental Contract
Your contract to hire a Vehicle from Us (Rental Contract) comprises:
(a) the agreement (Rental Agreement) You have signed to hire the Vehicle from Us;
(b) the Handover Inspection Report; and
(c) these rental Terms and Conditions (Terms and Conditions); and together they create binding
and enforceable legal obligations.
1.2 Relevant law
The Rental Contract is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the state of
Victoria and You agree that courts in that state have non-exclusive jurisdiction to determine any
dispute that arises between You and Us.
1.3 The Australian Consumer Law
You have consumer rights conferred by The Australian Consumer Law and neither this clause
nor any other provision of the Rental Contract excludes, restricts or modifies any implied terms,
guarantees or rights You may have under those laws or any other Federal, State or Territory
legislation.
1.4 Electronic signatures
We may use electronic signatures as a means of entry into the Rental Contract. When You insert
an electronic signature You consent to the use of this means of acknowledgment and acceptance
of these Terms and Conditions and Your obligations under the Rental Contract.
1.5 Amending these Terms and Conditions
We may amend these Terms and Conditions by providing You with 30 days’ notice in writing. If
You do not accept the amendments or replacement, You must return the Vehicle prior to the end
of the 30 day period.
1.6 Time is of the essence
Time is of the essence in respect of all of Your obligations under the Rental Contract.
2 Who may drive the Vehicle?
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 2 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract that excludes Your
entitlement to
Damage Cover. See clause 12 for further details.
2.1 Authorised Drivers
(a) Only You or an Authorised Driver, who each meet all of the requirements of this clause 2,
can drive the Vehicle.
(b) Allowing anyone who is not an Authorised Driver to drive constitutes a Major Breach of the
Rental Contract that
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excludes You and any Authorised Driver from all entitlement to Damage Cover indemnity under
clause 7 of these
Terms and Conditions.
2.2 Age limits
(a) There is a minimum and maximum age limit for those renting Our Vehicles.
(b) You and any Authorised Driver must be at least 21 and not over 75 years of age and have no
less than 12
months driving experience, unless We have agreed to a variation of that restriction before the
Start of the Rental
and it is shown in the Rental Agreement.
2.3 Licence requirements
(a) You and any Authorised Driver must also have a current valid licence to drive the Vehicle:
(i) issued in an Australian state or territory or an international licence written in English, or if not
in English
is accompanied by either:
(A) a valid International Driving Permit; or
(B) an accurate translation of Your licence into English, issued by the National Accreditation
Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) that includes a full explanation written in
English of any condition to which Your licence is subject and the category of vehicle for which
Your licence was issued;
(ii) valid for the state or territory in which the Vehicle is driven if the licence was issued in a
different state or
territory or an overseas country;
(iii) appropriate for the class of the Vehicle; and
(iv) not subject to any restriction or condition.
(b) Learner drivers and provisional and probationary licence holders are not acceptable and must
not drive the
Vehicle.
2.4 Cancelled and suspended licences
The Vehicle must not be driven by You or an Authorised Driver if Your licence or that of the
Authorised Driver:
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(a) is cancelled or suspended, including as a result of an accumulation of demerit points; or
(b) has been cancelled or suspended, within three (3) years of the date of the Rental Agreement.
2.5 Prior insurance history
The Vehicle must not be driven by You or an Authorised Driver if either You or the Authorised
Driver has been refused
motor vehicle insurance or had a policy of motor insurance cancelled or declined by an insurer at
any time prior to entering
into the Rental Contract.
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Prohibited use
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 3 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract that excludes Your
entitlement to
Damage Cover. See clause 12 for further details.
3.1 Prohibited driving
The Vehicle must not be driven by You or any Authorised Driver:
(a) whilst intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol or with a blood alcohol content
or level of drugs
present in blood, urine or oral fluid that exceeds the limit set by law;
(b) recklessly or dangerously; or
(c) whilst there is Damage to the Vehicle that makes it unroadworthy or unsafe.
3.2 Prohibited conduct
You and any Authorised Driver must not:
(a) fail or refuse to undergo any breath, blood, urine or oral fluid test or drug impairment
assessment;
(b) use the Vehicle:
(i) for any illegal purpose;
(ii) to move or carry dangerous, hazardous, biohazardous, infectious, or inflammable, goods or
substances
that pollute or contaminate, in quantities above that used for domestic purposes;
(iii) as a Tool of Trade;
(iv) to propel or tow another vehicle, trailer or boat;
(i) to carry any water skies, surfboards, bicycles, or canoes either inside or on the roof of the
Vehicle;
(ii) to carry or transport illegal drugs or substances;
(iii) in connection with the motor trade for experiments, tests, trials or demonstration purposes;
(iv) in racing, rallies, reliability trials, speed or hill climbing tests, or for testing in preparation
thereof; or
(v) in an unsafe or unroadworthy condition; or
(c) use a mobile phone in a moving or stationary Vehicle that is not parked:
(i) to make or receive a phone call;
(ii) to send a text message, video message, or email;
(iii) to perform any audio function; or
(iv) as a navigational device,
unless the body of the phone is securely mounted in the Vehicle and its operation does not
involve:
(A) entering information, text, numbers or symbols, except if that operation can be performed
using
voice controls only; or
(B) scrolling on the device.
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3.3 Prohibited actions
(a) You and any Authorised Driver must not:
(i) damage the Vehicle deliberately, intentionally, maliciously or recklessly or allow anyone else
to do so;
(ii) modify the Vehicle in any way or make any alteration or addition to it and no decals,
branding or logos
may be applied or removed from the Vehicle;
(iii) sell, rent, lease or dispose of the Vehicle; or
(iv) register or claim to be entitled to register any interest in the Vehicle under the Personal
Property
Securities Act 2009.
(b) You and any Authorised Driver must not use the Vehicle to carry:
(i) passengers for hire, fare or reward except:
(A) under a private pooling arrangement; or
(B) where the Vehicle has been booked via a ride sharing platform or food delivery service;
(ii) more than the number of passengers for which the Vehicle is licenced; or
(iii) any load that exceeds the limits for which the Vehicle was designed, constructed, registered
or licenced.
4 Prohibited areas of use
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 4 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract that excludes Your
entitlement to
Damage Cover. See clause 12 for further details.
