Authorized Drivers & Age Requirement. The customer is the registered lessee of the vehicle being serviced by Us and this person is at least age 21; (b) additional drivers listed by Us elsewhere in this Agreement, provided that each such additional driver is at least age 25; (c) the customer’s spouse, provided that such person is at least age 21; and (d) if the customer is a corporation or other business entity, Authorized Driver includes an employee of the customer who is a permissible driver on the business entity’s business auto insurance policy, provided each such employee is at least age 21. Every Authorized Driver must possess a valid driver’s license. Only Authorized Drivers may drive the Vehicle.
Rental; Indemnity and Warranties. This is a contract for the rental of the Vehicle. In addition to any rental charges stated in this Agreement, Our right (or the right of our affiliate), to repair Your vehicle is consideration paid to Us for this rental. We may repossess the Vehicle at Your expense without notice to you, if the Vehicle is abandoned or used in violation of law or this Agreement. You agree to indemnify us, defend us and hold us harmless from and against, all claims, liability, costs and attorneys’ fees we incur resulting from, or arising out of, this Agreement or Your use of the Vehicle. We make no warranties, express, implied or apparent, regarding the Vehicle, no warranty of merchantability and no warranty that the Vehicle is fit for a particular purpose.
Condition and Return of Vehicle. You must return the Vehicle to Our office or other location we specify, on the date and time specified in this Agreement, in the same condition that you received it, except for ordinary wear. If the Vehicle is returned after closing hours, you remain responsible for any damage to the Vehicle until we inspect it on reopening for business. Service to the Vehicle or replacement of parts or accessories during this rental must have our prior approval.
Responsibility for Damage or Loss; Reporting to Police. You are responsible for all damage to, or loss or theft of, the Vehicle, including damage caused by weather, road conditions, and acts of nature, whether or not you are at fault. You are responsible for the cost of repair, or the actual cash retail value of the Vehicle, on the date of the loss if the Vehicle is stolen, not repairable, or if We elect not to repair the Vehicle. You are also responsible for Loss of Use and our administrative expenses incurred processing the claim. You are responsible for replacing missing equipment and Vehicle documents. You are obliged to replace the damaged parts in 5 days maximum, noting that you will be charged with the daily agreed rental fees for these days. The new parts’ conditions should be approved by our company. In case you fail to do so, our company will replace the parts as we see fit to our cars and the safety conditions. Our company will try to find used parts that are in good condition, but if we do not find used parts, we have the right to get new parts. You must check and maintain all fluid levels. You must report all accidents or incidents of theft and vandalism to the police and us as soon as you discover them.
Prohibited Uses. The following uses of the Vehicle are prohibited and constitute breaches of this Agreement. The Vehicle shall not be used: (a) by anyone who is not an Authorized Driver or not licensed to drive, or by anyone whose driving license is suspended; (b) by anyone under the influence of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs; (c) by anyone who obtained the Vehicle, or extended the rental period by giving us false, fraudulent, or misleading information; (d) under any circumstances that could be properly charged as a crime other than a minor traffic violation; (e) to carry persons or property for hire; (f) to push or tow anything; (g) in any race or speed contest;(h) to teach anyone how to drive; (i) outside Cyprus or the geographic area described elsewhere in this agreement; (j) on any unpaved surface; (k) when the odometer has been tampered with or disconnected; (l) when it is reasonable to expect You to know that further operation of the Vehicle would damage it; (m) where applicable, by anyone who lacks experience driving a vehicle equipped with manual transmission; and (n) to transport an animal
Insurance. All authorized drivers are covered against liability insurance to third party death, injury, and property. This is subject to General Terms of Cyprus Hire Risks Pool.
Charges. You will pay us, or the appropriate government authorities, all charges due under this Agreement, including: (a) time and mileage for the period that You kept the Vehicle; (b) applicable taxes; (c) €30 per day or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is greater, for each day You do not return the Vehicle by the Date Due In;(d) all parking and traffic fines, toll violations, penalties, citations, forfeitures, court costs, towing, storage, impound charges and other expenses involving the Vehicle assessed against Us or the Vehicle; if You fail to pay a parking, traffic or toll charge to the charging authority, You will pay Us all fees owed to the charging authority plus Our administrative fee of €50 for each such violation; (e) all expenses We incur recovering the Vehicle if it is not returned to the renting location; (f) all costs, including pre- and post-judgment attorneys’ fees, We incur collecting payment from You or otherwise enforcing Our rights under this Agreement; (g) a 2% per month late fee on all charges due Us but not paid when due; (h) Cleaning fee if it is determined that You or Your passengers smoked inside the Vehicle or transported animals inside the Vehicle; and (i) fuel and a refueling fee if You return the Vehicle with less fuel than when rented. You authorize us to process Your credit card for all charges, and by signing this Agreement, You are also signing all documents required to process Your credit card.
Deposit for guarantee. We may use your deposit, if any, to pay amounts owed to us under this Agreement. We require that you provide a copy of a valid credit card to enter into a rental contract with Driven car rental. However, we do not pre-authorise additional charges.
Refunds. No refunds are paid after execution of the rental contract, unless we are unable to provide you with the service as agreed
Taxes: All rates and charges mentioned above are subject to V.A.T
Your Property. You release Us, Our agents and employees from all claims for loss of, or damage to, Your personal property or that of any other person, that We received, handled or stored, or that was left or carried in or on the Vehicle or in any service vehicle or in Our offices, whether or not the loss or damage was caused by Our negligence or was otherwise Our responsibility
Modifications. No term of this Agreement can be waived or modified except by a writing that we have signed. If you wish to extend the rental period, you must return the Vehicle to Our office for inspection and written amendment by us of the Date Due In. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between You and Us. All prior representations and agreements between You and Us regarding the use of the Vehicle are void.
Breach of Agreement. You waive all recourse against Us for criminal prosecutions We take against You for breach of this Agreement.
