1. DEFINITIONS

The “Hire Company” is Style and Splendour.

The “Hirer” refers to the person, firm, corporation, agency or its designated representatives hiring Equipment or services from the Hire Company.

The “Equipment” means all the Equipment and accessories supplied to the Hirer.

“Terms” means these Terms and Conditions of Hire.

2. CONDITIONS OF HIRE AND HIRE PERIODS

The hiring of Equipment will commence from the commencement date specified on the invoice and continue for the period specified. The Hirer is entitled to use the Equipment for the hire period. Any extension of the period must be agreed to by the Hire Company and will depend on the availability of the Equipment.

         i.            The Hirer shall not remove the Equipment or any part thereof from the situation and position of its installation without consent from the Hire Company.

       ii.            The Hirer acknowledges that he/she has received adequate instruction on the correct use of the Equipment, which includes demonstration or verbal or written instructions.

      iii.             The Hirer agrees not to use the Equipment at locations for purposes different to the Equipment general designated purpose and specified suitability (such as indoor versus outdoor use).

     iv.            The Hirer acknowledges responsibility for the Equipment and is liable for any damage.

       v.            Availability of Equipment. The Hirer acknowledges the Hire Company goods are available on a first to book basis. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to secure the Equipment and/or services by means of

a.       Paying a deposit to the Hire Company

b.      Returning a signed list of Equipment/services required to the Hire Company and

c.       Returning a signed original copy of the Terms to the Hire Company

3. DEPOSIT, PAYMENT AND OTHER FEES

A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total hire/service cost is required to be paid to the Hire Company to confirm the Hirer’s booking. Deposit paid will come off the total bill payable. Deposits are required for all orders with the exception of

         i.            Orders placed less than 14 days from delivery require full payment to secure the booking

The total invoice must be paid 14 days before delivery or pickup of any Equipment. If the Hirer does not comply with this, Equipment will not be released and the deposit is non-refundable.

If the Hirer requests to have item/s removed from the invoice after the deposit is paid 14 days or less before the event date, the 30% deposit is non-refundable nor transferable.

The Hirer agrees to pay a deposit accompanied by a signed copy of the Terms to secure Equipment for the event date. Once the deposit is made the Equipment will not be made available to other Hirers.  

A 25% surcharge will be incurred on NSW and national public holidays

Delivery, transport and collection of the Equipment is additional to the hire fee. Fees vary based on distance travelled, quantity of Equipment required, access and other contributing factors. The Hirer will be notified of the delivery and collection fee once the Hirer and Hire Company have agreed on a list of Equipment/services needed.

If the Hirer requests that the Hire Company transports Equipment to or from the Hire Company premises the Hirer agrees to pay the Hire Company all charges and expenses pertaining to the delivery of Equipment.

The Hirer acknowledges that the Hire Company is in no way responsible for inclement weather which can affect the outcome of an event and further more agrees that all Equipment/services hired for an event will be paid for in full even in the circumstance of a cancelled event due to inclement weather.

4.  CANCELLATION

Booking deposits paid are non-refundable due to cancellation, change-of-mind or change of date.

Cancellations are requested in writing by email or letter by the Hirer stated on the invoice and can be sent to Style and Splendour, 135a Weemala Road, Duffys Forest NSW 2084 or via email to hello@styleandsplendour.com.

The Hirer may cancel an order but may forfeit any hire fees paid as follows:

         i.            Cancellations made more than 14 days from delivery will receive a refund of any funds remitted, excluding the booking deposit.

       ii.            Cancellations made less than 14 days from delivery will receive a refund of delivery and collection fees only. The remainder of the invoice must be paid in full as the cost of Equipment is considered cost of lost opportunity to the Hire Company.

 No refund applies for Equipment cancelled on delivery.

Booking deposits are non-transferable.

5. PRICING 

All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and include GST.

The Hire Company reserves the right to change its prices without prior notice. The Hirer will pay the hire fees at the rate specified, and in the manner prescribed by the Hire Company from the commencement date of the hire until the Equipment is returned to the Hire Company premises.

6. QUOTATIONS

All quotes provided expire within 7 calendar days. The Hire Company reserves the right to adjust the prices in any quotation once the expiry period has been reached. Equipment is hired on a ‘first to book’ basis and a quotation does not guarantee the availability of any/all items.

