Terms
DEFINITIONS. "Agreement" means all terms and conditions found on both sides of this form, any addenda or any additional materials we provide at the time of rental. "You" or "your" means the person identified as the renter on Page 1, any person signing this agreement, any authorized Driver and any person or organization to whom charges are billed by us on the renter's direction. All persons referred to as "you" or "your" are jointly and severally bound by this agreement. "We," "our" or "us" means the Rental Agent identified on Page 1. "Authorized Driver" means you, any additional driver approved by us and listed by us on this agreement, and any other driver authorized by the law of the state where the vehicle is rented provided that person has a valid driver's license and, unless the law of this state requires otherwise, is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. "Vehicle" means the automobile identified in this agreement and any substitute and all its tires, tools, accessories, keys, equipment, keys, and vehicle documents. "Physical damage" means all damage to, or loss of, the Vehicle caused by collision or upset; it does not include damage to, or loss of the Vehicle due to theft, vandalism, act of nature, riot or civil disturbance, hail, flood, or fire. "Loss of use" means the amount calculated by multiplying the number of days/weeks/months from the date of damages to the Vehicle until it is repaired times the corresponding periodic rental rate, unless otherwise provided by law.
RENTAL. This agreement is a contract for the rental of the Vehicle. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR APPARENT REGARDING THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR THAT THE VEHICLE IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. We may repossess the Vehicle at your expense without notice to you, if the Vehicle is abandoned or used in violation of law or 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.
CONDITION AND RETURN OF VEHICLE. You must return the Vehicle 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. Service to the Vehicle or replacement of parts or accessories during the rental must have our prior approval. You will check and maintain all fluid levels including the brake fluid level in the master cylinder.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS; REPORTING TO POLICE. You are responsible for all damage to or loss of the Vehicle, loss of use of the Vehicle while it is being repaired, diminution of the Vehicle's value caused by damage to it or repair of it, missing equipment, and all administrative costs we incur due to damage to, or loss of, the Vehicle regardless of whether or not you are at fault, unless this responsibility is otherwise limited by law. You must report all accidents or incidents of theft and vandalism to the police as soon as you discover them. You must report all accidents involving the vehicle to us immediately.
LIABILITY INSURANCE. You are responsible for all damages or losses caused during your reservation, regardless of who is at fault. You agree to provide auto liability insurance covering you, us, and the Vehicle. If you have auto liability insurance, we provide no liability insurance. Where state law requires us to provide auto liability insurance, or if you have no liability insurance, we provide auto liability insurance, excess to any insurance you may have, under a policy of insurance (the "Policy"). The Policy provides bodily injury and property damage liability coverage with limits no higher than minimum levels prescribed by the vehicular financial responsibility laws of the state where the damage or loss occurs. The Policy provides uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage only in states where such coverage is mandated by law. Coverage applies only in the Unites States. Coverage is void if you violate the terms of this Agreement or if you fail to cooperate in any loss investigation conducted by us or our insurer. You and we reject PIP, no fault, and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Giving the vehicle to an unauthorized driver terminates our liability insurance coverage, if any. You will indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from all liability, costs and attorney fees arising out of use of the Vehicle that are in excess of, or excluded from, the protection provided you, if any, under the policy.
CHARGES. You will pay us on demand, and payment is due on demand, for all charges due under this Agreement that are allowed by law, including, but not limited to: (a) time and usage for the period during which you keep the Vehicle; (b) charges for optional services, if you elect to purchase any; (c) applicable sales use and other taxes; (d) loss of, or damage to the Vehicle, regardless of who is at fault, which is included in the cost of repair of the retail value of the Vehicle based on valuation methods accepted by the auto insurance industry on the date of the loss if the Vehicle is not repairable, plus loss of use, diminution of the Vehicle's value caused by damage to it or repair to it, and our administrative fees incurred for processing the claim; (e) all fines, penalties, forfeitures, court costs, towing charges and other expenses involving the Vehicle assessed against us or the Vehicle during your rental, unless these expenses are our fault; (f) all expenses we incur in locating and recovering the Vehicle if you fail to return it or we elect to repossess the Vehicle under the terms of this Agreement; (g) all costs, including pre and post judgment attorney fees, we incur collecting payment from you or otherwise enforcing our rights under this agreement; (h) a 15% late payment fee or the highest amount allowed by law, if lower, on all amounts past due; (i) One and one half percent per month interest, or the maximum amount allowed by the laws of the state where the Vehicle is rented, for monies due but not paid upon return of the Vehicle; (j) Fifty dollars ($50.00) plus $5.00 per mile between the renting location and place where the vehicle is returned or abandoned, plus any additional recovery expenses we incur, and (k) Twenty Five dollars ($25.00) or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is greater if you pay us with a check backed by insufficient funds; (l) Two-Hundred and Fifty dollars ($250) smoking violation charge; (m) One-Hundred and Fifty dollars ($150) cleaning violation if exessive cleaning is required that includes, but not limited to, shampoo of upholstry, chemical treatments for removal of markings and bodily fluids, reconditioning of interior for scratches, tears, or damages, or any other cleaning treatments necessary beyond routine cleaning; (n) Two-Hundred and Fifty dollars ($250) pet violation fee; (o) One-Half (1/2) daily rate if returned 60-119 minutes late, or full daily rate if returned 120 or more minutes late, there is no charge for late returns up to 59 minutes late.
