Terms and Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE
These terms and conditions are deemed to be accepted when you sign the Hire Contract with The
Cotswolds Roof Box Company hereinafter referred to as the “Company”. The Company Office is The
Sitch Estate, Moreton Road, Longborough, Moreton In Marsh, GL56 0RG.
DEFINITIONS
The “Hirer” is the person whose name & address appears on the Hire Contract of which these terms
and conditions form a part. The Hirer accepts full legal liability for all the equipment listed on the
hire contract(s). The Hirer must be 18 years or older
“Equipment” includes Roof Bars, Roof Boxes, Bike Carriers and all associated equipment. “The Hire
Period” is the date from which the equipment is collected/received by the hirer from the Company
until the return date that the hirer is due to return the equipment. These dates are clearly outlined
in the Hire Contract.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE

  1. BOOKING, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION
    Bookings can be made through the website or via telephone. Your booking will be confirmed and no
    payment will be taken at this point. Payment will be made on the day the Hirer receives The
    Equipment and prior to fitting. Payment will be made via Debit or Credit Card.
  2. IDENTIFICATION
    The Hirer must provide an up to date Driving Licence and a recent Utility Bill. The Company reserves
    the right to refuse hire if not completely satisfied with The Hirer’s identification.
  3. LIABILITY
    The Hirer accepts full personal liability for the equipment from the time the Hirer receives it from a
    member of the Company’s staff or agents, until full and safe return at the end of the Hire Period.
    The Company reserves the right to charge the Hirer the full replacement cost of such equipment in
    the event that it becomes damaged, lost or stolen during the period of hire, or until it has been
    returned to the Company.
    Damage loss or theft of any or all Equipment will be charged.
    The replacement costs are as follows: – (inclusive of VAT)
     Roof Box £275.00
     Roof Bars £79.00
     Bike Carriers £87.00
     Lost or Broken Keys £10
  4. COLLECTING AND DELIVERY AND FITTING OF EQUIPMENT.
    The Hirer or his/her agent will sign for the fitted equipment. By signing, the Hirer or his/her agent
    acknowledges that the equipment has been satisfactorily inspected & confirms that it is the
    equipment ordered and that it is in an acceptable condition.

When The Company their staff and or its agents are fitting and removing the equipment The
Company it’s staff and or its agents accepts no liability for any damage caused either to the vehicle
or third parties as a result of fitting such equipment.

  1. PRODUCT ALTERNATIVES
    The Company reserves the right to supply alternative products to the original in the event of
    stocking issues caused by previously damaged equipment or late returns. All equipment will be of
    the same standard.
  2. RETURNING EQUIPMENT LATE.
    Late return of equipment will incur a daily charge equivalent of our 4 day rate up and to the point
    where the cost of replacement of equipment is met. All associated Legal and recovery costs will be
    added to the total.
    A.) THEFT OF EQUIPMENT
    Theft of Equipment must be reported to the Police and a crime reference number obtained. The
    Hirer must notify The Cotswolds Roof Box Company within 48 hours of the theft and write to  The
    Cotswolds Roof Box Company Sitch Estate, Moreton Road, Longborough, Moreton In Marsh, GL56
    0RG.
  3. THE HIRER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
    A.) SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT
    The Hirer accepts responsibility for Equipment security until its collection and undertakes not to sell
    or relinquish possession, alter, repair or modify it in any way.
    B.) SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
    The Hirer is responsible for the safe and correct operation of Equipment by competent persons not
    under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Hirer will ensure any non-Cotswolds Roof Box Company
    Equipment used in conjunction with the Equipment also conforms to safety requirements.
    C.) NONE REMOVAL OF THE EQUIPMENT FROM VEHICLE
    The Hirer agrees that under no circumstances will he/she or his/her agents remove the equipment
    from the vehicle at any time during the Hire Period.
  4. THE COMPANIES RESPONSIBILITIES
    A.) HIRE RATES
    The Company will maintain the agreed hire rates for the duration of the Contract.
    B.) CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
    Equipment will be inspected and cleaned after each hire, so it is ready for the next hire in good
    usable condition.
  5. LIABILITY
    The Hirer will indemnify the Company its employees and or its agents against any claims actions,
    proceedings, damages and or liabilities arising out of or relating to the Hirers use of the Equipment.
    Your statutory rights are not affected.

© Cotswolds Roof Box Company 2019