Terms & Conditions
Marquee Hire
DEFINITIONS
The Company is Premier Party Tent and/or their subcontractors or
agents.
The Hirer is the person hiring the equipment from the company.
The period of hire is understood to mean the period of which any
equipment required to be ready and available for use.
1. Conditions.
Unless stated in writing all orders are subject to the terms and
conditions of hiring stated below and the hirer by authorizing or
allowing work to proceed is deemed to have acknowledged this.
2. Site.
(a) The Hire charges are based on the assumption that the
site is of a flat and level firm GRASSED area with easy access for
motor transport. That no drains, cables Or other services are buried
beneath the surface or otherwise concealed. The Hire charges do not
include any making good or repairing of damage to the site. If the
Marquee is to be erected on a Hard Standing, i.e ( Paved,
Decking or has a Path in the area ) then we need to know as
additional equipment will be required to secure Marquee and Matting
to the surface.
(b) The Hirer is required to provide the contractor with
either a plan showing the position in which the Marquee or equipment
are to be erected, or should have a representative on the site for
that purpose. In the absence of both, then the contractor having
erected the tents or equipment where he thinks fit shall be deemed
to have completed the contract.
(c) The Hirer should never presume that any of Company's
equipment will be attached or joined to any buildings within the
site unless stated in the Company's booking forms. Likewise, the
Hirer should never presume that any other equipment is included in
the Hire other than what is stated in the Company's booking forms.
3. Hirers Responsibility.
(a) It is the responsibility of the person who is hiring this
Marquee to ensure that all possible steps are taken to avoid injury
or damage to the equipment.
(b) Please ensure that all safety instructions are followed.
(c) No silly string to be allowed in or near the party tent.
(d) No barbeques or gas operated patio heaters to
be used inside the Marquee without written consent of the Company.
(e) No Climbing, or hanging on the framework of the Marquee.
This is DANGEROUS and is likely to result in damage to the tent.
(f) Please ensure that the Marquee site is clear of excessive
mud and dog mess. If the site is unsuitable we reserve the right to
cancel the booking.
(g) Please note that if the Marquee is collected in a dirty
condition then the person hiring it WILL incur a cleaning charge.
(h) Please do not use straw Bails inside or around the Marquee
when Coconut Matting has been laid, unless you are prepared to make
sure all STRAW has been removed after the event.
(i) In windy conditions you will take all reasonable steps to
make sure that all openings are firmly closed when not in use, and
are opened only for the purposes of entering or leaving the
structure.
(j) You will in particular ensure that the interior of any
structure is adequately heated when necessary so as to protect from
frost, ice or snow damage, and you will not allow the collection or
build up of snow or rain on the equipment.
(k) The Hirer is responsible for giving notice to or
obtaining permits from any authorities who are or may be concerned
and must take application when necessary to the planning authority,
District Surveyor, Police, Fire Brigade and any similar authority or
organization. Any costs incurred in delays or modifications in the
work arising from absence or misrepresentation of all such necessary
permissions and permits shall be payable to the Company by the
Hirer. Where appropriate, obtain a license from the local authority.
Any requirements under the license must be notified to us in
writing, at least 28 days prior to erection. Should the Company for
any reason be unable to comply with these requirements, then the
contract will become void and the customer advised accordingly.
4. Contract.
No verbal representations or arrangements are recognized by the
Company. A booking may only be deemed valid once the Company is in
receipt of the Hire Contract with a deposit from the Hirer.
5. Payment
Deposit of 25% remainder payable on erection of Marquee.
6. Cancellation.
In the event that you cancel the contract, any deposit that you
have paid shall be forfeit.
7. Loss or Damage
(a) The Hirer shall during the period of hire be fully
responsible for the safe custody of the company's equipment from the
completion of the erection until dismantling.
(b) The Hirer must be satisfied with the equipment before
use and should notify the company of any miscounts, incorrect
deliveries or unacceptable equipment before use.
8. Delay.
We shall not be liable for delay or failure to complete any
contracts as a result of:
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the site being unsuitable or access being unavailable on the
date stated for delivery
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adverse wind or weather conditions
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loss or damage to equipment by fire or flood
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any industrial dispute, lock-out or strike
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any cause out of our control
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grass sites which have not been cut
9. Electrical.
(a) You are responsible to ensure that you have a suitable and
adequate electricity supply for the equipment. If a supply is not
available, you will notify us before we deliver the equipment to
site. We can then arrange for a portable supply at your expense to
be agreed.
(b) You must never use electrical goods that are not earthed
properly, and you must observe any regulations applying to the use
of goods including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, while
you are responsible for the goods.
10. Ownership.
All equipment hired remains at all times the sole property of
Premier Party Tent. You may not sub-hire or part with possession of
the equipment and you may not allow any lien or encumbrance to be
created over the equipment.
11. Limitation of Liability.
In the event that we fail to fulfil any terms of the hire
contract our liability is limited to refund or cancellation of any
hire charges. Under no circumstances shall we be liable to you for
any indirect, special or consequential loss or damage (whether for
loss or profit or otherwise) cost expenses or other claim for
compensation whatsoever whether caused by the negligence of
ourselves, our employees or agents or otherwise which arise out of
or in connection with the hire of the equipment and our entire
liability under and in connection with the hire contract shall not
exceed the amount of hire charges. This condition shall not apply to
death or personal injury caused by our negligence.
12. Smoking in Enclosed Public Places.
Responsibility for complying with the Public No Smoking Law
rests with the customer for the duration the Marquee is erected.
13. Attendance.
The hire charges do not include attendance by the Company's
employees except during the actual process of erecting and
dismantling of the Marquee.
14. Variation of Hire Charges.
The Company reserve the right to vary the quoted hire charges in
the event of any increase taking place before or during the period
of hire in the cost of labour, materials or transport.
If you are unsure of anything please call us on: 02380 560889