4.1 Prohibited roads
The Vehicle must never be driven:
(a) on an Unsealed Road;
(b) Off Road; or
(c) above the Snow Line or on any road where snow has fallen or is likely to fall.
4.2 Prohibited areas
The Vehicle must not be used in any area that is prohibited by Us. Prohibited areas include:
(a) roads that are prone to flooding or are flooded;
(b) beaches, sand dunes, streams, rivers, creeks, salt lakes, dams and floodwaters or any area
exposed to
saltwater;
(c) any road where the police or an authority has issued a warning;
(d) any road that is closed; and
(e) any road where it would be unsafe to drive the Vehicle.
4.3 Prohibited areas without prior approval
The Vehicle must never be driven, used or taken:,
(a) interstate; or
(b) onto any island that is off mainland Australia, except Phillip Island
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unless We have given Our written permission prior to the Start of the Rental and it is noted on
the Rental Agreement.
5 Your obligations
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any of clauses 5.1, 5.4, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, or 5.12 is a Major Breach of the Rental
Contract that
excludes Your entitlement to Damage Cover. See clause 12 for further details.
5.1 No false and misleading information
(a) You and any Authorised Driver must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information
supplied to Us at
the Start of the Rental is accurate, complete and up-to-date and is not false or misleading.
(b) In entering into the Rental Contract with You We have relied upon the information You and
any Authorised Driver
have provided to Us and:
(i) the wilful supply of false or misleading information, including false name, age, address,
occupation or
driver’s licence details; or
(ii) acting in collusion with any other person to supply such false or misleading information,
is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract.
5.2 Start of the Rental
(a) At the Start of the Rental and before collecting the Vehicle You must:
(i) present Your driver’s licence and that of any Authorised Driver and permit copies of the
drivers’ licences
to be made and kept by Us;
(ii) present Your passport if You are not an Australian citizen;
(iii) fully inspect the Vehicle to ensure that the condition of the Vehicle and any pre-existing
damage is
accurately noted and shown in the Handover Inspection Report and if there is any discrepancy
You
must notify Us within one (1) hour of leaving the Rental Depot; and
(iv) pay the first week’s Rental Charges in advance; and
(v) pay the Security Deposit.
(b) To avoid any disputes regarding pre-existing Damage We recommend that at pick-up You
photograph (at a
minimum) the front, rear, sides and interior of the Vehicle and if taken, those photos must:
(i) be made available to Us if there is a dispute about pre-existing Damage; and
(ii) retained by You for a reasonable period after the End of the Rental.
5.3 Payment of the Rental Charges
(a) All moneys owed to Us under the Rental Contract, including the Rental Charges, must be
paid on a weekly basis
no less than seven (7) days in advance by such means as We shall agree with You, being:
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(i) by direct credit to Our account;
(ii) by credit or debit card; or
(iii) pursuant to a direct debit authority.
until the End of the Rental.
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(b) It is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract allowing Us to terminate the Rental Contract if
any weekly payment of
Rental Charges is overdue for 14 days or more (see clause 5.4).
(c) The Vehicle must be returned to the Rental Depot immediately a notice of termination under
clause 5.3(b) is
served upon You.
5.4 Prompt payment of the Rental Charges
During the Rental Period You must promptly pay the Rental Charges on or before the date they
are due and any payment
not made within 14 days of it becoming due is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract allowing
Us to terminate the Rental
Contract and repossess the Vehicle unless within that period You have sought relief and We
have agreed with You on a
payment plan to rectify the default within a reasonable period.
5.5 Security Deposit
(a) The Security Deposit will be retained by Us as a security for the performance of any of Your
obligations and
liabilities under the Rental Contract and is fully refundable to You ten (10) Business Days after
the End of the
Rental provided that:
(i) all amounts due to Us under the Rental Contract have been paid, including toll road charges
and
refuelling costs;
(ii) the Vehicle has been returned to the Rental Depot at the date and time set in the Rental
Agreement;
(iii) there is no Damage (except for reasonable wear and tear) or Third Party Loss or if there is
Damage or
Third Party Loss, the Damage Excess has been paid;
(iv) the exterior and interior of the Vehicle are clean;
(v) the Vehicle has a full tank of fuel; and
(vi) there has not been a Major Breach of the Rental Contract.
(b) If at the End of the Rental You fail to pay any of the amounts in clause 5.5(a) for which You
are liable, We will
apply the Security Deposit against those outstanding amounts.
5.6 During Your rental
During the Rental Period:
(a) You must:
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(i) inspect the Vehicle regularly, and no less than weekly, for oil, water and fuel leaks and
Damage and also
check the tyre pressures; and
(ii) adhere to any mileage instructions displayed in the Vehicle or set by the Rental Depot.
(b) You must not:
(i) use the Vehicle for transporting any pets or animals, with the exception of accredited or
trained
assistance animals, unless specifically approved by Us;
(ii) smoke in the Vehicle (including the use of e-cigarettes) and You must take reasonable steps
to prevent
passengers from doing so. It is an offence in some Australian states to smoke in a vehicle where
there
are passengers of less than 18 years of age; or
(iii) use the Vehicle to move infectious, biohazardous or biomedical waste.
Additional cleaning, disinfection and deodorising charges will apply.
5.7 Seat belts and restraints
You must comply with all mandatory:
(a) seat belt laws and fines may be imposed by the police on any driver or passenger who does
not have a seat belt
properly adjusted and fastened; and
(b) child restraint laws and ensure that for all children under the age of seven years the restraint
has been fitted
correctly according to the weight and age of the child and that the restraint is properly adjusted
and fastened.
5.8 Vehicle to be locked and keys kept in Your possession
(a) You and any Authorised Driver must make sure that the Vehicle is locked when not in use or
unattended and the
keys, keyless start or remote door control device must be kept in Your possession, or that of any
Authorised
Driver, at all times and never left in the ignition or in the Vehicle when it is unattended.
(b) In the event of a theft of the Vehicle, You must be able to produce the keys, keyless start or
remote door control
device to Us unless You can provide a reasonable explanation for being unable to do so.
