Car rental - Rental conditions

Rental conditions

1. Subject of Contract

According to the provisions in Article 630 and subsequent of the Commercial Code Czechocar a.s. (thereinafter ”Lessor”) and the Renter enter into this Rental agreement (thereinafter ”Contract”). Based on this Contract and under the conditions stipulated in this agreement the Lessor undertakes to pass the means of transport to the renter for temporery use and the Renter undertakes to pay a rental charge for the use of this means of transport in an amount and under the conditions stated in this Contract.

2. Amount of Rental Charge and Conditions of Payment

The amount of rental charge conforms to valid price lists and fees and is stated in this Contract. If the rental charge is stipulated for a period of longer than one month charging and invoicing take place continuously usually after every thirty days of rental.

3. Duration Period of Rental, Handover and Return of Vehicle

The Contract is entered into for a definite periode and comes into force at the instant when it is signed by both Contracting Parties. Rental relations according to this Contract end with the expiry of the period for which the Contract has been stipulated. The Contract can be extended if the Renter asks for it in writing and as long as the Lessor confirms this in writing. In such a case the conditions and scope of insurance coverage (see sction 5) shall remain for the Renter if they had been stipulated during entry into the Contract. If there is no extension of the Contract within the sense stated above,then return of the vehicle by the Renter later than within the periode agreed on in the Contract is deemed as being serious breach of the agreement and as a result of un-authorised use of a foreign item this will have the consequence of criminal legal sanction. In such a case, the Renter, is obliged to pay the Lessor for the period exceeding the stipulated duration period of rental for rental plus Contractual Fine in an amount of double of the original rental charge including all connected charges. If the Contracting Parties do not agree otherwise in writing the Renter loses the right to limit his liability based on the stipulated conditions with a scope of insurance coverage (see section 5) on the date when he should have returned the vehicle to the Lesser. If the vehicle is lost or damaged, the Renter is obliged to pay among other things a penalty charge in an amount of the stipulated rental charge until the time when the Renter reports the loss or damage to the vehicle to the Lessor or when the Lessor finds out about such facts otherwise.
The Lessor is obliged to give the vehicle to the Renter in a good technical state incl. car keys, documentation and compulsory equipment at the location and time stipulated based on this Contract. The Renter must put across all discovered faults, comments and complaints relating to the rented vehicle at the time of acceptance of the vehicle in the form of a record in the Contract. The renter is obliged to return the vehicle to the Lessor incl. car keys, documentation and all accesories at the location and time stipulated based on this Contract. The Renter is obliged to return the vehicle with consideration to usual wear and tear in the state in which he took it. The vehicle, incl. car keys, documentation and all accesories must be accepted by an employee determined by the Lesssor. There is a special condition for Prague Ruzyne airport where vehicles are taken by designated CSL employees at the CHECK IN section for car rental companies in the Parking C. The Renter must take the transfer protocol which is always drawn up on transfer to the airport office (in the opening hours of the airport office) to terminate the current Contract. If the vehicle does not go through this section and a transfer protocol is not drawn up and signed by the designated CSL employee and the Renter, then the Czechocar a.s. does not consider the vehicle as returned with all the potential consequences (rental charge is still charged for,any subsequently discovered damages to the vehicle shall be charged to the Renter etc.). In the event of returning the vehicle at a hotel reception, the Renter is obliged to inform the Lessor of such on time and in writing. If he does not do so, the Renter is obliged to pay a penalty in an amountof the rental charge including all other charges up until the time when the Lessor finds out about the return of the vehicle in question.If there is any fuel missing at the end of the rental the Renter is obliged to pay common price plus 50% increase.
Transport of an animal / pet is alowed for 500 CZK fee. Cleaning fee from 500 to 3.000 CZK will be applied in case of an extensive interior cleaning needed due to any reason.

