Terms and Conditions
1. Vehicle
I understand that you own the Vehicle. The Vehicle includes tires, tools, equipment, accessories, keys and Vehicle documents. The vehicle is delivered to me in good operating condition solely for rental purposes. I understand no one but you can transfer the Vehicle. Attempted transfer by me or anyone else is void. No one may service or repair the Vehicle without your prior approval.
I AGREE THAT YOU MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE, ITS MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE RENTAL OF THE VEHICLE TO ME.
Who May Drive The Vehicle – Authorized Driver
a. I represent that I am a capable and validly licensed driver, 25 years of age or older. b. The Vehicle shall NOT be operated by anyone except me, and the following Additional Authorized Drivers who are capable and validly licensed drivers, 25 years of age or older and have my prior permission to drive the Vehicle.
In addition, an Additional Driver must be: (I) a person who has signed the Rental document of this Agreement as an Additional Authorized Driver after qualification by the Company; These are the only Additional Authorized Drivers who may drive the Vehicle, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
I and Additional Drivers shall be referred to in this Agreement as Authorized Driver(s).
Vehicle Returns
I agree to return the Vehicle to you in the same condition in which I received it, except for ordinary wear and tear. I agree to return the Vehicle to you location, either on the due date and time specified on the Rental document or upon you demand.
If for any reason I cannot return the Vehicle at the time and location required by this Agreement including the reason that I gave the Vehicle to another Authorized Driver or any other person, who has failed to return the Vehicle to me, I will pay for all loss, or estimated damages to Vehicle including loss of use, claim processing fees and administrative charges, as permitted by law.
Vehicle Repossession
You may repossess the Vehicle without demand at my expense if the Vehicle is found illegally parked, apparently abandoned, used in violation of law or of this Agreement, or for a Prohibited Use.
Prohibited Uses Of The Vehicle
I agree that the Vehicle shall NOT be used by or for any of the following PROHIBITED USES, subject to applicable law:
- by an unauthorized driver;
- by any driver under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or any other substance known to impair driving ability;
- for any illegal purpose;
- by anyone who gives the Company a false name, address, age or other false or misleading information;
- in any abusive or reckless manner of if convicted of careless driving;
- to carry persons or property for hire;
- to tow or push anything;
- in any race, rest, contest, or training activity;
- on unpaved roads;
- leaving the vehicle and failing to remove the keys and the vehicle is stolen.
I UNDERSTAND THAT IF THE VEHICLE IS OBTAINED OR USED FOR ANY PROHIBITED USE OR IN VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE VOID AND I SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LOSS AND RESULTING DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, CLAIMS PROCESSING FEES, ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES, COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES ALSO, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, THE CDW OPTION SHALL BE VOID AND THE LIABILITY, PAI, PEC, AND SLI INSURANCE SHALL BE VOID.
Payment
a. Minimum Charges – I understand the minimum rental charge is for one day (24 hours), beginning at the time of rental.
b. I agree to pay you upon demand: 1. All rates, charges, taxes, airport fees, including charges for miscellaneous service and equipment, including a service charge for lost keys locked in the Vehicle, and all other amounts incurred as a result of this rental transaction. Including the 10% reservation fee, by cancelation it will not be returned.
2. Vehicle Damage—Regardless of fault, all loss or estimated damage to Vehicle, including loss of use, claims processing fees and administrative charges, as permitted by law, while renting under this Agreement.
3. Collection and Vehicle Recovery Expenses. All expenses of any kind incurred as a result of collecting amounts due recovery of Vehicle, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
4. Fines and Penalties. Fines and Penalties arising out of the use of the Vehicle.
c. Credit card – I authorize you to reserve credit with the card issuer in an amount equal to all estimated charges. You may bill my card issuer at time of reservation or upon delivery of the vehicle.
d. Payment Guarantee – If I have directed you to bill charges to someone else who fails to make payment promptly when due, I will promptly pay you on demand.
e. Final Audit – I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL CHARGES ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL AUDIT. I authorize any credits or additional charges to be made and paid by the method used at the time of rental or return.
Refueling Service Charge
If I return the Vehicle with at least the same amount of fuel as when I received it, then I will not pay a refueling service charge. I understand that if I choose not to refuel the Vehicle, you provide the service of refueling the Vehicle.
You will charge me for this refueling service at the applicable rate specified in the Agreement. I understand that this rate may be higher than what I would pay to purchase fuel from a service station in the area.
Liability insurance (Mandatory, included in rental fee)
An automobile liability insurance policy or qualified self insurance arrangement protects the Authorized Driver on a primary basis in respect to other insurance, for third party bodily injury, death of another and for property damage other than to the rental vehicle on a per-occurrence basis as permitted by this Agreement.
The coverage is in an amount up to fls. 150.000,- but in no event in excess of, the minimum limits required by the automobile financial responsibility or compulsory insurance laws of the country in which the accident occurs, unless other limits are provided pursuant to a separate account Agreement.
Accident, Theft and Claims Reporting
Authorized Drivers will immediately report any accident or theft to the law enforcement authority for the jurisdiction where the accident or theft occurred and to the Company at the location where the Vehicle was rented.
Authorized Drivers must inform Blessed Carrental & Sales B.V. as to what jurisdiction the report was made to law enforcement authorities and also deliver to the Company at the renting location every summons, complaint or paper of any kind received by any Authorized Driver.
Responsibility for personal Property
I understand that you are not responsible for loss of or damage to my property or the property of others left at any time in or on your Vehicle or on your premises, even if it is in your possession, regardless of who is at fault.
Fines and Penalties
I will pay all fines, penalties and costs imposed for parking or traffic violations with respect to the Vehicle while rented under this Agreement.
General Provisions
I agree that I will be responsible for unauthorized repairs. I understand that you will not reimburse me for authorized repairs without receipts. I understand that it is the responsibility of the Authorized Driver to comply with all applicable seat belt and child restraint laws.
Law applicable
With relevance to the present agreement exclusively Netherlands Antillean laws shall be applicable.