HIRING AGREEMENT CONDITIONS OF HIRING AGREEMENT in this contract, unless the contrary intention appears: “Equipment” means the goods, supplied by the firm to the hirer whether as specified in this invoice or not, and any one or more of those goods. “Firm” means Piccadilly coolrooms & freezer rooms, successors, and assigns. “Hirer” means the person specified as the hirer below. “Contract” means this Hiring Agreement including these conditions of hire. Words importing the singular number shall include the plural number and vice versa. Words importing any gender shall include all other genders and the neuter. Word importing persons shall include corporations, associations, clubs, societies, government bodies, or authorities and any other entities. The Hirer agrees to hire the equipment for the period stated herein and to pay the total charge and any other amount as required by this contract. The Hirer agrees that the contract contains all terms and conditions of the agreement between the “hirer” and the “firm” and that there are no express or implied warranties or conditions given or made by the “firm” other than those contained in the contract and those that mandatorily apply to this contract by the operation of Statute. The “Hirer” acknowledges that this agreement is between the “Hirer” and the “Firm” and that it is not intended to render the “Firm” liable for any cause whatever to any persons other than the “Hirer”. The “Firm” gives a limited warranty that in the event of any failure of or any defect in the equipment the “Firm” in its discretion shall replace or repair the equipment, supply it again at an agreed time and place or refund the hiring charge. The “Firm” shall not be liable for any injury to any person or property, or physical or financial damage suffered by the “Hirer” or any other person however arising, including as a result of any defect in the equipment, its setting up or installation or the services provided by the “Firm” and negligent acts or omissions by the “Firm”, it’s employees and contractors. To the fullest extent permitted by law the “Hirer” indemnifies the “Firm” against all claims, suits and actions by the “Hirer” or any employee or invitee of the “Hirer” who suffers loss of any type during the course of the hiring excepting claims within the scope of the above limited warranty. The “equipment” shall at all times remain the absolute property of the “Firm”. "equipment" Breakdowns the "Firm" provides 24 hrs service technicians to "Hirer" the "Firm" will take no responsible to loss of food etc if the "Hirer" does not notify the "Firm" while on hire The “Hirer” shall not part with possession of the equipment other than for its intended purpose for the event or at the place of delivery as specified in this invoice. The “Hirer” shall not tow or move the vehicle (equipment)(once set up and or )when laden with goods. The “Hirer” agrees not to overload or misuse the equipment and not to permit any other persons to do so. The “Hirer” agrees that before using the equipment he shall inspect same and satisfy himself that it is correctly and safely installed and shall not use the equipment or allow others to use it if there is any apparent or potential defect or danger to persons using the equipment. The “Hirer” shall be wholly and fully responsible to the “Firm” for the equipment and any part thereof during the following times, namely: Upon delivery to the “Hirer” his servant or agent or the place nominated by the “Hirer” until redelivery by the “Hirer”, his servant or agent to the “Firm” or it’s agent. The “Hirer” shall redeliver the equipment in the same good order and condition as it was at the time delivery and in the event of the equipment being damaged or soiled in any way whatever and from any cause whatever while in the possession of the “Hirer”, the “Hirer” shall pay on demand the cost of cleaning, repairing or replacing the equipment as notified by the “Firm” to the “Hirer”, or have the cost deducted from the Security Bond. A Cheque (EFT)for the balance of the Bond shall be forwarded to the “Hirer” 7 to 10 working days after the return and verification of equipment. The amount of any costs payable to the “Hirer” hereunder shall be liquidated debt due to the “Firm” by the “Hirer” upon demand. 1) The “Hirer” may by notice to the “Firm” cancel the contract on or prior to the delivery day and if the notice is received by the “Hirer”. (a) Less than seven (7) days but as least two (2) days prior to the delivery date the “Hirer” shall pay 20% of the total charge. (b) On the day prior to actual delivery the “Hirer” shall pay 50% of the total charge. (c) Upon delivery the “Hirer” shall pay 100% of the total charge. 2) The “Firm” shall not be obliged to make any rebate on the total charge in the event that the “Hire” does not take delivery or returns the equipment prior to the required date. In the event any specified equipment is not available the “Firm” may deliver, and the “Hirer” shall accept other similar equipment in substitute, therefore. Any Council or Local Government permits necessary for erection of hired equipment shall be the responsibility of the “Hirer”. The “Firm” shall not be required to accept any claims for short delivery unless, such claims are notified to the “Firm” by the “Hirer” forthwith and not later than 24 hours after delivery. THE EQUIPMENT IS AFTER YOUR RESPONSIBILITIY AFTER PICK UP OR DELIVERY PLEASE CHECK IT REGULARLY. All “Hirers” are advised for their own protection to cover themselves for the value of the equipment or hire and to insure against all other risks and liabilities of the “Hirer”. All “Hires” are advised to have a responsible person in charge of all equipment and of all persons as mentioned in the terms and conditions endorsed hereon so as to prevent as far as possible any loss or damage to the equipment or any injury to any such person.