RENTAL AGREEMENT Renters are responsible for any damage caused by the pet, and to avoid cleaning charges (minimum $75.00), vehicles should be returned clean and free of pet hair. ONLY DRIVERS AUTHORIZED BY CLIFFHANGER JEEP RENTAL PERMITTED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. RENTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INJURY AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED DRIVERS. IT IS PROHIBITED TO DRIVE ANY VEHICLE ON ANY ROADWAY NOT CONSIDERED A PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE. Prohibited Trails: Black Bear Pass and Poughkeepsie Gulch I AGREE TO MAINTAIN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE during the term of this rental agreement, providing the owner, the renter, and any other person using or operating the rental vehicle with the following primary coverage. a. Bodily injury and property damage liability coverage;
b. Personal injury protection, no-fault, or similar coverage where required;
c. Uninsured/underinsured coverage where required, and
d. Comprehensive and collision damage coverage extending to the rental vehicle. TIRE & GLASS PROTECTION (T&G) COVERS: ONE (1) TIRE REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT AND ANY GLASS DAMAGE THAT MAY NEED REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR. If you drive the vehicle unsafely, you will breach this Agreement. “Unsafely can include negligent driving or violations of applicable traffic laws. THEFT VANDALISM DAMAGE TO RENTED VEHICLE: CLIFFHANGER JEEP RENTAL OFFER, FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE, a collision Damage Waiver to cover all or part of Renter’s responsibility for damage to the vehicle. Renter is advised not to purchase the waiver if Renter has rental vehicle collision coverage provided by certain gold or platinum credit cards or collision and comprehensive insurance or Renter’s own vehicle. Before deciding whether to purchase the Collision Damage Waiver, Renter may wish to determine whether Renter’s own vehicle insurance affords Renter coverage for damage to the Rental Vehicle and the amount of the deductible. The purchase of Collision Damage Waiver is not mandatory and may be declined. RENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS I rent from you the vehicle described on the other side of this Agreement, and I agree to all terms on both sides of the agreement. I, me, my, mine, and renter refer to the person renting the vehicle. You and your, refers to the rental company named on the other side of this Agreement. 1. MEANING OF “VEHICLE” The word “vehicle” in this Agreement means the vehicle rented, and includes tires, tools, equipment, accessories and vehicle documents. 2. PROHIBITED USES In no event shall the vehicle be used, operated, or driven: (1) for transportation of persons or property for hire, express or implied, (2) by any person who is under the age of 25 or who has given you a false or fictitious name, age, or address, (3) for an illegal purpose, (4) in any test, race or competitive event, (5) to tow or push anything, (6) outside the continental United States, (7) by a driver not shown on this contract, (8) while the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or (9) recklessly or abusively. 3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR VEHICLE CONDITION AND RETURN I will return the vehicle to you on the due-in date and at the address shown on page 2, or earlier if demanded by you, together with all tires, tools, accessories, and equipment, in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear except the, provided that the vehicle is not used, operated, or driven in violation of any of the provisions of this rental Agreement. I shall be fully liable for all collision, fire, and theft damage, and all other loss, if the Vehicle is used, operated, or driven in violation of any of the provisions: of this Agreement or used for off-road purposes defined as use not on a road, or on unpaved, poorly maintained designated as a four-wheel drive road. If the vehicle is used in accordance with this Agreement and I have rejected full collision damage to the vehicle regardless of who is at fault, I shall not permit any repairs to the vehicle or allow any lien to be placed upon it. I will pay for any and all unauthorized charges in connection with any repair. Neither I, nor any driver of the vehicle shall be or are deemed to be the agent, servant, or employee of you for any reason or for any purpose! 4. DROP CHARGES The vehicle must be returned to the location shown on Page 2 of this Agreement. There will be a special drop charge if I fail to return it to that location. 5. LOSS OR DAMAGE WAIVER FEE I will pay you for all loss of and damage to the vehicle regardless of who is at fault if I operate the vehicle off public roads (off-road), even if I have accepted “Collision Damage Waiver” option, I will pay the first $5,000 .00 of any damage caused to the vehicle as the result of such “off-road” use. I will report the loss or any damage to the vehicle promptly by calling the phone number listed on the other side of this Agreement. 6. COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER FEE I will pay for the “Collision Damage Waiver” option if I accept it. I understand that I will be charged the rate per day for a full day even if I do not have the vehicle for the entire day. If I refuse collision damage waiver, I will be responsible for all damages to the vehicle. INSURANCE I AGREE TO MAINTAIN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE during the term of this rental agreement, providing the owner, the renter, and any other person using or operating the rental vehicle with the following primary coverage. e. Bodily injury and property damage liability coverage;
f. Personal injury protection, no-fault, or similar coverage where required;
