Terms & Conditions
Renter agrees by Renter’s signature (hereinafter referred to as the “Rental Agreement Summary”) that Renter has read, is aware of, accepts full responsibility for and is bound by the terms and conditions contained in this Rental Agreement Jacket and in the Rental Agreement Summary (the Rental Agreement Summary and Rental Agreement Jacket shall be referred to collectively as the “Agreement” herein), hereof for the Rental Period whether or not subsequent Agreements are executed by Renter or if Owner assigns a new Agreement number during the Rental Period for the purpose of invoicing Renter. Renter expressly acknowledges that Renter and Owner are the only parties to this Agreement, notwithstanding that a reservation for Vehicle may have been arranged by a third party; that a third party may pay for all or part of the rental bill; and/or that a third party may negotiate certain terms of the rental, including but not limited to the type of vehicle, length of rental, rental rate and/or selection of optional products. For matters arising from this Agreement, Renter authorizes Owner to verify and/or obtain through credit agencies or other sources Renter’s personal, credit and/or insurance information. This Agreement is the entire Agreement between Renter and Owner and cannot be altered by another document or oral agreement unless agreed to in writing and signed by Renter and Owner.
1. Definitions: For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms are specifically defined:
a. “Additional Authorized Driver(s)” (AAD(s)) means any individual in addition to Renter who is permitted by Owner to operate the Vehicle. This includes individuals identified on the Rental Agreement Summary as ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED DRIVER(S), and with the permission of the Renter, includes Renter’s spouse or domestic partner (same or opposite sex) who meets the minimum rental age and holds a valid license.
b. “Optional Accessories” means but is not limited to optional global positioning systems, toll transponders and/or other products accepted by Renter.
c. “Owner” for the purposes of this agreement means “OWNER OF VEHICLE” shown on the Rental Agreement Summary;
d. “Rental Period” means the period between the time Renter takes possession of the Vehicle until the Vehicle is returned or recovered and in either case, checked in by Owner.
e. “Renter” means the person or entity identified on the Rental Agreement Summary as “RENTER”;
f. “Vehicle” means the “ORIGINAL VEHICLE” or any replacement vehicle(s).
2. Ownership/Vehicle Condition/Warranty Exclusion. Renter acknowledges that Vehicle and any Optional Accessories is, by ownership, beneficial interest or lease, property of Owner or its affiliate, even if owned, registered or titled to a third party. The renter is not an agent of the Owner and has no authority to bind Owner. Renter agrees Renter received Vehicle and any Optional Accessories in good physical and mechanical condition. THE RENTER IS TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AND ANY OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES “AS IS” AND HAS HAD AN ADEQUATE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND ANY OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND THEIR OPERATION. OWNER EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES, BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE VEHICLE AND ANY OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Renter agrees not to alter Vehicle or any Optional Accessories. If Renter or AAD(s) determines the Vehicle or any Optional Accessories is unsafe, Renter or AAD(s) shall stop operating the Vehicle and any Optional Accessories and notify Owner immediately.
3. Payment by Renter.
a. For items designated as either “/hour”, “/day”, “/week” or “/month” on the Rental Agreement Summary:
(1) “/hour” is 60 consecutive minutes or any portion thereof beginning at the start time of the rental.
(2) If “day = 24-hour period”, “/day” is each consecutive 24 hours beginning at the start time of the rental.
(3) If “day = calendar day”, “/day” is each consecutive full or partial day of the week.
(4) “/week” is 7 consecutive 24-hour days beginning at the start time of the rental.
(5) “/month” is 30 consecutive 24-hour days beginning at the start time of the rental.
(6) Unless expressly modified on the Rental Agreement Summary, all charges are for a minimum of 1 day.
b. Renter shall pay Owner, its affiliates or agents amounts as set forth on the Rental Agreement Summary for:
(1) The hour, day, week and month charges on the Rental Agreement Summary for the Rental Period. The “/hour” charge if shown on the Rental Agreement Summary shall apply to each full or partial hour in excess of a day. The hourly charges shall not exceed the cost of one additional day. If the Vehicle is returned during non-business hours or to any place other than the Branch Address on the Rental Agreement Summary, all rental charges incurred through the time an employee of the Owner checks in the Vehicle are Renter’s responsibility.
(2) The mileage charge per mile for all miles exceeding any free miles set forth on the Rental Agreement Summary permitted for the Rental Period.
(3) The Optional Accessories, services and/or products charges for those items accepted by Renter.
