MeasurIT Technologies Ltd. - Terms and Conditions of Hire

1. These terms and conditions shall apply to any hire transaction between MeasurIT Technologies Ltd. - the Owner - and the Customer unless any variation thereof is specifically agreed and accepted by the Owner in writing.

2. Hire period shall be for a minimum of one week (7 consecutive days). Hire commences from time of despatch of equipment from the Owner’s premises and continues until its return to our premises.

Retention of the equipment beyond the agreed hire period shall be deemed an extension to the customer’s order. Part of a week shall be regarded as a full week. When equipment is returned by the customer it shall be delivered to the Owner’s premises during normal office hours 9.00 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday unless by prior agreement with the Owner.

3. Payment.
Invoices are payable on receipt by the Customer. When the Customer does not have a credit account with the Owner then payment for the hire must be received before the goods are dispatched. A deposit may also be required. Failure to make any payment on the due date shall entitle the Owner to charge interest from the date on the sum outstanding at the rate of 1 per cent per calendar month above the base rate of the time being of European Central Bank.

4. Delivery and collection will be at Customer’s cost. The Customer must return equipment by prepaid shipment by carrier or own transport. The equipment must be returned in the Owner’s original packing. The Owner will make every reasonable endeavor to meet promised delivery dates but is not liable for delay from whatever
cause.

5. The equipment shall remain the property of the Owner and is must be insured by the Customer for the full replacement cost.

6. Performance.
Whilst application assistance will be given, no responsibility is accepted for incorrect results due to circumstances external to the equipment hire.

7. Cancellation.
Cancellation of an order can only be accepted by the Owner’s agreement and on terms which indemnify them against loss.

8. Customers shall be responsible during the rental period for the following:
a) To keep the equipment in good condition and ensure it is not subject to misuse, normal wear and tear excepted.
b) To ensure that the equipment is used only by personnel competent to do so and who are familiar with the principles and practices of its operation.
c) To ensure that labels and identification marks are not removed. Should security seals be found broken when equipment is returned to the Owner the refurbish charges may be levied.
d) Immediately notify the Owner in writing of any loss or damage to the equipment. The Customer shall be liable for such loss or damage and rental shall continue to be chargeable until settlement for such loss or damage is made to the Owner.
e) Immediately notify the Owner if the equipment is received in a damaged or unserviceable condition.
f) The Customer shall not sell, assign or sub hire any equipment supplied by the Owner.
g) The Customer shall not modify or change the equipment in any way other than normal operational adjustments or calibrations without obtaining the written consent of the Owner.
h) Any items not returned to the Owner including instruction documentation at the completion of hire will be charged to the Customer at the full replacement cost.

9. Any repairs necessary to return equipment to the manufacturers operational specification on completion of hire shall be chargeable to the Customer. Any parts used will be chargeable at the full replacement cost.

10. Software.
Machine readable software must only be used in conjunction with the equipment for which it is supplied. Any copies made must be destroyed or returned with the hired equipment. Support documentation must not be copied. Software and support documentation is supplied for the use of the Hirer only and must not be passed on to any third party.

11. Consumables.
Any consumables ordered extra to the equipment on rental will be charged at current list price.

12. The Owner shall not be liable for any claim by the Customer for any consequential damage occasioned by default of the equipment or for late delivery. It shall be the Customer’s responsibility to maintain the equipment correctly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

13. The Owner shall endeavor to repair or replace any item of equipment which becomes defective during the rental period through no fault of the customer. The hire charge will stop when the owner is notified of the fault and will recommence when the fault is cleared.

Should no fault be found in the hired equipment then the original charge schedule will apply and the customer will be responsible for any additional charges incurred by the Owner.

14. In the event of equipment being for use abroad or in a hazardous environment, it is the responsibility of the Customer to arrange adequate insurance cover to the full replacement value of the equipment and to provide a copy of the certificate of insurance to the Owner.

15. Health and safety. The Customer shall be responsible for bringing the following information to the attention of all personnel involved with the equipment:
a) The products which the Owner supplies may be classified as electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment and in the majority of cases instruments are accompanied by an instruction manual.
b) The products are checked and supplied in accordance with the manufacturers specification and when used in normal and prescribed applications and within the parameters set for mechanical and electrical performance will not cause danger or hazard to health and safety provided that normal engineering and safety practices are
observed and such products are used only by trained and qualified personnel.
c) In those cases where operating manuals are supplied all usage must be in accordance with such manuals.
d) If there is any doubt about any aspect relating to the correct use of these products you should refer to the Owner.

16. If the Customer shall become bankrupt or have a receiving order made against it or compounds with its creditors, or being a corporation shall commence to wound up (except for the purpose of amalgamation or reconstruction) or carry on its business under a receiver for the benefits of its creditors, the Owner shall retain title to the goods on hire.