NEXUS CAR RENTALS AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I. DEFINITIONS: "Agreement" means all terms and conditions in 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, 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 separately bound by this agreement. "We," "our," or "us" means the Rental Agent identified on this site (Nexus Car Rentals). "Authorized Driver" means you, any additional driver approved by us and listed by us on this agreement. and any other driver authorized by law of the state where the vehicle is rented if person has a valid driver's license and, unless the law of this state requires otherwise, is at least twenty-five (25) years of age. "Vehicle" means the automobile identified in this agreement and any substitute, and all its tires, tools, accessories, keys, equipment, parts, and vehicle documents. "Physical damage" means all damage to, 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.
2. RENTAL. This agreement is a contract for the rental of the Vehicle. WE MAK E 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.
3. 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. We are responsible for maintaining oil and water levels in the vehicle's engine. If engine fails due to non-maintenance, not reporting problems, and/or low vehicle fluid levels - the renter is liable for repairs (maximum $1,200). The vehicle must be returned clean and without garbage, interior smoke odors, pet hair, or personal property. There is a $50 charge if returned dirty and a $200 cleaning fee for smoke or ash odors. We are not responsible for any personal items left in the vehicle after it has been returned.
4. 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 via text or phone call to us immediately.
5. ACCIDENTS AND LIABILITY INSURANCE. You are responsible for all damages or losses you cause to others. You agree to provide or purchase 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, in 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 of the state where the damage or loss occurs. Coverage applies only in the United 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 motorist coverage. Giving the vehicle to an unauthorized driver terminates our liability insurance coverage, if any. You will indemnify, defend, and/or hold us harmless from all liability, costs and attorney fees arising out of use of the Vehicle that are more than, or excluded from, the protection provided you, if any, under the policy.
6. CHARGES. You will pay us 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, which is included in the cost of report 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 pay or return it or we elect to repossess the Vehicle under the terms of this Agreement; (g) all costs, including pre and post-judgement attorney fees, we incur collecting payment from you or otherwise enforcing our rights under this agreement: (h) a 2% 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) Thirty-Five dollars ($35.00) or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is greater if you pay us with a check backed by insufficient funds. We can refer all unpaid balances to a debt collection agency after 7 days.
7. DEPOSIT. We may use your deposit, Credit Card, Debit Card, and ACH Bank Account information to pay any amounts owed to us under this agreement. There is a 24-48 hour waiting period for deposit refunds to assess any parking, traffic, toll, or other fines and vehicle damage during the rental period.
8. YOUR PROPERTY. You release us, our agents, and employees from all claims of loss, 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 Vehicle or in any service vehicle or in our offices, whether or not the loss or damage was caused by our negligence or was otherwise our responsibility.
9. 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. The owner has the right to repossess the vehicle if you breach any of the agreement terms at any time.
10. MODIFICATIONS. No term of this agreement can be waived or modified except by writing that we have signed. If you wish to extend the rental period, you must return the Vehicle to our rental office or to a designated third-party inspections service for inspection every 7 days (weekly).
11. MISCELLANEOUS. No waiver by us of any breach of this Agreement will constitute 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.
12. 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; (i) 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; (I) Leaving the Vehicle and failing to remove the keys or close and lock all doors, windows, or the trunk (and the vehicle is stolen).