(4) The fuel charge at the rate shown. If based on consumption and the Vehicle is returned with less fuel than when rented, the charge shall be for the Owner’s estimated difference in fuel level shown on the fuel gauge from the time Vehicle is rented to the time it is returned. Renter shall not receive a refund or credit if Vehicle is returned with more fuel than when Renter received it. If the Renter purchases the Fuel Service Option, then Renter’s fuel charge shall be the per gallon charge multiplied by the fuel tank capacity of the Vehicle rented. The renter shall not receive a refund or credit for any unused fuel.
(5) The one-way fee (for returning to a predetermined location other than the branch address on the Rental Agreement Summary), fees for AAD(s) and/or fees based on Renter or AAD(s) age.
(6) The other fees and charges (none of which are taxes) including but not limited to:
(a) The Facility Fee Recovery (FAC REC) which is the Owner’s charge to recover the estimated fees, charges, and costs, which may include rent paid by the Owner to the owner, operator or agent of the location being serviced by the Owner for this rental or to the owner or operator of the location of the Branch Address on the Rental Agreement Summary; and
(b) The Vehicle License Fee Recovery (VLF REC) which is the Owner’s charge to recover the estimated average daily cost per vehicle of the charges imposed by governmental authorities upon the Owner or its affiliates to title, register and plate all vehicles in its/their rental fleet registered in Tennessee. The VLF REC is not calculated based on the costs imposed upon a particular vehicle.
c. Additional Obligations of Renter – Unless prohibited by law, Renter shall pay Owner, its affiliates or agents:
(1) If Renter returns the vehicle to a location other than the designated return location a vehicle recovery fee, unscheduled one-way fee or drop charge which shall be no more than the greater of a) $300.00; b) $1.50 per mile between return location and original rental office; or Owner’s adjusted daily, weekly or monthly rate applicable on the date of return.
(2) For damage to, loss or theft of Vehicle or Optional Accessories, including all related costs (see paragraph 7).
(3) All fines, costs, charges and attorneys’ fees paid or to be paid by Owner, its affiliates or a third party for legal violations, parking, tolls, towing and storage and the like occurring during the Rental Period (Fines, Tolls and Violations). Renter consents to the payment of all Fines, Tolls and Violations by Owner, its affiliates or a third party on Renter’s behalf without advance notice thereof and acknowledges that such payment may prejudice Renter’s ability to contest Fines, Tolls and Violations with the applicable authority. Renter agrees Owner may provide Renter’s information to applicable authorities and/or third parties to process payment and/or transfer liability to the Renter for any such Fines, Tolls and Violations. In addition, the Owner, its affiliates or a third party may assess a fee of up to $25 per incident to apply towards all costs incurred in connection with any Fines, Tolls and Violations and their administration.
(4) A late charge of 1 1/2% per month, not to exceed the maximum allowable by law, on all charges not paid within 30 days after the end of the Rental Period.
(5) The taxes, fees and other mandatory charges imposed by states, counties and other governmental authorities.
(6) All expenses incurred by the Owner in the collection of amounts due the Owner under this Agreement or in regaining possession of Vehicle or in enforcing any term or condition of this Agreement, including attorneys’ fees, Owner’s administrative fees, and any other costs or expenses incurred by Owner.
IF A CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD HAS BEEN PRESENTED AS A MEANS OF PAYMENT, DEPOSIT OR SECURITY, THE RENTER AUTHORIZES THE OWNER TO SUBMIT FOR PAYMENT ON SUCH CARD(S) ALL AMOUNTS OWED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING IF ANY THIRD PARTY TO WHOM A BILLING WAS DIRECTED REFUSES TO MAKE PAYMENT. IN THE EVENT OWNER INITIATES ANY CHARGE TO SUCH CARD(S) THAT IS DISHONORED FOR ANY REASON, RENTER AUTHORIZES THE OWNER TO RE-INITIATE SUCH CHARGE WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION FROM THE RENTER. FOR A VEHICLE RENTED WITH CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER DEPOSIT, ANY EXCESS DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED BY CHECK ISSUED WITHIN 15 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE END OF THE RENTAL PERIOD. All charges are subject to a final audit by Owner.
4. Limits on Use and Termination of Right to Use.
a. Renter agrees to the following limits on use:
(1) Vehicle shall not be driven by any person other than Renter or AAD(s) without Owner’s prior written consent.