g. Uninsured/underinsured coverage where required, and
h. Comprehensive and collision damage coverage extending to the rental vehicle. My insurance will provide at least the minimum limits of coverage required by the financial responsibility laws of the state where the loss occurs. Because I am providing automobile insurance, you are not in states where the law requires you to provide insurance, you will provide excess insurance only, up to the minimum limits required by the financial responsibility laws. My insurance will be PRIMARY. Any insurance you are required to provide applies to claims of bodily injury and property damage only. Your policy contains exclusions, conditions, and limitations applicable to anyone claiming coverage. I agree to cooperate with your insurer if any claim is made. I understand that your insurance applies only in the United States, and Canada. I must obtain written permission, and purchase special liability insurance, to use or operate the rental vehicle in Mexico. Where permitted by law, I reject uninsured, underinsured, supplemental, personal injury protection, and no-fault coverage. Where you are required to provide such coverage, I am afforded the minimum limits required by law. Any breach of this agreement will void any insurance coverage. I agree to indemnity and hold you harmless from all fines, penalties, forfeitures, and disabilities, including loss of use, arising from the use of the vehicle and imposed by any statute, low, or insurance policy provision. I shall be liable for all damages to the vehicle and for all other claims if I use, drive, or permit the operation of the vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol or in a negligent manner, or in violation of criminal or motor vehicle statutes, or otherwise violate the terms of this agreement. I agree to immediately report any accident to you and to immediately deliver to you and your insurer every process, pleading notice of paper of any kind received by me, or by any driver of the vehicle, relating to the claim, suit or proceeding connected with any accident or event involving the vehicle. Neither myself nor any driver of the vehicle, shall aid or abet the assertion of any such claim, suit or proceeding and shall cooperate fully with you and your insurer in investigation and defending the same. 8. RENTAL CHARGES If I return the vehicle prior to the “due in” date shown, I am responsible to pay for the full term of the rental. I will pay for the number of miles I drive and the length of time I rent the vehicle at the time and mileage rates indicated on the front. The minimum charge is one day (12 hours) plus mileage, or a fixed fee. You will determine the miles by reading the factory-installed odometer. I will reimburse you for gas used. I will pay all taxes, surcharges, and charges for miscellaneous services that apply to the rental. I understand that a surcharge is not a tax. 9. RETURNS I must return the vehicle to your rental office at the date and time specified. The vehicle remains subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement 24hrs or next business day, until you inspected it and accepted it. If I return the vehicle after hours, I am still responsible for any damage to the vehicle, until you have inspected and accepted 24hours after return or next business day. 10. ERROR IN RENTAL CHARGES The charges shown on the other side are not final. I will pay any undercharges and I will receive a refund for any overcharges you discover on review. 11. PARKING AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, I will pay all fines, court costs, and other expenses for parking, traffic, and other violations with respect to use of the vehicle while on rental to me, unless due to your fault. 12. WHO ELSE MAY DRIVE THE VEHICLE Only someone in my immediate family who permanently lives with me, a regular fellow employee, or someone who appears at the time of renal and signs this Agreement, may drive the vehicle, but only with prior permission. In any case the driver must be at least 25 years old and must be a capable and licensed driver. 13. REPOSSESSING THE VEHICLE, you can repossess the vehicle anytime it is found illegally parked, being used to violate the law or this Agreement, or appears to be abandoned. You can also repossess any time you discover I made a misrepresentation to obtain the vehicle, or if I breach any of the terms of this agreement, you need not notify me in advance. 14. COLLECTIONS All charges, fees, and expenses, including payment for loss of or damage to the vehicle are due at your request. If I do not pay all charges when due, I agree to pay a late charge of 2% per month or the past due balance. I will pay any collection costs, including your reasonable attorney’s fees, if I don’t pay all the amounts when due. 15. CREDIT CARD RESERVE I have been informed that my credit, up to an amount of the estimated total charges to be due under this Agreement, may be reserved with the credit card company whose credit card I present in payment of this bill and I consent to the setting aside of the amount against my credit card. 16. PROPERTY LEFT IN VEHICLE You will not be responsible for loss of or damage to any property left at any time in or on the vehicle, in any service vehicle, or on any of your premises, or received or handled by you. Regardless of who is at fault I will be responsible to you for all claims made by others for such loss or damage. 17. YOUR LIABILITY You shall in no event be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages arising from the furnishings, performance or use of the vehicle. You make no warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose of the vehicle. 18. CHANGES This agreement is our entire Agreement. Any change in this Agreement or your rights must be in writing and signed by your president. Today's date: August 2, 2025 |