Terms and Conditions
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Definitions and general terms:
we, us or our – Rent My Event Pty Ltd (ABN 12 678 425 904)
you, your or hirer – “You”, “Your” or “Hirer” in these terms and conditions refers to the customer or entity hiring the goods from Rent My Event.
Goods – White Tiffany Chair, Gold Tiffany Chair, White Bentwood Chair, Trestle Tables and any item on our products page https://rentmyevent.com.au/collection/
Start Date – As per the invoice issued by us
Hire Period – The Hire Period will commence on the Start Date and continue until the pickup date on the invoice, or as otherwise agreed between the Parties.
Hire Fee – The indicated Hire Fee on the invoice is calculated per day for the duration of the actual event, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Chair Use – Rent My Event recommends the chairs to be used for outdoor events only. Rent My Event will not be held liable for any damage to property should the chairs be used indoor. Rent My Event encourages our clients to use felt pads (at their own expense) where necessary.
Bond – $150
Refund of Bond – The bond will be refunded to you within 3 business days. The bond will be refunded to your PAYID (if registered to your mobile number) unless you inform us otherwise.
Set Up Fee – Any quotes provided will not include a setup fee unless it is clearly outlined on the invoice. The standard setup fee is $100, though this amount may increase based on the size and specific requirements of your event.
Stair Fee – Any quotes provided will not include a stair fee unless it is clearly outlined on the invoice. The standard stair fee is $50 per flight, but this amount may increase based on the size and specific requirements of your event. Failure to notify Rent My Event Pty Ltd of any stairs prior to the event may result in charges being deducted from the bond.
Late Night Pick – Any quotes provided will not include a late-night pickup fee unless it is clearly outlined on the invoice. Late-night pickup applies to any event that ends at 10:00 PM or later. The standard fee for late-night pickups is $150, though this amount may increase based on the size and specific requirements of your event.
Non-Refundable Deposit – To secure the goods, you agree to pay a 30% deposit of invoice amount. In the event of a cancellation, this deposit will not be refunded.
Payment Terms – You agree to pay us the deposit within 5 days of issuing you an invoice. Failure to pay the deposit within 5 days will forfeit the booking.
Quote – A quote does not guarantee a confirmed booking. Your chairs will be reserved and allocated only after Rent My Event has issued you an invoice and received the required deposit.
Invoice balance – You must pay the invoice balance, using the payment method set out in the invoice, at least 7 days prior to the event, or as otherwise agreed between the Parties.
State – Victoria
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These terms and conditions are between the parties described in the Schedule, together the Parties and each a Party. These terms and conditions and the Schedule form the entire agreement under which we will hire out the Goods to you (together, the Agreement).
1.ACCEPTANCE
1.1You have requested to hire the Goods, and accept this Agreement by:
(a)submitting the contact form on our website;
(b)sending an email accepting this Agreement (expressly or impliedly); or
(c)instructing us to proceed with the hiring out of the Goods or making any payment of the Hire Fee (including any Bond).
1.2 Please read this Agreement carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
2. HIRE OF GOODS
2.1 We agree to hire out the Goods to you for the Hire Period, and in accordance with this Agreement.
2.2 You acknowledge and agree that any dates for delivery (if applicable) are estimates only, and we will have no Liability to you for failing to meet any delivery date.
2.3 You acknowledge and agree that the delivery and pick up fee covers the delivery of the goods only. The hirer must set up the goods themselves unless otherwise agreed by both parties. Any additional set up required will incur additional fees. Any events that end at11pm on a weekday or weekend will incur additional fees.
2.4 If final payment is not received by the due date, Rent My Event will be under no obligation to proceed with the Order and all monies paid to date by the Hirer will be forfeited.
3.HIRE FEE AND PAYMENT
3.1 You agree to pay us the Hire Fee, any disbursements we may reasonably incur for hiring out the Goods to you, and any other amounts due and payable under this Agreement, in accordance with the Payment Terms. All amounts are stated in Australian dollars and are exclusive of GST (unless otherwise stated).
