A. General

1. Definitions  The Contract is for the hire of items and accessories ("Equipment")   and the parties to the Contract are:

2. the person, firm, company or other organisation hiring the Equipment ("Hirer").

3. AJF Hire of Little Oak St. Johns Close Tylers Green Bucks.. HP10 8HX.

4. Any condition deemed invalid will not affect other conditions. Nothing in the Contract is intended to limit a consumer's existing legal rights.

5. Extent of Contract and Cancellation  The Contract is not assignable and is effective when AJF HIRE accepts the Hirer's detailed order. AJF HIRE reserves the right to charge for cancellation. Hires to individuals or partnerships of individuals (or other unincorporated body of individuals) shall not be for a period in excess of three months; the Hirer in these circumstances must return the Equipment before the last day of the three month period.

6. Termination AJF HIRE may terminate the Contract and repossess Equipment without affecting any rights to recover monies due, damages for breach of contract or other remedies where the Hirer is in breach or is involved in insolvency or liquidation proceedings.

7. Ownership of Equipment and Goods Equipment hired remains the property of AJF HIRE at all times. Ownership of Goods purchased transfers only when full payment is received by AJF HIRE.

B. Hire Charges

1. Basis of charging The stated hire charges are for the duration of the Contract and include Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. The amount of any deposit or charges are detailed in the Contract and are based on the current AJF HIRE price list from time to time.

2. Transport charges Delivery and collections including attempted calls are chargeable. If Equipment is not available or only partially available for collection then the Hirer will be charged for each journey.

3. Deposits Deposits are set by AJF HIRE at amounts reasonably required and will be offset against any monies due. Where a Deposit is required for the Equipment it must be paid by the Hirer before the hire period. Deposit balances are refunded upon return to AJF HIRE of Equipment in good condition. Balances of deposits paid by cheque will be refunded by cheque or BACS transmission within 7 business days.

4. Damage repair/replacement The Hirer will pay for breakages and damage repair or if the equipment is beyond repair replacement at the current market value.

C. Payment

1. Payment Terms If AJF HIRE has granted a credit account to the Hirer then payment of any charges or any other sums due under the Contract shall be made in full cleared funds within 14 days of the date of the invoice. Where a credit account has not been granted then payment of any charges or any other sums due under the Contract shall be made when the Equipment is received. Payment by the Hirer on time under the Contract is an essential condition of the Contract. Payment shall not be deemed to have been made until AJF HIRE has received cleared funds or cash.

2. Invoice Queries The Hirer should notify AJF HIRE of any queries concerning invoices in writing within 14 days of the invoice date. AJF HIRE will not grant an extension to credit account payment terms for unresolved invoice queries that have been notified after 14 days have elapsed from the invoice date.

3. Overdue Accounts Should any portion of an account fall overdue then the total account will become due on demand. The Hirer will be liable for reasonable legal charges incurred by AJF HIRE in the recovery of amounts due and or Equipment. In addition AJF HIRE may charge interest in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1988 at Bank of England base rate plus 4% and/or may suspend further services to the Hirer.

D. Hirer's Responsibilities

1. Inspection and receipt of Equipment and Goods The Hirer will sign to acknowledge receipt at delivery/handover. Shortages must be agreed and noted on the Contract/delivery document. Equipment defects should be reported to AJF HIRE immediately by telephone and confirmed within 24 hours by email.

2. Delivery/collection of Equipment and Goods The Hirer will provide adequate delivery and collection access. Equipment transported in the Hirer's own vehicle is at the Hirer's risk.

3. Security of Equipment The Hirer accepts responsibility for Equipment security until its collection by or return to AJF HIRE and undertakes not to sell or relinquish possession, alter, repair or modify it in any way.

4. Safe use of Equipment and breakdown procedure The Hirer is responsible for the safe and correct operation of Equipment (conforming to relevant legislation and the AJF HIRE operating and safety instructions supplied) by competent persons not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and for its constant supervision within the range of children. The Hirer will immediately notify AJF HIRE of any Equipment breakdown or shortcoming without attempt at repair. The Hirer will ensure any non-AJF HIRE Equipment used in conjunction with or attached to Equipment also conforms to safety requirements.

5.    Return or collection of Equipment The Hirer may arrange for the return or collection of Equipment by prior agreement with AJF HIRE.

E. AJF HIRE's Responsibilities

1. Hire rates AJF HIRE will maintain the agreed hire rates for the duration of the Contract.

2. Safety and operating instructions AJF HIRE will provide appropriate written and/or practical instruction in the safe and correct operation of Equipment.

3. Testing and inspection of Equipment AJF HIRE will comprehensively test all electrical Equipment before commencement of hire. Equipment will be inspected and tested where appropriate in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and if Equipment needs to be recovered from the Hirer for such purposes AJF HIRE will substitute items of similar specification.

4. Delivery and collection Following the Hirer’s request, AJF HIRE will endeavour to deliver or collect Equipment during the next business day, wherever possible.

Limitation of liability: The liability of AJF HIRE for claims made by the Hirer does not extend to any unforeseeable financial loss caused by late or non-delivery of Equipment and/or Goods, unsuitability, breakdown, stoppage or lawful repossession.