The Hirer acknowledges and agrees by his signature on the reverse side hereof that he has read and agrees to the following additional terms and conditions applying to the hireage of this vehicle.
(a) All rentals must be paid in advance.
(b) The mileage charges, if any, are to be paid at the termination of the rental or on demand by the Company.
(c) In addition to all other charges a minimum of US$100.00 - US$25.00 for each hour the Vehicle described is in the possession of the Hirer, if the speedometer or speedometer seal is disconnected, broken or tampered with.
It is expressly agreed that the Hirer is not and will not in any way become the agent, servant, or employee of the Company in any manner whatsoever.
The Hirer shall have a valid license, free from endorsements which entitles him to drive the hired vehicle in Jamaica.
The Hirer agrees that he is of the age of majority and suffers from no physical, mental or legal disability.
The Hirer agrees that he shall have no claim whatsoever against the Company or its agents for delays, loss of time, personal expenses and/or consequential loss due to accident, mechanical breakdown or any other cause over which the Company has no control.
The Hirer will immediately report to the Company and to the nearest Police Station any accident or collision in which the hired vehicle is involved.
The Hirer will report all vehicle violations to the Company and will pay promptly all fines, penalties and forfeitures imposed for parking or traffic violations and will hold the Company harmless and indemnify the Company against all such violations.
The Hirer will complete and sign any form or document or give any information which may be required either for affecting insurance on the motor vehicle or otherwise in connection with such insurance or any claim thereunder.
The Hirer will deposit a minimum sum of US$1,000.00 as security deposit in addition to the hireage which said sum will be refunded at the expiration of the Contract if there is no loss of accessories, damage to vehicle, claim for damage pending or rental charges owing.
If the deposit mentioned in Clause (10) above is not paid the Hirer will be responsible for the full cost of all damages or theft of the vehicle while in his possession or of any and every claim made upon the insurer of the vehicle.
The Hirer will return the vehicle to the Company at the date and time agreed for such return and the Company reserves the right to terminate this rental agreement at its sole discretion without giving any reasons and/or without notice and reserves the right to retain or demand then and then Fifty Per Cent of the applicable rental costs on rentals of four days or less and One Hundred Per Cent of the applicable rental costs on rentals of one to three days and the Hirer shall make such payment.
If the Hirer has directed the billing for charges to be transmitted to another person, firm or organization who fails to make payment promptly then the Hirer will be responsible for and pay the Company all the said charges on demand.
No right of the Company under this rental contract may be waived except in writing by the Company.
The Hirer expressly agrees that the vehicle shall not be operated or used:
(a) To carry passengers for reward or consideration, express and applied.
(b) In violation of any of the terms and conditions of this agreement.
(c) To race, pace, speed contest or reliability test.
(d) To propel or tow any trailer or any vehicle used as a trailer.
(e) By any person who does not hold a valid license which entitles him to drive the hired vehicle in Jamaica.
(f) By any driver not authorized by the Company.
(g) By any person under the influence of intoxicants or narcotics.
(h) In any way recklessly, as to speed or otherwise, or for any illegal purpose.
(i) In any manner which may constitute a breach of the term of the policy of insurance covering the motor vehicle.
Any violation and/or breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement which results in any loss or damage whatsoever to the Company will be paid by the Hirer to the Company to the full extent of such loss or damage.
The person signing this Contract hereby agrees to pay for any damage to the vehicle rented by his credit card and the said person hereby authorizes the Company to add the costs of any damage to his charge bill.
Renter is fully liable for all damages and losses if he/she does not comply with the following:
a. All insurance is void if car is driven by any unauthorized person and in that event, the Hirer is totally liable for all damages to the car and any personal, third party, and property claims. Liability resulting from any accident involved the renting car the Hirer or His/Her agents shall not have any claims against Dhana Car Rental & Tours.
b. Whenever possible, use guarded Hotel Parking Lots.
c. Doors and Trunk (boot) must be kept locked when not in use.
d. Do not leave keys with Hotel or airline employees.
e. Cars must be turned in to Dhana Car Rental & Tours Station who will advise you on procedure.
f. If the car is kept beyond contracted check-in Date - it is considered overdue and all insurance is immediately voided.
g. Whenever a car is considered over due a report is automatically filed with the Security Authorities.
h. Report any accidents, however minor, within 24 Hours.
i. If you do not drive safely and the vehicle is damaged; you will be absolutely liable for all damages, losses and loss or use, neither the collision damage limitation nor the limited CDW will apply.