5.9 Reasonable care
You and any Authorised Driver must take reasonable care of the Vehicle by:
(a) preventing it from being damaged or stolen;
(b) making sure it is protected from inclement weather or floods;
(c) using any security device fitted to, or supplied with, the Vehicle;
(d) properly securing any goods, property or equipment carried in the Vehicle;
(e) maintaining the engine and brake oils and coolant level and tyre pressures;
(f) using the correct fuel type;
(g) making sure it is not overloaded by the number of persons or by the weight of goods carried;
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(h) knowing and understanding Your transport activities; and
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(i) identifying the risks of Your activities, such as fatigue, speeding, excessive mass or
dimensions, poorly restrained
loads and unsafe vehicles;
5.10 Maintenance and inspection for longer term rentals
(a) If the Rental Period is longer than 30 days You must return the Vehicle to the Rental Depot
for it to be serviced
or exchanged when:
(i) the next scheduled service is due, as noted on the sticker on the inside of the windscreen;
(ii) a service indicator is illuminated on the dashboard; or
(iii) the Vehicle has travelled 10,000 kilometres since the Start of the Rental or since it was last
serviced,
whichever comes first.
(b) We will pay for the service, parts, tyres and any other issues with the Vehicle providing that
these issues were not
caused by You or any Authorised Driver.
(c) If You fail to have the Vehicle serviced You will be liable for any Damage caused to the
Vehicle.
(d) We also reserve the right to request that the Vehicle be returned to the Rental Depot monthly
for its condition to
be inspected or alternatively, to require You to supply the Vehicle’s current odometer reading
and provide details
of the Vehicle’s condition, including the provision of photos of the Vehicle’s condition and of
any Damage.
5.11 Notification of Vehicle fault
(a) You must inform Us immediately if:
(i) the Vehicle breaks down;
(ii) any warning lights or messages becoming illuminated or displayed in the Vehicle;
(iii) You see or become aware of low engine or brake oils, or engine coolant levels; or
(iv) the Vehicle develops any fault during the Rental Period.
(b) If You fail to notify Us and continue to use the Vehicle You will be responsible for any
Damage or Third Party
Loss.
5.12 Repair without authority prohibited
You must not:
(a) make any repairs to the Vehicle;
(b) let anyone else repair or work on the Vehicle; or
(c) tow or salvage the Vehicle,
without Our prior written authority.
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5.13 Repair with authority
(a) Where We have given You Our prior authority to repair the Vehicle as the result of a
breakdown or Vehicle fault,
You must keep and produce to Us the original tax invoices and receipts for any repairs, towing
or salvage and
You will be reimbursed only if these expenses have been authorised by Us.
(b) There is no entitlement to reimbursement if the breakdown or fault was caused by an
Accident or is the result of a
Major Breach of the Rental Contract.
5.14 Staying with the Vehicle after an Accident
You must not leave the Vehicle unattended following an Accident and before the arrival of a tow
or salvage operator
unless You or a passenger has been injured and require medical attention or You are directed to
do so by the police or
emergency services.
Rental Period, costs and charges
6.1 Your Rental
Your rental of the Vehicle from Us is for the Rental Period and at the rate shown in the Rental
Agreement.
6.2 Extending the Rental Period
(a) We understand that circumstances change and that You may require the Vehicle for longer
than the Rental
Period. If so, You must notify Us no less than seven (7) days prior to the expiration of the Rental
Period.
(b) If You request an extension, the Rental Charges for the extended Rental Period must be paid
on that day. By
requesting the extension You agree these Terms and Conditions continue to apply to the
extended Rental Period.
(c) If You fail to notify Us at least seven (7) days before the expiration of the Rental Period that
You require an
extension, and fail to return the Vehicle on the scheduled date and at the time shown in the
Rental Agreement,
We may:
(i) terminate the Rental Contract; and
(ii) recover the Vehicle (see clause 11.8).
6.3 Cancellation and ‘No Show’
(a) You will be charged the Rental Charges for the Rental Period as booked if:
(i) Your booking is cancelled within seven (7) days prior to the Start of the Rental; or
(ii) You fail to notify Us of Your intended cancellation prior to the Start of the Rental and fail to
pick up the
Vehicle;
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unless We are able to rent the Vehicle to another renter for an equivalent term and rate.
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(b) A cancellation is not effective until acknowledged and confirmed by Us.
(c) If We cancel Your reservation You will be fully reimbursed any sums You have paid to Us
for the booking.
6.4 Fines and infringements
(a) You and any Authorised Driver must pay:
(i) fines or charges imposed for parking;
(ii) infringements and fines imposed for speeding and other driving offences; and
(iii) fines or charges imposed for release of the Vehicle if it has been seized by a regulatory
authority.
(b) An administrative fee applies if We are required to nominate You as the responsible driver if
any fine or
infringement is unpaid.
(c) If We have paid any amount for which You are liable under this clause 6.4, You will be
charged that amount plus
an administrative fee.
6.5 Tolls
(a) You and any Authorised Driver must pay all tolls.
(b) it is Your responsibility to fit Your own e-tag to the Vehicle or purchase a day pass for
payment of tolls when
using the Vehicle on toll roads. If You fail to do so the Vehicle is registered with Linkt® and the
toll charges plus
a daily administrative fee of $5.00 will be charged to the credit card You supplied at the Start of
the Rental .
(c) In the event We are required to nominate You as the responsible party for a toll or We have
paid any amount for
which You are liable under this clause 6.5, We will also charge You an administrative fee (plus
any amount We
may have paid on Your behalf).
6.6 Daily 120 kilometre limit
(a) A daily limit of 120 kilometres applies unless You have Our prior written approval to have
this limit waived and it is
noted on the Rental Agreement.
(b) For each day You exceed that limit (calculated over the Rental Period) You will incur an
additional fee of twenty
eight cents (28c) per excess kilometre.
6.7 GST
(a) Unless otherwise indicated, all fees and charges are inclusive of GST.
(b) If GST is stated as not inclusive, You are liable for any GST payable.
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7 Damage Cover
7.1 Damage Excess
(a) Standard Damage Cover is included in the Rental Charges.
(b) Subject to these Terms and Conditions, We will indemnify You and any Authorised Driver
for any Damage to the
Vehicle, its theft and Third Party Loss but You must pay up to the Damage Excess shown on the
Rental
Agreement for each Accident or theft claim.
