Terms of hire

ESJF Limited Terms and Conditions of Vehicle Hire

1. GENERAL

1.1 These Terms and Conditions shall be incorporated into and govern this Agreement made between the Owner and the Renter whose names and addresses are set out below to the exclusion of all or any other terms and conditions.

1.2 Words and expressions defined below shall where applicable have the same meanings when used herein. In addition the term "Vehicle" when used herein shall (if applicable) be deemed to include any replacement vehicle and all tyres, tools, accessories, parts and equipment relating to Vehicle.

1.3 Where the person signing this Agreement on behalf of Renter is not Renter, he or she represents and warrants to Owner that he or she is authorised to sign and to enter into this Agreement for and on behalf of Renter and all agreements and obligations on the part of Renter hereunder shall be deemed to be made by such person jointly and severally with Renter.

2. HIRE OF VEHICLE

2.1 Owner agrees to let and Renter agrees to take on hire Vehicle upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2.2 The period of hire shall commence on the Time and Date Out specified below and shall continue (subject to earlier termination by either party or any extension in accordance with this Agreement until the Time and Date Due Back specified below.

2.3 The period of hire may not be extended without Owner's prior written consent.

3. PROHIBITED USES

3.1 Renter will not use Vehicle or allow Vehicle to be used for any purpose for which it is neither designed, suitable nor hired including (without limitation) the carriage of passengers and/or property for hire or reward; any unlawful, hazardous or unusual purpose; propelling or towing any other vehicle or trailer or for any similar purpose without Owner's prior written consent; racing, rallying, pace-making, reliability, speed testing or other trials, competitions of any sort or driving tuition; carrying a number of passengers and/or property which would cause Vehicle to be overloaded or would cause any applicable restriction to be exceeded; the use of Vehicle on any surface other than roads with a tarmacadam or concrete surface over which there is a right of way (public or private) for motor vehicles.

3.2 Renter will not allow Vehicle to be driven by any person who has not been approved in writing by the Owner.

3.3 Renter will not take or allow Vehicle to be taken outside the United Kingdom without Owner's prior written consent. As a pre-condition of any consent Renter must produce to Owner evidence satisfactory to Owner of adequate insurance arrangements for taking Vehicle abroad including (without limitation) an International Motor Insurance Card ("Green Card") and/or Bailbond (as the case may be).

3.4 Renter will not use any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight over 3.5 tonnes without a full valid and current Operators license where the vehicle is being used for business use.

4. PAYMENTS

4.1 Renter will pay to ESJF Limited on demand:
(a) the Total Deposited as specified below together with any further deposits requested by Owner on or before the commencement of any extension of the period of hire, which Owner may apply at any time towards payment of any sums due from Renter hereunder;
(b) the rental and mileage charges computed at the rate specified below for the mileage covered or deemed to have been covered by Vehicle from the commencement of the period of hire until Vehicle is returned to Owner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement as recorded by the odometer installed in Vehicle when received provided that if Owner decides in its absolute discretion that the odometer has failed or malfunctioned or has been interfered with in any way the mileage charge shall be estimated by Owner in its absolute discretion;
(c) the amounts (if any) specified below for Time charges, Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection, and the miscellaneous other charges (if any) specified below;
(d) all fines, penalties, costs, charges and liabilities relating to parking, road traffic or other offences or contraventions or restoration charges and loss of income if the vehicle is seized by Customs and Excise incurred in relation to Vehicle by Renter or Owner (except where caused through fault of Owner) from the commencement of this Agreement until Vehicle is returned to Owner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement by the nominated payment method stated below regardless of the time lapsed between offence and notification of offence to Owner, and Renter will allow Owner to process electronic CNP transactions for these amounts plus a reasonable administration fee not less than £29.00 plus taxes;
(e) Owner's costs or repairing or replacing Vehicle in the event of loss, theft or damage howsoever caused, plus loss of revenue to Owner (calculated at Owner's unlimited mileage charges for the period during which Vehicle shall remain unavailable for rental by reason of such matters) provided that if Vehicle is operated in accordance with all the terms of this Agreement;
(i) Renter's Liability in respect of damage to or Theft of Vehicle will be limited to a non-waivable excess charge in accordance with Owner's current tariff as specified below, except where the damage or theft has been caused by the negligence of the Renter;
(f) the cost of refuelling Vehicle if returned to Owner with less fuel than was contained in Vehicle's fuel tank at the commencement of the period of hire together with Owner's current tariff or refuelling service charges;
(g) Owner's cost incurred in recovering Vehicle in the event Renter fails to return it to Owner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
(h) any value added tax or local or other taxes payable in respect of any of the above.
(i) all cleaning and valeting charges if the vehicle is not returned in the same condition as it left the collection point

4.2 All overdue payments shall bear interest on the amount overdue at the rate prevailing laid down by the Government from the date such sums become due to the date of actual payment. Owner reserves the right to charge administration fees.

