Terms and Conditions
Please read and understand the terms and conditions.
We can update the terms at any time and we will notify our customers. Any changes will be affected with 1-week prior notice.
Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
When you sign the rental agreement, you accept the conditions set out in the rental agreement. Please read the agreement carefully. If there is anything you do not understand, ask a member of staff to explain it or call 03333 444 123. All charges and legal costs for any congestion charge, road-traffic offence or parking offence, or any other offence involving the rental vehicle, including costs from the vehicle being clamped, Vehicle Damage Claim Invoices, seized or towed away. If we instruct a third party to act on our behalf you will be accountable for the financial implications that will bring not only for the money outstanding but also for charges incurred by the third party. If HTK HEAVEN Ltd has to instruct a third party to collect outstanding monies owed these charges and interest will be added to the original debt amount. You are responsible for paying the appropriate authority or company for any charges and costs when they ask for these payments. You will also be responsible for paying our reasonable administration charges for dealing with these matters.
The price on offer is not fixed. The price of the rental offer can increase depending on the driver's insurance and the age of the car. Our vehicle rental prices start from £120.00 (depending on the vehicle's condition and age)
If HTK HEAVEN Ltd introduces any offer, then that offer is valid for only two weeks from the agreement start date.
The offer is only valid if a driver or individual hires a vehicle for a minimum of three months.
If the hirer hires the vehicle for less than three months the offer is not valid for the hirer.
Hirer has to pay a deposit which is £300 (depending on license and offences). The deposit is refundable. (Please note: Section 4, Section 6, Section 10)
INTRODUCTION
HTK HEAVEN Ltd and the Vehicle described in the Schedule and the Hirer wishes to hire the Vehicle from the Company on the terms set out below.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
SECTION 1 - HIRE AGREEMENT
- HTK HEAVEN Ltd agrees to hire the Vehicle to the Hirer for the duration of the Hire Period (unless the Agreement is terminated early in accordance with its terms).
- The Agreement will only be extended if, before the end of the Hire Period, the Company and the Hirer agree in writing the terms on which the hire of the Vehicle is to be extended.
- Any document/letter/agreement signed by you as a customer is a legally binding contract only sign the document if you agree to be bound by all its terms. The hire period on the document is legally binding. You will be obliged to pay the entire length of the contract even if you wish to return the car early. Please read all terms and conditions before you sign the agreement set out by HTK HEAVEN Ltd on this hire agreement. The Agreement may be signed by electronic signature (as defined in the Electronic Communications Act 2000) and shall have the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as if signed by handwritten signature to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law (including the Electronic Communications Act 2000).
SECTION 2 - HIRER’S GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
- The Hirer is the only authorised person to drive the vehicle.
- The Hirer will keep the Vehicle in good repair and condition (reasonable wear and tear excepted) throughout the Hire Period and will not modify or alter the Vehicle or any of its parts or accessories without the Company’s prior written consent. The Hirer will ensure at the Hirer’s expense that the Vehicle is serviced and that replaceable parts are replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations at service stations approved in advance by the Company.
- The Hirer will ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded at any time.
- The Hirer will not use the Vehicle except for the purposes for which it is supplied by us, and will not use the Vehicle for driving tuition, for hire to any third party or for any sporting or racing activities, nor will the Vehicle be taken outside Great Britain.
- The Hirer will ensure the Vehicle is kept locked when not in use and adequately safeguarded against the risk of loss or theft. If the vehicle is lost or theft at the time of your possession you will be held liable for the losses to our vehicle. If you have fully comprehensive insurance then we will claim the vehicle theft from your insurance company, and if you have third party only insurance you will be liable for our vehicle loss, and we will recover our charges from you.
- The Hirer will upon request give us access to inspect the vehicle during normal business hours.
- The Hirer will need to immediately notify us of any loss or damage occurring to the Vehicle during the Hire Period.
- The Hirer is responsible for the Vehicle Service, MOT, Insurance and the Tyres Thread. We are not responsible for any penalties regarding Tyres Thread, Road Tax, MOT, or Insurance. If the tyre is a puncture or burst that hirer responsible for to get it sorted and paying for it. If our vehicle engine stops working due to negligence of your fault for not getting the vehicle serviced, we will charge you the vehicle repair cost.