7.2 When is the Damage Excess payable?
(a) Unless You have expressly authorised a charge to Your credit card at an earlier time an
amount up to, but not
exceeding, the Damage Excess will be charged to Your credit card as follows:
(i) for single vehicle Accidents:
(A) if the Vehicle has substantial Damage and We reasonably believe the cost of repairs or
replacement cost will exceed the Damage Excess amount, the full Damage Excess; or
(B) if the Damage is not substantial, the amount We have reasonably estimated to be the cost of
repair, but not more than, the Damage Excess;
(ii) if the Vehicle has been stolen, after We have made reasonable enquiries and in Our opinion it
is unlikely
the Vehicle will be recovered, the full Damage Excess; and
(iii) for Accidents in which there is also Third Party Loss, after We have made an estimate of
Your total
liability but not more than the full Damage Excess.
(b) Supporting documents and particulars of a claim for Damage and Third Party Loss will be
forwarded to You as
soon as practicable.
7.3 Younger age additional Damage Excess
If You or any Authorised Driver is aged 21 to 24 years, an additional Damage Excess as shown
on the Rental Agreement
applies to Your rental.
7.4 Loss of Use
(a) The Damage Excess payable for Damage and Third Party Loss does not include Loss of Use.
(b) Claims arising from a serious Accident may therefore result in an amount payable that
exceeds the Damage
Excess.
7.5 Exemption from paying the Damage Excess
You will not have to pay the Damage Excess shown in the Rental Agreement for a claim for
Damage or Third Party Loss if
all of the following apply:
(a) You have fully completed an Incident Report Form with:
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(i) the name, residential address, contact phone, email address and licence number of any person
involved
(Third Party);
(ii) the registration number of all vehicles involved;
(iii) an accurate written and diagrammatic description of the Accident and location; and
(iv) the names and addresses of all attending police officers and the stations at which they are
based;
(b) You have taken all necessary steps to assist Us in Our investigation of the Accident or theft
claim;
(c) We believe You were not at fault for an Accident involving a Third Party;
(d) You have supplied or We have established the name of the insurer of any Third Party You
believe was at fault
and the insurer will agree to pay Us for the Damage; and
(e) You are an Australian citizen and You hold an Australian driver’s licence.
7.6 Refund of Damage Excess paid
(a) We will refund any amount You have paid for the Damage Excess as soon as practicable:
(i) in full, if We recover the Damage from a responsible third party or their insurer or
successfully reject or
defend a claim for Third Party Loss;
(ii) in part, if the repair cost to the Vehicle is less than the amount You have paid;
(iii) in part, if a claim for Third Party Loss is rejected or defended for an amount less than the
Damage
Excess; or
(iv) on a pro rata basis if We recover only a proportion of any amount We have claimed against a
Third Party
for Damage.
(b) In making a refund We may take into account all reasonable administrative, collection
agency and legal costs
incurred in connection with the recovery of the Damage cost or rejection or defence of a claim
for Third Party
Loss.
7.7 Claims Administration fee
All Accident, attempted theft and theft claims will incur a claims administration fee of $100 in
addition to the Damage
Excess liability. This fee is to compensate Us for the labour and associated costs with processing
Your claim.
8 Damage Cover Exclusions
8.1 General exclusions
Even if You have paid the Damage Excess, there is no Damage Cover, and You and any
Authorised Driver are liable for:
(a) Damage, including Loss of Use, and Third Party Loss arising from:
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(i) a Major Breach of the Rental Contract;
(ii) any deliberate, intentional, malicious or criminal act by You, an Authorised Driver or any
person who is
acting with Your express or implied consent; or
(iii) the use of the Vehicle by any driver who is not an Authorised Driver or who is less than 21
or more than
75 years of age;
(b) Loss of Use arising from an Accident or theft of the Vehicle;
(c) Overhead Damage;
(d) Underbody Damage;
(e) Damage caused by:
(i) immersion of the Vehicle in water, including salt water; or
(ii) use of the incorrect fuel type;
(f) damage to the tyres or rims of the Vehicle, other than by normal wear and tear;
(g) the full cost of replacing or repairing any accessories supplied by Us including, but not
limited to GPS units, lost
keys, keyless start and remote door control devices tool kits, spare tyres and first aid kits;
(h) Damage caused by use of the incorrect fuel type;
(i) Damage or Third Party Loss caused or contributed to by You where You leave the scene of
the Accident prior to
the attendance of the police or reporting the Accident to the police;
(j) any loss, damage or deterioration of any goods or property carried in or on the Vehicle and
You agree to fully
indemnify Us for any loss, damage or deterioration of those goods or property unless it arises as
a result of Our
negligence;
(k) Third Party Loss resulting from goods or property falling from the Vehicle; and
(l) Damage caused by jump starting or attempting to jump start an electric Vehicle.
8.2 Lack of co-operation exclusion
Your entitlement to Damage Cover will be reduced to the extent We are prejudiced as a result of
any delay or failure by
You or any Authorised Driver to comply with Your obligations under clause 10 of these Terms
and Conditions.
8.3 Exclusion for personal items
There is also no Damage Cover for personal property in the custody of or owned by:
(a) You;
(b) Your relative, friend or associate who ordinarily resides with You or with whom You
ordinarily reside;
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(c) any relative, friend or associate of an Authorised Driver; or
(d) Your employees,
that is stolen from the Vehicle, lost or damaged during the Rental Period or left in the Vehicle
after the Vehicle is returned
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to the Rental Depot.
9 Breakdowns
9.1 Roadside assistance
(a) We will provide You with a Vehicle that is of acceptable quality and in good working
condition taking into account
the age of the Vehicle but breakdowns do occur.
(b) Twenty-four-hour roadside assistance is provided free of charge for breakdowns (but not for
Accidents) and if the
Vehicle breaks down during the Rental Period You must contact Us to arrange assistance. If the
fault cannot be
repaired on site We will recover and repair the Vehicle as soon as possible but if it cannot be
repaired, We will
use Our best endeavours to provide a replacement Vehicle where one is available.
9.2 Assistance not covered
(a) We are not responsible for:
(i) a flat battery;
(ii) wheel changing for a flat tyre;
(iii) lost keys, keyless start or remote door control device; or
(iv) keys, keyless start or remote door control device locked in the Vehicle.
Extra charges will apply if any of these services are provided at Your request.
(b) Roadside assistance does not apply if:
(i) the incorrect fuel type is used; or
(ii) the breakdown is caused by a Major Breach,
and You are liable for any Damage caused.
