Article 1 : CONDITIONS TO BE FILLED IN ORDER TO RENT
The hirer must present all documents required to establish the contract, such as identification and a valid driver’s license. All hirers or second drivers must be at least 23 years old and have held their driving license for at least one year. This period may be longer depending on the vehicle category.
Article 2 : AVAILABILITY AND RETURN OF THE VEHICLE
The vehicle is made available to the hirer at the agreed location, and must be returned to the same location at the time indicated on the contract. For any extension of the rental period, the lessee must have the agreement of the lessor, at the risk of exposing himself to legal proceedings for misappropriation of the vehicle and breach of trust. The vehicle must be returned in the same state of cleanliness inside and out, failing which a cleaning fee of 35 euros will be charged. This amount may be higher in the case of stained seats.
Article 3 : CONDITION OF VEHICLE
The hirer acknowledges that the vehicle has no marks on the bodywork, with the exception of those which may have been noted on the condition sheet, and is in good working order and clean.
Any damage to tires or rims will be charged to the hirer.
Article 4 : RENTAL / MAINTENANCE
The vehicle remains under the full responsibility of the renter from the time it is picked up by the latter until it is returned on the date stipulated in the contract. Rental is for a period of 24 hours. The amount of the rental and the security deposit are fixed at the time of reservation or at the latest when the contract is signed. The renter must pay these 2 sums at the latest when picking up the vehicle. The security deposit can only be paid by pre-authorized credit card: CB, Visa, Mastercard. Maestro and Electron cards are not accepted.
The hirer authorizes the rental company to deduct from the deposit any sums due (damage, unfinished cleaning, missing fuel, etc.).
In the event of damage, the amount of the deposit will be debited on return of the vehicle. If the cost of repairs proves to be less than the amount deducted, the hirer will be reimbursed, less any charges for the difference, within one month.
For all rentals of more than 15 days, the lessee must check tire pressure, coolant level, windshield washer fluid, etc. He/she must also immediately notify the lessor of any malfunction observed during the rental period (unusual noise, warning light, etc.).
For any rental of more than 21 days, the car hire may be required to carry out an inspection of the vehicle; on this occasion, the hirer will be provided with a replacement vehicle of a similar category, which may be a manual or automatic gearbox, petrol or diesel. The lessee may under no circumstances object to this maintenance operation, failing which he/she will remain entirely responsible for any mechanical or other problems that may affect the vehicle.
ARTICLE 5: CUSTODY AND USE OF THE VEHICLE
The hirer undertakes not to allow the vehicle to be driven by persons other than himself or those indicated in the contract, for whom he acts as guarantor in accordance with article 1384 of the French Civil Code. He also undertakes not to allow the vehicle to be used :
By a person under the influence of alcohol, illegal substances or any other substance that alters the reflexes required for driving,
To propel or tow any vehicle or trailer,
To carry passengers or goods for hire or reward,
To transport dangerous goods (flammable or explosive) or goods that may give off unpleasant odors. Furthermore, the lessee may under no circumstances transfer, sell, mortgage or pledge the present contract, the vehicle, its equipment or tools, nor treat them in such a way as to prejudice the lessor.
As part of a competition of any kind whatsoever,
To give driving lessons,
For transporting more passengers than authorized, or for carrying a load that exceeds the vehicle’s payload.
The hirer is subject to all legislative, regulatory, customs and other legal obligations, and undertakes to comply with the Highway Code and to use the vehicle with due care and attention.
ARTICLE 6: INSURANCE
Only the drivers named on the rental contract are insured under the Hirer’s insurance contract.
The Hirer and any authorized informed hirer therefore undertake to participate as insured under a motor insurance policy, a copy of which is available to the Hirer at the Hirer’s principal place of business. This policy covers unlimited damage against third parties in accordance with current regulations.
The lessee hereby agrees to the said policy and undertakes to comply with its terms and conditions.
