TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL CONTRACT – CARDINAL POWER SALES, LTD
For good and valuable consideration, you and Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd., an Ohio limited liability company (also referred to in this Contract as “CPS,” “Lessor,” “we,” “us” and “our”) agree as follows:
1. As used herein, “P.1” means the first page of this Contract; “Contract” means P.1 together with these Terms and Conditions of Rental Contract; “Rented Item(s)” or “Item(s)” means the item(s) rented to you, as identified on P.1 (including any “Instructions” provided per Section [or “§”] 5 of this Contract); “Site” means the location where the Item(s) is/are to be delivered and/or used (if applicable), as set forth on P.1; and “Customer,” and “Lessee,” “you” and “your” mean the customer, renter or lessee identified on P.1.
2. You agree to rent from CPS the Rented Item(s) for the period(s) specified on P.1 (the “Term”), at the end of which, your rights to use and possess the Rented Item(s) shall expire and terminate. You agree to pay us the applicable rental rate(s) set forth on P.1 (the “Rent”), and all other charges accruing hereunder, without proration, reduction or setoff, and remain liable for all associated injuries and damages, until all Rented Item(s) is/are returned to and accepted by CPS in the return condition required under this Contract (including § 12). Unless otherwise specifically agreed by CPS, all rental rates are for normal use of the Rented Item(s) on: (a) a single event basis for tents, tables, chairs, games and vacation Item(s); and (b) a single-shift basis for all other Items, including without limitation, equipment, tools, lifts and trailers, not exceeding the least of: 8 hours per 24 hour period for which Rent is charged hereunder (each, a “Rental Day”); 40 hours per 7-Rental Day period; and/or 160 hours per 28-Rental Day period (zero hours for uncharged-for periods), and otherwise in accordance with the terms hereof. Additional Rent at our maximum periodic rate will be due for overuse and late returns. No allowance will be made for severe weather, time in transit or other period(s) of nonuse. We have estimated the Rent based on your estimate of the length of the Term (the “Estimated Rent”). Unless we otherwise agree in writing, you: (i) will pay us: (A) the Estimated Rent, together with any deposit specified on P.1 in advance (together, the “Prepayment”); and (B) all other amounts coming due hereunder upon demand; and (ii) agree that: (A) we may deduct any amount you owe us from any Prepayment; (B) no interest will accrue on any Prepayment; (C) no Prepayment will be deemed a limit of your liability to us; and (D) all Prepayments are NON- REFUNDABLE. Anything remaining with, in or on any Rented Item(s) upon return will be deemed abandoned.
3. You will ensure the Site is clean, safe, secure and fit for delivery and use of the Rented Item(s). If we agree to provide any services (including delivery and/or retrieval), you agree to: (a) pay our regular charge(s) for the same, and for all waiting time; (b) be present at the Site at the agreed time(s); and (c) ensure our personnel have full access to the Site at all times. We will not be responsible for mishaps or delay(s) caused by you, your agents or employees or any other parties, including providers of other goods or services (“Other Providers”) for which you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd. If you are not present upon our delivery or retrieval of any Item(s), you agree to accept the statements of our representatives regarding the same (including the status, condition, quality and quantities of the Item(s) and the Site).
4. Except with respect to Items we rent from one or more third parties (each, a “TPO”) and then re-rent to you (“Re-Rented Item(s)”), CPS owns and will retain title to all Rented Items at all times. You will have exclusive control over the Rented Item(s) during the Term; subject however, to your obligation to fully and timely comply with this Contract at all times. You SHALL NOT: (a) permit the taking or existence of any lien, claim, security interest or encumbrance on any such Item; or (b) loan, transfer, sublease, repair, store, surrender or assign any Rented Item or this Contract without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer this Contract or any Item(s), in which case, you will attorn to the recipient, who will not be responsible any pre-existing obligations or liabilities of CPS.
5. Upon the earlier of your receipt, or the delivery to the Site, of the Rented Item(s) unless you thereupon reject it/them, you represent, warrant, acknowledge and agree that: (a) each Item: (i) is complete and in good order, condition and repair; (ii) is appropriate for your purposes and in all ways acceptable to you; and (iii) was selected (not based on any recommendation by CPS), carefully examined and tested by you or your agent(s); and (b) you: (i) have received, carefully reviewed and understand all laws, rules, regulations, training, instructions, user manuals, maintenance requirements, and other information, if any, including all EPA, OSHA, MSHA, ASME, IBC, IFC, IEEE, ASSE, DOT, FMCSA, IFTA, ANSI and other standards applicable to the Item(s) (or any of them) (collectively, “Instructions”); (ii) will fully and timely comply with all of the same (including without limitation, Tier 4, Silica Dust and Ventilation requirements); (iii) have been made aware of the need to use all applicable personal protective equipment and safety devices (including RESPIRATORY and FALL PROTECTION); (iv) will use each Item only for its intended purpose, in a reasonable and safe manner; (v) will timely give all applicable notice(s) to, and obtain all applicable licenses, authorizations, permits and approvals from all affected parties, including governmental authorities and the owner(s) of the Site; (vi) will immediately cease using any Item that is damaged, breaks down, or proves defective (a “Malfunction”); and (vii) will ensure that all others comply with this Contract at all times. You shall notify us immediately if any of the foregoing shall be breached or proven incorrect or misleading at any time.
