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1 STOP MARQUEES LIMITED

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS
THE COMPANY' is 1 STOP MARQUEES LIMITED and /or their subcontractors or agents.
'THE HIRER' is the person hiring the equipment from the Company.
'THE PERIOD OF HIRE' The period of Hire is understood to mean the period during which any equipment is required to be ready and available for use.

2. CONDITIONS OF HIRE
The Company's quotation for hire charges is made on the assumption that the site on which the equipment is to be erected or to which goods are to be delivered is;
(a) Flat level firm ground with easy access for heavy motor transport and
(b) Has no drain pipes, cables or other services buried beneath the surface or otherwise concealed.
Should the site not comply with these requirements, the Company may in its discretion either rescind the contract by giving verbal or written notice to the Hirer or make additional hire charges. The Company shall not be liable to the Hirer for any loss damage or expense resulting from such rescission of the contract.
If on arrival to site the carry from point of parking to point of erection is found to be greater than 20 metres a surcharge will be applied

3. HIRE CHARGES AND PAYMENT
(a) The charges published in any of the Company's printed matter are for the guidance of the Hirer in estimating costs only and do not constitute an offer. Payments must be made in accordance with the terms stated in the Company's quotation. Should settlement not be made by the Hire date then interest will be charged at 4 % per annum above the base rate of the National Westminster Bank Plc. with a minimum overall rate of 10 %
(b) The Company reserves the right to charge a non-refundable £100 minimum deposit. Delivery charges may vary depending upon the Hirers location

4. LOSS OR DAMAGE
(a) The Hirer is wholly responsible for all equipment on hire from the time of delivery until collection. He/she will be responsible for the safe custody of the Company's property on the site, and will make good to the Company all loss or damage to the Company's property or equipment hired or used on the site (other than fair wear and tear) including breakages and damage and loss due to theft, burglary, vandalism or any other cause unless it can be proved that such loss or damage be caused by faulty material or workmanship or negligence on the part of the company. No guarantee can be given that equipment will be removed the following day. We cannot accept any items in place of those supplied. Goods at all times remain the property of the Company.
(b) The Hirer must be satisfied with the equipment before use and should notify the Company of any miscounts, incorrect deliveries or unacceptable equipment before use.

5. THE HIRER’S RESPONSIBILITY
(a) The Hirer should not enter the Marquee while the Company is erecting.
(b) The Hirer should keep any part of the equipment that is a framed structure or a tent completely closed and secure while not in use during the period of Hire.
(c) The Hirer should not tamper with the structure or any part of the equipment and in particular not affix or suspend from the equipment any item whatsoever without written consent of the Company.
(d) The Hirer should not use any lighting, heating, cooking or other gas or electrical appliances or equipment of any kind without the previous consent in writing of the Company.
(e) The Hirer is responsible for giving notice to or obtaining permits from any authorities who are or may be concerned and must make application where necessary to the Planning Authority, District Surveyor, Police, Fire Brigade and any similar authority or organization. Any costs incurred in delays or modifications in the work arising from the absence or misrepresentation of all such necessary permissions and permits shall be payable to the Company by the Hirer. Where appropriate the Hirer shall obtain a licence from the Local Authority. Any requirements under the licence must be notified to us in writing, at least 28 days prior to erection. Should the Company for any reason be unable or unwilling to comply with these requirements, then the Company may in its sole discretion declare the Contract void and advise the customer accordingly.
(f) The Hire shall not at any time during the hire period connect to any of the electrical/gas appliances and/or equipment left on site by the Company.
(g) The Hirer will be responsible for any additional costs incurred to the Company as a result of any booked equipment not being able to be set-up due to incorrect measurements, varying height levels or undisclosed site complications of which the Company was not informed.
(h) The Hirer will be responsible for any costs incurred by the Company due to changes being requested once the marquees build has begun
(I) The Hirer should never presume that any other equipment is included in the Hire other than what is stated in the Company's booking forms.

6. ATTENDANCE
The Hire charges do not include attendance by the Company's men except during the actual processes of erecting and dismantling the marquee.

7. LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES
The Company will not be responsible for and the Hirer will indemnify the Company against all claims for the injury to persons or loss or damage to property howsoever caused unless it be proved that such injury or damage was caused by faulty material or workmanship or negligence on the part of the Company.

8. FORCE MAJEURE
While every effort will be made by the Company to carry out any order accepted, the full performance of it is subject to variation or cancellation by the Company consequent upon act of God, war, strikes, riots, lock-outs or other labour disturbances, fire, flood, restrictions on the use of transport, fuel or power, requisitioning, shortage of material or transport or labour or any other cause beyond the control of the Company.

9. CANCELLATION
Should the Hirer wish to terminate the contract then the following compensation rates will be charged to the Hirer by the Company.
100% of the Hire price for notice received less than 7 days prior to the Hire period.
50% of the Hire price for notice received between 7 and 28 days prior to the Hire period.
25% of the Hire price for notice received more than 28 days prior to the Hire period.
To be valid, any such notice must be in writing.