Pick Up/Drop Off:
I agree to pick up and drop off at least an hour before the store closes.
Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions
Definitions– “Agreement” consists of all terms found on both sides of this form, any addenda and any additional materials we provide at the time of rental. “You” and “Your” means the person or organization to whom charges are billed by is at its or the renters direction. All persons referred to “you” or “your” are jointly and severally bound to this agreement. “We, “our” or “us” means the Vehicle owner/lessor referred to on Page 1 of this Agreement, “Authorized Renter(s)” means you the renter’s spouse, any additional renter(s) who have signed this Agreement, and any other driver authorized by law of the state where the Vehicle is rented, provided that the person has a valid driver’s license and it at least 21 years of age, unless the law of the state where the Vehicle is rented requires otherwise. “Vehicle includes the automobile identified in this Agreement of any substitute and all its tires, tools, accessories, equipment, keys and vehicle documents. “PDW” means Physical Damage Waiver. “Physical Damage means all damage to or loss of , the vehicle caused by collision or upset; it does not include damage to, or loss of, the vehicle due to theft, vandalism, act of nature, riot or civil disturbance, hail, flood or fire. “Loss of use” me and the amount calculated by multiplying the number of days/weeks/months from the date of damage to the Vehicle until it is repaired times the periodic rental rate shown on page 1.
Our Property– This Agreement is a contract for the rental of the vehicle. You are not our agent. You acquire no rights other than those expressly state in this Agreement. WE MAKE NO WATTANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR APPARENT, REFERRING TO THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR THAT THE VECHILCE IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. We may repossess the Vehicle at your criminal reports or prosecutions that we take against you that arise out of your breach of this agreement.
Renter’s Third-Party Liability Responsibility– I agree that I and/or My insurance company will be responsible for handling, defending and paying all third-party claims for bodily injury, death or property damage caused by or arising from the use or operation of the Car in an amount at least sufficient to satisfy applicable responsibility or other insurance laws. I AND ANY ADDITIONAL RENTER(S) INDEMNIFY AND HOLD YOU HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST, AND WILL DEFEND YOU AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSS, LIABILTY OR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER CAUSED BY ORARISING OUT OF THE USE OR OPERATION OF THE CAR DURRING THE RENAL. WHERE PERNITTED BY LAW, YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ANY THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY PROTECTION COVERING THIS RENTAL NEXCEPT AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (WHERE AVAILABLE). Where you are required by law to provide third-party protection in spite of the terms of the Rental agreement, it shall be secondary over any coverage provided Me or any Additional Renter(s) under all other policies, and, if so imposed, shall only provide such protection in excess of all other coverage in an amount necessary to satisfy the minimum protection required applicable law or statute. In event of an accident, I will provide proof of financial responsibly as required by the state in which the accident occurs. WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU DO NOT PROVIDE “UNINSURED” OR “UNDERINSURED” MOTORIST OR MOTOR VEHICLE COVERAGE OR SUPPLEMENTARY “NO FAULT” OR OTHER OPTIONAL PROTECTION IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RENTAL AND YOU AND I HERBY REJECT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW INCLUSION OF ANY SUCH PROTECTION.
Breach of agreement: Unauthorized Use– If you violate the terms of this agreement, including those listed in paragraph 3 above, and any unauthorized use of this vehicle, you will be liable for all damage to including loss of use of the vehicle. Any breach of this agreement also voids any insurance coverage. Giving the vehicle to an unauthorized driver also terminates our liability insurance coverage, if any.
Condition and Return of Vehicle- Renter must return the vehicle to our rental office at the date and time specified. The vehicle remains subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement until it has been inspected and accepted by us. If renter returns the vehicle after hours, renter is responsible for any damage to the vehicle until it has been inspected and accepted by us on the next business day, including theft. Service to the vehicle or replacement of any parts or accessories during the rental must have our prior approval. You will check and maintain fluid levels and will pay for all damage to the vehicle due to driving with low fluid levels.
Responsibility for Damage or Loss- If you do not accept and pay for PDW, or PDW is voided, you are responsible and will pay us on demand for all missing equipment, damage to, or loss of, the vehicle, loss of use of the vehicle while it is being repaired, diminution of the vehicles value caused by damage to it or repair it, Towing, Storage, Labo and all administrative costs we incur due to the damage to, or loss of, the vehicle for which we are entitled by law to recover, regardless of whether or not you are at fault. If you accepted and pay for PDW and if PDW is not voided, your liability for liability for physical damage will be limited other than physical damage, for which we are entitled by law to recover.
Insurance- RENTER AGREES TO MAINTAIN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE during the term of this rental agreement, providing the owner, the renter, and other person using or operating the rental vehicle with the following primary coverage:
Bodily injury and property damage liability coverage
Personal injury protection, no- fault, or similar coverage where required
Uninsured /underinsured coverage where required an
Comprehensive and collision damage coverage extending to the renal vehicle Renter’s insurance will provide at least the minimum limits of coverage required by the financial responsibility laws of the state where the loss occurs. Because the renter is providing automobile insurance, we are not. In states where the law requires us to provide insurance we will provide excess insurance only, up to the minimum limits required by the financial responsibility laws. The renter’s insurance will be primary. Any insurance we are required to provide applies to claims of bodily injury and property damage only. Our policy contains exclusions, conditions, and limitation applicable to anyone claiming coverage. Renter agrees to cooperate with our insurer if any claim is made. Our insurance applies only in the United States and Canada. Renter must obtain written permission and purchase special liability insurance to use or operate the rental vehicle in Mexico. Where permitted by Law, renter rejects uninsured, underinsured supplemental personal injury protection, and in no-fault coverage. Where we are required to provide such coverage renter is afforded the minimum limits required by law.
Charges- You will pay us on demand for; (a) time and mileage for the period during which you keep the Vehicle, plus our computation of actual mileage if the odometer or its seal is tampered with;(b) PDW, when we are allowed by law to offer it and you except it; (c) gasoline if you return the vehicle with less gasoline the rented;(d) applicable sales, use and other taxes;(e) loss of, or damage to, the vehicle, which includes the cost of repair or the retail value of the Vehicle based in any valuation method 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 vehicles value caused by damage to it or repair of it., and any administrative fees, where allowed by law;(f)all fines, penalties, forfeitures, court costs, towing charges and other expenses involving the Vehicle Assessed against us during your rental, unless there expenses are our fault;(g) all expenses we incur in locating and recovering the vehicles. If we elect to repossess the Vehicle under the terms of this agreement(h) all costs, including pre and post-judgment attorney fees we incur collecting payment due from you and otherwise enforcing our rights under this Agreement (i) 1 ½ per month interest, or the maximum amount allowed by the laws of the state where the Vehicle is rented, for the monies due us but not paid upon return of the vehicle; and, (j) $2/Mile for every mile between the renting location and the place where the vehicle is returned or abandoned.
Deposit- We may use your deposit to pay any amounts owed to us under this agreement.
Your Property– You release us, our agents and employees from all claims for loss of, 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.
Modification– No term of this Agreement can be waived or modified except by a writing that we have signed. If you wish to extend the rental period, you must return the Vehicle to our rental office for inspection and written amendment of the due-in date.
Miscellaneous- No waiver by is of any breach of this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any additional breach or waiver of the performance of your obligations under the Agreement. Our acceptance of payment from you or our failure, refusal or neglect to exercise any of our rights under this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement. 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.
Examination Under Oath (EUO) – Renter, additional renter and any other drivers or passengers must submit to help with the investigation of any claim or accident at the insurance company.
Seaport Car Rentals knows, we are not entitled to our success. We have to earn it, each and every day, with each and every customer.