3.2 Unless otherwise agreed between the Parties, any Bond (if applicable) must be paid before we commence the hiring out of the Goods.
3.3 If any amounts are unpaid 7 days after the payment date, we may charge interest at a rate equal to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate from time to time plus 8% per annum (calculated daily and compounding monthly) or we may immediately cease hiring out the Goods and enter any premises where the Goods are located, and recover or repossess the Goods (and you agree to provide any access to any premises (free from harm or risk to health or safety), items and consents required to enable us to do so).
4.YOUR OBLIGATIONS AND WARRANTIES
General
4.1 You represent, warrant, acknowledge and agree that:
(a) there are no legal restrictions preventing you from engaging us, or agreeing to this Agreement;
(b) you will cooperate with us, and provide us with all documentation, information, instructions and access necessary to enable us to hire out the Goods, as requested by us, from time to time, and in a timely manner;
(c) the information you provide to us is true, correct and complete; and
(d) you will keep the Goods under your custody and control at all times, and you will not sublease, rent, sell, or otherwise transfer the Goods to any other person unless agreed to by Rent My Event.
Bond
4.2 You agree that the Bond (if applicable) will be used as a security by us throughout the Term for the performance of any of your obligations, and satisfaction of any of your liabilities, under this Agreement.
4.3 You agree that any damage to the goods will be deducted from the bond or payable to Rent My Event should the bond not be enough at a rate of (ex GST):
- $60 per chair (Tiffany/Bentwood)
- $20 per cushion
- $100 Dining Trestle Table
- $300 Round Trestle Table
- $500 Acrylic Ghost Table
Condition of Goods
4.4 You are responsible for determining whether the Goods will be suitable, fit for purpose, and in compliance with their description.
4.5 Unless you notify us in writing within 24 hours of the Start Date, demonstrating that the Goods do not comply with any description detailing the condition of the Goods (Original Condition Description), you agree that the Goods have been delivered in good condition, clean, free from damage or defect, fit for purpose and in accordance with this Agreement (Original Condition).
4.6 If you provide us with a notice under clause 4.5, you may agree to accept the Goods in the condition provided, which will then be deemed to be the Original Condition.
Return of Goods
4.7 You agree to return the Goods to us in the Original Condition, at the return location and by the time (notified by us to you), or sooner, if requested by us on reasonable grounds (or as otherwise provided under this Agreement).
Loss or Damage to Goods
4.8 During the Term, you agree to:
(a)protect and keep the Goods in the Original Condition, subject to any fair wear or tear; and
(b)prevent the Goods from being subject to any loss, theft, damage, vandalism or destruction and notify us immediately if the Goods are stolen, lost, destroyed or damaged.
4.9 You agree that you are responsible for the costs of any repairs or replacement of the Goods that are necessary as a result of loss, theft, damage, vandalism, misuse or neglect to the Goods during the Term. Where we undertake the repairs or replacement on your behalf, you agree to pay us the costs of the repairs or replacement, as a debt due and immediately payable.
5.TITLE AND RISK
5.1 If:
we are responsible for delivering the Goods to you, we will use reasonable endeavours to deliver the Goods to the address nominated by you, by the delivery time (as notified by us to you); or
you are responsible for collecting the Goods from us, we will use reasonable endeavours to make available the Goods, and you agree to collect the Goods, at the collection location by the collection time (as notified by us to you).
5.2 Risk in the Goods will pass to you once the Goods are in your custody or control. You will be solely responsible for the Goods until they are returned to us and are in our full custody and control.
5.3 Title in the Goods will remain with us, and you take the Goods as a bare bailee only.
6. SECURITY INTEREST
You agree that this Agreement and your obligations under this Agreement create a registrable security interest in favour of us, and you consent to the security interest (and any other registrable interest created in connection with this Agreement) being registered on any relevant securities register (and you must do all things to enable us to do so).
7.LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND EXCLUSIONS
7.1 Australian Consumer Law
(a)Certain legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and similar consumer protection laws and regulations, may confer you with rights, warranties, guarantees and remedies relating to the Goods which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified (Statutory Rights). Nothing in this Agreement excludes your Statutory Rights as a consumer under the ACL.
