Terms & Conditions

PERIOD OF HIRE

1. The period of hire commences when the equipment passes from the possession of SB Lite to the Hirer.

2. The period of hire shall continue until possession of the equipment passes back to SB Lite or its authorised representative.

2.1 The period of hire will be stated on the start of the hire confirmation.

2.2 Goods returned after the return date/time will be charged at 2x the daily hire cost until the point of return. If SB Lite incurs any loss of revenue due to late return this will be passed onto the hirer.

THE EQUIPMENT

3. The equipment on hire shall remain the absolute property of SB Lite

3.1 SB Lite reserves the right to install GPS tracking devices in any equipment and track its location at any point.

4. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to satisfy himself that upon receipt of the equipment it is in good working order and undamaged condition and the signature of the hire terms shall be conclusive evidence that the Hirer has received the equipment in good working order and undamaged condition. SB Lite will not be responsible for any defects or deficiencies in the equipment unless an appropriate specific note has been made on the Delivery Note and such note has been signed by the SB Lite or its authorised representative.

5. SB Lite does not warrant that the equipment is suitable for the particular or any purpose for which it is or may be required.

6. The Hirer shall not assign transfer or otherwise part with possession of the equipment during the period of hire without the prior written consent of SB Lite.

7. The Hirer shall not take or permit to be taken the equipment out of the United Kingdom nor use or permit it to be used for any abnormal or hazardous assignments without the prior written consent of SB Lite.

8. All equipment should be run by a competent person within a risk assessment set out by the hirer. This includes any laser equipment. SB Lite cannot be held responsible for any injury caused by misuse of the equipment.

LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT

9. Throughout the period of hire the Hirer shall be responsible for the safe keeping of the equipment and shall be liable to SB Lite for all loss of or damage to the equipment howsoever caused. All effects must only be used with consumables purchased from SB Lite.

10. The Hirer shall notify SB Lite of any loss of or damage to any equipment on hire within 24 hours of such loss or damage being sustained.

11. The Hirer shall not carry out or attempt to carry out any repairs to damaged equipment without the prior written authority of SB Lite

12. The Hirer shall pay to SB Lite all costs incurred by it in carrying out repairs to damaged equipment.

13. The Hirer shall pay to SB Lite the full cost of replacing any lost equipment or any equipment which in the reasonable opinion of SB Lite is uneconomic to repair with new equipment of the same or similar specification to that equipment which has been lost or damaged. – Cost of S1 Uplighter is £200inc VAT

14. During any period in respect of which the Hirer has not already paid to SB Lite the cost of hiring any equipment which shall be lost or damaged as mentioned above and until such time as payment shall be made to SB Lite pursuant to conditions 12 or 13 above the Hirer shall pay to SB Lite compensation for the loss of use of the equipment lost or damaged at a rate equivalent to charges currently made by SB Lite for the hire of such equipment.

15. Faliure to return the equipment will be treated as theft and the matter will be referred to the police.

16 SB Lite will retain your card details for the duration off the hire. Failure to return the equipment will result in the card been charged for the full amount of the equipment retail cost as new.

INSURANCE

17. The hirer is responsible for arranging any insurance necessary for the product. This includes public liability insurance. Whilst the product is with the hirer they are solely responsible for any safety concerning the product.

CANCELLATION

18. In respect of any order cancelled by the Hirer, the Hirer shall be liable to pay to SB Lite a cancellation charge not exceeding 100% of the total agreed hire charge for the cancelled hiring.

18.1. DIY Uplighting bookings may be cancelled with 7 days of placing the booking excluding when the event is within 7 days of booking. Bookings cancelled after this will be charged a cancellation charge of 100% of the booking.

18.2 SB Lite retains the rights to cancel any hire contract without reason. Upon doing so any equipment should be returned.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

19. If SB Lite for any reason is unable to provide any equipment which is the subject of an agreement between SB Lite and the Hirer then SB Lite shall not be liable for any loss or consequential loss suffered by the Hirer as a result thereof.

PAYMENT

20. Payment of any monies payable to SB Lite in respect of any agreement between the Hirer and SB Lite shall be made to SB Lite no later than 7 days following the date on which SB Lite shall deliver an invoice to the Hirer (and such invoice shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Hirer on the day after which it is posted by ordinary first class post to the address of the Hirer as notified to SB Lite) provided the payment of any monies payable to SB Lite arising from any act or default on the part of the Hirer (other than payment of the charge for the hire of equipment or supply of services) shall be payable to SB Lite on demand and SB Lite reserves the right to charge the Hirer interest on any outstanding monies at 5% above the base rate of the HSBC Bank PLC from time to time in force.

21. On long-term hire the hirer is responsible for regular payments as set out in the hire details. Failure to make payment will result in the equipment been revoked by SB Lite. The person hiring the equipment is personally liable for the cost should SB Lite go into liquidation or administration.

22. All invoices are due for payment within 7 days of the invoice been issued unless otherwise stated. Any outstanding beyond this period will be referred to Daniels Silverman Limited and will be subject to a surcharge of 15% plus vat to cover the cost of collection costs incurred. This surcharge together with all other charges and legal fees incurred will be the responsibility of the hirer and will be legally enforceable.

23. All hires will be subject to VAT charged at the current rate.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

24. SB Lite charges a security deposit on all hires set-out on the hire confirmation. Security deposits will be collected on the commencement of the hire and refunded to the hirer on confirmation that all the equipment is returned in a satisfactory condition.

DELIVERY & COLLECTION

25.All dates and times quoted by SB Lite for the delivery and collection of equipment are approximate and SB Lite shall not be held liable for any delay in delivery or collection howsoever caused.

26.All equipment should be collected and returned within our normal working hours (Mon 9:30am-10:30am, Tue-Fri (9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 11am-3pm). Additional charges may be incurred outside these hours.

INDEMNITY

27. The hirer shall at all times fully indemnify SB Lite its employee’s and agents against all actions costs claims demands proceedings or liabilities arising from or in connection with equipment materials or any other services.

28. Any hirer will be personally liable for any monies owed to SB Lite regardless of company status.

MARKETING

29. SB Lite may take pictures of your hire and use them to promote the product and/or SB Lite.

Published on:27-03-2019

These additional charges are as per our terms and conditions and are designed to make it clear any additional charges that may be incurred. Please be aware that some situations may have multiple charges. For example, lights not ready for return may incur a failed collection and a late return cost.