Equipment Rental Agreement

This Equipment Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between the PRX Podcast Garage (“Owner”), and “Renter” as named in the Equipment Rental reservation.

1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the date set by Renter and remain in full force and effect until equipment is returned on the date specified by Owner.

2.  Payment. Renter shall pay the full amount on their invoice and authorize Owner to charge the debit card or credit card on file with Owner an amount equal to all payments and fees due under this Agreement. Renter shall also pay other charges in accordance with this Agreement due upon return of Equipment, to the fullest extent allowed by law, including but not limited to:

a) charges for optional services, if any;

b) applicable taxes;

c) loss of, or damage or repair to the Equipment, loss of use, diminution of the Equipment’s value caused by damage to it or repair to it, and costs to enforce such charges including administrative fees for processing the claim and legal expenses;

d) a charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for late return of the Equipment or the highest amount allowable under law; 

e) all expenses Owner incurs due to Renter’s failure to return the Equipment including costs in locating and recovering the Equipment; and

f) all costs incurred to collect unpaid monies due.

3.  Care of Equipment. Equipment can only be used in a careful and proper manner and shall not be used in any way that is inconsistent with Owner’s instructions or manuals. 

4.  Repair and Alterations. The costs of all repairs made during the Term shall be paid by Renter, including but not limited to labor, material, parts and other items. Equipment shall not be serviced or repaired and parts and accessories shall not be replaced without Owner’s prior consent. 

5. Restrictions on Use. Renter shall not:

a) permit the Equipment to be used by any person who is not authorized to use such Equipment;

b) operate or use the Equipment or permit it to be operated or used in violation of law;

c) operate or use the Equipment or permit it to be operated or used to commit a violation of law; and/or

d) operate, use, maintain or store the Equipment in a manner likely to cause damage to the Equipment.

6. Loss or Damage. Renter shall alert Owner to any damage to the Equipment.  Renter shall be responsible for any loss or damage to Equipment and loss of use, diminution of the Equipment’s value caused by damage to it or repair to it and missing equipment.  

7.  Condition of Equipment.   Renter acknowledges that Renter has examined the Equipment and that it is in good condition. OWNER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. 

8. Return of Equipment. Renter shall return Equipment on the date specified in Section 1 in the same condition as Renter received it, except for normal wear and tear.  Renter shall return the Equipment to the agreed return location. If Equipment is not returned on said date, Owner reserves the right to take any action necessary to regain possession of the Equipment.

9.  Termination. This Agreement shall terminate on the date specified in Section 1. Owner reserves the right to terminate this Agreement earlier upon notice to Renter.

10.  Indemnification and Liability. Renter shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner from and against any claim, demand, cause of action, loss or liability (including attorney’s fees and expenses of litigation) for any property damage or personal injury arising from Renter’s use of Equipment by any cause, except to the extent caused by Owner’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.  The provisions of this Article shall survive the termination of this Agreement with respect to any claims or liability accruing before such termination. IN NO EVENT SHALL OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM RENTER’S USE OF EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS PROFITS AND LOSS REVENUE, EVEN IF INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 

11.  Ownership. Owner shall at all times retain ownership and title to the Equipment. Renter shall immediately notify Owner in the event Equipment is levied, has a lien attached or is threatened with seizure. Renter shall indemnify and hold Owner harmless against all loss and damages caused by such action.  

Please direct any questions to info@podcastgarage.org.