Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions

1. Car Use and Custody of the Vehicle

1.1 The hire shall drive the vehicle only when qualified to do so and whilst holding valid driving license and permit. The vehicle shall be drive in a careful way and in accordance with the rules and traffic regulations governed by the government of the Republic of Seychelles.

1.1.1 The owner standard policy of insurance shall be respected at all times.

1.1.2 The hirer of the vehicle shall not operate the vehicle for any purpose other than domestic and social purposes only.

1.1.3 The vehicle is delivered to the hirer in good running condition and is subject to an inspection test at the time of hirer. If the hirer agrees to take the vehicle, he/she must ensure full responsibility to the vehicle. In the event of damages to the vehicle due to negligence the hirer will be responsible to pay for any damages or missing tools at the time of return of the vehicle.

1.1.4 In the event of any fault, defect or malfunctioning of the vehicle, the hire should report such cases immediately to the car hire rental representative so that an inspection can be done instantly.

PAYMENT

1.1.5 The Full rental cost is payable in advance on delivery of the vehicle. Unless the vehicle is returned on time and at the agreed location as specified on the contract of rental, the hire is liable to be charged a full day’s rental cost in excess.

1.1.6 Gasoline shall be at the hirer’s expense and shall be filled the exact level when the car was hired.

1.17 If the hirer wishes to change the rental period after taking possession of the vehicle, either reducing the rental days or extend the duration of hire, changing the location or agreed hour of termination of the agreed rental. The hire should notify the operator through a written notice either by email, messages or WhatsApp (2) days in advance. No discount shall be enjoyed by the hirer.

1.1.7 In cases of cancellation a written notice shall be written by the hirer at least 3 Days in advance or 72 hours. Cancellation charges of 25% will be applicable by the company.

1.1.8 The vehicle shall not be operated.

(i) To transport goods in violation of traffic regulations or in any other illegal manner.
(ii) To carry more passengers than the number of seats stipulated on the contract.
(iii) To propel or tow any vehicle or tailer.
(iv) To participate in any motor sport events.
(v) By any person under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
(Vi) By any learner driver.
(Vii) By any person under the age of 21 years.

The vehicle shall be driven by the hirer or by the persons who have been authorized and whose name appear on the contract and insurance form.

1.2 Third Party Risk Insurance

1.21 The hirer is insured against third party public liability risk and property damage for unlimited coverage and risks collision, hirer bearing first Euro 1000 for each and every claim,

1.22 If the hirer has paid for a collision damage waiver (CDW) the following items damages and losses are not included and/or covered by the SCW.

(i) Cost of transportation and/or towing of the damaged vehicle to our workshop.
(ii) The time of immobilisation of the vehicle while being repaired.
(iii) The loss suffered by depreciation of the damaged vehicle.
(iv) Driving or taking the vehicle on the beach.

Not included or covered is damage caused by drunkenness or while the hirer is under the influence of drugs/ Driving on the wrong side of the road or off the road.

The driver is not insured, the insurance policy covers passengers only.

1.23 The hirer shall report any accident involving the vehicle to the owner within 12 hours of the occurrance of the accident and also to the police withing the time prescribed by law. The hire shall supply with information such as official statement. The hirer shall not without consent of the owner give any instructions to repair the vehicle or replacement of any part thereof rendered necessary by the accident.

1.24 In case of any accident in which the vehicle is damaged of causes damage, the hirer undertakes to inform the company immediately and have the case investigated by the police. Under no circumstances shall the vehicle be moved. The hirer shall supply with information such as an official statement. The hirer should avoid making any verbal or written promises without first informing the company. In cases of non-compliances with these requirements the hirer is fully responsible for damage to and or losses sustained by the vehicle.

1.3 Exclusion of Liability

1.31 The owner shall not under any circumstances be liable to make any payments to the hirer in respect of, or to indemnify the hirer against any loss, injury or damage sustained by the hirer or by any third party as a result of the presence or use of the vehicle or as a result of any defect therein whether it was caused by or through or due to the negligence of the owner or its servants or agents or howsoever caused and in taking delivery of the vehicle the hirer shall be deemed to have satisfied himself that it is in all respects roadworthy and in a proper and safe condition.

1.32 The hirer hereby releases the company of and from any liability for loss of damage to any property left, stored or transported by the hirer or any other person in or upon the vehicle before or during the term of this rental or after return of the vehicle to the company. Hirer further agrees to hold the company harmless and to defend and indemnify the company against all claims and cost based upon or arising out of such loss and damage.

1.33 The company shall not be liable for any faults or defects in or mechanical failure of the vehicle or any consequential loss or damage arising therefrom.

1.4 Parking and Traffic Offences

1.41 The hirer will be legally responsible for parking, traffic and any other offences and penalties arising therefrom that may be committed during the period of the hire.

1.5 Date of Return of Vehicle

1.51 The company reserves the right to reposses the vehicle or to report it as stolen should it not be returned by due date and time as declared over-leaf, all costs incurred thereby being charged to the hirer.

1.6 General

1.61 The vehicle must not be left parked unattended in any public area overnight or for any long period during the day. When parking the vehicle in a public area for a short period during the day, or at any time when the vehicle is unattended, it must be securely locked. If the above is not complied the hirer will be liable for the sum of Rupees 50,000 in the event of theft of the vehicle.

1.62 Any loss of keys whilst the vehicle is in the possession of the hirer will be the direct responsibility of the hirer who will make good the loss. A delivery fee may also be levied for its replacement.

1.63 Any abnormal damage to the tyres other than a puncture will be the responsibility of the hirer.

1.64 Under no circumstances will the vehicle be driven on a flat tyre , otherwise the hirer assumes full responsibility for any damage whatsoever.