DEPOSIT. We may use your deposit to pay any amounts owed to us under this agreement. This includes, but not limited to, tolls, tickets, damages, and violations. Deposits may be held for up to 45 business days or more after the completion of the reservation.
BREACH OF AGREEMENT. If you breach this agreement, you will be liable for all damage to, or loss of, the Vehicle caused by your breach, unless otherwise provided by law.
MODIFICATIONS. No term of this agreement can be waived or modified except by a writing that we have signed. If you wish to extend the rental period, you must return the Vehicle to our rental office for inspection and written amendment by us of the due in date or time.
MISCELLANEOUS. No waiver by us of any breach of this Agreement will constituted a waiver of any additional breach or waiver of the performance of your obligations under 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 vehicle. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions are valid and enforceable. This agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between you and us. All prior representations and agreements between you and us are merged into this agreement.
RENTAL AGREEMENT VIOLATIONS. You agree to properly operate this vehicle. If any of the following acts are committed, any coverage provided to you will be voided: (a) Operation of the Vehicle by an unauthorized driver; (b) Violation of any provision of this Agreement while operating the Vehicle; (c) Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or other substances which would impair driving ability; (d) Reckless driving of the Vehicle to include, among other things, off regularly maintained roadways, to carry hazardous or explosive substances, to carry hazardous waste of any kind, to transport weight in excess of the vehicle's maximum payload capacity, where insufficient clearance or height or width exists, improper loading; (e) Transporting more passengers than number of seat belts or transporting passengers outside of the passenger compartment; (f) Using the Vehicle to participate or act or assist in any activity that violates any law, rule, or regulation; (g) Using vehicle to carry persons or property for hire; (h) Using Vehicle to engage in an organized or any other speed contest; (f) Using Vehicle to tow or push any other vehicle, trailer or other object; (j) Operation of Vehicle by person who has used false or misleading information to obtain the Vehicle; (k) Operating the Vehicle outside the continental United States and Canada; (l) Leave the Vehicle and fail to remove the keys or close and lock all doors, windows, and the trunk and the vehicle is stolen.
ADDITIONAL DRIVERS COVERAGE. If you plan to have additional drivers, they must also meet the insurance requirements and be listed on the rental agreement or your insurance policy.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENTS DUE, VEHICLE RECOVERY. As stated under "Charges," you will pay us on demand and payment is due on demand. "On demand" means when payment has been requested. Payment may be requested at the end of the rental agreement, daily, weekly, or monthly or as agreed upon. You are responsible for all costs incurred when a vehicle must be recovered due to non-payment and you have not returned the vehicle which includes, but not limited to, administrative costs, labor, towing, non-business hour or before/after hour rates, broken or missing keys and key fobs, and any other costs as described under "Charges." Your Auto Hub reserves the right to recover the vehicle at any time due to non-payment.
HOLD HARMLESS. You and Unique Tracking LLC DBA Your Auto Hub are referred to individually as "Party" and collectively as "Parties". You agree to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Unique Tracking LLC from any and all claims, lawsuits, demands, causes of action, liability, loss, damage, and/or injury, of any kind whatsoever (including without limitation all claims for monetary loss, property damage, equitable relief, personal injury, and/or wrongful death), whether brought by an individual or other entity, or imposed by a court of law or by administrative action of any federal, state, or local government body or agency, arising out of, in any way whatsoever, any acts, omissions, negligence, or willfull misconduct on your part, its officers, owners, personnel, employees, agents, contractors, invitees, or volunteers. This indemnification applies to and includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines, judgements, awards, decrees, attorney's fees, and related costs or expenses, and any reimbursements to Unique Tracking LLC for all legal fees, expenses, and costs incurred by it. The Parties warrants that by signing this agreement have the actual legal power, right, and authority to make this agreement and bind each respective Party. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by each respective Party. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any default or breach, whether of the same or other convenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual right by custom, estoppel, or otherwise. If any legal proceeding is brought in connection with this agreement, Your Auto Hub shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and other related costs, in addition to any other relief to which Your Auto Hub is entitled. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforcebale for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. The intent of the Parties is to provide as broad an indemnificiation as possible under Maryland law. In the event that any aspect of this agreement is deemed unenforceable, the court is empowered to modify this agreement to give the broadest possible interpretation permitted under Maryland law. This agreement shall be governed exclusively by Maryland law, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any lawsuit or legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any way whatsoever shall be exclusively brought and litigated in the federal and state courts of Maryland. Each Party expressly consents and submits to this exclusive jurisdiction and exclusive venue. Each Party expressly waives the right to challenge this jurisdiction and/or venue as improper or invconvenient. Each Party consents to the dismissal of any lawsuit that they bring in any other jurisdiction or venue.