7. DELIVERY AND PICK UP 

A site contact must be provided and available at all times during the delivery and collection days to sign for both the delivery and collection. The Hirer must provide the Hire Company with the name/s of said person/s and contact details. Drop off access must be arranged by the Hirer prior to driver arriving. Help may be required to lift heavy items on arrival.

It is the responsibility of the Hirer to check the itemized receipt to confirm all Equipment has been delivered. If Equipment is missing from the order and is shown on the receipt, it is the responsibility of the Hirer to inform the Hire Company immediately.

8. FORCE MAJEURE

For the purpose of this clause, “Force Majeure” means an event or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of a party, including, but not limited to, acts of God, War, Rain, Hail, Wind, Fire, Explosion, Civil disobedience, Legislation not in force at the date of this Agreement or labour disputes.

Neither the Hire Company nor the Hirer will breach this agreement and each party will not be liable to the other party for delay or failure to perform its obligation under this agreement due to Force Majeure. The Hire Company may give written notice to the Hirer, giving full particulars of such Force Majeure.

The Hire Company shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses or expenses suffered by the Hirer, including but not limited to, loss of turnover, profits, business or goodwill or any liability to any other party or for any loss or damage suffered by the Hirer as a result of any delays caused by such Force Majeure events.

This clause does not forfeit responsibility for payment of monies due.

9. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

NOTE: All Equipment is used and therefore reasonable signs of wear and tear will show as they are continual hire items.

The Hirer assumes all responsibility for the Equipment from the time of delivery until collection by the Hire Company, or pickup and drop off by the hirer from the Hire Company premises and is liable for all Equipment damaged, stolen or lost during this period. Insurance is not covered by the Hire Company once the Equipment has left the warehouse location. The Hirer shall maintain at its expense liability, property and casualty insurance coverage in amount necessary to fully protect the Hire Company against all claims, loss or damage of whatever nature or type.

Any Equipment used outside is done so entirely at the risk of the Hirer.

A security bond is required from the Hirer and held in the case of any and all damages, breakages, theft or unaccounted Equipment from the Hire Company.

         i.            The security bond amount will be determined based on the final order and is due with final payment.

       ii.            The security bond will not be refunded until all Equipment is returned and in the same condition as prior to dispatch. The Hire Company decision as to the condition of the Equipment prior to dispatch and on return shall be final.

Fabric Equipment returned with excessive stains not easily restored to a clean condition using ordinary laundering methods will be professionally cleaned by the Hire Company. The Hirer will be sent an invoice for the cost of repairs and payment is required within seven days.

If Equipment is returned damaged but repairable, the Hirer will be sent an invoice for the cost of repairs and payment is required within seven days.

If Equipment is lost or stolen, returned with burns, holes, tears or other abnormalities the Hirer will be invoiced full replacement cost and payment is required within seven days.

Smoking is prohibited on all Hire Company furniture and any damage related to smoking may incur additional cleaning fees or full replacement costs.

The Equipment is cleaned, maintained and itemized before being issued to the Hirer. It is the Hirer’s responsibility to ensure all of the ordered hire Equipment is in satisfactory condition upon delivery or collection and must notify the Hire Company within 8 hours of receiving the Hire Equipment if it is otherwise. The Hirer acknowledges the correct use for which the Equipment is designed.

It is the responsibility of the Hirer to ensure all crockery and glassware is rinsed of food and drinks, and must be re-packaged exactly as delivered.

In the event that the Hire Company is issued with a fine due to the instructions of the Hirer, the fine will be payable by the Hirer.

The Hirer is responsible for obtaining and covering any costs pertaining to permits of any kind.

The Hire Company accepts no responsibility for the cleaning and removal of any food/drink or additional waste from Equipment.  On collection of the rental Equipment, if the Hire Company is required to remove glassware, bottles, food, tableware etc. in order to pack away their Equipment additional fees may apply.

The Hirer agrees that all charges for hire loss, hire extension, damage and repair will be paid and that all collection fees, legal fees or any expenses involved in the collection of these charges will be paid by the Hirer.

The Hirer agrees and fully indemnifies the Hire Company for and against all claims.

The Hirer hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Hire Company will in no way accept responsibility or be held accountable for any injury, death, loss of Income or damage caused to the Hirer or its property, or any other third parties or properties involved in relation to the Equipment/services hired.

The Hirer hereby acknowledges that it has read and understood the above Terms and unconditionally accepts all the above by signing this copy and returning the original to the Hire Company on or prior to payment of their deposit as evidence of acceptance of these Terms.