Hire Contract

                                                          Hire Contract

Hirer Details: 

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Hire Details: 

Equipment Hired: ______________________________________________ 

Hire Start Date: ______________________________________________ 

Hire End Date: _______________________________________________ 

Total Hire Fee: £________________________ 

Deposit Paid (£200): Yes [       ] No [      ] 

 

ID Verification: 

A valid form of photo ID (passport or driving license) must be presented upon collection or delivery. Failure to provide ID may result in cancellation of the hire agreement without a refund. 

 

Terms & Conditions of Hire 

  1. Agreement 

  • By signing this form, the hirer agrees to the following terms and conditions. 

  1. Hire Period 

  • The hire period begins from the agreed collection or delivery date and ends on the agreed return date. 

  • Late returns will incur additional charges unless prior arrangements have been made. 

  1. Deposit & Payment 

  • The full hire fee and £200 refundable security deposit must be paid before or on the day of collection or delivery. 

  • The deposit will be refunded upon the safe and timely return of the equipment, subject to inspection. 

  1. Liability for Damage or Loss 

  • The hirer is fully responsible for any loss, theft, or damage incurred during the hire period. 

  • Any loss, theft, or damage, regardless of cause, is the sole responsibility of the hirer. 

  • If the equipment is lost, stolen, or deemed beyond repair, the hirer agrees to pay the full replacement value. 

  • Any repair costs for damaged equipment will be deducted from the deposit. If repair costs exceed the deposit amount, the hirer must cover the remaining balance immediately upon request. 

  • The hirer must ensure the equipment is used appropriately and returned in its original condition. 

  1. Collection & Return 

  • Equipment must be collected and returned at the agreed time and location. 

  • Weekend hires may be collected on Thursday and returned on Monday at no additional cost. 

  • If returning via courier, the hirer must ensure safe packaging and cover shipping costs. 

  1. Equipment Condition & Cleaning 

  • The hirer must inspect the equipment upon collection and report any defects immediately. 

  • All equipment must be returned in the same clean condition as it was collected. 

  • Additional cleaning fees may apply if the equipment is returned excessively dirty or in an unsuitable condition. 

  1. Failure to Return Equipment 

  • If the hirer fails to return the equipment on the agreed date without prior notice, Percussion Palace reserves the right to take legal action to recover costs. 

  • Any associated costs for retrieval, replacement, or legal proceedings will be the responsibility of the hirer. 

  1. Liability & Insurance 

  • The hirer is responsible for the safe and correct use of the equipment. 

  • Percussion Palace is not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from the use of hired equipment. 

  • It is recommended that the hirer arranges insurance if required. 

  1. Cancellations & Refunds 

  • Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the hire start date for a full refund. 

  • Cancellations within 48 hours of the hire start date may result in a cancellation fee. 

  • No refunds will be issued once the hire period has begun. 

  1. Termination of Hire Agreement 

  • Percussion Palace reserves the right to terminate a hire agreement if the hirer breaches any terms and conditions. 

  • In such cases, the hirer must return the equipment immediately, and the deposit may be forfeited. 

 

Hirer Declaration 

I, _________________________________________ (Hirer’s Name), confirm that I have read and understood the above terms and conditions. I agree to be fully responsible for the hired equipment and any associated costs for loss, theft, or damage. 

Hirer Signature: _________________________ 

Date: _________________________ 

Percussion Palace Representative Signature: _________________________ 

Date: _________________________ 

Contact Information: paul@percussionpalace.co.uk

By signing this form, the hirer acknowledges and agrees to these terms and conditions.