TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE AND SALE
Terms and Conditions for Furniture/Equipment Hire and Sale
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1. Definitions
1.1 The "Owner" is Darby & Grey Ltd t/a Darby & Grey Event Hire.
1.2 The "Hirer" refers to the person, firm, or corporation hiring equipment from the Owner.
1.3 The "Equipment" refers to all equipment, furniture and accessories supplied to the Hirer.
2. Fees and Charges
2.1 The amount quoted is for one use of the Equipment during the specified rental period.
2.2 The Hirer agrees to pay all charges for hire, loss, damage, repair, extensions, and any associated collection fees, legal fees, or related expenses.
2.3 Prices quoted are for delivery to street level only. Additional fees apply for delivery to or removal from higher or lower levels, and for changes to confirmed delivery/collection addresses.
2.4 Additional services (e.g., site inspections, furniture relocation, design services) are available upon request and incur separate charges.
2.5 Signage, custom-built or specially sourced Equipment is itemised separately and subject to full payment at the time of booking.
3. Payment Terms
For Business and Trade Accounts
3.1 Invoices must be paid within seven (7) days of the hire commencement date unless otherwise specified.
3.2 Orders below our minimum hire spend of $500 + transport + GST, require full payment at time of booking.
3.3 Orders containing custom, design, and/or signage items are required to be paid at the time of booking, either in full or by way of a deposit of the total order if additional hire items are included.
3.4 Trade discounts apply to hire value exceeding $1,000 (excluding GST) but exclude custom builds, design services, signage, labour, and transport.
3.5 Late payments incur interest charges of 1.5% per month until the balance is paid. Recovery costs are the responsibility of the Hirer.
For Non-Trade Customers
3.6 A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at booking, with the balance due 14 days before hire commencement.
3.7 Orders placed within 14 days of the hire period require full payment at booking.
3.8 Orders below our minimum spend of $500 + transport + GST, require full payment at time of booking.
4. Cancellation
4.1 Booking deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
4.2 Cancellations made more than 14 days before hire commencement receive a refund of amounts paid, less the deposit and a $25 administration fee.
4.3 Cancellations within 14 days of hire commencement are non-refundable except for delivery/collection fees.
4.4 No refunds are issued for cancellations at delivery, for custom-built items or signage, or special purchase Equipment, or for customer pickups cancelled within 14 days of collection.
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5. Liability and Indemnity
5.1 The Hirer is responsible for protecting Equipment from damage or loss from delivery to collection.
5.2 Costs for repair or replacement due to damage, including restocking, freight, or import fees, are at the Hirer's expense.
5.3 The Owner is not liable for injury, property damage, or other losses resulting from Equipment use. The Hirer indemnifies the Owner against all related claims.
5.4 The Equipment is for indoor or marquee use unless otherwise specified in writing.
5.5 The Hirer grants the Owner access to inspect or retrieve Equipment if needed. The Hirer must not attempt repairs.
6. Condition of Equipment
6.1 Equipment is provided in good condition and must be returned in the same condition, barring normal wear and tear.
6.2 The Hirer is liable for damages including, but not limited to:
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Stains from food, beverages, makeup, shoe polish, or other substances.
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Damage from overloading, misuse, or exposure to adverse weather.
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Loss or disappearance of Equipment.
6.3 Bonds or damage waivers may apply and cover repairs up to 10% of the hiring fee for the affected item.
7. Insurance
7.1 The Hirer must maintain liability, property, and casualty insurance sufficient to protect the Owner and Equipment.
8. Photographic Use
8.1 The Owner reserves the right to photograph Equipment at event locations. Photos focus on Equipment and exclude identifiable persons or private property. These may be used for promotional purposes.
9. Ownership and Usage
9.1 Equipment remains the property of the Owner and must not be relocated, altered, or sublet without prior consent.
9.2 Equipment must not be used for purposes other than its intended design.
10. Termination and Retrieval
10.1 The Owner may terminate this Agreement if the Hirer breaches its terms. The Owner may retrieve Equipment without notice.
10.2 The Hirer agrees to make Equipment available for retrieval promptly.
11. Force Majeure
The Owner is not liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to natural disasters, strikes, or governmental actions.
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12. General Provisions
12.1 The person signing this Agreement on behalf of the Hirer guarantees they have authority to do so and indemnifies the Owner for any costs resulting from a lack of such authority.
12.2 Liability is joint and several if the Hirer comprises multiple persons.
12.3 Acceptance of these terms occurs through signature, deposit payment, or online quote acceptance.