Whereas the customer on the reverse of this agreement will
here further be referred to as CLIENT and Holzmueller Corp. will here further
be referred to as HC:
1. CLIENT assumes all risk and responsibility
for the proper selection of Equipment and the use and operation of Equipment
and agrees to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations,
all industry standards, and shall be responsible for providing proper safety
devices and equipment to safeguard users, operators, and bystanders from any
possible risk from Equipment herein rented or sold. Items listed on the reverse of this contract are for the purposes
of installation in safe and adequate facilities. CLIENT is responsible for
becoming familiar with operating procedures, proper use, and care of the
Equipment and will not under any circumstances alter the Equipment or
use it for any purpose other than that for which it was manufactured or
designed. HC reserves the right to
refuse rentals, sales, and service at its sole discretion.
2. HC makes every effort to ensure proper
working condition of the Equipment but does not guarantee Equipment
against failure of any kind. Any and all failures of Equipment must be reported
to HC’s service and repair department immediately via phone at 415-826-8383 x
263. No monies will be refunded or
credited to CLIENT without immediate notification of failure to HC while
agreement is in effect. Calls to the
service department from the CLIENT regarding HC equipment failure, ensuing in a
dispatch of a service technician, and which are found to be issues resulting
from operator error, will result in a labor charge to the CLIENT. Equipment rental fees are to cover ordinary
wear only. HC has the right to examine
and test such Equipment upon its return to determine any unusual wear or
damages whether from use, transport, or handling. HC reserves the right to retain all payments and deposits for a
period, not to exceed (15) days after the termination of the applicable rental
agreement for this purpose.
4. Reposession. Any
failure of payment upon terms agreed or disregard of any of these listed
conditions will terminate this agreement and will give HC the right to remove
said Equipment from the location or site of use, whether or not affixed to the
realty or any building and CLIENT will be responsible for all labor, handling,
and all transportation charges in addition to the full amount of the actual and
potential rental.
5. Returns. CLIENT agrees to return Equipment by date stipulated on reverse
of this agreement. Rental extensions
are at the sole discretion of HC.
Failure to return Equipment by date stipulated will result in accrual of
rental fees and possible replacement charges.
CLIENT rental fees of Equipment will not apply toward replacement
fees. Early returns of any or all
unused rental items are not subject to refunded rental fees. Returns of sales
items are limited to boxed or poly-bagged items within (30) days of purchase
and will be assessed a restocking fee.
All sales items must return unused an in original packaging and shall be
accompanied by a copy of this contract and applicable sales receipt. Credits will be issued by check to the
CLIENT within (15) days of the return and are at the sole discretion of
HC. CLIENT assumes all responsibility
for the proper selection, description, and manufacturer type of special order
items and accepts all responsibility for items ordered or purchased by HC on
behalf of the CLIENT. All sales of
special order items are final and non-returnable.
6. Warranties. HC makes no warranties, expressed or implied
as to any matter whatsoever including without limitation the condition of the
equipment, its merchantability, or
its fitness for a particular purpose.
7. Indemnification. CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
HC, its agents and representatives, from any and all claims, actions, suits,
proceedings, and costs arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the
Equipment, including and without limitation, the manufacture, item selection,
delivery, possession, use, and operation of the Equipment.
8. Inspection. HC may at any time during regular business hours, and with prior
notice, enter the premises where the Equipment is located for the purpose of
inspecting the Equipment or observing its use.
CLIENT will give HC immediate notice of any attachment, claim and
delivery or any judicial process affecting any item of Equipment and will,
whenever requested by HC, advise HC of the exact location of the
Equipment. HC reserves the right to
determine when and if HC personnel will be required to supervise operation of
Equipment at the sole expense of the CLIENT.
9. Risk of Loss. CLIENT hereby assumes the entire risk of
loss and damage to the Equipment from any cause whatsoever. No loss or damage
to the Equipment or any part thereof will impair any obligation of CLIENT under
this agreement which will continue in full force and effect. In the event of any damage, loss, theft, or
destruction, or other casualty affecting any item of the Equipment, CLIENT at
the option of HC will (a) place the Equipment in good repair, and working
order; or (b) replace the Equipment with similar Equipment in good repair and
working order; or, if the Equipment is determined by HC to be lost, stolen or
destroyed beyond repair, CLIENT will pay HC the stipulated loss value as set
forth on the front of this agreement, as well as all unpaid rental applicable
to such item of Equipment.
10. Security Deposit. HC shall have the right to use the security
deposit given by CLIENT hereunder to remedy any default under this agreement or
to compensate HC for damage to the Equipment, up to or including the full
replacement value. HC will notify the
customer of any charges to the security deposit within fifteen (15) days of
the termination of this agreement, provided LESSEE has fully performed
all its obligations hereunder. The
acceptance of the return of the Equipment will not be a waiver by HC of any
claims it may have against CLIENT, including claims for latent damage of the
Equipment.
11. Insurance. The CLIENT shall at the request of HC provide, at his own cost
and expense, but for the benefit of HC, insurance on the property listed on the
reverse of this form against loss, damage by fire, water, acts of vandalism,
terrorism, or acts of God, with a reputable, qualified insurance company prior
to taking possession of Equipment. If
HC, by reason of such insurance shall receive any sum of money, such amounts
may be retained and applied by it towards the repair or replacement of the
Equipment, or it may remove the damaged Equipment and, in lieu thereof,
substitute other Equipment of like kind and quality and any such Equipment
whether repaired or substituted shall be subject to all terms, provisions, and
conditions herein.
12. Ownership. The Equipment is, and will at all times remain, the exclusive
property of HC. CLIENT will keep the
Equipment free from any marks or labeling, which might be interpreted as a
claim of ownership by any party other than HC.
Without the prior written consent of HC, CLIENT will not (a) assign,
transfer, or pledge this agreement, the Equipment, or any part thereof, or
interest therein; or (b) sublet or lend the Equipment or any part thereof, or
permit the Equipment to be used by anyone other than CLIENT or CLIENT’s
employees.
13. Applicable Law. This agreement will be interpreted under the
laws of the State of California as applied to agreements executed and performed
wholly in California. CLIENT also
agrees to pay all attorney fees and all reasonable court costs and all damages
to HC upon failure of payment or collection of charges, and failure to perform
under any of the provisions listed.
14. Time
of the Essence. Time is of the
essence in carrying out the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions contained
in this agreement.