- The Hirer is responsible to look after the vehicle Key. Only one key will be provided upon hire.If Hirer lost the key then the hirer will be responsible for the replacement key or its cost.
SECTION 5 - INSURANCE & INDEMNITY
- The Hirer will take out and maintain at his expense throughout the hire period a fully comprehensive insurance policy against loss or damage of the vehicle to its full replacement value with an insurance company approved by the Company. The Hirer must provide evidence to the Company that the insurance is in force when he takes delivery of the Vehicle and that the Company’s interest is noted on the policy.
- In the event of any loss or damage, the Hirer will immediately notify the Company and will hold any insurance money in trust for the Company. Also, the Hirer authorises the Company to collect any insurance monies from the insurers. Any insurance money will be applied in repairs and any shortfall will be the responsibility of the Hirer.
- The Hirer will promptly pay any speeding fines, parking charges or other penalties arising during the period of the Agreement and indemnify the Company against all claims, costs and proceedings arising as a result of the same.
- The Hirer will indemnify the Company against any uninsured losses relating to the Vehicle while it is under the control of the Hirer and against all losses, claims, damages, and expenses arising out the use of the vehicle during the Agreement. The Hirer will also indemnify the Company against any claims or proceedings arising in respect of personal injury or death of any person or damage to any property, which arises out of the use of the Vehicle during the Hire Period.
- If hirer get insurance quote through us or we get insurance on behalf of the driver, we don't charge any insurance cost, all costs for insurance will be paid directly to the insurance broker or insurance company.
SECTION 6 - Offered Price and Insurance Price
- Our service is based on first come and first serve. The price of the rental is not fixed it may be vary and depends on the insurance price and the age of car.
- There are certain terms and requirement from insurance company if hirer does not fulfil the insurer requirement then company will obtain the insurance from third parties through insurance brokers. And the price of insurance will depend on hirer insurance quote. All insurances which will obtain from third parties, those have to pay by hirer directly. Company will only take or charge the customer rent and deposit.
- If hirer fulfil our insurer requirement then we will charge driver insurance and rent in advance.HTK HEAVEN rental price for Toyota prius starts from £140.00.(only for car).
- There are certain requirements and terms of our insurer please read below all terms and requirements from our insurer.
SECTION 6 E1 - Vehicles and Drivers
- No refund of premium will be allowed in respect of any insured vehicle involved in a non recoverable accident or loss
- Drivers must hold a UK Licence for a minimum of 3yrs And Taxi Licence 1 year
- Drivers must be resident in UK for minimum of 3yrs
- Excluding drivers who have more than 6 penalty points on their driving licence or who currently have: AC,BA,CD,CU,DD,DR,IN,TT,UT
- Any proposer/driver aged over 25 and under 65yrs with more than 5 years UK driving experience:
- Excludes drivers under 25 and over 65 unless previously agreed with Underwriters
SECTION 6 E2 - Use FOR UK Only Private or Public Hire
- There is no carriage of toxic chemicals or other hazardous/dangerous goods or materials
- There is no extensive foreign use (for example, in excess of four weeks any one time).
- All overseas use should be notified prior to departure in written
- There is no airside use Technology
- All vehicles may be fitted with cameras for evidence of an incident
SECTION 6 E3 - Excess
- If Hirer hire the vehicle with insurance from us then hirer is liable to pay us the excess cost. As we are the owner of the vehicle and all excesses will be paid to us in case of vehicle damage claim. We repair or our partner's garage repairs the vehicle in case of vehicle damage claim. Because of this reason hirer is responsible for excess to pay to us.
- £1000.00 for vehicle damage on full comprehensive insurance
SECTION 6 E4 - Claims and Accidents
- Claims must be reported within 24 hrs
- Excess doubled if claim reported more than 24hrs after the incident
- Additional Third Party excess of £500 on all claims not reported within 48hrs
- Additional Third Party excess of £1000 on all claims reported more than 7 days after the incident
SECTION 7 - ACCIDENT
- If Hirer is involved in any accident, fault or non-fault, hirer has to inform the company within 24 hours of an accident. Please report your accident on 03333 444 123 or www.htkheaven.uk/accidents
- Hirer is not authorised to make any claim against vehicle damage, as vehicle is owned by HTK HEAVEN Ltd.