5. CANCELLATION CHARGES

CARS AND VANS
Renter shall be liable for the following charges in the event of cancellation of booking:
More than 48 hours before booking: No charge
24 hours – 48 hours before booking: 50% of hire charge
Less than 24 hours before booking: 100% of hire charges

CAMPERVANS
More than 30 days before booking: No charge
Less than 30 days before booking: 50% of hire charge

ESJF Limited cannot postpone or transfer money from one hire to another. ESJF Limited reserves the right to amend our cancellation policy for certain events.

6. RENTER'S OBLIGATIONS

Renter shall at all times during the term of this Agreement:
(a) take proper care of Vehicle and ensure Vehicle is used in a lawful and reasonable manner in all respects and in particular (without limitation) will keep Vehicle locked when not in use and shall ensure that ignition keys and/or security arming devices are not left in the vehicle when unattended.
(b) return Vehicle to Owner in the same condition as when received as evidenced by Renter's signature on Owner's "Rental Agreement" relating to Vehicle (fair wear and tear only excepted) to Owner's address specified below immediately upon demand by Owner (such demand not to be made without reasonable cause) subject to a refund to Renter of any sums already paid by Renter in excess of those due under the terms of this Agreement;
(c) immediately report any accident, loss or damage involving Vehicle to Owner and the police or other proper authority and at Owner's request complete Owner's accident report form without delay;
(d) immediately report any breakdown, fault or defect, reasonably requiring repair to Owner and will not, in the case of a defect or fault which makes the vehicle unroadworthy or liable to cause damage or danger to persons or property or further damage to Vehicle, use Vehicle until such defector fault has been repaired or corrected and will take all reasonable steps to prevent or mitigate any loss or damage occurring to Vehicle;
(e) obtain Owner's prior written consent before incurring repair costs for any amount; (f) not remove or interfere with any Vehicle parts or spares or with any identification marks or plates affixed to Vehicle;
(g) inform Owner immediately upon request of the whereabouts of Vehicle; (h) not sell, mortgage, charge, pledge, assign, underlet, lend or otherwise dispose of or part with possession of Vehicle at any time or contract so to do or otherwise deal with Vehicle in any manner inconsistent with Owner's rights;
(i) maintain all oil and fluid levels and tyre pressures in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;
(j) at Owner's request assist Owner in enforcing any rights or remedies Owner may have against third parties in respect of any loss or damage to or in connection with Vehicle arising during the term of this Agreement.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

7.1 Owner warrants that from the commencement of the period of hire:
(a) to take all reasonable steps to provide the Renter with a well maintained vehicle;
(b) when informed of a breakdown by the Renter to see that the necessary repairs are carried out promptly, if possible;
(c) if repairs cannot be carried out promptly, to provide a substitute vehicle or allow the Renter to terminate hire.

7.2 All other warranties, conditions or terms relating to contracts of hire and whether implied by statute or common law or otherwise are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. In particular (but without limitation) Owner shall not be liable to Renter for any indirect or consequential loss or damage(including loss of revenue), costs, expenses, liabilities or any other claims or demands arising out of or in respect of:
(a) any breakdown, malfunction, failure or defect of Vehicle;
(b) any property left, stored or transported by Renter or by any other person in or upon Vehicle either before or after the return of Vehicle to Owner. Provided always that nothing herein contained shall restrict or exclude Owner's liability for death or personal injury caused by Owner's negligence or any other liability of Owner which cannot be excluded as a matter of law.

8. INSURANCE

8.1 Except where Renter has elected personally to insure Vehicle as evidenced by Renter's signature in the "Accepts" space below, Renter participates as an insured under Owner's vehicle insurance policy and agrees to observe all the terms and conditions thereof. A summary of the terms and conditions of such insurance policy is available for inspection at Owner's address specified below. Renter further agrees to protect the interests of Owner and Owner's insurance company in the case of an accident during the term of this Agreement by:
(a) making every endeavour to obtain names and addresses of parties involved and of witnesses;
(b) not admitting liability or guilt to any third party; (c) not abandoning Vehicle without adequate provisions for safeguarding and securing the same;
(d) calling Owner's office by telephone using the number specified below and further giving a detailed report including (without limitation) plans and drawings to Owner;
(e) notifying the police or other proper authority immediately.