6. Ohio Law (§3781.25-32 of the Ohio Revised Code or “ORC”) requires that anyone penetrating the surface of the earth must have the utilities marked on their property before the “dig.” The Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) will arrange to have any public underground utilities marked on your property. Call them at: 1-800-362- 2764 at least 48 hours but no more than 10 days prior to the installation date. The Ohio Oil & Gas Producers Utilities Protection Service (OGPUPS) should also be called. They can be reached at 1-800-925-0988. You will
need to know the county, township, and township section number for your event location. Both services are free.
7. In the event of a Malfunction as defined in § 5, you agree to immediately notify and return the Malfunctioning Item to, CPS, and provided such Malfunction did not result from or in connection with any wrongful or negligent act or omission of, or any breach of this Contract by, you or anyone you permit to use or otherwise deal with any Rented Item(s), we may, at our option: (a) repair the Malfunctioning Item; (b) provide you with a comparable item; or (c) solely with respect to the Malfunctioning Item, return the unused portion of the Rent and cancel this Contract. The foregoing remedies are EXCLUSIVE. We will have no other obligation(s) regarding Malfunctions, all of which you waive (including without limitation, all direct, indirect, incidental and consequential damages).
8. DANGER WARNINGS: THE RENTED ITEM(S) CAN BE DANGEROUS, AND MAY MOVE, SHIFT, TIP, SINK, OVERTURN, LEAK, OR COLLAPSE, PARTICULARLY DURING SEVERE WEATHER AND/OR ON STEEP TERRAIN. YOU AGREE TO: (A) EXERCISE, AND TO CAUSE ALL OTHERS TO EXERCISE, EXTREME CARE WHEN DEALING WITH SUCH ITEM(S); (B) PROVIDE ALL APPLICABLE FAMILIARIZATION, TRAINING, INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS TO ALL USERS, OPERATORS AND OCCUPANTS OF THE RENTED ITEM(S); (C) ensure that each Rented Item is used reasonably, safely and only: (i) for its intended purpose(s); (ii) within its rated capacity; (iii) at the Site; (iv) BY PROPERLY TRAINED, QUALIFIED, CERTIFIED, FAMILIARIZED AND/OR LICENSED (AS APPLICABLE) ADULTS; and (v) otherwise in full compliance with this Contract and all applicable laws, rules and regulations, at all times.
9. SAFETY: You will not, nor will you permit anyone else to use any Rented Item while under the influence of any intoxicant(s) (including without limitation, CANNABIS AND ALCOHOL) or to abuse, misuse, overuse, conceal, store with any third party, repair, modify or damage any Rented Item. YOU ALSO AGREE TO: (A) ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN, ON, OR NEAR ANY RENTED ITEM(S) ARE SUPERVISED BY A COMPETENT ADULT AT ALL TIMES; AND (B) EVACUATE, AND PERMIT CPS TO DELAY DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND/OR USE OF, OR DISMANTLE AND/OR RETRIEVE ANY OR ALL RENTED ITEM(S)
(without obligating us to do so) IF ANY HAZARD (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SEVERE WEATHER) OCCURS OR THREATENS. Additionally, YOU SHALL NOT EXPOSE ANY RENTED ITEM(S) TO ANY FLAMMABLE, EXPLOSIVE, HARMFUL, HAZARDOUS OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES OR CIRCUMSTANCES.