In addition, the lessee undertakes to take all useful measures to protect the interests of the lessor and the lessor’s insurance company in the event of an accident during the term of the present contract, and in particular :
- notify the lessor within 24 hours of any accident, theft or fire, and immediately alert the police authorities in the event of theft or personal injury,
- mention in particular the circumstances of the accident, the names and addresses of any witnesses, the name and address of the other party’s insurance company, and the policy number,
- enclose any police or gendarmerie reports, receipts of complaints, etc.
- under no circumstances to discuss liability or deal or compromise with third parties in connection with the accident
- not to abandon the said vehicle without taking care to ensure its safety and security.
In the event of damage to the vehicle resulting from a collision with a third party or with a fixed or moving object, the hirer will be liable for a deductible in accordance with the tariff in force.
Failure to submit an accident report within 24 hours will result in the full cost of repairs being invoiced.
However, the hirer remains responsible for all damage caused to the upper parts of the bodywork following impact with a fixed body (bridge, tunnel, porch, tree branches and other overhanging objects).
The same applies to damage to the bodywork and mechanical parts beneath the vehicle (front axle, oil sump, etc.). The lessee will also remain fully liable for any damage to the vehicle resulting from use not intended by the manufacturer or off paved roads, as well as any damage to interior fittings.
The lessor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to any goods or valuables whatsoever transported and left in or on the said vehicle after its return.
Nor shall the lessor be liable for any loss or damage caused by the lessee or to any third party whatsoever by the loading or unloading of the vehicle, including damage caused by or to any door of the vehicle.
The hirer has legal custody of the vehicle in accordance with article 1384 of the French Civil Code: he/she undertakes to keep it locked when not in use. In the event of theft, the hirer is covered by the lessor’s insurance company, subject to compliance with the conditions set out in paragraph “b” of article 6 of these terms and conditions, and to the return of the keys, the vehicle’s on-board documents and the theft complaint certificate issued by the competent authorities.
The vehicle is only insured for the rental period indicated on the reverse side of this document. After this period, and unless an extension is accepted, the lessor declines all responsibility for any accidents the lessee may have caused, for which the lessee shall be personally liable.
ARTICLE 7: FUEL
Fuel is at the hirer’s expense. In the event of failure to return the vehicle with the original level, the hirer will be charged a 10 euro refuelling fee in addition to the missing fuel, valued at 15 euros per graduation. Any excess fuel put in by the hirer will not be reimbursed under any circumstances, nor will it in any way compensate for any vehicle cleaning not carried out.
ARTICLE 8: FINES
The lessee remains liable for all fines, penalties and official notices of violation, as well as for any customs proceedings taken against him/her; consequently, he/she also undertakes to reimburse the lessor for any costs of this nature that may be paid on his/her behalf. The cost of processing fines received during or after the lessee’s departure will give rise to the invoicing of a processing fee of 20 euros, which the lessee must pay to the lessor without delay.
ARTICLE 9: DEFAULT BY THE LESSOR
Under no circumstances may the lessee claim damages, either for late delivery of the vehicle or for immobilization in the event of breakdowns, repairs or overhauls during the rental period.
ARTICLE 10: CONTRACT DURATION / CANCELLATION
The rental period is specified on the front of this contract. If the vehicle is not returned to the lessor on the agreed date, in the absence of a written agreement for a possible extension, the lessor reserves the right to repossess the vehicle wherever it may be and at the lessee’s expense, without the lessee being entitled to claim improper termination of the rental. For cancellations made at least 30 days before the scheduled rental start date, full reimbursement will be made. For cancellations made between 18 and 29 days before the start of the rental period, a cancellation fee of 15% will be charged. For cancellations made between 7 and 17 days before the rental start date, a cancellation fee of 25% will be charged. No refunds will be made for shorter rental periods.
ARTICLE 11: BREACH OF CONTRACT
Failure by the hirer to comply with the rental conditions will result in termination of the rental, without prejudice to any damages that may be claimed by the lessor.
ARTICLE 12: JURISDICTION
In the event of any dispute relating to the performance of the present contract, the courts of the lessor’s town shall have sole jurisdiction.