1.Definitions
“Agreement” means all terms and conditions found in this form. “You” or “your” means the person identified as the renter, any person signing agreement, and any authorized driver and any person or organization to whom charges are billed by us as its or the renters’ direction. All persons referred to as “you” and “your” are jointly and severally bound by this agreement. “We”, “our”, or “us”, means Tennesski Adventures LLC, Authorized driver means the renter and any additional driver listed by us on this agreement, provided that each such person has a valid driver’s license and is at least 18 years of age, vehicle means the JET SKI(S) listed in this agreement and any vehicle we substitute for it.
2. Rental Indemnity and Warranties
This is a contract for a rental of a JET SKI(S). We may repossess this vehicle at your expense without notice to you, if the vehicle is abandoned or used in violation of the law or this agreement. You agree to indemnify us, defend us, and hold us harmless of all claims, liability costs and attorney fees we incur resulting from, or arising out of, this rental and your use of the vehicle. We make no warranties, express, implied, or apparent, regarding the vehicle, no warranty of merchantability and no warranty that the vehicle is fit for a particular purpose.
3. Condition and Return of the Vehicle
You must return the vehicle to the 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. I agree to pay. If the vehicle is returned after closing hours, you remain responsible for the safety of, and any damage to, the vehicle until we inspect it upon our next opening for business.
4. Vehicle Damage or Loss
You are responsible for all damages to the vehicle, including damage caused by misuse, reckless driving, lake conditions, debris or terrain condition. You are responsible for costs of the repair or the actual cash retail value of the vehicle on the date of the loss if the vehicle is not repairable or if we elect not to repair it, whether or not you are at fault. You are responsible for the theft of the vehicle. You must report accidents to us and the police as soon as you discover them.
5. Charges
You will pay us, or the appropriate government authorities, on demand, all charges do to us under this agreement, including: (a) court costs, towing, storage, and impound charges and other expenses involving the vehicle assessed against us or the vehicle. (b) All expenses we incur locating and recovering the vehicle if you fail to return it or if we elect to repossess the vehicle under the terms of this agreement. (c) All costs, including pre and post-judgment attorney fees, we incur collecting payment from you or otherwise enforcing our rights under this agreement.
6. Credit Cards
We may use your credit card to pay any amounts owed to us under this agreement.
7. Modifications
No term of this agreement can be waived or modified except by in writing that we have signed. If you wish to extend the rental period, you will need to contact us and complete a new rental agreement for the additional days with payment due immediately . This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and us.
8. Miscellaneous
A waiver by us of any breach of this agreement is not a waiver of any additional breach or waiver of the performance of your obligations under this agreement. Our acceptance of payment from you or our failure, refusal, or neglect to exercise any of our rights under this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other provision of 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.
9. Vehicle will be operated in a safe manner.
I hereby release Tennesski Adventures LLC of any financial liability or any other type of responsibility or liabilities for any injuries or accidents that occur during the rental period.
10. The use of jet ski(s)
I understand that riding a jet ski(s) is an inherently dangerous activity that depends upon both the good decision-making and safe technique of the rider. Extreme care should be used when operating a power sport and rider/renter assumes the risk of extreme physical danger including injury and death in misuse or any rental vehicle from Tennesski Adventures LLC in the event that the rider/renter of the vehicle becomes injured or lost, the rider/renter acknowledges that they may be responsible for any search and rescue fees incurred by any third party in the course of rescue attempts. Furthermore, the rider/renter discharges Tennesski Adventures LLC from any claims, injury, or damages from use of its rental vehicles or trailers.
11. I am completely financially responsible for any and all damages that occur to the jet ski(s) during the time and date rented out until the Jet Ski (is returned and checked over completely by an authorized employee of Tennesski Adventures LLC, in satisfactory condition. I understand that I am financially responsible for any and all damage to the items that I am renting, using, or borrowing from Tennesski Adventures LLC or any of its employees. I understand that I am completely liable for the theft of any/or all jet ski(s), life vests, and/or any parts stolen from the jet ski(s) including the jet ski(s) themselves or any other items borrowed or rented from Tennesski Adventures LLC during the rental period. (Rental period is defined as: from the time we drop the jet ski(s) off to the designated location to the time we pick it up. No exceptions).
12. I agree to pay $75/hour in labor charges and suggested retail on brand new factory replacement parts if any damages occur during the rental period, plus lost income for an 8 hour rental for each day the vehicle is out of commission. We DO NOT straighten or weld any damaged parts, or replace any damaged parts with used parts. If any part has any crack, any size, the part must be replaced with a brand new factory part. If one or more of the machines has damages exceeding the value of that machine I will be required to purchase that vehicle for high Kelly Blue Book value at the time the vehicle is damaged. ALL DAMAGES MUST BE PAID FOR IMMEDIATELY!
13. I agree to respect the laws and regulations of the waterways. I AGREE TO STAY IN DESIGNATED AREAS AT ALL TIMES, and will not litter at any time. I understand that I am completely responsible for any tickets or citations received during the rental period. IF JET SKI(S) GETS STUCK, IS FOUND, REPORTED OR SEEN ON ANY LAKE OTHER THAN THE ONE DESIGNATED AT THE TIME OF THE RENTAL A RECKLESS HANDLING FEE will be assessed up to and including $500 plus the cost of repairs. I agree that all operators of the rented jet ski(s) will operate in a safe, responsible manner and obey all designated rules. I understand that it is illegal to operate any jet ski(s) WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL!
14. I hereby agree to all of the above conditions and statements on this agreement and everything I have written is true to the best of my knowledge. I have read this entire document and agree in full. I have had every chance to openly review this document. An employee from Tennesski Adventures LLC has provided me with answers to all my questions and has given me completely thorough instructions on how to operate all rented or borrowed equipment. I do not and will not hold Tennesski Adventures LLC responsible for any medical or financial expenses incurred during the rental period. I understand that I am volunteering for this activity and there is a high risk of injury to myself, others, and also the equipment.