BIKE RENTAL AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
THIS BIKE RENTAL AGREEMENT (the “Bike Rental Agreement” or “Agreement”) between BIG MUDDY ADVENTURES (“Big Muddy”) and Renter (“Renter”), whereby Big Muddy agrees to rent the following bicycle (the “Bicycle”) to Renter upon the express condition that Renter agrees to all the Terms and Conditions of the Agreement set forth below (including the Release of Claims) and evidences that Agreement with his/her signature below. The bicycle shall be rented for the time period and hourly rate specified by staff upon purchase.
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS FULLY AND CAREFULLY PRIOR TO SIGNING. THIS IS A LEGALLY VALID AND BINDING CONTRACT AND IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE OTHER SIDE, INCLUDING THE RELEASE BY RENTER OF BIG MUDDY FROM ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN OBLIGATIONS, AND TO INDEMNIFY BIG MUDDY AGAINST CLAIMS BROUGHT AGAINST IT BASED UPON YOUR USE OF THE BICYCLE. THIS AGREEMENT AFFECTS IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL AGREEMENT
1. Assumption of risk. Renter assumes all risks, including death or serious bodily injury, which may result from the operation of the Bicycle. Renter acknowledges all the risks of operating the Bicycle on streets, roads, bike paths, and in traffic, including risks of serious bodily injury or death. Renter freely assumes all risks of personal injury and/or damage in the operation of the Bicycle and Renter agrees to hold Big Muddy harmless from all claims of injury or damage, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
2. Indemnification. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Renter acknowledges his/her responsibility for the safe and proper operation of the Bicycle. It is AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD THAT Renter shall indemnify and hold harmless BIG MUDDY from, and against any and all claims for loss of or damages to property or injury to persons, including death, resulting from the use, operation or possession of the Bicycle. Big Muddy shall only be liable to Renter if such loss or damage was caused by Big Muddy’s gross negligence.
3. Release and waiver of claims. Renter does hereby remise, release, and forever discharge BIG MUDDY, its agents, servants, successors, heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives, of and from all, and all manner of, actions, causes of action, suits, proceedings, debts, dues, contracts, judgments, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever in law or equity, which Renter has, or which Renter’s heirs, executors, administrators or personal representatives hereafter can, shall, or may have for or by reason of any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever arising out of this Agreement; out of the use, misuse, or abuse of the bicycle; or in any way arising out of the this Agreement.
4. Acceptable Use. Renter agrees and acknowledges that he/she will be the sole operator of the bicycle, and will use the bicycle in a careful, sage and conscientious manner. Renter shall at all times observe and adhere to any rules and guidelines posted by BIG MUDDY, and any applicable laws and regulations. 5. Damage, Loss, Theft, etc. In the event of damage to or loss of the Bicycle, regardless of fault, Renter shall be responsible for any damage caused to the Bicycle during the rental period. BIG MUDDY shall retain any portion (or all) of Renter’s Security Deposit as necessary to cover repairs or replacement cost resulting from such damages or loss. To the extent that damages to the bicycle exceed the amount of the Security Deposit, Renter shall be billed by BIG MUDDY for the full amount of damages caused by Renter during the rental period, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
6. Prohibited Activities. Renter shall not violate any of the following rules and regulations during his/her operation of the bicycle: a. There are no passengers permitted on the bicycle unless expressly permitted by BIG MUDDY in writing prior to use. b. There are no alcoholic beverages permitted while using the bicycle.
7. Unsafe Use. If at any time BIG MUDDY determines that Renter has engaged in an unsafe or hazardous use of the bicycle BIG MUDDY may immediately terminate the rental. Upon notification of termination, Renter must return the bicycle to the designated return area immediately. If the rental is terminated for unsafe or hazardous use, Renter will not be refunded his/her security deposit. BIG MUDDY shall determine, in its sole discretion, whether any behavior or activity is “unsafe or hazardous.”
8. Condition of Bicycle upon Return. The Renter agrees that the Bicycle is in good overall condition and without apparent defects. Renter shall return the Bicycle to the designated return area clean and in the same condition as it was in when given to Renter, excepting ordinary wear and tear.
9. Late Return. If Renter fails to return the bicycle to the designated return area more than 20 minutes after the scheduled “Time Back,” Renter shall forfeit his/her security deposit.
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF MISSOURI, AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAIN THE ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PARTIES, AND THAT BIG MUDDY OFFERS NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR INDUCEMENTS, VERBAL OR WRITTEN, OTHER THAN WHAT IS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
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