8.2 Where Renter has elected personally to insure Vehicle (evidenced as aforesaid), Renter undertakes to insure and keep insured Vehicle during the term of this Agreement under a fully comprehensive motor insurance policy (including windscreen damage) to its full replacement value, free from limitation or excess, with reputable insurers approved in writing by Owner. Renter agrees to observe all the terms and conditions of the said policy. Renter shall at Owner's request supply full details of such policy to Owner and shall ensure Owner's interest in Vehicle is endorsed upon the said policy. Renter shall procure that any money paid by Renter's insurers under the said policy is paid directly to Owner, and Renter shall compensate Owner for any loss or damage suffered by Owner in excess of any monies received by Owner.

9. EUROPEAN TRAVEL

9.1 There is an additional charge per day for European travel to cover European Insurance. European insurance is mandatory and you will be in breach of these terms and conditions should you take an ESJF Limited vehicle into Europe without taking out the additional European cover insurance

9.2 The following countries are covered by the European Travel Insurance: Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Italy; Hungary; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland.

10. INDEMNITY

Renter will indemnify and hold harmless Owner and keep Owner indemnified and held harmless against all costs, losses, claims or damages, expenses and liabilities of whatsoever nature suffered, incurred or sustained by Owner as a result of or in connection with:
(a) any breach by Renter of any of the provisions of this Agreement; and
(b) any loss or damage to property left, stored or transported by Renter or by any other person in or upon Vehicle either before or after return of Vehicle to Owner. Provided that this indemnity shall not apply to any liability of Owner for death or personal injury caused by Owner's negligence or any other liability of Owner which cannot be excluded as a matter of law.

11. TERMINATION

11.1 If Renter commits any breach of this Agreement; or if any statement, representation or warranty made by Renter below or in these terms and conditions in respect of himself or any Additional Driver is incorrect; or if a receiving order is made or a petition in bankruptcy is presented against Renter (or, being a company, Renter goes into liquidation, whether voluntarily or compulsorily or a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver or manager shall be appointed over the whole or part of its business or assets); or if Renter offers to make any arrangement with its creditors or if any distress or execution is levied against any of its goods; then in any such event Owner may terminate this Agreement forth with but without prejudice to any of Owner's accrued rights and remedies against Renter.

11.2 On the expiry or termination of this Agreement, howsoever occasioned, Renter shall no longer be in possession of Vehicle with Owner's consent and Renter shall forthwith return Vehicle in the same condition as when received as evidenced by Renter's signature on Owner's "Check-in slip" relating to Vehicle (fair wear and tear only excepted) to Owner's address specified below, provided that under no circumstances shall Renter return Vehicle to Owner outside Owner's normal published opening hours without Owner's prior written consent. If Renter commits any breach of this Agreement, Owner may, without notice, retake possession of Vehicle together with the insurance certificate and any other documents of Owner and for such purpose may enter upon any premises belonging to or in the occupation or control of Renter.

12. DATA PROTECTION ACT

The information that you have provided on this form will be used by the Owner to fulfil the contract that you have placed with us. We will not pass your information to any organisation outside this company other than to our insurers and agents Moorlake Ltd, Tolpits Lane, WD18 9ET. We may use your information to let you know about other products and services offered by this company which we think will be of interest to you, or to undertake quality control questionnaires. If you do not want to receive this information or to take part in any survey we undertake then please advise us either verbally or by writing to Customer Services at the address on the front of the agreement.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement and Information and Requirements set out below constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and no variation to this Agreement shall be binding unless agreed in writing by Owner.

14. MILEAGE RESTRICTIONS

All hires under 14 days comes inclusive of unlimited miles. Any hire that goes over 14 days will have an allowance of 800 miles per 28 days and £0.30 plus VAT per mile thereafter.
Please Note:

ESJF Limited reserve the right to refuse a booking. ESJF Limited also reserve the right to refuse entry to the vehicle or to any person(s) they deem unfit for whatsoever reason, and can refuse to continue the journey if any person(s) behave in a manner which may be detrimental to any other person or the vehicles and its contents. In this event, no refund of monies paid will be given.

INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Conditions for driving on renters’ own insurance

AGE 25 and above
• Must have held a full driving licence for a period of 12 months • Upper age restriction is 75 for private cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3.5T Gross Vehicle Weight and 69 for all other vehicles.

ACCIDENT HISTORY

Insurers require each driver to disclose all accidents which have occurred in the previous 3 years, irrespective of circumstance or fault.

