Hire Terms

1. Definitions

[Placeholder] Define “Owner”, “Hirer”, “Equipment”, “Hire Period” and “Site” as used throughout this document.

2. Quotations and Acceptance

[Placeholder] State how long a quotation remains valid, and at what point a booking becomes a binding contract — for example on signature of a hire agreement or payment of a deposit.

3. Hire Period and Rates

[Placeholder] Explain how the hire period is measured, the standard working day, how overtime and part-days are charged, and how weekends and public holidays are treated.

[Placeholder] Set out whether rates are wet or dry, and what mobilisation and demobilisation charges apply.

4. Delivery, Collection and Access

[Placeholder] Confirm responsibility for site access, ground conditions and any permits needed for lowbed delivery.

5. Use of the Equipment

[Placeholder] Set out permitted use, who may operate the equipment, and the prohibition on sub-hire or relocation without written consent.

6. Maintenance and Breakdowns

[Placeholder] Describe routine servicing responsibilities, the process for reporting a breakdown, and how standby or downtime is credited.

7. Loss, Damage and Insurance

[Placeholder] State the insurance carried by the Owner, the Hirer’s obligations, the excess payable and liability for loss or damage while the equipment is on site.

8. Payment Terms

[Placeholder] Set out invoicing frequency, payment due dates, accepted methods and any interest chargeable on late payment.

9. Termination

[Placeholder] Explain the notice required to end a hire early and the circumstances in which the Owner may recover the equipment.

10. Liability

[Placeholder] Set out the limits on the Owner’s liability, including exclusion of indirect and consequential loss, subject to applicable Kenyan law.

11. Governing Law

[Placeholder] Confirm that these terms are governed by the laws of Kenya and identify the forum for disputes.