9.3 Consequential and other loss
Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, We are not responsible for:
(a) flights You have missed;
(b) holiday plans that are disrupted;
(c) loss or inconvenience caused by natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, hailstorms,
earthquakes, bushfires,
or pandemics;
(d) loss of enjoyment; or
(e) consequential or economic loss
10 Accident and theft reporting
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 10 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract that excludes
Your entitlement to
Damage Cover. See clause 12 for further details.
10.1 Reporting an Accident or theft to Us
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(a) If You or an Authorised Driver has an Accident or if the Vehicle is stolen You must:
(i) contact Us to report the Accident or theft as soon as practicable, but in no case more than 24
hours of it
occurring; and
(ii) subsequently fully complete an Incident Report Form.
(b) The Incident Report Form should include as much information as is reasonably practical,
including:
(i) the information listed in clause 10.3 regarding the contact details for the other driver and
witnesses and
an accurate written and diagrammatic description of the Accident and its location; and
(ii) the circumstances under which the Accident or theft occurred.
(c) The Incident Report Form must be submitted to Us:
(i) within seven (7) days of the Accident or theft, or upon the return of the Vehicle if it is
returned to Us
within that seven (7) day period; or
(ii) if the Vehicle is stolen, immediately the theft of the Vehicle is reported to the police.
10.2 Reporting an Accident or theft to the police
If the Vehicle is stolen or if You or an Authorised Driver of the Vehicle has an Accident where:
(a) any person is injured;
(b) the other party has failed to stop or leaves the scene of the Accident without exchanging
names and addresses;
or
(c) the other party appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
You or the Authorised Driver must also report the theft or Accident to the police as soon as:
(i) the theft is discovered; or
(ii) it is practical to do so after an Accident.
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10.3 Steps You must take following an Accident
If You or an Authorised Driver have an Accident You and the Authorised Driver must:
(a) make the Vehicle secure;
(b) exchange names and addresses, phone numbers and email addresses with the other driver;
(c) obtain the name of the other driver’s insurance company;
(d) take a photo of the other driver’s licence;
(e) take the registration numbers of all vehicles involved;
(f) take as many photos as is reasonable showing:
(i) the position of the Vehicles before they are moved for towing or salvage;
(ii) the Damage to the Vehicle;
(iii) the damage to any third party vehicle or property; and
(iv) the general area where the Accident occurred, including any road or traffic signs; and
(g) obtain the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all witnesses.
10.4 Subsequent assistance
Subsequent to the Accident or theft You and any Authorised Driver must:
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(a) forward all third party correspondence or court documents to Us within seven (7) days of
receipt;
(b) co-operate with Us in the investigation of any Accident or theft claim and supply such further
information as We or
Our investigator may reasonably request within seven (7) days of receipt of such a request; and
(c) co-operate with Us in the prosecution of any legal proceedings that We may institute or the
defence of any legal
proceedings which may be instituted against You or Us as a result of an Accident, including
attending:
(i) Our lawyer’s office; and
(ii) any Court hearing.
10.5 What You must not do
You and any Authorised Driver must not:
(a) make any admission of fault;
(b) make any offer or promise to pay or settle any claim for Third Party Loss; or
agree to indemnify, waive, or release any other party from liability to pay for Damage as a result
of an Accident,
theft of attempted theft.
10.6 Consequences of lack of co-operation
Your entitlement to Damage Cover will be reduced, including to nil, according to the extent We
are prejudiced as a direct
result of any delay in complying with:
(a) the reporting obligations in clauses 10.1 and 10.2; and
(b) the obligations in clause 10.4 to forward third party correspondence and court documents to
Us within seven (7)
days and to co-operate with Us in the investigation of any Accident or theft claim and the
prosecution or defence
of any legal proceedings.
11 End of the Rental
11.1 Return of the Vehicle
(a) You must return the Vehicle:
(i) to the Rental Depot;
(ii) on the date and by the time shown in the Rental Agreement;
(iii) in a reasonable state of cleanliness;
(iv) in the same mechanical condition, it was in at the Start of the Rental, fair wear and tear
excepted; and
(v) with a full tank of fuel.
(b) If You return the Vehicle:
(i) with less than a full tank of fuel a refuelling charge of $55 (including GST) plus the cost of
the fuel, will
apply;
(ii) earlier than the date shown in the Rental Agreement there is no entitlement to a refund;
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(iii) more than one hour after the date and time set for its return in the Rental Agreement, We
will charge You
$25 per hour up to one full day’s rental and a further full day’s rental at the standard rate for each
24 hour
period or part thereof until the Vehicle is returned to Us; or
(iv) at any time outside Our normal business hours, You must pay for the daily Rental Charges
and all Damage
until the Rental Depot next opens for business unless We have agreed to an after business hours
drop
off and it is shown on the Rental Agreement.
11.2 End of the Rental payments
At the End of the Rental, You must pay:
(a) the balance of the Rental Charges, including any charges for excess kilometres (if any);
(b) the Damage Excess if there is Damage or Third Party Loss as a result of an Accident or the
Vehicle is stolen;
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(c) any costs We incur, including:
(i) refuelling costs; and
(ii) extra cleaning costs;
(d) for all Damage and Third Party Loss arising from a Major Breach of the Rental Contract; and
(e) for all Damage and Third Party Loss for which Damage Cover is excluded pursuant to clause
8.1 or reduced
pursuant to clause 8.2.
11.3 Credit card authority
By signing the Rental Agreement You authorise Us to debit Your credit card within a reasonable
time after the End of the
Rental for any amount that is due to Us or remains unpaid, including:
(a) the Rental Charges;
(b) tolls;
(c) speeding and traffic fines and infringements;
(d) fines or charges imposed for parking;
(e) administrative charges for unpaid tolls, fines or infringements;
(f) extra cleaning costs;
(g) refuelling costs;
(h) the Damage Excess; or
(i) any amount due to Us as a result of a Major Breach.
11.4 Default in payment
(a) By entering into the Rental Contract You have agreed to pay all of the amounts owed to Us
under the Rental
Contract.
(b) Acting reasonably, We may decline all future hires if there is any default in payment of
amounts due under the
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Rental Contract that exceeds a period of 14 days.