(b)You agree that our Liability for the Goods is governed solely by the ACL and this Agreement.
(c)Subject to your Statutory Rights, we exclude all express and implied warranties, representations and guarantees of any kind (whether under statute, law, equity or on any other basis) and all materials, work, goods and services (including the Goods) are provided to you without warranties, representations and guarantees of any kind.
7.2 Limitations: Despite anything to the contrary, to the maximum extent permitted by law:
(a)neither Party will be liable for Consequential Loss;
(b)a Party’s liability for any Liability under this Agreement will be reduced proportionately to the extent the relevant Liability was caused or contributed to by the acts or omissions of the other Party (or any of its Personnel), including any failure by that other Party to mitigate its loss; and
(c)our maximum aggregate Liability in relation to the hiring out of the Goods or this Agreement will be limited to us repaying you the amount of the Hire Fee paid by you to us in respect of the hiring out of the Goods to which the Liability relates.
7.3 Indemnity: Despite anything to the contrary, to the maximum extent permitted by law, you are liable for and agree to indemnify us and hold us harmless, in respect of any Liability that we may suffer, incur or are otherwise liable for as a result of, or in connection with:
(a)any loss (including theft) of, or damage to, the Goods during the Term; and
(b)any failure to return the Goods in accordance with this Agreement (including returning the Goods in their Original Condition).
7.4 Rent My Event shall not be held responsible for delays or cancellations due to causes beyond their control, such as torrential rains, hail, strong winds, flooding, extreme thunderstorms, earthquake, an area being restricted from access due to a terrorist attack, schedule complications, or restrictions of the venue(s).
8.TERMINATION
8.1 This Agreement will apply for the Term, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.
8.2 For cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the event date, you agree to forfeit the 30% deposit made to Rent My Event. If the cancellation occurs less than 7 days before the scheduled event date, you agree to forfeit 100% of the invoice amount to Rent My Event.
8.3 Rent My Event retains the right to cancel this Agreement before Equipment delivery or installation. In such instances, Rent My Event’s responsibility is to refund any pre-paid monies, deducting the non-refundable Deposit and incurred costs, including Equipment and labour expenses up to the cancellation date.
8.4 Rent My Event will not be held liable for any cancellations made due to the unforeseen weather conditions. Any cancellations to bookings will apply as per clause 8.2
8.5 Party may terminate this Agreement if the other Party breaches a material term of this Agreement, and that breach has not been remedied within 10 business days of being notified by the relevant Party.
8.6 On termination or expiry of this Agreement:
(a) we will cease hiring out the Goods to you;
(b) you agree to provide us (and our Personnel) with reasonable access to any premises where the Goods are located, free from harm or risk to health or safety, to allow us to immediately recover or repossess the Goods: and
(c) you are to pay for any Hire Fee due and payable prior to termination, and all other amounts due and payable under this Agreement.
8.7 The accrued rights, obligations and remedies of the Parties are not affected by termination of this Agreement.
9. GENERAL
9.1 Disputes: A Party may not commence court proceedings relating to any dispute, controversy or claim arising from, or in connection with, this Agreement (including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination) (Dispute) without first meeting with a senior representative of the other Party to seek (in good faith) to resolve the Dispute. If the Parties cannot agree how to resolve the Dispute at that initial meeting, either Party may refer the matter to a mediator. If the Parties cannot agree on who the mediator should be, either Party may ask the law society of the State to appoint a mediator. The mediator will decide the time, place and rules for mediation. The Parties agree to attend the mediation in good faith, to seek to resolve the Dispute. The costs of the mediation will be shared equally between the Parties. Nothing in this clause will operate to prevent a Party from seeking urgent injunctive or equitable relief from a court of appropriate jurisdiction.
9.2 Governing law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State. Each Party irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts operating in the State and any courts entitled to hear appeals from those courts and waives any right to object to proceedings being brought in those courts.