4. Rights and Obigations of the Contracting Parties

The renter is obliged to use the vehicle only for the purpose for which it is determined,in the usual manner also to maintain the correct amount of lubricants and operating fluids, including tyre pressure and at the same time to keep to all transport, customs and other valid regulations and to prevent the origination of damage. The renter is obliged to deliver the vehicle for service check up according to service interval indication. If the Renter misses the service interval there is a fine per kilometre (see the price list). The Renter must not let other persons than are stated in this Contract use the stated means of transport without the written consent of the Lessor. The renter must not take part in races or competitions with the vehicle in question and he must not use the vehicle for payment for transporting goods or persons. The Renter must not manipulate with advertising of the Lessor on the vehicle and also sign up not to use any other advertisment without the Lessor agreement in writing.
The Renter is obliged to secure the vehicle against robbery,damage and other interference by third parties. In particular The Renter must not leave keys or documents in the vehicle when parked and also is obliged to lock and secure the vehicle by all available means and systems. The Renter must not drive the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, narcotic substances or medication lowering the ability to drive a motor vehicle. Breach of any of these obligations (see section 4) is substantial breach of this Contract and makes The Renter liable for all the damages in extenso. The Renter is obliged to notify the Lessor without unnecessary delay of the occurence of all faults that arise to the vehicle during use and that need repair. Non-fulfilment of this obligation founds liability for the Renter for damage that originated as a result of non-elimination of the fault. In the same way the Renter bears the costs for repair as a result of incorrect use of the vehicle including the fee for towage service. Once The Lessor has been notified about seriouse fault which does not allows The Renter use the vehicle The Lessor is obliged deliver a spare car within 24 hours.

5. Liability for damage and Insurance

The Lessor declares that he has entered into a contract on liability insurance for damage caused by operating a vehicle with an authorised insurance company. The Renter is liable to the Lessor to the full extent for extent for damage originated to the vehicle within the period from transfer of the vehicle to the Renter until its acceptance by the Lessor. The liability of the Renter for damage to the vehicle may be limited in this Contract if the Renter confirms acceptance of the CDW, IIC, WI conditions by signing on the front page of this Contract and if he pays thr charge for that financial coverage according to this Contract.
CDW - transfer of liability for damage cused by own fault of the Renter to the Lessor (see Overview of charges) CDW does not cover damage and/or theft to the windscreen, tyres, hub-caps, rims, an undercarriage, and car radio. Thereupon damages caused from such theft. IIC - transfer of liability for damage caused by use of a vehicle to third parties when traveling abroad. Without the additional policy the Renter assumes full responsibility for any damages caused in the other countries. PAI - arranging supplementary insurance of seats in accordance with character of insurance event (up to 200.000 CZK / seat). WI - transfer of liability for damage done to the windscreen (not included in the basic insurance coverage).
However the liability of the Renter cannot be limited by virtue of CDW, IIC, PAI, WI financial coverage in the event of damage, traffic accident or theft of vehicle taking place as a result of breach of obligation according to this Contract or generaly binding regulations and this applies independently of cupability of the Renter. In the event of damage to the vehicle within the scope of two or more occurrences of loss such damages are each assessed separately in terms of liability of the Renter. Fines for traffic offences caused by the vehicle within the duration period of the Contract and damage that occurs based on the loss of documentation, keys or tools that are part of the equipment of the vehicle are always paid for by the Renter.
If the Lessor is not able terminate the Contract at the moment of return The Renter agrees with being charged on his credit card later (without being present) for insufficiency of petrol/oil or the causes according to the Contract. In case of a vehicle theft the Renter pays the amount of deductible. With CDW the amount is reduced for 10.000 CZK.

6. Procedure in the Event of an Occurrence of Loss

In the event of a traffic accident,theft or damage to the vehicle or to part of it, and also in the event of injury or death occuring as a result of a traffic accident The Renter is always obliged to call the police without consideration to the amount of damages. If he does not do so he is liable for the damage arisen to the full extent. In the event of an occurrence of loss the Renter is obliged to fill out a transport accident record (a form is included in the documentation for the vehicle). The Renter is obliged to give a confirmation on involvment in an accident or the origination of other damages to other parties without delay to the Lessor, at the latest within 24 hours from the origination of the damage. In the event of damage originating by theft of the whole vehicle the Renter is obliged to immediately give the documentation and keys from the vehicle to the Lessor;if he does not do so then he is liable to the Lessor for the originated damage for 50% of the total loss, minimally 50.000 CZK.

7. Expiry of Rental Relationship

The rental relationship expires when the period for which it was stipulated expires. In case that the Renter is using the vehicle in conflict with this Contract or in a manner by which damage or threat of damageto a considerable extent originates to the Lessor, the Lessor is authorised to withdraw from the Contract with immediate effect without compensation to the Renter. In the same way the Lessor is authorised to withdraw from the Contract if the Renter does not pay the invoiced payments duly and on time or if he breaches obligations according to this Contract.

8. Other contractual Stipulations

This Contract is drawn up in at least two counterparts of which each of the Contracting Parties recieves one. Any amendments and annexes to this Contract must be in writing. The Renter agrees with the fact that the information from this Contract incl. His personal detailes have been processedon a computer and kept in the database of the Lessor. Decision making of all possible disputes is in the competence of courts in the Czech Republic and the territorially competent court is the court of the Lessor. The decisive wording of the Contract and General conditions is in Czech.

The aforementioned charges correspond to the company's valid price list and do not contain 20% VAT.

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