LONDON TAXIDERMY HIRE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Acceptance of goods by the Hirer or his authorised representative shall be acknowledged by written receipt.
During the period of hire, the Hirer is responsible for the hired goods and must insure against all risks.
The Hirer undertakes to keep and return the hired items in good condition ie the same condition as when received.
The Hirer will be responsible for the return of goods and a signature must be obtained on return of goods.
The cost of repairs or replacement of goods damaged or lost during the period of hire will be charged to the Hirer.
Items lost or damaged beyond repair will be charged at the full risk value.
Repair costs will be at our discretion and valuation.
Risk value is the value determined by us covering replacement and potential loss of hire in the meantime.
Risk values of items not easily replaced or that will take some time to replace will have higher risk values.
Where part of an item is lost, the item will be a total loss if the missing part is unable to be replaced.
Goods are not to be modified or adapted unless by prior agreement.
Goods must not be used outdoors without permission.
Goods must not be placed on unclean surfaces or exposed to wet/damp conditions.
Delivery and collection of goods are not included in the hire charge.
Plastic boxes are supplied (if appropriate) free of charge for the period of hire. There is a charge of £10 + vat if these are not returned.
Goods damaged beyond repair will be disposed of if not collected within 14 days.
Goods not returned by the due date will be invoiced for extended hire until such time as the goods are returned or the replacement value of the goods is received.
Exclusion & Limitation of Liability—To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, the Hirer acknowledges and agrees that (a) no warranties (whether expressed or applied) are given with respect to the goods and that all liability and responsibility for their use rests with the Hirer (even if the Hirer has given notice of the intended use of the goods): and (b) all the hiring company’s liability with respect to the goods and their use by the Hirer is hereby excluded.
If props are to be taken out of the country a deposit will be required.
A minimum Hire charge of £50.00 + vat is applicable.
All charges are plus VAT.
Extended hire charges and loss & damage invoices are payable by return.

All items are hired on the assumption that the client agrees to the above terms and conditions.