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Terms + Conditions
Please review our rental terms, insurance requirements, and lease agreement carefully before renting equipment.
01Rental Procedure
Email us your GEAR LIST with PICK-UP / RETURN dates and we will send you a quote ASAP. If you don't hear from us, please give us a call.
Please look over the quote. If you need to make changes, please let us know what you need to ADD / REMOVE.
NOTE: A quote does not reserve the gear for you.
If you are happy with the quote, please reply by email stating that you want to CONFIRM your rental.
NOTE: A non-refundable deposit may be required to reserve your rental.
If a PREP is required, a scheduled appointment must be made.
New Account Requirements
To set-up a new account, we need the following before the equipment is picked up:
- Signed RENTAL AGREEMENT
- Signed CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM. Please make sure to attach a copy (front and back) of your credit card and driver's license.
- INSURANCE: Certificate of Insurance (COI) with credit card preauthorization for the amount of the deductible OR a credit card preauthorization for an amount equal to the value of the gear being rented.
02Rental Payment
Your credit card WILL BE charged on pickup or return unless other arrangements are requested and approved.
03Lease/Rental Agreement Terms
IMPORTANT: Please Read Carefully. You Are Liable For Our Equipment and Vehicles From The Time They Leave Our Yard Until the Time They Are Returned To Us.
1. Indemnity
Lessee/Renter agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Hagop Studios, INC, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies and their owners, officers, and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, rights, damages of any kind, costs, loss of profit, expenses and compensation whatsoever including court costs and reasonable attorney fees, in any way arising from, or in connection with, the Vehicles and Equipment rented/leased, including, without limitation, as a result of its use, maintenance, or possession, irrespective of the cause of the Claim, including the active or passive negligence of Us, except as the result of Our sole negligence or willful misconduct, from the time the Equipment leaves Our place of business when You rent/lease it until the Equipment is returned to Us.
2. Loss of or Damage to Equipment
You are responsible for loss, damage or destruction of the Equipment, including but not limited to losses while in transit, while loading and unloading, while at any and all locations, while in storage, while on Your premises, and while being used by You in any manner whatsoever, including damage or destruction of the Equipment caused by the active or passive negligence of Us, except that You are not responsible for damage to or loss of the Equipment caused by Our sole negligence or willful misconduct. You are also responsible for actual and verifiable loss of use and You shall fully compensate Us for the loss of use of the Equipment during the time it is being repaired or replaced, as applicable.
3. Protection of Others
You will take reasonable precautions in regard to the use of the Equipment to protect all persons and property from injury or damage. The Equipment shall be used only by Your employees or agents qualified to use the Equipment.
4. Equipment in Working Order
We have tested the Equipment and Media Cards in accordance with reasonable industry standards and found it to be in working order immediately prior to the inception of this Agreement. You acknowledge that the Equipment including Media Cards are rented/leased without warranty, or guarantee, except as required by law or otherwise specifically agreed upon in writing. Hagop Studios, INC is not responsible for Media Card failures. Renter is solely responsible for storing and safeguarding images on media.
04Insurance Requirements
5. Property Insurance
You shall maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement, all risk perils property insurance covering the Equipment from all sources (Equipment Rental Floater or Production Package Policy) including coverage for theft by force, theft by fraudulent scheme, mysterious disappearance, theft from unattended vehicles, and loss of use of the Equipment.
6. Workers Compensation Insurance
You shall maintain worker's compensation insurance during the course of the Equipment rental as required by applicable law and employer's liability insurance.
7. Liability Insurance
You shall maintain commercial general liability insurance, including coverage for the operations of independent contractors and standard contractual liability coverage. Coverage shall include: standard contractual liability, personal injury liability, completed operations, and product liability.
8. Vehicle Insurance
You shall maintain business motor vehicle liability insurance, including coverage for loading and unloading Equipment and hired motor vehicle physical damage insurance, covering owned, non-owned, hired and rented vehicles. Coverage shall include "comprehensive" and "collision" coverage.
9. Insurance Generally: All insurance maintained by You shall contain a waiver of subrogation rights. You shall hold Us harmless from any applicable deductible amounts and self insured retentions. Lapse or cancellation of the required insurance shall be deemed to be an immediate and automatic default of this agreement.
