The provider of this rental contract
shall be severable so that the unenforceability or waiver of the provisions
shall not affect the remaining provisions.
Responsibility of
Use & Disclaimer of Warranties
The signer of this document, to be
referred to as the Renter, is responsible for the use of the rented items.
Renter assumes all risks inherent to the operation and use of rented items and
agrees to assume the entire responsibility for the defense of and to pay,
indemnify and hold Centre Party Rental dba Big Ideas Party Rental harmless from
and hereby release Centre Party Rental from all claims for damage to property
or bodily injury, including death, resulting from the use, operation or
possession of the rental items whether or not it be claimed or found that said
damage or injury resulted in whole or part from the negligence of Centre Party
Rental, from the defective condition of the items or any other cause. Renter
agrees that no warranties expressed or implied, including merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose have been made in connection with the rented
equipment.
Equipment Failure
Renter agrees to immediately discontinue
the use of rented items should it at any time become unsafe or in a state of
disrepair and immediately notify Centre Party Rental of the facts. Centre Party
Rental agrees at our discretion to make the items operable within a reasonable
time, provide a like item if available, make a like item available at another
time or adjust rental charges. This
provision does not relieve the renter from the obligation of this contract. In
all events Centre Party Rental shall not be responsible for injury or damage
resulting from failure or defect of rented items.
Equipment Use
Renter covenants and agrees to be
satisfied with the instruction and condition of the equipment rented and of the
proper and safe use of equipment, or that renter is so familiar and conveyed
such to Centre Party Rental. Renter further agrees that the items used will be
used only at the address listed on the contract (invoice) and only for the
purpose for which it was intended and manufactured. Subleasing or improper use
is prohibited. Renter agrees they have read all instruction manuals, operating
instructions and warnings related to rented items.
Equipment
Responsibility
Renter is responsible for equipment from
time of possession until time of return. Renter assumes the entire risk of loss
regardless of cause. If items are lost, stolen or damaged, renter will assume
all costs of replacement or repair including all labor costs.
Equipment Care
Renter shall pay a reasonable cleaning
charge for items retuned dirty. Renter shall protect rented items from weather
damage, breakage, unauthorized or improper use, theft or loss while in their
possession.
Hold Harmless
Agreement
Renter agrees to assume all risks and to
hold Centre Party Rental and any of its staff harmless from and against any and
all claims, losses, liabilities, damages and all costs and expenses including
attorneys’ fees arising directly or indirectly at or relating to: the delivery,
loading, unloading, erection, installation, dismantling and use of rented
equipment, contact of underground or above ground utilities, pipes or any
condition on renter’s property, all necessary surface repairs, any injury or
damage during use of rented equipment including inflatables and interactive.
Insurance
Renter shall maintain at renter’s
expense, liability, and property and casualty insurance coverage in the amount
sufficient to fully protect Centre Party Rental and its equipment against any
and all claims, loss or damage of whatever nature or type.
Permits and
Licenses
Renter agrees to obtain at renter’s
expense, any and all necessary permits, licenses and consents prior to any
installation of rental equipment including tents.
Site Preparation
Renter agrees to have the site clean and
ready for delivery and installation or dismantled for pick-up of the equipment.
Renter agrees of pay an additional charge for any delay incurred along with
labor charges resulting in renter’s failure to do so.
Subsurface
Conditions
Renter agrees to obtain at renter’s
expense the locating of underground utilities before delivery of rented items.
Renter also agrees to reimburse Centre Party Rental for any additional costs
incurred as a result of undisclosed or subsurface conditions.
Pricing
Pricing is subject to change without
notice. Prices represented on price list represent a one day rental period.
Special rates will be given for rentals lasting longer than one day by making
prior arrangements by contacting Centre Party Rental before customer
pickup/delivery. A one day rental period includes customer pick up/delivery the
day before the event, the rental for the day of the event and customer return/
pick up the day after the event.
Reservations and
Security Deposit
To confirm rental items for your event
date you must provide a minimum security deposit of 50% as well as read and
sign a copy of the Rental Agreement. Items will remain a quote and not be
reserved unless both of these criteria are met. Some exceptions may apply to
Schools, Churches and businesses upon the discretion of Centre Party Rental. Security
deposit will be forfeited if the reservation is cancelled.
Payment
All orders are to be paid in full (7)
days before the delivery date or at the time of customer pick up. Accepted
payments are Cash, Personal/Company Check, Money Order, Visa or Master Card.
Credit Card/Debit Card payments may be made over the phone. Check payments may
be made by mail. All payments listed above may be made in person at the Centre Party
Rental Showroom. Items will not be
delivered/released unless balance is paid in full and we have received a signed
rental contract. Some exceptions may apply to Schools, Churches and businesses
upon the discretion of Centre Party Rental.
Payment for
Additional Costs Incurred
Renter shall pay all charges payable
under this contract in advance provided however that all foregoing shall not
limit the amount payable by renter hereunder and all additional costs incurred
hereunder shall be paid immediately as such costs are incurred. If rental
charges are not paid within (14) days of the due date, Centre Party Rental will
calculate rental charges on a daily basis and charge credit card on file.
