Decks Etc Rental Rules and Regulations

1. Before merchandise or equipment leaves our location, proof of insurance for the rented equipment must be provided showing Decks Etc as the loss payee and additional insured. In lieu of insurance, a deposit in the form of cash or a check for the full value of the equipment will be accepted, or customer may purchase insurance for a fee of  25% of weekly rental rate plus a deposit check of $2,500, covering accidental loss or damage to equipment. If a claim is filed, a $2,500 deductible will be assessed to the customer.
   
   
2. A twenty 20% cancellation charge will be assessed for orders cancelled less than 24 hours in advance.
   
   
3. Credit card remains on file and automatically billed at the rental anniversary date each month or week. Immediate return of the merchandise is required if credit card is declined and /or other payment arrangements are not made. In the event that lessor must resort to litigation to recover damages caused to or loss of such property, lessee also agrees to pay lessor's reasonable attorney fees and court costs. Any and all litigation will take place in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
   
   
4. Unless otherwise specified, shipping is the responsibility of lessee. IMPORTANT! Return shipment must be packaged properly and insured for total value of merchandise. IMPORTANT! Failure to meet this requirement could result in lessee being liable for loss of or damage to the equipment. . IMPORTANT!
   
   
5. If merchandise is not returned within 3 business days of due date, lessee will be billed daily rate per day until it's arrival.
   
   
6. Monthly rentals require one week's (seven days) notice prior to return of rental.
   
   
7. Three business references, two major credit cards references, one bank reference, and valid California driver's license are required for rental.
   
   
8. There is no rental charge for days in transit.
   
   
9. Unless otherwise specified, all shipments will be by Fed X Economy or UPS ground. Unless otherwise specified, all shipping fees are the responsibility the lessee.
   
   
10. Rental anniversary date is the numerical date that merchandise is accepted by lessee.
    
    
11. California State sales tax must be paid on all merchandise delivered in the state of California.
    
    
12. Title to the rented property is, and shall remain, in lessor's name. Only the party hereto and their families and such other persons whose names are endorsed hereon are authorized to use said property; lessee will not permit said property to be used by any other person or at any address other than the place designated hereon, without the expressed consent of lessor.
    
    
13. It is the lessee's responsibility to pay for loss or damage of merchandise from the time it is received until it is returned to Decks Etc.
    
    
14. Lessee agrees that in the event any of the property becomes in a state of disrepair, lessee will immediately discontinue the use thereof and promptly notify lessor. Upon receiving such property, if its condition is not the fault of the lessee, lessor agrees to repair or replace such property with property of like kind in good working condition at no additional charge. Repair/replace only applies if lessee made every attempt to notify lessor promptly.
    
    
15. Lessee agrees to indemnify and save harmless the lessor, against all loss, damage, expense and penalty arising from any action on account of any injury to person, property, or character occasioned by operation, handling, or transportation of the leased property during the rental period or while the property is in the possession or control of lessee. Lessee hereby waives and releases lessor from all claims for injuries or damages to lessee arising out of the use of said property by lessee.