(2) Vehicle shall not be used for transporting persons for hire; as a school bus; or for driver training.
(3) Vehicle shall not be used for transport of products for hire as a common carrier, a contract carrier or a private carrier of property.
(4) Vehicle shall not be used for: any illegal purposes; in any illegal or reckless manner; in a race or speed contest; or to tow or push anything.
(5) Vehicle shall not be used to carry passengers in excess of the number of seat belts provided by the manufacturer or outside of the passenger compartment.
(6) Renter shall not remove any seats from the Vehicle.
(7) Vehicle shall not be driven by any person impaired by the use of narcotics, alcohol, intoxicants, or drugs, used with or without a prescription.
(8) Vehicle shall not be loaded in excess of the Vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) which is, the weight of the Vehicle plus the weight of the load, as indicated on the driver-side door jam, or with an improperly or unevenly divided load as per Vehicle manufacturer’s specifications and/or guidelines.
(9) Vehicle shall not be driven or taken outside the states authorized on the Rental Agreement Summary.
(10) Vehicle shall not be driven on an unpaved road or off-road.
(11) Vehicle shall not be operated by anyone: who has given a fictitious name, false address, or a false or invalid driver’s license; whose driver’s license becomes invalid during the Rental Period; who has obtained the keys without permission of Owner; or who misrepresents or withholds facts to/from Owner material to rental, use or operation of Vehicle.
(12) Renter shall not transfer or assign this Agreement and/or sublease Vehicle.
(13) Vehicle shall not be used to store or transport explosives, chemicals, corrosives or other hazardous materials or pollutants of any kind or nature.
(14) Renter shall not eat, drink or smoke in the vehicle. A reasonable cleaning charge will be added if the vehicle is returned with excessive stains, dirt or odour.
b. Renter agrees to return Vehicle and any Optional Accessories to Owner on or before return date and time to the address stated on the Rental Agreement Summary or on Owner’s demand and in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted. A late return fee may be charged if the vehicle is returned after the return date and time. Extensions to the Rental Period are at Owner’s option.
c. In the event of any violation of the limits on the use or any other provision of this Agreement, the Owner automatically, without any further notice to Renter or AAD(s), terminates their right to use the Vehicle and Owner retains any other rights and remedies provided by law. Owner has the right to seize Vehicle without legal process or notice to Renter or AAD(s). Renter and AAD(s) hereby waive all claims for damages connected with such seizure, including loss or damage to contents, and shall pay all expenses incurred by Owner in returning Vehicle to the original rental office.
d. If Renter or AAD(s) continue to operate Vehicle after the right to do so is terminated, Owner has the right to notify police Vehicle has been stolen. Renter and AAD(s) hereby release and discharge Owner from and indemnify, defend and hold Owner harmless against any liability arising from such notice. Renter remains responsible for all charges, costs, taxes, fees and obligations as set forth in Paragraph 3.
5. Roadside Assistance. For roadside assistance in the U.S. call 615.994.0060 and you will be connected to a third party roadside assistance provider that, depending on your location and circumstances, may be able to dispatch personnel capable of performing roadside services to your location. Charges apply for any service(s) provided to Renter.
6. Accidents. Damage to, loss or theft of Vehicle must be immediately reported in writing to the office where Vehicle was rented, and in no event later than the following business day after the accident. Renter and AAD(s) must immediately deliver to the office where Vehicle was rented every process, pleading or paper relating to any claims, suits or proceedings arising from such accident. In the event of a claim, suit or legal proceeding, Renter and AAD(s) shall cooperate fully with Owner and its representatives. Vehicle may be equipped with an Event Data Recorder or similar device (EDR) for the purpose of recording data about the operation of Vehicle. To the extent permitted by law, Renter consents to Owner or its representatives retrieving and using such data from the EDR.
