1. DEFINITIONS
“Agreement” means all terms and conditions found in this form. “You” or “your” means the person identified as the renter, any person signing this Agreement, any Authorized Rider and any person or organization to whom charges are billed by us at its or the renter’s direction.
All persons referred to as “you” or “your” are jointly and severally bound by this Agreement. “We”, “our”, the Company or “us” means the independent business named in this Agreement. “Authorized Rider” means the renter and any additional rider listed by us on this Agreement, provided that each such person has a valid motorcycle rider’s license for at least one year and is at least 25 years of age. There are extra charges for riders who are between 21 to 25 years of age and/or have held a license for less than one year.
“Motorcycle” means the motorcycle identified in this Agreement and any motorcycle we substitute for it, and all its tires, tools, accessories, equipment, keys and Motorcycle documents. “Physical Damage” means damage to, or loss of, the Motorcycle caused by collision or upset; it does not include comprehensive damage, such as damage to, or loss of, the Motorcycle due to theft, vandalism, act of nature, riot or civil disturbance, hail, flood or fire.
“Loss of use” means the loss of our ability to use the Motorcycle for any purpose due to damage to it during this rental. Loss of use is calculated by multiplying the number of days from the date the Motorcycle is damaged until it is repaired, times the daily rental rate.
2. RENTAL, INDEMNITY AND WARRANTIES
This is a contract for the rental of the Motorcycle. We may repossess the Motorcycle at your expense without notice to you, if the Motorcycle is abandoned or used in violation of law or this Agreement.
You agree to indemnify us, defend us and hold us harmless from all claims, liability, costs and attorney fees we incur resulting from, or arising out of, this rental and your use of the Motorcycle. We make no warranties, express, implied or apparent, regarding the Motorcycle, no warranty of merchantability and no warranty that the Motorcycle is fit for a particular purpose.
3. CONDITION AND RETURN OF MOTORCYCLE
You must return the Motorcycle to our rental office or other location we specify, on the date and time specified in this agreement, and in the same condition that you received it, except for ordinary wear. You must check and maintain all fluid levels.
If the Motorcycle is returned after closing hours, you remain responsible for the loss of, and any damage to, the Motorcycle until we inspect it upon our next opening for business. Service to the Motorcycle or replacement of parts or accessories during the rental must have our prior approval.
4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR MOTORCYCLE DAMAGE OR LOSS; REPORTING TO POLICE (ACCIDENTS)
All accidents must be immediately reported to the appropriate police authorities and the necessary police reports obtained.
You are responsible for all damage to the Motorcycle, including the cost of repair, or the actual cash retail value of the Motorcycle on the date of the loss if the Motorcycle is not repairable or if we elect not to repair it if you are at fault as indicated by the police report.
You are responsible for theft of the Motorcycle, loss of use, diminished value of the Motorcycle caused by damage to it or repair of it, and a reasonable charge to cover our administrative expenses connected with any damage claim, if you are at fault as indicated by police report.
This clause is applicable for renters who have Third Party Liability insurance only and accepts this condition.
Accident reports can be lodged on telephone number 999 for all the Emirates. Furthermore, all accidents involving the vehicle will also be reported to Riders Choice Motorcycles Rental LLC in writing immediately.
Police report which does not mention third party or in other words which cannot be recovered against any third party shall not be entertained and will be considered responsibility of the Renter.
In the absence of a police report the Renter’s liability will not be limited to the amount stated above. Rental charges shall be applied if police report is delayed.
Personal Accident insurance cover for the driver and his immediate relatives in respect of death or bodily injury will not be covered in any case whatsoever.
By agreeing to rent a motorcycle from Trails & Dust FZCO and by signing this document, you or your dependents/legal representatives agree to indemnify us from any claim arising from death or bodily harm because of riding one of our motorcycles.
Insurance will not be covered for any driver whose age is less than 25 years old or any driver whose driving license is less than one year old.
5. INSURANCE
If you have opted for Comprehensive Insurance and it is your fault as per the police report, you agree to pay the first 5,000 AED towards any damage, the rest will be covered by insurance.
You are responsible for all damages or loss you cause to others in areas not covered by our insurance. We will notify you of this in writing on the email address provided by you.
In case of a total loss arising from your fault, if/as indicated in the police report, you are liable to pay the replacement cost of the motorcycle to Riders Choice Motorcycles rental LLC within 7 days of the accident occurring. Failure to pay in case of a total loss arising out of your fault as per the police report may result in us filing legal proceedings against you.
6. CONDITIONS NOT COVERED BY OUR INSURANCE
The Renter will be responsible for all costs and charges if damage to the Motorcycle:
You will pay on demand, all charges due under this Agreement, including:
You are liable for any damages to the motorcycle while it’s in your possession and will be liable to pay for repairs to restore the motorcycle in its original condition.
You will pay us a refundable deposit defined for each motorcycle, before taking possession of the motorcycle. This deposit will not be applied towards the actual rental fee but will be held to cover the expenses for events mentioned in section 7.
You release us, our agents and employees from all claims for loss of, or damage to, your personal property or that of any other person, that we received, handled or stored, or that was left or carried in or on the Motorcycle or in any service Motorcycle or in our offices, whether or not the loss or damage was caused by our negligence or was otherwise our responsibility.
The acts listed in clause 6, above, are prohibited uses of the Motorcycle and breaches of this Agreement. You waive all recourse against us for any criminal reports or prosecutions that we take against you that arise out of your breach of this Agreement.
No term of this Agreement can be waived or modified unless in writing and approved by our company. If you wish to extend the rental period, you must return the Motorcycle to our rental office for inspection and amendment by us of the due-in date. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company. All prior representations and agreements between you and the Company regarding this rental are void.
A waiver by the Company of any breach of this Agreement is not a waiver of any additional breach or waiver of the performance of your obligations under this Agreement. Our acceptance of payment from you or our failure, refusal or neglect to exercise any of our rights under this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement. Unless prohibited by law, you release us from any liability for consequential, special or punitive damages in connection with this rental or the reservation of a Motorcycle. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions are valid and enforceable.
I, the undersigned agree to the above terms and conditions relating to my Motorcycle Rental Agreement. I also agree to pay all repair costs or replacement of motorcycle if have an accident and under the influence of drugs or alcohol.