(c) If You default in the payment of any moneys owed to Us under the Rental Contract:
(i) You must pay Us interest on that overdue amount calculated at the rate of 10% per annum
and starting
seven (7) days after the date that overdue amount became payable to Us and ending on the date
of
payment of all amounts due;
(ii) We may engage a mercantile agent or debt collector and You must pay the reasonable costs
and charges
We incur in recovering or attempting to recover that overdue amount, including mercantile or
debt
collection fees, commission and any legal costs; and
(iii) You authorise Us to provide information of that default to a credit reporting body and to
obtain an up-todate consumer credit report on You. Personal information may be used and
disclosed by the credit
reporting body in accordance with the Privacy Act to create or maintain a credit information file
containing
information about You, including defaults in excess of 60 days and the debt owed to Us.
11.5 Deleting Personal Information and data
(a) Before returning the Vehicle it is Your responsibility to delete any Personal Information or
data, such as mobile
phone numbers, stored addresses, or navigation history, that may have been used during the
Rental Period.
(b) If You have added the Vehicle to the Vehicle manufacturer’s app on Your mobile phone or
other device so that
You can remotely lock and unlock the Vehicle, check its location and access other functions, at
the end of the
Rental Period You must remove or delete the Vehicle from that app.
(c) Where You have failed to sign out of an application or remove or delete any Personal
Information, data or mobile
phone numbers from the Vehicle, We are not responsible for:
(i) removing that Personal Information, data or those mobile phone numbers;
(ii) any future use of Your account by third parties subsequently renting the Vehicle; or
(iii) access by a third party to, or disclosure of, any Personal Information collected by the
Vehicle.
11.6 Personal items left in the Vehicle
If personal items are left in the Vehicle at the End of the Rental they will be kept safely for a
period of 14 days during which
time they may be reclaimed, but if not reclaimed they will dealt with according to state or
territory legislation or donated to
a suitable charity.
11.7 Post rental inspection procedure
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(a) We will take reasonable steps to conduct a post rental inspection in Your presence; and
(b) If You do not wish to wait for the full inspection, We will use reasonable endeavours to
conduct the inspection
within one (1) Business Day and if Damage is detected, We will notify You as soon as it is
reasonably practical to
do so.
11.8 Failure to return the Vehicle on time or to the Rental Depot
(a) If You fail to return the Vehicle on the scheduled date and at the time shown in the Rental
Agreement:
(i) We may terminate the Rental Contract;
(ii) if the location of the Vehicle is known, We may recover it by lawful means or if it is
unknown, after making
reasonable attempts to contact You, We will report the Vehicle to the police as having being
stolen; and
(iii) You must pay any towing or recovery fees incurred in the Vehicle’s recovery.
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(b) If the Vehicle is left at any other place than the Rental Depot from which it was hired:
(i) the termination of the Rental Contract will take effect only after the Vehicle has been
collected by Us and
an inspection for Damage has occurred; and
(ii) You are responsible for Damage to the Vehicle up until this time of the collection and
inspection.
12 Major Breach
12.1 What is a Major Breach?
You and any Authorised Driver commit a Major Breach of the Rental Contract if:
(a) there is a breach of any of the following:
(i) clause 2 (who may drive the Vehicle);
(ii) clause 3 (prohibited use);
(iii) clause 4 (prohibited areas of use);
(iv) clause 5.1 (false and misleading information);
(v) clause 5.8 (Vehicle to be locked and keys kept in Your possession);
(vi) clause 5.9 (reasonable care);
(vii) clause 5.10 (maintenance for long term rentals);
(viii) clause 5.11 (notification of Vehicle fault); or
(ix) clause 5.12 (repair without authority);
that causes Damage, theft of the Vehicle or Third Party Loss;
(b) there is a breach of:
(i) clause 5.4 (prompt payment of the Rental Charges);
(ii) clause 10 (Accident reporting) that prevents Us from properly investigating a claim arising
from an
Accident or theft or from prosecuting or defending any Accident or theft claim; or
(iii) clause 15.2(c) (tampering with, or removal of, the Tracking Device/ ANY
BODY/MECHANICAL PART); or
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(c) the Vehicle is stolen by You or an Authorised Driver or by any person acting for You, at
Your direction or on Your
behalf.
12.2 No Damage Cover
If You or any Authorised Driver:
(a) commit a Major Breach of the Rental Contract; or
(b) drive the Vehicle in a reckless manner so that a substantial breach of road safety legislation
has occurred,
You and any Authorised Driver have no Damage Cover and are liable for:
(i) Damage, theft of the Vehicle and Loss of Use;
(ii) Third Party Loss; and
(iii) all additional costs or expenses We incur in recovering the Vehicle.
13 Termination of the Rental Contract
13.1 Termination and repossession
Acting reasonably, We may terminate the Rental Contract and take immediate possession of the
Vehicle if:
(a) there has been a Major Breach;
(b) there has been a breach of clause 12.2(b);
(c) the Vehicle has been illegally parked for longer than 24 hours; or
(d) the Vehicle is apparently abandoned.
13.2 Our rights on termination
If the Rental Contract is terminated:
(a) it will not affect Our right to receive any money We are owed under the Rental Contract;
(b) You give Us permission to access and enter Your premises to repossess the Vehicle without
using unreasonable
force or causing damage; and
(c) You must pay any towing or recovery fees incurred in the Vehicle’s repossession.
13.3 Termination of the Rental Contract through bankruptcy or insolvency
We may terminate the Rental Contract if:
(a) You become bankrupt, insolvent, convene a meeting with Your creditors or propose or enter
into an arrangement
with creditors, or make an assignment for the benefit of Your creditors; or
(b) a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in
respect of You or any
of Your assets.
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14.1 Interest is as bailee only
You have no right to, or interest in, the Vehicle other than as a bailee and You must not
endeavour to obtain any other right or interest by Yourself or Your nominee.
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14.2 Security Interest
You acknowledge that:
(a) the Rental Contract may create a security interest (Security Interest) (as that term is defined in
the PPSA) in the Vehicle;
(b) We have a Security Interest in the Vehicle and the Vehicle will at all times remain subject to
that Security Interest; and
(c) We may register the Security Interest on the Personal Property Securities Register
15 Privacy
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 15.2(c) is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract that excludes
Your entitlement
to Damage Cover. See clause 12 for further details.