7. Damage to, Loss, Modification or Theft of, Vehicle, Optional Accessories and Related Costs. Except to the extent restricted, modified or limited by State law, Renter accepts responsibility for damage to, loss, modification or theft of, Vehicle, Optional Accessories or any part or accessory occurring during the Rental Period regardless of fault or negligence of Renter or any other person or act of God. Renter shall pay Owner the amount necessary to repair Vehicle or Optional Accessories. Renter shall not have Vehicle or Optional Accessories repaired without permission from Owner. If Vehicle is stolen and not recovered or Owner determines Vehicle is salvage, Renter shall pay Owner the fair market value less any sale proceeds. For purposes of this Agreement, fair market value shall be the retail value of Vehicle immediately preceding the loss. If Optional Accessories are not returned Renter shall pay owner the replacement cost of the Optional Accessories. Renter is responsible for all towing, storage or impound fees, and other costs incurred by Owner to recover Vehicle and to establish damages. Renter agrees to pay a sum for loss of use, regardless of fleet utilization, calculated as follows: (i) if Owner determines Vehicle is repairable: total labor hours from the repair estimate divided by 4 multiplied by the daily rate (including any Car Class Change) on the Rental Agreement Summary; (ii) if Vehicle is stolen and not recovered or Owner determines Vehicle is salvage: 15 days at the daily rate on the Rental Agreement Summary. Renter also agrees to pay: (a) an administrative fee of $50.00 when the repair estimate is less than $500.00 or $100.00 when the repair estimate is between $500.00 and $1,500.00 or $150.00 if greater than $1,500.00; (b) a sum for diminishment of value if Vehicle is repairable calculated as 10% of the repair estimate if the damages are greater than $499.99. If Vehicle is returned during non-business hours or to any place other than Branch Address on the Rental Agreement Summary, any damage to, loss or theft of, Vehicle or Optional Accessories occurring prior to an employee of Owner checking in and inspecting Vehicle is Renter’s responsibility. Renter agrees to pay any taxes, fees and other mandatory charges imposed by states, counties and other governmental and/or airport authorities.
8. Responsibility to Third Parties. Owner or its affiliate complies with applicable motor vehicle financial responsibility laws as an insured, self-insurer, bondholder, or cash depositor. Except to the extent required by the motor vehicle financial responsibility laws of the applicable state or otherwise by law or this Agreement, neither Owner or its affiliate extends any of its motor vehicle financial responsibility or provides insurance coverage to Renter, AAD(s), passengers or third parties through this Agreement. If valid automobile liability insurance or self-insurance is available on any basis to Renter, AAD(s) or any other driver and such insurance or self-insurance satisfies the applicable state motor vehicle financial responsibility law, then Owner or its affiliate as the case may be extends none of its motor vehicle financial responsibility. However, if Renter and AAD(s) are in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and if Owner or its affiliate is obligated to extend its motor vehicle financial responsibility to Renter, AAD(s) or third parties, then Owner’s or its affiliate’s obligation is limited to the applicable state minimum financial responsibility amounts. Unless required by law, Owner’s or its affiliate’s financial responsibility shall not extend to any claim made by a passenger while riding in or on or getting in or out of Vehicle. Financial responsibility shall not extend to liability imposed or assumed by anyone under any worker’s compensation act, plan or contract.
9. Indemnification by Renter. Renter shall defend, indemnify and hold Owner or its affiliate(s) harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, claims, demands, costs, attorney fees and other expenses incurred by Owner or its affiliate(s) in any manner from this rental transaction, or from the use of Vehicle or Optional Accessories by any person, including claims of, or liabilities to, third parties. Renter may present a claim to Renter’s insurance carrier for such events or losses; but in any event, Renter shall have final responsibility to Owner or its affiliate(s) for all such losses.
10. Personal Injury Protection and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Protection. Except as required by law, Owner or its affiliate do not provide Personal Injury Protection, No Fault Benefits or Medical Payment Coverage (collectively PIP) or Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Protection (UM/UIM) through this Agreement. If Owner or its affiliate is required by law to provide PIP and/or UM/UIM, Renter expressly selects such protection in the minimum limits with the maximum deductible and expressly waives and rejects PIP and/or UM/UIM limits in excess of the minimum limits required by law.
11. Personal Property. Owner is not responsible for any damage to, loss or theft of Renter’s personal property or data contained therein, whether the damage or theft occurs during or after termination of the rental regardless of fault or negligence. Renter acknowledges and agrees that no bailment is or shall be created upon Owner, whether actual, constructive or otherwise, for any personal property carried in or left in Vehicle or on Owner’s premises. Owner is not liable for and Renter shall defend, indemnify and hold Owner and its affiliate(s) harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, claims, demands, costs, attorney fees and other expenses incurred by Owner or its affiliate(s) or in any way arises out of Renter’s or Renter’s passengers failure to remove any personal property, including but not limited to data or records of Renter or Renter’s passenger downloaded or otherwise transferred to Vehicle. Owner is not responsible for and Renter releases Owner from any claim or cause of action which may arise from a prior renter’s or passenger’s failure to remove any personal property, data or records from Vehicle. Renter acknowledges and agrees that no bailment is or shall be created upon Owner, whether actual, constructive or otherwise, from personal property carried in or left in Vehicle or on Owner’s premises.