10. You agree to maintain all insurance CPS may require, including: (a) public and host liquor liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence; (b) property damage/inland marine insurance covering all Rented Items for the full (new) replacement cost thereof; (c) workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance; and (d) if applicable (e.g., for vehicles and/or trailers) hired auto liability (with minimum limits of $1,000,000) and physical damage (for actual cash value) insurance. All such policies shall, to the maximum extent possible: (i) name Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd. as an additional insured and loss payee; (ii) waive subrogation against the Indemnitees (as defined in § 13); (iii) be primary and non-contributory; (iv) include a severability of interests clause and such other provisions as we may require. You irrevocably appoint CPS as your agent and attorney-in-fact for purposes of submitting and negotiating claims on all such policies. 11. NO WARRANTIES: CPS IS NOT THE MANUFACTURER OR DESIGNER OF ANY OF THE ITEM(S) REFERENCED HEREIN, ALL OF WHICH ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS”. NEITHER CPS NOR ANY TPO, MAKES ANY WARRANTY(IES), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY(IES) OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, FUNCTION, DESIGN, QUALITY, CAPACITY, FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS AND GOOD AND WORKMANLIKE
PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS ANY WARRANTY(IES) ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE) REGARDING ANY ITEM(S) OR SERVICE(S) REFERENCED IN THIS CONTRACT, NOR DOES CPS OR ANY TPO MAKE ANY WARRANTY(IES) AGAINST INTERFERENCE OR INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH YOU WAIVE. NO DESCRIPTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, DEPICTIONS OR ADVERTISEMENTS CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES BY CPS OR ANY TPO. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE OF THIS CONTRACT.
12. You agree to protect, properly maintain and care for each Rented Item at all times, keep it safely and securely stored and locked when not in use, and return it to us on time at the end of the Term, complete, clean, free of contamination, burns, cuts, stains, discoloration and debris, and in good condition, properly serviced and maintained, and if applicable, full of the appropriate fuel, fluids and lubricants. If you fail to do so, then in addition to your other obligations arising under this Contract, you will pay us: (a) Rent for each succeeding full rental period until all Rented Item(s) have been returned or replaced as required; and (b) all costs and expenses we incur in connection with such failure (including without limitation, cleaning, refueling and/or, if applicable, the full new replacement cost of the Rented Item(s)). Certain Items may be delivered on pallets, or in crates, cartons or boxes, and may be stacked, bagged, racked, folded, rolled and/or strapped (“Packed”). Upon return, you will ensure that all Rented Items are properly Packed. YOU AGREE NOT TO PACK ANY RENTED ITEM UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY DRY. IMPROPER PACKING, OR PACKING ITEMS THAT ARE WET OR DAMP, MAY RESULT IN MOLD, MILDEW OR OTHER DAMAGE, FOR WHICH YOU WILL BE LIABLE.
13. INDEMNITY: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, YOU: (A) ASSUME ALL RISKS, INCLUDING ALL RISK(S) OF PERSONAL AND BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, LOSS, THEFT, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND CONTAMINATION OF, TO, AND/OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH, THE ITEM(S) AND SERVICE(S) REFERENCED IN THIS CONTRACT, AS WELL AS ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) ARISING FROM AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SELECTION, PROVISION, INSPECTION, DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, USE, LOADING, UNLOADING, FUELING, TRANSPORTATION, DEMONSTRATION, STORAGE, SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND/OR RETRIEVAL THEREOF, WHETHER OR NOT YOUR FAULT (COLLECTIVELY, “RISKS”); (B) RELEASE AND DISCHARGE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS, CPS, EACH TPO, and their respective owners, shareholders, officers, directors, partners, agents, affiliates, employees, insurers, subrogees, representatives, successors and assigns (each, an “Indemnitee” and collectively, the “Indemnitees”), for, from and against all such RISKS, as well as all other liabilities, claims, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorneys’ fees) arising from and/or in connection with the Item(s), this Contract and/or any breach hereof by you, your agents, employees, sublessees, successors and/or assigns; and except only as provided in § 6, (C) WAIVE all rights and remedies available under the Uniform Commercial Code, as well as all direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, general, special, exemplary and punitive damages, against each and every Indemnitee.
14. If and only if, we have offered, and you have paid for our OPTIONAL LIMITED DAMAGE WAIVER (“LDW”) (set forth on P.1, if available) in advance of the Term, you will have no liability to us for 80% of the first $5,000 of repair/replacement costs for physical damage to Item(s) covered by LDW (“Covered Item(s)”); provided however, that you will, remain fully liable for: (a) intentional damage as well as all loss of and damage to: (i) Item(s) not covered by LDW; (ii) Covered Item(s) lost or damaged during transportation and/or as a result of: (A) any breach of this Contract by you or your agents, employees, sublessees, transferees, borrowers, successors and/or
assigns; (B) theft or other failure to timely return Covered Item(s) to us; (C) negligence, misuse and/or abuse of Rented Item(s) (including submerging, overturning and overloading); (iii) GPS and telematics systems, batteries, keys, glass, tires, tubes, tracks, booms, belts, chains, knobs, fittings and hoses; (b) 20% of the first $5,000 of repair/replacement costs for Covered Item(s); and (c) all repair and replacement costs exceeding $5,000 in the aggregate across all Covered Item(s). You may decline LDW if you provide the property/physical damage/inland marine insurance referenced in § 10. LDW IS NOT INSURANCE, NOR IS IT A WARRANTY.
15. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, you grant us a lien on all real and personal property placed in or on, affixed to, and/or improved with, any Rented Item(s). We may, without further notice or liability to you, inspect and/or monitor (in person or electronically, including via the use of GPS and/or telematics) any Rented Item(s) at any time, and all information thereby obtained will be our property. You consent to such inspection(s) and monitoring and waive all claims with respect thereto. If any performance required of us is delayed, impaired or made more costly as a result of any act or omission of/by you, any Other Provider(s) or any “Act of God,” event of force majeure (including fire, flood, storm, earthquake, tsunami, slide, subsidence, collapse, riot, war, violence or threat thereof, theft, terrorism, cyber-attack, supplier delay, strike, shutdown, power surge or outage, epidemic, pandemic and governmental and regulatory actions) or other events, facts or circumstances beyond our reasonable control, we will be excused from such performance. You waive the benefits of all statutes of limitations regarding our rights and remedies. All amounts due hereunder but not timely paid will bear interest at the lesser of: (a) 18% per annum; or (b) the highest rate permitted under applicable law until paid. You authorize us to submit all amounts due and coming due hereunder to any debit or credit card(s) you provide, and agree to pay us the maximum lawful charge for any check you write which is returned unpaid. Our maximum liability in connection with this Contract is limited to the Rent we actually receive from you hereunder. You agree to pay all sales, use, lease, gross receipts, and other taxes, tolls, fines, fees and other charges related to the Item(s) and/or this Contract. If any legal action is commenced in connection herewith, we will be entitled to recover our associated attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses from you if we prevail. Neither our exercise, nor our failure or delay in the exercise, of any rights or remedies available under or in connection with this Contract will constitute an election of remedies or our waiver of any rights or remedies.
16. Your duties hereunder are unconditional. If you or any guarantor shall: (a) fail to fully and timely honor, pay, perform or comply with this Contract and/or any of your obligations arising hereunder or in connection herewith; (b) provide any incorrect or misleading information to us; (c) become insolvent or bankrupt; or (d) die or cease conducting business, or if any Rented Item(s) shall be lost or, unless covered by LDW per § 14, damaged, you will be in default under this Contract, whereupon, we may with or without legal process or notice (and without liability to you), to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law: (i) cancel the Term and/or this Contract (and/or your rights to use and possess the Rented Item(s)); (ii) seek relief from stay; (iii) recover, empty, lock, disassemble and/or disable such Item(s) without being guilty of breach, trespass or wrongful interference, or liable for any injuries or property damage (for which you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each Indemnitee); (iv) perform your obligations hereunder on your behalf, without being obligated to do so; (v) purchase replacement Item(s); (vi) recover from you and/or any guarantor our associated direct and indirect damages, losses, costs and expenses (including without limitation, Rent for the balance of the scheduled Term, overtime, loss of use, interest, attorneys’ fees, retrieval/repossession costs, and collection costs); and/or (vii) pursue any other rights and/or remedies available hereunder, at law and/or in equity, all of which are cumulative.
17. This Contract, and any “Addenda” we may provide (including as applicable, our Aerial Equipment and Trailer Addenda) each of which is incorporated herein, constitute(s) the entire agreement between you and CPS, superseding all other agreements and representations (including our website and advertising). The terms of this Contract are severable. If any provision hereof shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be deleted, and the remainder of this Contract will remain valid and enforceable. This Contract cannot otherwise be modified without our written consent. Time is of the essence. These Terms and Conditions apply to all Item(s) identified on P.1, and to all other items you obtain from us at any time (unless we otherwise agree in writing). This Contract shall be: (a) governed by, interpreted and enforced under the laws of Ohio; and (b) bind and be enforceable by and against you, Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd., the other Indemnitees and their respective insurers, subrogees, successors and permitted assigns (there being no other third-party beneficiaries hereto). Dispute(s) arising under and/or in connection with this Contract and/or its subject matter shall, at CPS’s option, be submitted to binding arbitration before a single arbitrator selected by CPS at the offices of the American Arbitration Association located in or nearest to Lexington, OH. Proper venue for all other civil legal actions commenced in connection herewith shall lie solely in the federal, state and local courts located in or nearest to Richland County, OH (unless waived by CPS). You consent and submit thereto and waive all claims that such venue lies in an inconvenient forum. Digital, electronic, photocopied and facsimiled signatures and initials on this Contract and/or any Addenda will be deemed originals.
