Rental Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Definitions

“Agreement” means this Vehicle Rental Agreement, including all terms on both sides of this document and any additional documents provided at the time of rental. “You,” “Your,” or “Customer” means the individual or entity identified on this Agreement, any person signing this Agreement, any Authorized Driver, and any person or organization to whom charges are billed at the Customer’s direction. All such persons are jointly and severally liable under this Agreement.

“We,” “Us,” or “Our” means the rental company identified in this Agreement.

“Vehicle” means the automobile identified in this Agreement and any substitute vehicle provided, including all tires, keys, tools, accessories, equipment, and documents.

“Authorized Driver” means the Customer and any additional drivers expressly listed on this Agreement, provided each Authorized Driver possesses a valid driver’s license and meets age requirements set by Us. Only Authorized Drivers may operate the Vehicle.

“Loss of Use” means the loss of Our ability to rent the Vehicle due to damage, theft, or loss during the rental period, calculated as a reasonable estimate of lost rental income while the Vehicle is unavailable for service.

2. Rental Agreement; Indemnification; No Warranties

This Agreement constitutes a contract for the rental of the Vehicle. We may repossess the Vehicle at Your expense, without prior notice, if the Vehicle is abandoned, not returned as agreed, or used in violation of this Agreement or applicable law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Us harmless from all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and attorneys’ fees arising out of or related to this Agreement or Your use or possession of the Vehicle.

The Vehicle is provided “AS IS.” We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

3. Condition and Return of Vehicle

You must return the Vehicle to the designated location on the agreed date and time in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted. If the Vehicle is returned after business hours, You remain responsible for all loss or damage until We inspect the Vehicle.

No repairs, servicing, or replacement of parts may be performed without Our prior written approval.

4. Responsibility for Damage, Loss, or Theft

You are fully responsible for all damage to, loss of, or theft of the Vehicle, regardless of fault, including damage caused by weather, road conditions, vandalism, or acts of nature. If the Vehicle is stolen, totaled, or not repairable, You are responsible for the Vehicle’s actual cash value at the time of loss, plus Loss of Use and administrative costs.

You must immediately report all accidents, damage, theft, or vandalism to Us and to law enforcement.

5. Prohibited Uses

The following uses are strictly prohibited and constitute material breaches of this Agreement. The Vehicle may not be used:

a) By anyone who is not an Authorized Driver

b) By anyone under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances

c) For any illegal purpose or criminal activity

d) To carry persons or property for hire

e) To tow, push, or propel another vehicle or object

f) In any race, speed contest, or reckless manner

g) To teach someone how to drive

h) Outside the geographic area permitted in this Agreement

i) On unpaved or unsafe roads

j) If the odometer has been tampered with

k) When continued operation could reasonably cause damage

l) By an inexperienced driver operating a manual transmission, if applicable

m) To transport animals without prior approval

Violation of this section voids all damage responsibility coverage and makes You fully liable for all resulting losses.

6. Failure to Return Vehicle

Failure to return the Vehicle upon expiration of the rental period, combined with failure to pay amounts due, constitutes prima facie evidence of intent to defraud under Florida Statute §812.155 and may result in civil and criminal penalties.

7. Insurance

You are responsible for all damage or injury You cause to others. You agree to maintain valid automobile liability insurance covering You, Us, and the Vehicle. Your insurance is primary.

If required by law, We may provide secondary liability coverage limited to the minimum amounts required under Florida law. No personal injury protection, medical payments, uninsured motorist, or underinsured motorist coverage is provided unless required by law.

Coverage is void if You violate this Agreement or allow an unauthorized driver to operate the Vehicle.

8. Charges and Payment Authorization

You agree to pay all charges arising from this Agreement, including but not limited to:

• Rental time and mileage

• Applicable taxes

• Late return fees

• Tolls, tickets, citations, fines, towing, storage, and impound fees

• Administrative fees related to violations

• Vehicle recovery costs

• Cleaning fees

• Fuel and refueling charges

• Attorneys’ fees and collection costs

You authorize Us to charge the payment method on file for all amounts owed. Signing this Agreement constitutes authorization for all related charges.

9. Security Deposit

Any deposit collected may be applied toward unpaid charges, damages, fees, or other amounts owed under this Agreement.

10. Personal Property

We are not responsible for loss of or damage to any personal property left in or on the Vehicle or Our premises. You release Us from all claims related to such property.

11. Breach of Agreement

You waive any claims against Us related to criminal or civil actions taken due to Your breach of this Agreement.

12. Modifications and Entire Agreement

This Agreement may only be modified by a written document signed by Us. Verbal modifications are not valid unless expressly permitted elsewhere in this Agreement. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.

13. Governing Law; Severability

This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.