EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT (“LEASE”)

This Equipment Lease Agreement (“Lease”) is made and effective when the Lessee clicks the “I agree, submit this order” button, by and between Rustic Rentals LLC, Inc. (“Lessor”) and the current user (“Lessee”). By clicking “I agree, submit this order,” Lessee agrees to be bound by this Lease and all its Terms and Conditions, whether or not Lessee has read them. Lessor may, at its sole discretion, modify this Lease and its Terms and Conditions at any time. By clicking “I agree, submit this order,” Lessee accepts any such modified Terms and Conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE:

1. Disclaimer
Every effort is made to ensure that descriptions and prices are accurate. Lessor reserves the right to correct errors as needed. All prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

2. Lease
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the equipment described above in the “Contents” area during checkout (“Equipment”).

3. Deposit

Lessor requires a 50% deposit to hold the equipment for your rental. If the deposit is not paid Lessor reserves the right to use the equipment to fulfill another order. 

4. Shipping /Delivery  
Lessee agrees to pay both outgoing and return shipping charges at the time of the initial transaction, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
Lessor cannot guarantee a specific delivery time or date; any shipping time provided is an estimate only.
Use of shipping methods not arranged by Lessor constitutes a violation of this Lease and may result in late fees.

5. Term
The term of this Lease begins on the later of: (a) the date the Shipper records the first attempted delivery, or (b) the first day of the rental period as shown on the order receipt.
The term ends on the expiration of the number of days specified on the order receipt.
Lessee must return the Equipment to the designated Shipper by the close of business on the last day of the Lease term.

6. Rent
Rent and any applicable deposit must be paid in full in advance.

7. Late Returns
Late returns incur a daily penalty of up to 25% of the 4-day rental rate for the Equipment, charged to Lessee’s payment method on file with Lessor.
If the Equipment is not returned within 7 days of the due date and Lessor cannot collect penalties, the Equipment will be deemed stolen, and Lessee’s payment method will be charged the full replacement value.
If Lessor cannot collect penalties or replacement value within 7 days, Lessee will be in Default.
Lessor reserves the right to pursue all civil and criminal remedies for unreturned or lost Equipment.

8. Use
Lessee shall use the Equipment carefully and properly, complying with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations related to its use or possession.

9. Cancellation by Lessor
Lessor reserves the right to cancel any order, for any reason, at any time before delivery.

10. Cancellation by Lessee
Lessee may cancel an order for any reason up to 2 days prior to your event, for a 1% convenience fee. If the rental is cancelled within 2 days of your event we will charge a 25% fee for cancellation.

Notification: To cancel, Lessee must notify Lessor via email at mnrusticrental@gmail.com, or through the online account portal, providing the order number and cancellation request. Cancellations are effective upon Lessor’s confirmation of receipt.

Refunds: If eligible, refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 7-10 business days of cancellation confirmation.

11. Ownership
The Equipment remains the sole and exclusive property of Lessor at all times. Lessee has no rights or claims to the Equipment. Lessor makes no claim to images, video, or sound recordings created by Lessee using the Equipment.

12. Damaged or Modified Equipment
Lessee shall maintain the Equipment in good working condition and shall not materially modify or alter it.
If material modifications occur, Lessee is liable for Lessor’s reasonable costs to restore the Equipment to its original condition.
Lessee assumes all risk of damage to the Equipment from any cause during the Lease term, except when in the Shipper’s possession.
Unless pre-existing damage is reported to Lessor within 24 hours of Lessee taking possession, all damage is presumed to have occurred during the Lease term.
In disputes over whether damage occurred during shipping, the Equipment will be inspected by Lessor’s repair department or an external repair facility, whose determination shall be binding.
Lessor shall select a reasonable repair method and venue. Lessee is responsible for:
The total cost of repairs at an external venue, if commercially reasonable; or
Lessor’s reasonable in-house expenses for parts and labor.
Repair costs will be charged to Lessee’s payment method. If payment cannot be processed within 24 hours, Lessee will be in Default.
At Lessor’s discretion, a cleaning fee may be charged if the Equipment is returned with smoke, mud, dirt, chalk, powder, sand, or other removable matter.

13. Loss of Equipment
Lessee assumes all risk of loss of the Equipment from any cause during the Lease term.
Lost or Stolen Equipment: If Lessee reports the Equipment as lost or stolen, Lessee is liable for its replacement value, which will be charged to Lessee’s payment method. If payment fails within 24 hours, Lessee will be in Default.
Unreturned Equipment: If the Equipment is not returned within 7 days of the Lease term’s expiration, Lessee is liable for its replacement value.
The Equipment is considered unreturned if: (a) Lessor’s return shipping label shows no Shipper pickup and Lessee provides no drop-off receipt, or (b) Lessee uses an unapproved shipping method and the Equipment is lost in transit.
Replacement costs will be charged to Lessee’s payment method. If payment fails within 24 hours, Lessee will be in Default.


14. Default
Upon Default, all amounts owed to Lessor become immediately due.
Lessee is liable for Lessor’s reasonable expenses, including collection fees and attorney’s fees, in recovering amounts owed.
Lessor may pursue all civil and criminal remedies, including recovering the Equipment, charging Lessee’s payment method, hiring debt collectors or investigators, filing criminal charges, or seeking other legal remedies. These remedies are not exclusive.

15. Missing Accessories
Lessee is fully liable for the replacement cost of any missing accessories

16. Liability
Lessor assumes no liability for claims arising from Equipment use or malfunction. Lessee indemnifies Lessor against such claims and assumes all related liability.

17. Shipping Delays & Malfunctioning Equipment
Lessor’s sole liability for shipping delays or malfunctioning Equipment is limited to a refund of the rent for the period the Equipment was unusable or delayed. Lessor is not responsible for consequential or incidental damages.

18. Severability and Governing Law
This Lease is the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains valid.
This Lease is governed by Minnesota law, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Venue for any proceeding related to this Lease or the Equipment is exclusively in Wright County, Minnesota, and both parties consent to its jurisdiction, waiving any right to transfer venue.

 

I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS & CONDITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AGREEMENT.