It is difficult to know whether an honest answer is being given, so it is important hirers know that a false declaration can lead to serious consequences.
• Up to 1 fault accident in last 3 years - OK to rent
• 2 fault accidents in last 3 years - Refer to Sentinel
• 3 or more accidents in last 3 years - DO NOT RENT

21-22 Year olds must be free from any fault accidents. 23-24 year olds are permitted one “minor” (total own damage/third party costs less than £2,000) at fault accident in the last 3 years.

Excluded occupations:
-  Entertainers and Musicians
-  Professional sportspersons
-  Persons connected with Gambling, including on-course Bookmakers
-  Persons connected with Racing
-  Off course Bookmakers
-  General Dealers, Market Traders, Street Traders
-  Scrap Metal Merchants
-  Models

Endorsement commencing UT - NOT ACCEPTABLE
Any licence with two or more periods of disqualification - NOT ACCEPTABLE
Endorsements commencing AC10/AC20/ALL BA/ALL DD/ALL DR/All DG/CD40/CD50/CD60/CD70/MS90 - Acceptable only after 5 years from date of conviction
Any conviction resulting in a disqualification of more than 6 months - Acceptable only after 5 years from date of conviction
Endorsements CD10/IN10/LC20 - Acceptable only after 3 years from date of conviction
Any conviction resulting in a period of disqualification of six months or less - Acceptable only after 3 years from date of conviction
Any number of endorsements with no period of disqualification totalling up to 8 points in the last three years - ACCEPTABLE
Any number of endorsements with no period of disqualification totalling up to 9 points in the last three years – REFER

Driver Requirements

All drivers must be 25-75 years old, UK & EU licence holders, and held their licence for a minimum of 1 year.
Non-EU licence holders must have held your driver’s licence for a minimum of 2 years.
The following convictions codes we will not be able to hire to: UT50, CD40, CD50, CD60, CD70, CD71, DD40, DD60, DD80, DR10, DR20, DR30, DR31, DR40, DR50, DR60, DR61, DR70, DR80 or DR90.
No more than 2 accidents or more than 1 theft within the last 3 years.
All drivers must produce 2 utility bills or bank statements in their name dated within the last 3 months. Please note we do not accept mobile phone bills.

UK Driver’s Licence

All customers with a UK drivers licence must generate a DVLA share code prior to your booking: https://www.viewdrivingrecord.service.gov.uk/driving-record/licence-number. You will need your driver’s licence number, national insurance number and postcode to where the licence is registered to. Once logged in you will see 4 tabs at the top of the page. Click on the 4th tab that reads "share your licence information". You will then need to click "create my code" and this will generate a 1 time passcode that you will need to share via email to info@moorlake.com along with your driver licence number for ESJF Limited to carry out the relevant licence qualification. Please note this code is only valid for 21 days, so please do not carry out this procedure more than 21 days until your reservation date. Please note you will still need to produce your driver’s licence & proof of address at point of pickup

If you are unable to carry out this procedure it will cost £6.00 for ESJF Limited to obtain the relevant information by telephoning the DVLA.

Non-UK Licence & Visiting the UK

You will need to produce your Driver’s Licence, Passport & Return Ticket or "E" Ticket showing your return flight details.

Non-UK Licence & Living in the UK

You will need to produce your Driver’s Licence, Passport & 2 Utility Bills dated within the last 3 months.

Payee/Payment Method

The Credit or Debit card must be in the driver’s name. We do not accept Cash, American Express, Visa Electron, Maestro, Solo or any prepaid top up cards.

Security Deposit

Security deposit is £500 per vehicle. Deposit amount will clearly be indicated at booking stage. The security deposit is a pre authorisation and is frozen on the card for the duration of the booking.

Insurance Excess

Drivers aged 25-75. The standard excess on cars and vans is £1000 but you will be able to reduce this down to either £250 by purchasing the Collision Damage Waiver or down to £75.00 by purchasing the Super Collision damage Waiver.

Travelling outside the UK mainland

If you would like to drive outside the UK mainland and into Europe please call us to discuss your arrangements on 01923 237245. Any vehicle taken outside the UK mainland without prior consent & the relevant documentation, will result in the full excess charge of £1000.00. No vehicle is authorised to travel outside of Europe.

ESJF Limited can't postpone or transfer money from one hire to another. ESJF Limited reserves the right to amend its cancellation policy for certain events.

Administration Charge

ESJF Limited charge £29.00 + VAT administration fee for every traffic offence / penalty charge notice we receive. This amount is additional to the actual PCN amount.

Early Returns

Please note we do not give refunds or credits for rental days unused.