12. Use in Mexico. Vehicle shall not be taken into Mexico.
13. Third Party Proceeds. If a third party, including, without limitation, an insurance company, authorizes payment of any amount owed by Renter under this Agreement, Renter hereby assigns to Owner Renter’s right to receive such payment. Only those amounts actually paid by a third party to Owner shall reduce the amount owed by Renter under this Agreement; provided however, certain third parties may have agreed to pay Owner a flat fee for this rental in lieu of Owner’s “/day” charges or the per diem benefits under the applicable insurance policy. In such event the flat fee might exceed or be less than: the normal “/day” charges as calculated under this Agreement; or the per diem benefits. Regardless of the amounts paid under such flat fee agreement, third party payments shall not be applied to: vehicle upgrades or optional products (beyond those provided by the third party); or, rental days beyond those specified by the third party. Renter remains responsible for all charges not paid by the third parties, such as charges for vehicle upgrades, optional products, extra rental days, and all other charges.
14. Power of Attorney. Renter hereby grants and appoints to Owner a Limited Power of Attorney:
a. To present insurance claims of any type to Renter’s insurance carrier and/or credit card company if:
i. Vehicle is damaged, lost or stolen during the Rental Period and if Renter fails to pay for any damages; or
ii. Any liability claims against Owner arise in connection with this rental transaction and Renter fails to defend, indemnify and hold Owner harmless from such claims;
b. To endorse Renter’s name to entitle Owner to receive insurance, credit card and/or debit card payments directly for any such claims, damages, liabilities or rental charges.
15. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be unlawful, contrary to public policy, void or unenforceable, all remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Limitation of Remedy/No Consequential Damages. If Owner breaches any of its obligations under this Agreement and/or if Vehicle has any mechanical failure or other failure not caused by Renter or AAD(s) and if Owner is liable under applicable law for such breach or Vehicle failure, Owner’s sole liability to Renter and AAD(s) and Renter’s and AAD(s)’ sole remedy is limited to the substitution of another similar Vehicle by Owner to Renter and to recovery by Renter of the pro rata daily rental rate for the period in which Renter or AAD(s) did not have use of Vehicle or substitute Vehicle. RENTER AND AAD(s) WAIVE ALL CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE TO RENTER OR AAD(s). SUCH DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED AND NOT AVAILABLE TO RENTER OR AAD(s). Renter further acknowledges that any personal data or information downloaded or transferred to Vehicle may not be secure and may be accessible after the Rental Period. Renter releases Owner from any liability resulting from or otherwise arising out of any such data or information being accessed and/or utilized by a third party.
17. Roadside Assistance Protection.
When deciding whether or not to purchase ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROTECTION (RAP), you may wish to check to determine whether, you have other coverage or protection for such services.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROTECTION IS NOT INSURANCE. THE PURCHASE OF ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROTECTION IS OPTIONAL AND NOT REQUIRED IN ORDER TO RENT A VEHICLE.
Renter may purchase RAP from Owner for an additional fee. If Renter purchases RAP, Owner agrees to contractually waive Owner’s right to collect from Renter for the following services: (i) Spare tire installation (if no inflated spare is available, Vehicle will be towed), the cost of a replacement tire is not waived, (ii) towing (if the car becomes inoperable), (iii) lockout service (if keys are locked inside Vehicle), (iv) Vehicle jumpstart, and (v) fuel delivery for up to 3 gallons (or equivalent liters) of fuel if Vehicle is out of fuel. Prohibited use of the car will void this option.
