TERMS OF USE
CARS-HIRE hereby rents vehicle including any replacement vehicle to Renter subjects to all terms and conditions on the front of this page and Renter in consideration there of agrees to them as the essence of the Agreement.
1. DELIVERY AND RETURN
The vehicle is delivered to the Renter is good overall condition and without apparent defects and any complaints as to its condition must be made to Car Rental immediately on delivery. The Renter agrees to return it with all documents and accessories and in the same condition to Car Rental at location and on the date designated in this agreement, otherwise the Renter shall be responsible to compensate Car Rental in addition to the normal rental charge.
Car Rental reserves the vehicle at any time without demand all the Renter's expense, if vehicle is used in violation of the agreement.
2. DAMAGE e.t.c
In the event of loss or damage to vehicle, Renter shall pay to Car Rental the amount of all losses and expenses. If the tenant or the person authorized by him violates the terms of this agreement, which is essential, sanctions shall arise from similar legal provisions and insurance regulations (whether intentional or negligent). As loss or revenue the Renter shall pay compensation if Car Rental requests corresponding to the rental charges, including a daily charge for at least 100 kms until the vehicle or the replacement vehicle will again be available to Car Rental. It is for the Renter to prove lesser damage. In all other cases :
a) Renter is not able for loss of or damage to vehicle from fire or theft (unless caused through his authorized driver's fault).
b) If Renter has complied with all terms and conditions of this agreement but not otherwise. Renter's responsibility Damage Waiver at time of rental by initializing the "Accept box on the reverse side of this page". If Renter does not accept D.C.W. his responsibility remains.
c) Renter is responsible for any further damages not covered by insurance Policy.
3. CHARGES
Renter shall pay Car Rental on demand at termination of the rental unless agreed otherwise the sum of :
a) All time and mileage charges computed at the rates shown on the front page of this agreement.
b) All basic delivery and collections charges, when applicable to the rental.
c) Any State taxes and services less on the rental.
d) Car Rental costs including attorney's fees. Delayed interest in collecting payments due from Renter under this agreement.
e) Fines, penalties, forfeitures, court costs and other expenses assessed against Car Rental under compulsion of law with respect of use of Vehicle before its proper return to Car Rental unless due to fault.
f) Any amount or replacement of destroyed tires, repairing mechanical damages and tear on the body of the vehicle.
g) Granted discounts will be recalled if settlement of account is not made within the set limits.
h) All charges are subject to final audit.
4. CONDITIONS OF USE
The Renter is expected to look after the vehicle carefully, to check its mechanical condition oil, water, tires etc. Any repair of the vehicle by Renter himself or any other party designated by Renter is not allowed without Lessor's prior consent. In particular vehicle must not be used:
a) To carry persons or property for hire.
b) To propel or to low any vehicle, trailer or other object.
c) In race, last or contest.
d) For subleasing by Renter to any third party.
e) While Renter or any other substance impairing his consciousness or ability to react.
f) In contravention of any customs Car Rental or other regulations.
g) By any person other than Renter unless such person has previously designated and authorized by Car Rental in the space provided on the front page of this agreement.
h) To transfer of carry heavy or objects, inflammable materials, staining of badly smelling goods, drugs etc.
i) Outside Greece without the advance authorization of P. Vasilopoulos Car Rental.
5. EXTENSION OF RENTAL PERIOD
If Renter wishes to prolong the rental period of the vehicle to contact Car Rental within 48 hours before the initial expiration time of the rental to obtain permission for the additional rental period. Failing to do so will made Renter liable civilly and penalty for illegal use and possession of the vehicle. In case of extension Renter shall be bound by terms and conditions agreed by Car Rental or in respect of any replacement "of the vehicle".
6. IDEMMITY
Car Rental is only responsible for loss or damage suffered by Renter or Third parties in connection with the renting where such loss or damage was caused intentionally or through gross negligence of its part. In all other cases Car Rental cannot accept any such liability and Renter shall hole Car Rental harmless against such claims.
7. ACCIDENTS
in case of an accident or anything else (fire, theft etc.) Renter is responsible within 24 hours to follow the insurance procedures as set out bellow:
a) Call the police.
b) Obtain name and addresses of any witnesses.
c) Do not acknowledge third party claims.
d) Contact Car Rental immediately by phone or other means.
e) Obtain all relevant information from the third party or parties.
f) Complete and sign any accident report.
g) Send any other document or information relevant to the accident to Car Rental.
8. INSURANCE
a) CAR RENTAL provides insurance coverage for persons using vehicle permission in accordance with an automobile third party liability insurance policy, which is available for inspection.
b) Renter, additional authorized drivers and passengers are not covered by personal insurance unless Renter accepts Personal Accident insurance at the time for rental by initializing in "Accept box" on the front page thereof after having agreed to the terms stated.
c) Luggage insurance is not available and Renter is responsible for any loss or damage of property belonging to the passengers.
9. PERSONAL DATA
Renter consents to the computer storage of this personal data. Car Rental is authorized to pass such data in those cases where any statement made by Renter at time of rental in correct or where Renter violates this agreement.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
a) Vehicle is the property of Car Rental. This is an agreement of rental only. Renter is not Lessor's agent for any purpose. Renter acknowledges that he requires no rights other than stated in this agreement.
b) All additional authorized drivers are jointly and severally liable with the Renter under this agreement.
c) Likewise, in case of this agreement is signed by any representative of the Renter. He will be jointly and severally responsible with the Renter.
d) This agreement supercedes any other written or verbal agreement between Car Rental and Renter.
e) Car Rental cannot waive of its rights deriving from the law and this agreement.
11. JURISDICTION
Any and all disputes between Lessor and Renter will be settled before the component courts of Athens in Greece.
12. THE FIRST 1000 € ARE NOT COVERED BY THE INSURANCE.
In case of car damage and if client is fully covered by insurance he is charged only the daily rental of the car plus the VAT, for the days it stays in for repairs.Damage to tire and car's underside (carter, gearbox transmission), caused by reckless driving or bad roads (or off the road) are not covered by any insurance.