T&Cs
General
(a) The contract is for the hire and /or sale of equipment detailed on the contract. The parties to the contract are:
(i) the Hirer, as an individual or an organisation whose official representative will be the signatory of the contract.
(ii) Cwtch Parties.
(b) All equipment hired remains the property of Cwtch Parties at all times. Purchased equipment remains the property of Cwtch Parties.
(c) Where the Hirer is in breach or subject to insolvency or liquidation proceedings, Cwtch Parties may terminate the contract and collect equipment without affecting any rights to recover monies owing or breach of contract damages.
(d) Acceptance of goods and services from us implies that you have accepted our Terms & Conditions.
Charges
(a) Hire charges will be for periods of 1 day (up to 24 hours) or multiples, including Bank Holidays, as detailed on the hire contract, full payment is required on first day of hire.
(b) Delivery and collection will be charged at current Cwtch Parties rates. Failed delivery and collection attempts will be charged at current rates.
(c) All outstanding payments will be paid on demand.
(d) Deposits will be requested as security on equipment hired and will be used against any outstanding payments. Any balance due is refunded back to the original source of the funds on return of equipment in sound / clean condition.
(e) A minimum £50 non-refundable deposit payment will be required to secure & confirm your order.
(f) Any parking fines or other parking costs incurred due to inadequate provisions made by the organisers of the event for delivery and collections by Cwtch Parties will be re-charged to the Hirer.
(g) Any equipment unavailable for inspection or collection, after a reasonable time, will be deemed to be lost and a charge will be made to the Hirer equal to the current replacement value of the equipment. The Hirer agrees to pay for all equipment loss and repair. Hire charges will continue until full payment is made.
(h) All cancellations must be confirmed in writing at least 7 days before the hire equipment is due to go out on hire. In the event of a cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply;
7 days or more prior to delivery - no charges payable by Hirer (with the exception of the non-refundable deposit payment)
Up to 5 days prior to delivery - 30% hire cost payable by Hirer (plus non-refundable deposit)
Up to 2 days prior to delivery - 50% hire cost payable by Hirer (plus non-refundable deposit)
Up to 12 hours prior to delivery - full hire cost payable by Hirer (plus non-refundable deposit).
Responsibilities of The Hirer
(a) Adequate delivery and collection access will be provided by the Hirer.
(c) The Hirer accepts full responsibility for the security and safe use of the equipment until collection or return to Cwtch Parties.
(d) The Hirer shall return all crates and boxes supplied by Cwtch Parties. Failure to return these items will result in a charge for their full replacement value being made to the Hirer.
(e) The Hirer agrees to insure all equipment on a full replacement basis against loss and theft. All insurance claim proceeds to be paid to Cwtch Parties on demand.
Responsibilities of Cwtch Parties
(a) Agreed hire rates will be maintained for the length of the contract.
(b) Appropriate instruction on the safe use and operation of the equipment will be provided by Cwtch Parties. Cwtch Parties does not accept responsibility for any loss or injury caused by the use of company equipment.
(c) All powered equipment will undergo appropriate testing and inspection in accordance with relevant statutory requirements prior to commencement of hire.
(d) Whilst Cwtch Parties will make every endeavour to supply equipment as described in the current catalogue and website, all items are offered subject to availability.
Circumstances may lead to alternative products being supplied, but they will conform to the same standards.
(e) If equipment cannot be supplied on the agreed date because of circumstances beyond its reasonable control, Cwtch Parties shall return all monies paid and not be liable to pay further compensation to the Hirer.
(f) The liability of Cwtch Parties for any claims made by the hirer will not exceed the contract charge and does not extend to any consequential or financial loss caused by late or non-delivery, unsuitability, breakdown or lawful repossession.