- Hirer is not authorised to repair the vehicle by any accident damage (faulty, non-fault). Only Company can repair the vehicle if any accident occurred.
- HTK HEAVEN will make all claims against the vehicle damage to the insurance through our qualified solicitors.
- Hirer is liable for all damages on the vehicle. Hirer hire out the vehicle and only hirer is the authorised person to look after the vehicle and drive the vehicle.
- In case of any dispute in liability from Third Party insurance. Hirer is responsible person to pay the damages to HTK HEAVEN ltd. Regardless the liablity issue.
- HTK HEAVEN is not responsible for any claims for your personal injury. Please speak with the company or solicitors you made claim from.
- If there is any dispute in Liability then Hirer is a responsible for damages. Once we receive the invoice from repairer we will send to the Hirer and Hirer is responsible for the damage cost, regardless the liability issue. As hirer is a responsible for vehicle, and Hirer is a responsible for all damages occurred in any accident.
- If any vehicle damage claim does not sort in Three months of time from Vehicle Damage Claim made date. Then Hirer is responsible for the vehicle damage.
SECTION 8 - PENALTY TICKETS/SPEEDING TICKETS, OTHER PENALTIES
- Company is not responsible for any penalty tickets. When company will receive any penalty tickets, we will transfer all tickets on Hirer name. You give us authority to disclose your details (includes, Hire Contract) to Council. Hirer will be responsible for all penalty tickets.
- During the duration of the vehicle hire you will be liable for any penalty charges (PCNs), parking or traffic fines including such penalties or excess charges howsoever issued under the following acts: PART III of the RTA 1988 / SECTIONS 45 and / or 46 of the RTA 1984 / RTA of 1991.
- Once we received the ticket, we will send hirer the email notification that we have received a penalty ticket for the car, hirer is driving. Then we will transfer the ticket to the hirer name as hirer is responsible for the PCN. All councils including police and other authorities request us the hirer data under data protection act and RTA act. As Hirer have given us the authority we will send them hirer details. Hirer must have to authroise us to disclose hirer details to them
SECTION 5 - DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 (Privacy Policy)
- We keep your data safe and confidential according to data protection act 1998. We do not sell or disclose your data to any third parties. If authorities (e.g Police, Council, DVLA or any appropriate Government Agency) request your data then you give us authority that we can share your data with appropriate agencies (authorities).
- We rent out the vehicles to the PCO Licensed drivers, who work for UBER or different Minicab offices. We always comply with Data Protection Regulation such as Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulation. We never sell or disclose your data to any third parties. All Signatures recorded electronically by accepting the terms. If you dont understand the terms and conditions or you have any question plaese to member of staff before you sign and submit electronically.
SECTION 10 - TWO WEEKS NOTICE
- Hirer must give us two weeks notice in advance before leaving the vehicle. Notice form will be attached with the agreement. If you fail to inform us then we will deduct two weeks rent from your deposit.
- For deposit refund we have following policy please read carefully.
- The deposit will be returned to you after five weeks from Notice Date. If you have any ongoing accident claim against vehicle damage, or you have any penalty tickets then we will not refund your deposit until the claim has been processed successfully. If you have any vehicle damage then we will deduct vehicle damage cost from your deposit
SECTION 11 - TERMINATION
The Company may terminate the Agreement if:
- The Hirer becomes insolvent or has a receiver or liquidator or administrator appointed over its affairs; or
- The Hirer commits a breach of the Agreement and terms and conditions of the agreement.
- Upon termination, the Hirer will deliver the Vehicle to the Company at the location where it was delivered by the Company to the Hirer and in the same condition (fair wear and tear excepted).
SECTION 12 - ASSIGNMENT
SECTION 13 - GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES
You accept all terms and conditions.