18. WARNING: Under Ohio Revised Code, § 2913 (and specifically, §§ 2913.02, .41 and .72), and their successor provision(s), if you fail to return or pay the amount(s) due for the Item(s) at the agreed upon time, you may be subject to CRIMINAL PROSECUTION for theft and/or ordered to make restitution for the cost of repairing or replacing the Item(s) as well as any other losses (including loss of revenue) incurred by the Lessor.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL CONTRACT (Enlarged Version)
For good and valuable consideration, you and Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd., an Ohio limited liability company (also referred to in this Contract as “CPS,” “Lessor,” “we,” “us” and “our”) agree as follows:
1. As used herein, “P.1” means the first page of this Contract; “Contract” means P.1 together with these Terms and Conditions of Rental Contract; “Rented Item(s)” or “Item(s)” means the item(s) rented to you, as identified on P.1 (including any “Instructions” provided per Section [or “§”] 5 of this Contract); “Site” means the location where the Item(s) is/are to be delivered and/or used (if applicable), as set forth on P.1; and “Customer,” and “Lessee,” “you” and “your” mean the customer, renter or lessee identified on P.1.
2. You agree to rent from CPS the Rented Item(s) for the period(s) specified on P.1 (the “Term”), at the end of which, your rights to use and possess the Rented Item(s) shall expire and terminate. You agree to pay us the applicable rental rate(s) set forth on P.1 (the “Rent”), and all other charges accruing hereunder, without proration, reduction or setoff, and remain liable for all associated injuries and damages, until all Rented Item(s) is/are returned to and accepted by CPS in the return condition required under this Contract (including § 12). Unless otherwise specifically agreed by CPS, all rental rates are for normal use of the Rented Item(s) on: (a) a single-event basis for tents, tables, chairs, games and vacation Item(s); and (b) a single-shift basis for all other Items, including without limitation, equipment, tools, lifts and trailers, not exceeding the least of: 8 hours per 24 hour period for which Rent is charged hereunder (each, a “Rental Day”); 40 hours per 7-Rental Day period; and/or 160 hours per 28-Rental Day period (zero hours for uncharged-for periods), and otherwise in accordance with the terms hereof. Additional Rent at our maximum periodic rate will be due for overuse and late returns. No allowance will be made for severe weather,
time in transit or other period(s) of nonuse. We have estimated the Rent based on your estimate of the length of the Term (the “Estimated Rent”). Unless we otherwise agree in writing, you: (i) will pay us: (A) the Estimated Rent, together with any deposit specified on P.1 in advance (together, the “Prepayment”); and (B) all other amounts coming due hereunder upon demand; and (ii) agree that: (A) we may deduct any amount you owe us from any Prepayment; (B) no interest will accrue on any Prepayment; (C) no Prepayment will be deemed a limit of your liability to us; and (D) all Prepayments are NON-REFUNDABLE. Anything remaining with, in or on any Rented Item(s) upon return will be deemed abandoned.
3. You will ensure the Site is clean, safe, secure and fit for delivery and use of the Rented Item(s). If we agree to provide any services (including delivery and/or retrieval), you agree to: (a) pay our regular charge(s) for the same, and for all waiting time; (b) be present at the Site at the agreed time(s); and (c) ensure our personnel have full access to the Site at all times. We will not be responsible for mishaps or delay(s) caused by you, your agents or employees or any other parties, including providers of other goods or services (“Other Providers”) for which you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd. If you are not present upon our delivery or retrieval of any Item(s), you agree to accept the statements of our representatives regarding the same (including the status, condition, quality and quantities of the Item(s) and the Site).
4. Except with respect to Items we rent from one or more third parties (each, a “TPO”) and then re-rent to you (“Re-Rented Item(s)”), CPS owns and will retain title to all Rented Items at all times. You will have exclusive control over the Rented Item(s) during the Term; subject however, to your obligation to fully and timely comply with this Contract at all times. You SHALL NOT: (a) permit the taking or existence of any lien, claim, security interest or encumbrance on any such Item; or (b) loan, transfer, sublease, repair, store, surrender or assign any Rented
Item or this Contract without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer this Contract or any Item(s), in which case, you will attorn to the recipient, who will not be responsible any pre-existing obligations or liabilities of CPS.
5. Upon the earlier of your receipt, or the delivery to the Site, of the Rented Item(s) unless you thereupon reject it/them, you represent, warrant, acknowledge and agree that: (a) each Item: (i) is complete and in good order, condition and repair; (ii) is appropriate for your purposes and in all ways acceptable to you; and (iii) was selected (not based on any recommendation by CPS), carefully examined and tested by you or your agent(s); and (b) you: (i) have received, carefully reviewed and understand all laws, rules, regulations, training, instructions, user manuals, maintenance requirements, and other information, if any, including all EPA, OSHA, MSHA, ASME, IBC, IFC, IEEE, ASSE, DOT, FMCSA, IFTA, ANSI and other standards applicable to the Item(s) (or any of them) (collectively, “Instructions”); (ii) will fully and timely comply with all of the same (including without limitation, Tier 4, Silica Dust and Ventilation requirements); (iii) have been made aware of the need to use all applicable personal protective equipment and safety devices (including RESPIRATORY and FALL PROTECTION); (iv) will use each Item only for
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its intended purpose, in a reasonable and safe manner; (v) will timely give all applicable notice(s) to, and obtain all applicable licenses, authorizations, permits and approvals from all affected parties, including governmental authorities and the owner(s) of the Site; (vi) will immediately cease using any Item that is damaged, breaks down, or proves defective (a “Malfunction”); and (vii) will ensure that all others comply with this Contract at all times. You shall
notify us immediately if any of the foregoing shall be breached or proven incorrect or misleading at any time.
