- I accept full responsibility for all equipment hired by myself, partner, third party (or child if under the age of 18 years), and agree to pay for any equipment damage incurred during my hire period and agree to damage costs being withheld from rental bond to cover repair costs.
- I declare that all persons are able to, and capable of riding a bike of their own free will and ability.
- I will be mindful of and apply common sense to minimise and prevent any danger or risk occurring to myself, partner, third party (or child if under the age of 18 years), property and hired equipment.
- I will adhere to all local and government road safety rules, laws and guidelines whilst riding in both community and public areas.
- I agree to ensure that myself, partner, third party (or child if under the age of 18 years) all wear a helmet (legal requirement) at all times whilst riding a rental bike, and that equipment is used and applied in a safe manner.
- I take full responsibility for any and all equipment hired by myself, partner, third party (or child if under the age of 18 years), and apply suitable precautions against theft and/or damage by housing or securing safely all hired equipment.
- I agree to be responsible for myself, partner, third party (or child if under the age of 18 years) and will be held responsible for all risk taken by myself, partner, third party (or child if under the age of 18 years) during activities.
- I agree NOT to lend or loan either bike/s or equipment to a third-party during hire period.
- I agree to return all rental bike/s and related hired equipment in the same condition as was initially hired to me.
- Hobies Sports Store have the right to refuse to hire any bike or equipment to a person judged incapable of undertaking activities in a manner which does pose a hazard or safety issue to either themselves, property or third person/s.
- Bikes are not to be transported on any vehicle at any time by the Hirer.
- Any damage caused due to crash or neglect is the Customer’s responsibility and will be charged for. You will notify Hobies Sports Store immediately of any loss, damage or theft to the hired cycles or equipment however caused. You will be responsible for paying Hobies Sports Store the reasonable costs of repair or replacement for any such loss, damage or theft.
- In consideration of our arranging and fulfilling your Hire in accordance with these terms and conditions you will pay Hobies Sports Store the total price for your period of Hire set out in the Hire Agreement Form in advance of the hire commencing.
- Late return of the Bike will be charged at twice the published daily hire rate for each day/ part day that the bike is returned late. The bike will be reported stolen to Police if not returned by the end of the Hire period and if no contact has been made within 2 hours.
- A Credit Card/Cash will be required as a bond at the commencement of any hire period, which may extend to the value of the cycle(s) as deemed sufficient by Hobies Sports Store depending on Hobies Sports Store assessment of the risk and the value of the equipment. If a deposit is taken it will be returned at the end of the hire period provided that;
- Any cycles and/or equipment hired or used are returned in an undamaged condition to Hobies Sports Store
- Any cycles and/ or equipment hired or used are returned within the arranged hire period at an arranged time and place to Hobies Sports Store
- If the terms set out above are not complied with, Hobies Sports Store reserve the right to charge reasonable charges until such time when cycles and/ or equipment concerned have been returned to Hobies Sports Store. In the case of cycles and/or equipment left or returned damaged, you are responsible for any costs incurred and sustained in replacing or repairing the items concerned to a condition equivalent to that prior to the Hire.
- A cleaning fee of $25 will apply for bikes returned that are excessively dirty.
- In all cases normal wear and tear as defined by the products manufacturer or supplier is accepted and allowed and is included in any hire price
- In all cases, the security/ damage deposit can be used as a deposit against the costs or charges mentioned herein.
By signing and agreeing to the terms and conditions of this document, you are legally releasing, discharging and indemnifying Hobies Sports Store owners, employees and associates from any liability or claim upon the aforementioned for damage/s or losses incurred by myself, partner or third party (or child if under the age of 18 years) against Hobies Sports Store. This includes liability, mishap, accident and/or injury of a personal nature to myself, or property which occurred during the hire period.
I have of my own free will (voluntarily) and without any pressure and/or cohesion read, understand, and agree to above terms and conditions of this Bike Hire Agreement and Waiver form.