1. This agreement is governed by Australian common law in Queensland.
2. Ownership and Alteration of Hire Goods:
All hired goods remain the property of Evans Sound Co at all times.
Evans Sound Co retains the right to alter, vary, or substitute any item without prior notice. All goods are subject to availability.
3. GST is not applicable to quoted equipment and services prices.
4. Late Returns and Penalty Fees:
Penalty fees will apply for hires returned later than the agreed and pre-paid hire period. The hirer is solely responsible for returning the goods within the agreed hire period. In the event that Equipment is not returned to Evans Sound Co in the same condition in which it was delivered, Evans Sound Co retains the right to charge the Customer the full cost of repairing the equipment.
5. Payment:
Unless stated in writing from Evans Sound Co, 50% deposit is payable to confirm the booking of equipment and services. Full payment must be made 7 days prior to the event, and a bond will be charged to the customer’s credit card approximately 3 days before the hire date. Payment methods include credit card and bank transfer, but credit card and driving licence details will be required for the hire and bond.
6. Cancellations:
All goods or services canceled after delivery will be charged at the full rate. If the booked equipment and/or labour is cancelled or substantially reduced prior to the delivery date a cancellation fee will be payable as follows: a) More than 14 days notice = 25%. b) Between 7 and 14 days notice = 50%. c) less than 7 days = 100%.
7. Equipment Claims:
Any claims regarding the quality of goods and/or services must be made at the time of delivery or collection. The customer is responsible for taking photo evidence to document any claimed damages.
8. Termination of Hire:
The owner may terminate this agreement and repossess the equipment immediately in various circumstances, including failure to pay hiring charges.
9. Hirer’s Obligations:
The risk in the equipment and all insurance responsibility for theft, damage or otherwise will pass to the customer immediately on the equipment being delivered to the customer or dispatched from Evans Sound Co premises. The hirer must return the equipment in a clean state.
10. Loss or Damage to Equipment:
In the case of damage, the hirer is liable for full repair or replacement costs. In the event the equipment is not returned to Evans Sound Co, Evans Sound Co retains the right to charge the customer the full cost of replacing the equipment.
11. Release and Indemnity:
The customer assumes all risk and liability for loss, damage or injury to persons or to property of the customer, or third parties, arising out of the use, installation or possession of any of the equipment hired from Evans Sound Co.
12. Insurance:
The hirer must maintain appropriate insurance coverage for theft, damage, liability, property, and casualty to protect the owner and its equipment. The Customer must not rehire or sub-let the Equipment or any part of it to any person.
13. Prices:
Evans Sound Co reserves the right to change published price lists without notice. Personalised quotations are valid for 14 days.