6. Ohio Law (§3781.25-32 of the Ohio Revised Code or “ORC”) requires that anyone penetrating the surface of the earth must have the utilities marked on their property before the “dig.” The Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) will arrange to have any public underground utilities marked on your property. Call them at: 1-800-362-2764 at least 48 hours but no more than 10 days prior to the installation date. The Ohio Oil & Gas Producers Utilities Protection Service (OGPUPS) should also be called. They can be reached at 1-800-925-0988. You will need to know the
county, township, and township section number for your event location. Both services are free.
7. In the event of a Malfunction as defined in § 5, you agree to immediately notify and return the Malfunctioning Item to, CPS, and provided such Malfunction did not result from or in connection with any wrongful or negligent act or omission of, or any breach of this Contract by, you or anyone you permit to use or otherwise deal with any Rented Item(s), we may, at our option: (a) repair the Malfunctioning Item; (b) provide you with a comparable item; or (c) solely with respect to the Malfunctioning Item, return the unused portion of the Rent and cancel this Contract. The foregoing remedies are EXCLUSIVE. We will have no other obligation(s) regarding Malfunctions, all of which you waive (including without limitation, all direct, indirect, incidental and consequential damages).
8. DANGER WARNINGS: THE RENTED ITEM(S) CAN BE DANGEROUS, AND MAY MOVE, SHIFT, TIP, SINK, OVERTURN, LEAK, OR COLLAPSE, PARTICULARLY DURING SEVERE WEATHER AND/OR ON STEEP TERRAIN. YOU AGREE TO: (A) EXERCISE, AND TO CAUSE ALL OTHERS TO EXERCISE, EXTREME CARE WHEN DEALING WITH SUCH ITEM(S); (B) PROVIDE ALL APPLICABLE FAMILIARIZATION, TRAINING, INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS TO ALL USERS, OPERATORS AND OCCUPANTS OF THE RENTED ITEM(S); (C) ensure that each Rented Item is used reasonably, safely and only: (i) for its intended purpose(s); (ii) within its rated capacity; (iii) at the Site; (iv) BY PROPERLY TRAINED, QUALIFIED, CERTIFIED, FAMILIARIZED AND/OR LICENSED (AS APPLICABLE) ADULTS; and (v) otherwise in full compliance with this Contract and all applicable laws, rules and regulations, at all times.
9. SAFETY: You will not, nor will you permit anyone else to use any Rented Item while under the influence of any intoxicant(s) (including without limitation, CANNABIS AND ALCOHOL) or to abuse, misuse, overuse, conceal, store with any third party, repair, modify or damage any Rented Item. YOU ALSO AGREE TO: (A) ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN, ON, OR NEAR ANY RENTED ITEM(S) ARE SUPERVISED BY A COMPETENT ADULT AT ALL TIMES; AND (B) EVACUATE, AND PERMIT CPS TO DELAY DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND/OR USE OF, OR DISMANTLE AND/OR RETRIEVE ANY OR ALL RENTED ITEM(S) (without obligating us to do so) IF ANY HAZARD (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SEVERE WEATHER) OCCURS OR THREATENS. Additionally, YOU SHALL NOT EXPOSE ANY RENTED ITEM(S) TO ANY FLAMMABLE, EXPLOSIVE, HARMFUL, HAZARDOUS OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES OR CIRCUMSTANCES.
10. You agree to maintain all insurance CPS may require, including: (a) public and host liquor liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence; (b) property damage/inland marine insurance covering all Rented Items for the full (new) replacement cost thereof; (c) workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance; and (d) if applicable (e.g., for vehicles and/or trailers) hired auto liability (with minimum limits of $1,000,000) and physical damage (for actual cash value) insurance. All such policies shall, to the maximum extent possible: (i) name Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd. as an additional insured and loss payee; (ii) waive subrogation against the Indemnitees (as defined in § 13); (iii) be primary and non-contributory; (iv) include a severability of interests clause and such other provisions as we may require. You irrevocably appoint CPS as your agent and attorney-in-fact for purposes of submitting and negotiating claims on all such policies.
