The Peak Park Marquee Company

Marquee Hire Terms and Conditions

DEFINITIONS
“the company” is The Peak Park Marquee Company Ltd and / or their subcontractors or agents.
”the hirer” is the person hiring the equipment from “the company”
”the period of hire” is the period of hire is understood to mean the period of which any equipment is required to be ready and available for use.

1. Contract

The Peak Park Marquee Company Ltd will submit a written quotation referencing the terms and conditions below which the hirer shall accept in writing forming a contract. In the absence of any written quotation or written acceptance, the verbal acceptance of goods received for hire or purchase will constitute a contract and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein.

2. Conditions of hire

The company’s quotation for hire charges is made on the assumption that the site on which the equipment is to be erected or to which goods are to be delivered is;

• Flat level firm ground with easy access for heavy motor transport and

• Has no drain pipes, cables or other services buried beneath the surface or otherwise concealed.

Should the site not comply with these requirements, the company may in its discretion either rescind the contract by giving verbal or written notice to the hirer or make additional hire charges. The company shall not be liable to the hirer for any loss damage or expense resulting from such rescission of the contract.

3. Liability

Whether the site complies with the foregoing requirements listed in 2 above or not, the company shall not be under any liability whatsoever to make good any damage to the site nor shall the company be under any liability whatsoever in respect of damage to drains, pipes or cables or other services buried under the site or otherwise concealed or any consequential loss resulting from such damage unless an accurate plan showing the precise position of such drains, pipes or cables or other services shall have been supplied to the company.

4. Positioning of services for hire

The hirer shall provide the company with a plan showing the position in which the marquees or equipment shall be erected or alternatively shall have a representative on the site for that purpose. If the hirer does not provide a plan or have a representative on site, the company may erect the marquees and equipment where it considers fit and it shall be deemed to have performed the contract. Any wasted journeys due to absent representatives will be charged for. Deliveries left at unattended premises are left at the hirer's risk.

5. Variation of hire charges

The company reserves the right to vary the quoted hire charges in the event of any increase taking place before or during the period of hire in the cost of labour, materials or transport.

6. Payment

A booking is only secured once the hirer has returned all necessary paperwork along with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due on delivery or before the installation date.

7. Loss or damage

The hirer is wholly responsible for all equipment on hire from the time of delivery until collection. He will be responsible for the safe custody of the company's property on the site, and will make good to the company all loss or damage to the company's property or equipment hired or used on the site (other than fair wear and tear) including breakages and damage and loss due to theft or burglary unless it can be proved that such loss or damage be caused by faulty material or workmanship or negligence on the part of the company. No guarantee can be given that equipment will be removed the following day. We cannot accept any items in place of those supplied. Goods at all times remain the property of the company.

7. Liability to third parties

The company will not be responsible for and the hirer will indemnify the company against all claims for injury to persons or loss of or damage to property howsoever caused unless it is proved that such injury or damage be caused by fault material or workmanship or negligence on part of the company.

9. Attendance

The hire charges do not include attendance by the company's staff except during the actual processes of erection and dismantling.

10. Force Majeure

While every effort will be made by the company to carry out any order accepted, the full performance of it is subject to variation or cancellation by the company consequent upon act of god, war, strikes, riots, lock-outs or other labour disturbances, fire, flood, restrictions on the use of transport, fuel or power, requisitioning, shortage of material or transport or labour or any other cause beyond the control of the company.

11. Cancellation or premature termination of contract

In the event of the hirer cancelling the contract after a firm order has been placed, charges will be levied as follows:

More than 21 calendar days notice - 25% total hire charge

11-20 calendar days notice - 50% total hire charge

Less than 10 calendar days notice - 100% total hire charge

12. Electrical Supply

The hirer is responsible for ensuring that the venue has sufficient power supply, plug points, connectors etc within a 15m distance for the lighting hired as well as any other requirements they may have.

13. The Hirers Responsibility

(a) The hirer should not enter the Marquee while the company is erecting.
(b) The hirer should keep any part of the equipment that is a framed structure or a tent completely closed and secure while not in use during the period of hire.
(c) The hirer should not tamper with the structure or any part of the equipment and in particular not affix or suspend from the equipment any item whatsoever without written consent of the company.
(d) The hirer should not use any lighting, heating, cooking or other gas or electrical appliances of any kind without the previous consent in writing of the company.
(e) The hirer is responsible for giving notice to or obtaining permits from any authorities who are or may be concerned and must take application where necessary to the Planning Authority, District Surveyor, Police, Fire Brigade and any similar authority or organization. Any costs incurred in delays or modifications in the work arising from the absence or misrepresentation of all such necessary permissions and permits shall be payable to the company by the hirer. Where appropriate obtain a licence from the Local Authority. Any requirements under the licence must be notified to us in writing, at least 27 days prior to erection. Should the company for any reason be unable to comply with these requirements, then the Contract will become void and the customer advised accordingly.
(f) The hirer should not at any time during the hire period connect to any of the electrical/gas provisions left on site by the company.
(g) The hirer will be responsible for any additional costs incurred to the company as a result of any booked equipment not being able to be set-up due to incorrect measurements, varying height levels or undisclosed site complications of which the company were not informed.
(h) The hirer will be responsible for any costs incurred by the company due to changes being requested once the marquees build has begun
(I) The hirer should never presume that any other equipment is included in the hire other than what is stated in the company's booking forms.

14. Complaints

Complaints as to shortage or damage on receipt of goods should be made before use. Complaints of this nature received on return of goods cannot be entertained.