Vehicle Rental Agreement

The Vehicle rented under this Agreement is described as follows: Year , Make , Model , Color , Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) , License plate number and issuing state .

The rental begins with pickup on at and ends with return on by (the "Rental Period"), at . Extending the Rental Period requires the Owner's prior written consent — it is not created merely by the Renter keeping the Vehicle past the return time (see clause 9 on late return).

The rental rate is per , giving a total rental charge of for the Rental Period stated in clause 1, payable by .

This charge does not include fuel (clause 6), mileage overage (clause 7), the Security Deposit (clause 3), or any tax, toll, fine or fee this Agreement makes the Renter responsible for elsewhere. If the Renter fails to pay any amount under this Agreement when due, the Owner may repossess the Vehicle and end this Agreement under clause 11.

Before pickup the Renter shall pay a security deposit of (the "Security Deposit"), by . The Security Deposit is not rent; it secures the Renter's performance of this Agreement and may be applied against unpaid rental charges, the excess described in clause 5, unpaid fuel or mileage charges, fines under clause 10, and the reasonable cost of cleaning or repairing the Vehicle beyond ordinary wear and tear.

Within days after the Vehicle is returned and inspected under clause 9, the Owner shall return the Security Deposit, or the balance remaining after any deduction, to the Renter, together with a written itemised statement of any amount withheld.

Only the Renter and the following named individuals (each an "Authorised Driver") may operate the Vehicle during the Rental Period: . Every Authorised Driver must hold a current, valid driver's licence for the class of vehicle rented, meet the Owner's minimum age requirement, and have been approved by the Owner in writing before driving the Vehicle.

To add a driver after this Agreement is signed, the Renter shall obtain the Owner's written consent, and provide that person's name and licence details, before that person drives the Vehicle — adding a driver is not effective merely because the Renter allows them to drive.

The Renter shall not permit anyone who is not an Authorised Driver to operate the Vehicle. If a person who is not an Authorised Driver drives the Vehicle, the Renter is fully liable for any resulting loss, damage, fine or claim regardless of fault, and clause 5's insurance and damage protection does not apply to that loss — see clause 5.

While the Vehicle is driven by an Authorised Driver, in accordance with this Agreement, it is covered by . The Renter is responsible for an excess (deductible) of for each incident of loss or damage to the Vehicle, regardless of fault, unless the Renter purchased the optional damage waiver described below.

The Renter may purchase a damage waiver for , which reduces the Renter's excess for covered damage to . A damage waiver is not insurance and does not cover loss excluded below.

Coverage under this clause does not apply, and the Renter is personally responsible for the full cost of repair, replacement, towing, storage, loss-of-use and any related fee, without limit, where the loss or damage happens: while the Vehicle is driven by someone who is not an Authorised Driver; in breach of clause 8 (Prohibited Uses); while the driver does not hold a valid licence or is over the legal alcohol or drug limit; or where the loss exceeds the limit of the applicable insurance policy. The Renter is also responsible for any amount of otherwise-covered damage that the applicable insurer does not pay for any reason.

The Renter shall notify the Owner within of any accident, theft or damage, cooperate with any insurance claim, and provide a police report where one was made.

The Vehicle is provided with a fuel level of and shall be returned at the same level. If the Renter returns the Vehicle with less fuel than at pickup, the Owner may charge the cost of the missing fuel plus a refuelling service fee of .

The rental charge in clause 2 includes for the Rental Period. Distance driven beyond that allowance is charged at for each additional mile or kilometer, calculated from the Vehicle's odometer readings at pickup and return.

The Renter shall not, and shall not permit any Authorised Driver to, use the Vehicle to:

1. tow or push another vehicle, trailer or object, unless the Owner has agreed to this in writing;

2. carry passengers or cargo beyond the Vehicle's manufacturer-rated capacity;

3. drive off paved or maintained roads, or in any race, rally, contest or driver-training event;

4. transport hazardous, illegal or flammable material, or commit or facilitate any unlawful act;

5. sublet, re-rent or use the Vehicle for hire, ride-sharing or delivery services, unless the Owner has agreed to this in writing;

6. cross an international border or leave the region stated as without the Owner's prior written consent; or

7. drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or while the driver's licence is suspended, expired or invalid.

At pickup, the Parties shall jointly inspect the Vehicle and record its condition, mileage and fuel level on . The Renter accepts the Vehicle in that condition.

The Renter shall return the Vehicle at the location and by the time stated in clause 1, in the same condition as at pickup apart from ordinary wear and tear, with the fuel level required by clause 6. If the Renter returns the Vehicle late without the Owner's prior consent, the Renter shall pay for each day or part-day of the delay, and clauses 5 through 8 continue to apply for as long as the Renter keeps the Vehicle.

The Owner shall inspect the Vehicle promptly after return to record its condition and assess any charge under clauses 2, 3, 6 or 7. If the Renter disagrees with a charge, the Renter shall raise it in writing within days of return.

If the Vehicle is involved in an accident, breaks down, or is stolen, the Renter shall notify the Owner as soon as reasonably possible and, in the case of an accident or theft, notify the police where required by law. The Renter shall not admit fault or agree to any settlement without the Owner's consent.

The Renter is responsible for every parking ticket, toll, traffic fine, impound fee and administrative charge issued in connection with the Vehicle during the Rental Period, together with any reasonable administrative fee the Owner charges for processing it.

The Owner may end this Agreement immediately and repossess the Vehicle if the Renter breaches clause 4 or clause 8, fails to pay any amount when due, or uses the Vehicle unlawfully. On termination under this clause, the Renter shall return the Vehicle immediately at the Renter's expense, and no rental charges already paid are refunded.

This Agreement and any dispute arising out of it are governed by the laws of , and the Parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of .

This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Parties about the rental of the Vehicle and replaces any earlier discussion or understanding about it. It may be amended only in writing signed by both Parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the rest continues in force.

This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, each of which is an original and all of which together form one agreement. It binds no one until both Parties have signed and dated it.