11. NO WARRANTIES: CPS IS NOT THE MANUFACTURER OR DESIGNER OF ANY OF THE ITEM(S) REFERENCED HEREIN, ALL OF WHICH ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS”. NEITHER CPS NOR ANY TPO, MAKES ANY WARRANTY(IES), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY(IES) OF MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, FUNCTION, DESIGN, QUALITY, CAPACITY, FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS AND GOOD AND WORKMANLIKE PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS ANY WARRANTY(IES) ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF
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PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE) REGARDING ANY ITEM(S) OR SERVICE(S) REFERENCED IN THIS CONTRACT, NOR DOES CPS OR ANY TPO MAKE ANY WARRANTY(IES) AGAINST INTERFERENCE OR INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH YOU WAIVE. NO DESCRIPTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, DEPICTIONS OR ADVERTISEMENTS CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES BY CPS OR ANY TPO. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE OF THIS CONTRACT.
12. You agree to protect, properly maintain and care for each Rented Item at all times, keep it safely and securely stored and locked when not in use, and return it to us on time at the end of the Term, complete, clean, free of contamination, burns, cuts, stains, discoloration and debris, and in good condition, properly serviced and maintained, and if applicable, full of the appropriate fuel, fluids and lubricants. If you fail to do so, then in addition to your other
obligations arising under this Contract, you will pay us: (a) Rent for each succeeding full rental period until all Rented Item(s) have been returned or replaced as required; and (b) all costs and expenses we incur in connection with such failure (including without limitation, cleaning, refueling and/or, if applicable, the full new replacement cost of the Rented Item(s)). Certain Items may be delivered on pallets, or in crates, cartons or boxes, and may be stacked, bagged, racked, folded, rolled and/or strapped (“Packed”). Upon return, you will ensure that all Rented Items are properly Packed. YOU AGREE NOT TO PACK ANY RENTED ITEM UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY DRY.
IMPROPER PACKING, OR PACKING ITEMS THAT ARE WET OR DAMP, MAY RESULT IN MOLD, MILDEW OR OTHER DAMAGE, FOR WHICH YOU WILL BE LIABLE.
13. INDEMNITY: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, YOU: (A) ASSUME ALL RISKS, INCLUDING ALL RISK(S) OF PERSONAL AND BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, LOSS, THEFT, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND CONTAMINATION OF, TO, AND/OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH, THE ITEM(S) AND SERVICE(S) REFERENCED IN THIS CONTRACT, AS WELL AS ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) ARISING FROM AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SELECTION, PROVISION, INSPECTION, DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, USE, LOADING, UNLOADING, FUELING, TRANSPORTATION, DEMONSTRATION, STORAGE, SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND/OR RETRIEVAL THEREOF, WHETHER OR NOT YOUR FAULT (COLLECTIVELY, “RISKS”); (B) RELEASE AND DISCHARGE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS, CPS, EACH TPO, and their respective owners, shareholders, officers, directors, partners, agents, affiliates, employees, insurers, subrogees, representatives, successors and assigns (each, an “Indemnitee” and collectively, the “Indemnitees”), for, from and against all such RISKS, as well as all other liabilities, claims, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorneys’ fees) arising from and/or in connection with the Item(s), this Contract and/or any breach hereof by you, your agents, employees, sublessees, successors and/or assigns; and except only as provided in § 6, (C) WAIVE all rights and remedies available under the Uniform Commercial Code, as well as all direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, general, special, exemplary and punitive damages, against each and every Indemnitee.
14. If and only if, we have offered, and you have paid for our OPTIONAL LIMITED DAMAGE WAIVER (“LDW”) (set forth on P.1, if available) in advance of the Term, you will have no liability to us for 80% of the first $5,000 of repair/replacement costs for physical damage to Item(s) covered by LDW (“Covered Item(s)”); provided however, that you will, remain fully liable for: (a) intentional damage as well as all loss of and damage to: (i) Item(s) not covered by LDW; (ii) Covered Item(s) lost or damaged during transportation and/or as a result of: (A) any breach of this Contract by you or your agents, employees, sublessees, transferees, borrowers, successors and/or assigns; (B) theft or other failure to timely return Covered Item(s) to us; (C) negligence, misuse and/or abuse of Rented Item(s) (including submerging, overturning and overloading); (iii) GPS and telematics systems, batteries, keys, glass, tires, tubes, tracks, booms, belts, chains, knobs, fittings and hoses; (b) 20% of the first $5,000 of repair/replacement costs for Covered Item(s); and (c) all repair and replacement costs exceeding $5,000 in the aggregate across all Covered Item(s). You may decline LDW if you provide the property/physical damage/inland marine insurance referenced in § 10. LDW IS NOT INSURANCE, NOR IS IT A WARRANTY.
15. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, you grant us a lien on all real and personal property placed in or on, affixed to, and/or improved with, any Rented Item(s). We may, without further notice or liability to you, inspect and/or monitor (in person or electronically, including via the use of GPS and/or telematics) any Rented Item(s) at any time, and all information thereby obtained will be our property. You consent to such inspection(s) and monitoring and waive all claims with respect thereto. If any performance required of us is delayed, impaired or made more costly as a result of any act or omission of/by you, any Other Provider(s) or any “Act of God,” event of force
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majeure (including fire, flood, storm, earthquake, tsunami, slide, subsidence, collapse, riot, war, violence or threat thereof, theft, terrorism, cyber-attack, supplier delay, strike, shutdown, power surge or outage, epidemic, pandemic and governmental and regulatory actions) or other events, facts or circumstances beyond our reasonable control, we will be excused from such performance. You waive the benefits of all statutes of limitations regarding our rights and remedies. All amounts due hereunder but not timely paid will bear interest at the lesser of: (a) 18% per annum; or (b) the highest rate permitted under applicable law until paid. You authorize us to submit all amounts due and coming due hereunder to any debit or credit card(s) you provide, and agree to pay us the maximum lawful charge for any check you write which is returned unpaid. Our maximum liability in connection with this Contract is limited to the Rent we actually receive from you hereunder. You agree to pay all sales, use, lease, gross receipts, and other taxes, tolls, fines, fees and other charges related to the Item(s) and/or this Contract. If any legal action is commenced in connection herewith, we will be entitled to recover our associated attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses from you if we
prevail. Neither our exercise, nor our failure or delay in the exercise, of any rights or remedies available under or in connection with this Contract will constitute an election of remedies or our waiver of any rights or remedies.
16. Your duties hereunder are unconditional. If you or any guarantor shall: (a) fail to fully and timely honor, pay, perform or comply with this Contract and/or any of your obligations arising hereunder or in connection herewith; (b) provide any incorrect or misleading information to us; (c) become insolvent or bankrupt; or (d) die or cease conducting business, or if any Rented Item(s) shall be lost or, unless covered by LDW per § 14, damaged, you will be in default under this Contract, whereupon, we may with or without legal process or notice (and without liability to you), to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law: (i) cancel the Term and/or this Contract (and/or your rights to use and possess the Rented Item(s)); (ii) seek relief from stay; (iii) recover, empty, lock, disassemble and/or disable such Item(s) without being guilty of breach, trespass or wrongful interference, or liable for any injuries or property damage (for which you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each Indemnitee); (iv) perform your obligations hereunder on your behalf, without being obligated to do so; (v) purchase replacement Item(s); (vi) recover from you and/or any guarantor our associated direct and indirect damages, losses, costs and expenses (including without limitation, Rent for the balance of the scheduled Term, overtime, loss of use, interest, attorneys’ fees, retrieval/repossession costs, and collection costs); and/or (vii) pursue any other rights and/or remedies available hereunder, at law and/or in equity, all of which are cumulative.
17. This Contract, and any “Addenda” we may provide (including as applicable, our Aerial Equipment and Trailer Addenda) each of which is incorporated herein, constitute(s) the entire agreement between you and CPS, superseding all other agreements and representations (including our website and advertising). The terms of this Contract are severable. If any provision hereof shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be deleted, and the remainder of this Contract will remain valid and enforceable. This
Contract cannot otherwise be modified without our written consent. Time is of the essence. These Terms and Conditions apply to all Item(s) identified on P.1, and to all other items you obtain from us at any time (unless we otherwise agree in writing). This Contract shall be: (a) governed by, interpreted and enforced under the laws of Ohio; and (b) bind and be enforceable by and against you, Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd., the other Indemnitees and their respective insurers, subrogees, successors and permitted assigns (there being no other third-party beneficiaries hereto). Dispute(s) arising under and/or in connection with this Contract and/or its subject matter shall, at CPS’s option, be submitted to binding arbitration before a single arbitrator selected by CPS at the offices of the American Arbitration Association located in or nearest to Lexington, OH. Proper venue for all other civil legal actions commenced in connection herewith shall lie solely in the federal, state and local courts located in or nearest to Richland County, OH (unless waived by CPS). You consent and submit thereto and waive all claims that such venue lies in an inconvenient forum. Digital, electronic, photocopied and facsimiled signatures and initials on this Contract and/or any Addenda will be deemed originals.
18. WARNING: Under Ohio Revised Code, § 2913 (and specifically, §§ 2913.02, .41 and .72), and their successor provision(s), if you fail to return or pay the amount(s) due for the Item(s) at the agreed upon time, you may be subject to CRIMINAL PROSECUTION for theft and/or ordered to make restitution for the cost of repairing or replacing the Item(s) as well as any other losses (including loss of revenue) incurred by the Lessor.
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