10. Cancellation of Insurance: You and Your insurance company shall provide Us with not less than 30 days written notice prior to the effective date of any cancellation or material change to any insurance.
11. Certificates of Insurance: Hagop Studios, INC may allow a cash or credit card deposit(s) in lieu of equipment insurance to cover the value of the rented equipment.
05Drivers & Operators
12. Drivers
Any and all drivers who drive the Vehicles You are renting/leasing from Us shall be duly licensed, trained and qualified to drive vehicles of this type. Although We may, from time to time, recommend certain qualified drivers with whom We are familiar, We do not supply drivers. You must supply and employ any driver who drives Our Vehicles and that driver shall be deemed to be Your employee for all purposes and shall be covered as an insured on all of Your applicable insurance policies.
13. Operators
Any and all Operators of the Equipment shall be duly experienced, trained and qualified to operate Equipment of this type. Although We may recommend certain qualified Operators, We do not supply Operators. You must supply and employ any Operator who operates the Equipment and that Operator shall be deemed to be Your employee and acting under Your supervision or control for all purposes.
06Compliance with Law
14. Compliance With Law and Regulations: You agree to comply with the laws of all states in which the Equipment is transported and/or used as well as all federal and local laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to the transportation and use of such Equipment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, You shall at all times:
- Display all necessary and proper placards
- Obtain all necessary permits
- Keep all required logs and records
07Liability & Loss
15. Valuation of Loss: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, You shall be responsible to Us for the replacement cost value or repair cost of the Equipment (if the Equipment can be restored, by repair, to its pre-loss condition) whichever is less. If there is a reason to believe a theft has occurred, You shall file a police report. Loss of use shall be calculated at the rental rate provided for in this Agreement.
Our Liability is Limited: In the event of loss for which We are responsible, Our liability will be limited to the contract price and We will, in no event, be liable for any consequential, special or incidental damages.
16. Subrogation: You hereby agree that We shall be subrogated to any recovery rights You may have for damage to the Equipment.
17. Bailment: This agreement constitutes an Agreement of bailment of the Equipment and is not a sale or the creation of a security interest. You will not have, or at any time acquire, any right, title, or interest in the Equipment, except the right to possession and use as provided for in this Agreement. We will at all times be the sole owner of the Equipment.
08General Terms
18. Condition of Equipment: You assume all obligation and liability with respect to the possession of Equipment. You will, at Your own expense, maintain the Equipment in good mechanical condition and running order.
19. Identity: We will have the right to place and maintain on the exterior or interior of each piece of property the following inscription: Property of Hagop Studios, INC. You will not remove, obscure, or deface the inscription.
20. Expenses: You will be responsible for all expenses, including but not limited to fuel, lubricants, and all other charges in connection with the operation of the Equipment.
21. Accident Reports: If any of the Equipment is damaged, lost, stolen, or destroyed, or if any person is injured or dies, or if any property is damaged as a result of its use, maintenance, or possession, You will promptly notify Us of the occurrence, and will file all necessary accident reports.
22. Default: If You fail to pay any portion or installment of the total fees payable hereunder or You otherwise materially breach this Agreement, then such failure or breach shall constitute a default. Upon the occurrence of any such Default, We shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and cease performance hereunder.
23. Return: Upon the expiration date of this Agreement, You will return the property to Us, together with all accessories, free from all damage and in the same condition and appearance as when received by You.
24. Additional Equipment: Additional Equipment may be added as the subject matter of this Agreement as agreed on by the parties. All amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.
25. Entire Agreement: This Agreement and any attached schedules constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
26. Applicable Law: This Agreement will be deemed to be executed and delivered in Los Angeles, California, and governed by the laws of the State of California.
27. Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this Agreement will be settled by binding arbitration, in Los Angeles, California, under the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (JAMS). The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator under JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules.
28. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement will remain valid and in full force and effect.
29. Facsimile/Scanned Signature: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by facsimile signature or signature that is scanned and transmitted by e-mail; such forms of signature shall be deemed to be original and fully binding.
30. Cancellation: Any confirmed orders that are canceled may be subject to a cancellation fee of 25% of the total agreed upon order.
Questions?
Contact us if you have any questions about these terms.