15.1 Personal Information
(a) We are committed to respecting Your privacy and will not collect, use or disclose Your
Personal Information
where doing so would be contrary to law.
(b) When We collect Your Personal Information, We will do so only for the purpose of
providing rental services to
You. If You choose not to provide this information to Us We may not be able to provide those
rental services to
You.
(c) We take reasonable steps to make sure Your Personal Information is accurate, up to date and
complete and that
it is protected from misuse, loss or unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
15.2 Tracking Device
(a) To maintain and protect the Vehicle We may fit a Tracking Device to the Vehicle to enable
Us to monitor the
condition, performance and operation of the Vehicle and to track the Vehicle’s movements.
(b) Information from the Tracking Device may be used during and after the Rental Period. When
You sign the Rental
Agreement, You expressly consent to Us:
(i) using the Tracking Device on the Vehicle during the Rental Period; and
(ii) collecting, using and retaining information from the Tracking Device for the purposes
referred to in
clause 15.2(a).
(c) You must not tamper with the Tracking Device or remove it from the Vehicle.
16 Definitions and interpretation
16.1 Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions:
Accident means an unintended, unexpected and unforeseen incident, including:
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(a) a collision between the Vehicle and another vehicle or object, including animals and roadside
infrastructure;
(b) rollovers; and
(c) weather events, including hail Damage,
that results in Damage or Third Party Loss.
Authorised Driver means any driver of the Vehicle who is approved by Us and who is recorded
on the Rental Agreement
prior to the Start of the Rental.
Business Day means a day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, public holiday or bank holiday in
Melbourne, Victoria.
Damage means:
(a) any loss or damage to the Vehicle including its engine, parts, components and accessories,
including the GPS
unit, however caused that is not fair wear and tear;
(b) towing, recovery and salvage costs;
(c) assessing fees;
(d) Loss of Use,
and for the removal of doubt, any Damage to the windscreen, headlights, lights or tyres that
makes the Vehicle
unroadworthy is not fair wear and tear.
Damage Cover means the cover You and an Authorised Driver have for Damage, theft,
attempted theft and Third Party
Loss under clause 7, subject to the Damage Cover Exclusions in clause 8.
Damage Excess means the amount, including GST, up to which You must pay Us in the event
of an Accident or
attempted theft that causes Damage or Third Party Loss or the Vehicle has been stolen and not
recovered and includes
the additional amount for younger drivers that is payable pursuant to clause 7.3.
End of the Rental means the date and time shown in the Rental Agreement when the rental ends
and by which date and
time the Vehicle must be returned to Us.
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GST means the goods and services tax imposed by A New Tax System (Goods and Services
Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
Handover Inspection Report means the document that shows the condition of the Vehicle and
lists any Damage at the
time of the inspection.
Incident Report Form means the document You must complete and submit to Us if there is
Damage to the Vehicle or it
has been stolen.
Loss of Use means Our loss calculated on a daily basis at the daily rate shown in the Rental
Agreement because the
Vehicle is being repaired or replaced if it is written off as a result of an Accident or it has been
stolen and not recovered
and is additional to Your Damage Excess liability in the event of an Accident or theft and
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additional to your Damage
liability if there has been a Major Beach.
Major Breach means a breach of any of the clauses listed in clause 12.1.
Off Road means an area, surface or terrain that is not a sealed or Unsealed Road and includes
but is not limited to
unformed roads, fire trails, tracks, river and tidal crossings, creek beds, beaches, streams, dams,
rivers, flood waters,
sand, deserts, rocks, fields and paddocks.
Overhead Damage means:
(a) Damage to the Vehicle;
(b) Damage to any part of the pantech or box section of a commercial Vehicle that is used for the
carriage of goods
or passengers; or
(c) Third Party Loss,
caused by:
(i) contact between the part of the Vehicle that is at or above the level of the top of the front
windscreen
with objects overhanging or obstructing its path;
(ii) objects being placed on the roof of the Vehicle; or
(iii) You or any person standing or sitting on the roof of the Vehicle.
Personal Information has the same meaning as in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
PPSA means the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth).
Rental Charges means the charges payable for renting the Vehicle from Us together with GST
and any other taxes or
levies which are all fully set out in the Rental Agreement.
Rental Depot means the location from which the Vehicle is rented, as shown on the Rental
Agreement.
Rental Period means the period commencing at the time shown in the Rental Agreement and
concluding at the End of
the Rental.
Security Deposit means the amount shown on the Rental Agreement We collect from You at the
Start of the Rental as
security for the Rental Charges and other fees and charges incurred during Your rental and the
amount is fully refundable
subject to clause 5.5.
Start of the Rental means the date and time that the rental commences as shown in the Rental
Agreement.
The Australian Consumer Law means Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010
(Cth).
Third Party Loss means loss or damage to third party property, including other motor vehicles
and any claim for third
party loss of income.
Tracking Device means a GPS or other device that is fitted to the Vehicle that has electronic
tracking capabilities to
determine its location and other data including speed, braking and fuel levels.
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Snow Line means:
(a) the alpine regions and snowfields in Victoria (commencing at Bright) and New South Wales
(commencing at
Jindabyne) between 1 June and 31 October;
(b) any area in Tasmania that receives snow; or
(c) any area where it is indicated or required that snow chains are to be fitted to the Vehicle.
Tool of Trade means use of the Vehicle for excavating, digging, grading, scraping, drilling,
lifting, pumping, spraying,
vacuuming and other mechanical work, other than for:
(d) loading and unloading goods onto or from the Vehicle, by use of a crane mounted on the
Vehicle;
(e) transit to, from, or within, a worksite; or
(f) transport or haulage.
Underbody Damage means any damage to the Vehicle caused by or resulting from contact
between the underside of the
Vehicle and any part of the roadway or any object or obstruction, including kerbs, gutters, speed
or road humps, barriers
or wheel stops and does not arise as a result of an impact with another vehicle.
Overhead Damage means any damage above the cabin height, such as hitting bridges, trees,
signs, or drive-thrus, or when a person stands on the roof and causes dents. It also includes items
falling from above or poor loading practices. At Bigg Boxx, overhead damage is not covered and
is the renter’s full responsibility.
Unsealed Road means a road, other than a road that is undergoing temporary roadworks, that
has been formed and
constructed but is not sealed with a hard material such as tar, bitumen or concrete.
