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  • THE VIOLIN SHOP - RENTAL AGREEMENT

  • 1. Conditions

    • A valid form of identification verifying current address and a valid credit card for security are required to start a rental contract.
    • Renter is responsible for damage, destruction, or loss of an instrument beyond generally accepted play wear, unless insured under the rental insurance program.
    • The first three months' payment is due at the start of the rental contract.
  • 2. Rental Package

    • All rental packages include an instrument, bow, case, and rosin. All instruments are shop-adjusted to meet The Violin Shop's standards, and include new student grade steel or synthetic core strings and a tailpiece with built-in fine tuners.
  • 3. Rental Cost

    • Rental price per month (+9.25% TN State sales tax for TN residents only; +6% KY State sales tax for KY residents only):
      • Violin - $30.00
      • Viola - $35.00
      • Cello - $75.00
  • 4. Equity

    • 100% of rental payments (excluding tax, insurance, & late fees) can be accrued as equity.
    • Equity may be applied to up to 50% of a purchase of any new, antique, or The Violin Shop labeled instruments (excluding consignments), bow, case, or outfit.
    • Upon termination of the rental agreement, rental equity will be retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which point it will expire.
    • Rental equity can only be used in a single transaction, and cannot be transferred to another customer.
    • Rental equity may only be applied towards a purchase when the account is paid in full to date.
  • 5. Maintenance and Insurance

    • Replacement of up to one set of strings and one bow per year, and repairs and/or adjustments required due to a faulty instrument or setup will be covered by The Violin Shop at no cost to the renter.
    • Rental insurance is available for an additional cost per month. Insurance is hassle free and covers all repairs, adjustments, and replacement of rental package; excluding loss, theft, or gross neglect.
    • Rental insurance cost per month:
      • Violin - $6.00
      • Viola - $7.00
      • Cello - $15.00
  • 6. Payment

    • Rental payment is processed on the 1st of every month by ACH with valid credit/debit card on file.
    • Initial 3 mo. payment at contract start may be made by cash, check, or credit/debit card.
    • Late Fees - If payment is not received by the 10th of the month, a $5.00 late fee will be added. An additional $5.00 will be added for each month payment is delinquent.
    • Delinquency- All renters who are delinquent for 3 or more months, and are unresponsive to 3 or more contact attempts from The Violin Shop will be reported to the local police department as having stolen goods, and/or will be forwarded to a collection agency.
  • I, the undersigned, have read the above rental conditions and am in complete agreement with these terms:
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