Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Definitions: 'Owner' means Ark Horsebox Hire. 'Hirer' means the person(s) named in this Agreement.

2. Use of Vehicle: The vehicle may only be used for the lawful transport of no more than two horses.

3. Authorised Drivers: Only drivers named and approved may drive the vehicle.

4. Security Deposit: A £50 refundable security deposit is payable on collection.

5. Insurance Excess: £700 under age 25, £500 age 25 or over.

6. Financial Responsibility: The Hirer warrants sufficient cleared funds are immediately available at all times.

7. Failure to Pay or Breach: Any breach or failure to pay will result in immediate legal action.

8. Mileage Allowance: 200 miles per day included. Excess charged at £0.35 per mile.

9. Fuel: Vehicle must be returned at the same fuel level as collected.

10. Vehicle Condition: Vehicle must be returned clean and undamaged.

11. Late Return: £50 per hour or part hour applies.

12. Cleaning Charge: £50 charge if returned unclean.

13. Fines & Penalties: Hirer is responsible for all fines, charges and penalties.

14. Cancellation Policy: 50% refund if cancelled in writing MORE THAN 10 DAYS before hire date.

15. Cancellations within 10 days are non-refundable.

16. Breakdown & Delays: No liability accepted for delays or missed events.

17. Accidents & Damage: Must be reported immediately. No admission of liability.

18. Theft: Must be reported to police immediately with crime reference.

19. Geographic Limits: England, Scotland & Wales only.

20. Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by English law.

21. - The Hirer must comply at all times with the Highway Code and all DEFRA regulations relating to the transportation of horses.

22. - The vehicle is limited to a maximum of two (2) horses, each not exceeding 16.2hh. Carrying larger horses may render the vehicle

overweight.

23. - Any DVSA/VOSA fines or penalties relating to vehicle weight or loading shall be the sole responsibility of the Hirer.

24. - Horses, animals, tack and personal property carried in the vehicle are not insured by the Owner and must be insured by the Hirer or

horse owner.

25. - The Hirer agrees to fully cooperate with the Owner and the Owner’s insurers until any claim is fully settled.

26. - No more than three (3) persons may travel in the cab. Children under seven (7) must use a compliant car seat supplied by the Hirer.

27. - Vehicle insurance certificate, MOT certificate and vehicle height details are kept in the cab of the vehicle.

28. - The Owner will provide operating instructions on collection and a Citroën user manual is kept in the vehicle.

29. - The Hirer is responsible for all fines, penalties, tolls, congestion charges and parking tickets incurred during the hire period.

30. - The Hirer must not permit misuse of the vehicle by themselves or any passenger.

31. - If the vehicle becomes unroadworthy due to the Owner’s fault, unused hire days will be refunded.

32. - No refund applies if the vehicle becomes unroadworthy due to the Hirer’s fault, misuse or breach.

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