Vehicle means the Vehicle described in the Rental Agreement and includes its parts, tools,
components, accessories,
keys, keyless start or remote door control device, audio equipment, GPS Tracking Device, child
restraints, spare tyre and
first aid kit (if fitted) and includes any replacement Vehicle.
We, Us, Our, means Riverina Associates Pty Ltd ABN 74 675 416 190.
You, Your means the person, whether it is an individual, a firm or company or government
agency that rents the Vehicle
from Us and whose name is shown in the Rental Agreement.
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16.2 Interpretation
In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) headings are for convenience only and do not form part of the Terms and Conditions or affect
their interpretation;
and
(b) where You comprises two or more persons each is bound jointly and severally.
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IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR LIABILITY
This is a summary of some, but not all, of the Terms and Conditions that may affect Your
liability. You must read the Terms and Conditions in full so that You understand Your
obligations when renting the Vehicle.
CLAUS
E
SUBJECT SUMMARY
2.1 Authorised
Drivers
Only drivers authorised by Us before the Start of the Rental are
permitted to drive the Vehicle. Allowing an unauthorised driver
to drive the Vehicle is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract
which excludes You and the unauthorised driver from the benefit
of Damage Cover for Accidents and theft.
2.2. Age limits The minimum permitted age is 21.
2.3, 2.4. Licence
requirements
A valid licence that is not subject to any restrictions, cancellation
or suspension is required and must be produced at the Start of the
Rental.
3.1. Prohibited
driving
The Vehicle must never be driven under the influence of drugs or
alcohol or in excess of alcohol/drug limits set by law.
3.2. Prohibited use
Failing to undergo a preliminary breath test, illegal use, using the
Vehicle to move dangerous or hazardous goods and use of a
mobile phone whilst driving are all prohibited.
3.3. Prohibited
actions
Deliberately damaging or modifying the Vehicle is prohibited,
and carrying passengers for hire fare or reward is not permitted
without our prior approval.
4.1,
4.2,
4.3
Prohibited areas
Use of the Vehicle on Unsealed Roads and Off Road is
prohibited at all times, as is use of the Vehicle in a prohibited
area, including flooded roads, beaches, driving through rivers or
streams and any areas prohibited by the police. The Vehicle
cannot be driven interstate.
5.2(a). Start of the
Rental
You must inspect the Vehicle at the Start of the Rental for preexisting damage and sign a Handover Inspection Report showing
any pre-existing Damage as Damage not shown is deemed to
have been caused during the Rental Period. You must also pay
the first week’s Rental Charges in advance and the Security
Deposit.
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5.3,
5.4.
Prompt payment
of Hire Charges
All Hire Charges must be paid weekly in advance and any
payment overdue by 14 or more days is a Major Breach allowing
Us to terminate the Rental Contract and repossess the Vehicle.
5.6(b)(ii) Smoking You and any passengers must not smoke in the Vehicle and extra
cleaning fees apply.
5.7 DPD You must follow the manual Diesel Particular Diffuser
instructions located in the Vehicle.
5.9. Locking the
Vehicle
The Vehicle must be locked when not in use or unattended and
the keys are to be kept in Your possession at all times
5.10 Reasonable care During Your rental You must take reasonable care of the
Vehicle.
5.11.
Maintenance for
long term
rentals
Although We will pay for maintenance of vehicles on longer
term rentals You must return the Vehicle for scheduled servicing
at the intervals set out in the Terms and Conditions.
5.12. Vehicle fault You must notify Us of any Vehicle fault, warning light or fault
message or low fluid levels.
6.2. Rental
extensions
Extensions of the Rental Period must be notified no less than 7
days prior to the End of the Rental.
6.4,
6.5.
Tolls, fines and
infringements
You must pay for all parking fines and infringements and fines
for speeding and other driving offences. For use of the Vehicle
on toll roads You must also fit Your own e-tag to the Vehicle
6.6. Daily km limit
Daily use is restricted to 120 kms for short term rentals (up to 6
months), 200 kms for long term rentals (6 months or more) and
for weekly rentals (5 days) 1,000 kms per 5 day period. Any use
over and above that limit will be charged at the rate of 28 cents
per excess kilometre
7.1,
7.2.
Damage Cover,
Damage Excess
If there is Damage to the Vehicle, it is stolen or there is any
Third Party Loss, You must pay the Damage Excess shown on
the Rental Agreement. Any Loss of Use liability is an additional
cost.
8.1. Damage Cover
Exclusions
Damage Cover is excluded if there is a Major Breach of the
Rental Contract. There are also exclusions for Overhead
Damage, Underbody Damage, Damage caused by immersion of
the Vehicle in water and use of the wrong fuel type
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8.3. Personal items There is no Damage Cover for lost, damaged or stolen Personal
items.
9.1. Breakdowns Roadside assistance is provided for breakdowns but not for
Accidents.
9.2. Assistance not
covered
Flat batteries, wheel changing for a flat tyre, lost keys and keys
locked in the Vehicle are excluded and extra charges apply for
these services. Use of the wrong fuel type is also excluded and
You are liable for any Damage caused.
10.1,
10.2.
Accident
reporting
Any Damage to the Vehicle during the Rental Period must be
reported to Us as soon as practicable and You must also report an
Accident to the police if any person is injured, a party leaves the
accident scene without exchanging details or the other party is
affected by alcohol or drugs.
10.4,
10.6. Co-operation You must co-operate with Us in the investigation of an Accident
or theft claim and with any subsequent legal proceedings
11.1. Return of the
Vehicle
The Vehicle must be returned on time, in clean and good repair
and with a full tank of fuel or additional fees will apply. Unless
otherwise stated, the Rental Period is 24 hours. If the Vehicle is
returned more than one hour after it is due, you will be charged
$25 per hour up to a full day’s rental and a further full day’s
rental for each 24 hour period or part thereof.
12.1,
13.1.
Major Breach,
Termination
Damage Cover is excluded if You or an Authorised Driver
commit a Major Breach or drive the Vehicle recklessly. If there
is a Major Breach the Vehicle may be repossessed.
15.2. Privacy/Trackin
g Device
A Tracking Device is fitted to the Vehicle to track its location
and record its route of travel, and provide other data about the
use of the Vehicle. A Dash Cam may also be fitted. They must
not be removed.