9.3 GST: If and when applicable, GST payable on the Hire Fee will be set out in our invoice. You agree to pay the GST amount at the same time as you pay the Hire Fee.
9.4 Notices: Any notice given under this Agreement must be in writing addressed to the relevant address last notified by the recipient to the Parties. Any notice may be sent by standard post or email, and will be deemed to have been served on the expiry of 48 hours in the case of post, or at the time of transmission in the case of transmission by email.
9.5 Severance: If a provision of this Agreement is held to be void, invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision is to be read down as narrowly as necessary to allow it to be valid or enforceable, failing which, that provision (or that part of that provision) will be severed from this Agreement without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remainder of that provision or the other provisions in this Agreement.
9.6 Survival: Clauses 3, 5, 6, 7, 8.4 and 9 will survive the termination or expiry of this Agreement.
10.INTERPRETATION & DEFINITIONS
10.1 In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, capitalised terms have the meanings given to them in the Schedule (if applicable), this Agreement and:
Consequential Loss includes any consequential loss, indirect loss real or anticipated loss of profit, loss of benefit, loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of goodwill, loss of opportunity, loss of savings, loss of reputation, loss of use and/or loss or corruption of data, whether under statute, contract, equity, tort (including negligence), indemnity or otherwise.
Liability means any expense, cost, liability, loss, damage, claim, notice, entitlement, investigation, demand, proceeding or judgment (whether under statute, contract, equity, tort (including negligence), indemnity or otherwise), howsoever arising, whether direct or indirect and/or whether present, unascertained, future or contingent and whether involving a third party or a Party to this Agreement or otherwise.
Personnel means, in respect of a Party, any of its employees, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors or agents.
Schedule means the schedule attached to this Agreement (if any).
Term means the period commencing on the date this Agreement is accepted in accordance with its terms and will continue until the Goods are returned to us in accordance with this Agreement.
11. Refusal to Hire
11.1 Rent My Event reserves the right to refuse the Hire Booking at their sole discretion and at any time prior to delivery of the Equipment and/or Services with no liability other than to repay any amount of the Price paid in advance of the cancellation, less any costs already incurred by Rent My Event up to the date of Cancellation.
12. Use of photos
12.1 The Hirer grants Rent My Event permission to use event photos for promotional purposes, excluding third-party copyright restrictions. When images are supplied by a contracted photographer, proper credit will be given. Rent My Event may use event photographs for advertising, editorial, and web purposes, respecting privacy. Rent My Event may, at their discretion, document the event through photography, video, or written content at their cost. If the Hirer wishes to exclude names or photos of attendees, written notification to Rent My Event is required.
13. Self-Pick Up, Transport and Packing of Equipment
13.1 Self-Pickup Service: the hirer agrees to provide a copy of their photo ID prior to pick up of the goods.
13.2 The hirer agrees to bring the necessary tools to handle the goods with care and securing the goods during transit.
13.3 Rent My Event reserves the not proceed with the booking should clauses 13.1 and 13.2 not be met.
13.4 The Equipment must be, at all times, in a weatherproof area away from dust, mud, mildew, rain, damp, wind or snow. Equipment must not be left out in the open overnight.
13.5 Any damage to the Equipment such as rips, tears, scuff marks, food products, dirt, cigarette Burns, Spills, Dampness or Breakages or any other damage may result in the full reupholstering or replacement of the Equipment at the hirers cost in accordance with clause 4.9 of this Agreement.
14. Rescheduling/postponement
14.1 If the hirer wishes to reschedule the hire period for any reason, this must be done at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event.
14.2 If the hirer wishes to reschedule the hire period less than 7 days prior to the event, then clause 8.2 will come in effect and 100% of the hire fee will be retained by Rent My Event
14.3 Any rescheduled date must be within months of the original event date and any bookings fees already paid to Rent My Event will be credited against the new booking.
14.4 Any rescheduled order will be adjusted and charged per the prices in effect at the time of the rescheduled hire period.
14.5 The hirer can only reschedule a booking once.