These terms apply to the hire of any goods supplied by Mobo Group trading as Adelaide Mobility Equipment (“the Owner”) to the person or organisation named on the invoice (“the Hirer”).
1. Agreement and Invoice
- The invoice provided to the Hirer forms part of this Hire Agreement.
- It identifies the goods being hired and the total hire cost payable by the Hirer.
2. Hire Charges
- A price list will be provided showing the current hire and delivery costs.
- Prices may change at any time at the Owner’s discretion. The Hirer must pay the updated prices that apply at the time of hire.
- The Hirer must pay the first two (2) weeks of hire in advance.
- The minimum hire period is two (2) weeks.
3. Delivery and Collection
- Goods will be delivered by the Owner at the Hirer’s cost, as outlined in the price list, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- At least 24 hours’ notice must be given to cancel or change a scheduled pickup.
- If insufficient notice is given, the Hirer will be charged the applicable pickup fee for each collection attempt.
- If the Hirer does not make the goods available for pickup after two (2) scheduled collection attempts, the Hirer will be invoiced for an additional one (1) week hire at the current published rate.
4. Care and Use of Goods
- The Hirer agrees to use the goods only as instructed by the Owner.
- The Owner has explained how to use the goods safely, and the Hirer confirms they understand these instructions.
- The Hirer must keep the goods in good working condition and clean (reasonable wear and tear accepted).
- The Hirer must not:
- Sell, lend, mortgage, or transfer the goods to anyone else.
- Attach the goods to any building or structure.
5. Damage, Loss, and Insurance
- The Hirer must keep the goods insured against loss or damage during the hire period.
- If the goods are damaged, the Hirer must pay the repair costs.
- If the goods cannot be repaired, the Hirer must pay the full replacement cost.
- The Hirer is responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to the goods, except for fair wear and tear.
6. Inspection and Access
- The Owner may, at reasonable times, inspect the goods to check their condition.
7. Termination of Hire
- The Owner may end the hire at any time with seven (7) days’ written notice.
- When the hire ends, the Hirer must promptly return the goods to the Owner at the Hirer’s own cost and risk.
- If the Hirer fails to return the goods, the Owner may enter the Hirer’s premises to recover them.
- Any costs the Owner incurs to recover the goods must be repaid by the Hirer on demand.
- Ending the hire does not cancel any money owed by the Hirer to the Owner.
8. Liability and Indemnity
- The Hirer is responsible for the safe use of the goods.
- The Hirer agrees to indemnify (protect) the Owner from any claims, costs, injuries, damages, or losses arising from the use or misuse of the goods.
9. Payment Responsibility
- The Hirer is responsible for all hire charges and related costs.
- The Owner will only accept payment from an insurer if the Owner has received written confirmation that the insurer has approved the claim and will make payment directly to the Owner.
10. Acknowledgement
- By accepting the goods, the Hirer confirms that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions of Hire.