Service Charge
and Returned Check Charge
All customers, including Schools,
Churches and businesses at the discretion of Centre Party Rental will be
charged a service charge of 2.0% per month on accounts not paid within 30 days
after the event date. There will be a $35.00 charge on any returned checks for
any reason.
Additional
Charges
In addition to other charges and costs
provided herein, renter shall pay charges in accordance with company rates then
in effect for the following services: delivery and/or pick-up, delivery and/or
pick- up from any location other than ground level, delivery and pick-up after
business hours or on holidays, set-up and/or tear-down of tables and chairs,
unreturned, missing or broken items, late returns, service calls and service
charges.
Time of Return
Renter’s right of possession terminates
upon the expiration of the rental period set forth in the contract. Any
extension must be in writing. If items are not returned timely, rental rates
shall continue until all items are returned.
Delivery/Pick-up
Delivery and pick-up are available to
the customer at an additional cost to be determined at the time of reservation.
For a weekend event we may deliver as early as Tuesday depending on the
scheduled workload for the weekend. If you are scheduled for a Friday delivery
we may call you at the beginning of the week and move the delivery day up a day
or two depending on the workload and weather conditions. We cannot guarantee
and specific delivery/pick-up time. An additional fee may apply if a specific
delivery/pick-up time is needed. Pick-ups that are scheduled for Monday may be
pushed back to a later date due to inclement weather or high workload. If a
customer pays to have tables and/or chairs set up we must receive a layout or
drawing of the set-up at least one week before delivery. We may charge an
additional fee if unable to deliver/pick-up on first attempt.
Prior to Pick-up
or Return
Tables and chairs should be stacked in
the same manner as they were delivered. If chair pallets were left, chairs need
to be stacked on them. A fee may be charged to the credit card on file for
un-stacked tables and chairs. All cooking, beverage and concession items should
be cleaned.
Customer
Pick-ups/Returns
Customers may pick-up and return most
items from the Centre Party Rental showroom during normal business hours if
they wish to avoid delivery/pick-up fees.
Items that are not available for pick-up include: all tents, Mt. Vernon
gazebo, staging, bleachers, dunk tank and all inflatables.
Food/Beverage
Machines
All food/beverage machines and fountains
and grill require a clean-up deposit of $20 per machine. If machine or fountain
is not clean when returned the clean-up deposit will be forfeited.
Linens
Centre Party Rental offers linens in a
large variety of colors, sizes and fabrics. We only stock a limited number and
size of white or black. Any colors or quantities we don’t offer will be special
ordered from a linen company at least 7-10 days before the event to avoid rush
delivery charges. If specialty linens are needed there will be an additional
cost for: delivery/shipping to the Centre Party Rental showroom, a fuel
surcharge and an environmental charge. Shipping costs vary depending on the
dollar amount ordered. Before ordering specialty linens, payment must be made
in full for the linens. Renter is responsible for paying to replace any damaged
linens or linens not returned.
Tents
For the safety of both our customers and
our tents, we prefer that they be staked either in grass or asphalt. If set-up
is on concrete we will anchor them with water barrels as a last resort if no
surrounding staking area is available. There will be an additional cost for the
use of water barrels. A water source and a garden hose must be available. We
reserve the right to refuse to install tents anchored by water barrels if
inclement weather is expected. Customer assumes all responsibility for tents
anchored by water barrels and is held liable for any damages or injuries associated
with set-up. Set-up and tear-down fees are included in all tent pricing.
Staging &
Flooring
When choosing a location for a stage or
dance floor, the most level area should be selected. The stage legs have a 2 ½ inch adjustable foot that can be used
for minimal leveling. The dance floor will need the base under it if used on
grass, dirt, gravel or other unleveled surfaces. There is an additional cost
for the base.
Inflatables
Renters are to abide by the rules and
guidelines listed specifically for each inflatable unit and all items listed on
the Inflatable Operating Instructions and Acknowledgement Waiver. Units are not to be used with water. Do not
operate in rain or high winds.
Returns- Final
Inspection
Centre Party Rental reserves the right
to modify charges for broken, missing, damaged or dirty items for final
inspection for up to (7) days after items have been returned.
Inclement Weather
Should the event be postponed due to
inclement weather the customer will be able to choose a new date as long as the
items are available. If items are unavailable, similar replacement items will
be substituted. Customer will be notified before substitutions are made. The
new date must be within one year of the original event date.
Credit Card on
File
Centre Party Rental may request that a
valid credit card number be kept on file if needed for payment of additional
costs incurred, returned check charge or additional charges previously listed.
Cancellation
Policy
If the event is cancelled and a deposit
has been paid, the deposit will not be refunded. The customer does however have
the option to move the rental date or leave it as a credit to be used at a
later date for different items. The new date must be within one year of the
original event date.
Emergency Line
If renter does not attempt to contact
Centre Party Rental at 330-308-5900 within one hour after experiencing a
problem with a rental item, no refund, discount, etc. will be given. No
exceptions.
Centre
Party RentalDba
Big Ideas Party Rental2239
W. State St. P.O.
Box 529New
Philadelphia, OH 44663330-308-5900 rentaparty.net info@rentaparty.net