18. Telematics Notice and Release. Vehicle may be equipped with OnStar or another vehicle telematics system (Telematics System). Some or all Telematics System functionality may or may not be active during the Rental Period and/or may be deactivated automatically and without warning or notice. Renter acknowledges that such systems utilize wireless technology to transmit data and, therefore, privacy cannot be guaranteed and is specifically disclaimed by Renter. Unless prohibited by law, Renter authorizes any person’s use or disclosure of or access to (i) location information, (ii) automatic crash notification to any person for use in the operation of an automatic crash notification system, (iii) disable Vehicle and (iv) operational condition, mileage, diagnostic and performance reporting of Vehicle. Renter shall inform any and all AAD(s) and passengers of the terms of this section and that Renter has authorized use, disclosure or access as provided for herein. Renter releases Owner and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner, operator of the Telematics System, wireless carrier(s) and other suppliers of components or services and their respective employees, officers, directors and agents from any damage (including incidental and/or consequential damages) to persons (including without limitation Renter, an AAD(s) and passengers) or property caused by failure of the telematics system to operate properly or otherwise arising from the use of the Telematics System by Renter, an AAD or Owner. Use of the Telematics System is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy statement (Telematics Terms) posted by the applicable Telematics System provider and/or vehicle manufacturer (in the case of OnStar, Telematics Terms are available at www.onstar.com), which may include system and service limitations, warranty exclusions, limitations of liability, wireless service provider terms, privacy practices, descriptions of use and sharing of information, and user responsibilities. By signing this Agreement, Renter authorizes the provision of such telematics services in accordance with, and agrees to be bound by, the Telematics Terms. Third party service providers are not agents, employees, or contractors of Owner.
19. Headings. The headings of the numbered paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience only, are not part of this Agreement and do not in any way limit, modify or amplify the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
20. Release of Information to Third Parties. Renter agrees Owner may, and Renter expressly authorizes Owner, to provide information in Owner’s possession about Renter and AAD(s), including but not limited to such driver’s name, address, cellular/mobile and other phone numbers, driver’s license and/or credit/debit card information to applicable authorities or other third parties, in connection with this Agreement including, without limitation, providing Renter’s personal data to third parties which conduct services on Owner’s behalf (such as consumer satisfaction surveys) and consent to Owner or Owner’s representatives contacting Renter.
21. Mandatory Arbitration Agreement: RENTER AND OWNER EACH WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS. RENTER AND OWNER AGREE TO ARBITRATE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, CONTROVERSIES OR DISPUTES OF ANY KIND (“CLAIMS”) AGAINST EACH OTHER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR OWNER’S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, CHARGES, ADVERTISINGS, OR RENTAL VEHICLES. RENTER AND OWNER AGREE THAT NO CLAIMS WILL BE ASSERTED IN ANY REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON A CLASS-WIDE OR COLLECTIVE BASIS, THAT NO ARBITRATION FORUM WILL HAVE JURISDICTION TO DECIDE ANY CLAIMS ON A CLASS-WIDE OR COLLECTIVE BASIS, AND THAT NO RULES FOR CLASS-WIDE OR COLLECTIVE ARBITRATION WILL APPLY. This Arbitration Agreement is to be broadly interpreted and applies to all claims based in contract, tort, statute, or any other legal theory; all claims that arose prior to or after termination of the Rental Agreement; all claims Renter may bring against Owner’s employees, agents, affiliates or representatives; and all claims that Owner my bring against Renter. However, the parties agree that either party may bring an individual action in a small claims court with valid jurisdiction. The parties also agree that claims involving a third party insurance company ostensibly providing coverage to Renter or any AAD or the application of Owner’s financial responsibility relating to the use or operation of Vehicle may be brought in a court with valid jurisdiction.
(1) Procedure. A party must send a written Notice of Dispute (“Notice”) describing (a) the nature and basis of the claim; and (b) the relief sought, to the other party. The Notice to Owner should be addressed to: Dream Toy Garage, 3401 Mallory Lane, Suite 100, Franklin, TN 37067(“Notice Address”). If Owner and Renter do not resolve the claim within thirty (30) days after the Notice is received, a party may commence an arbitration by filing a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Claims will be resolved pursuant to the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules in effect at the time of the demand, as modified by this agreement, however, a single arbitrator will be selected according to AAA’s Commercial Arbitration Rules. The AAA rules are available online at www.adr.org. The arbitration will be confidential and hearings will take place in the federal judicial district of your Rental Location.
(2) Arbitrator’s Authority: The arbitrator is bound by this Agreement, the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) and AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator has no authority to join or consolidate claims, or adjudicate joined and consolidated claims. The arbitrator has exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the scope, interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of this agreement, including whether it is void. The parties agree that the arbitrator’s decision and award will be final and binding and may be confirmed or challenged in any court with jurisdiction as permitted under the FAA. The arbitrator can award the same damages and relief as a court, but only in favor of an individual party and for a party’s individual claim.
(3) Arbitration Costs: Renter will be responsible for his/her share of any arbitration fees (e.g., filing, administrative, etc.), but only up to the amount of filing fees Renter would incur if the claims were filed in court. Owner will be responsible for all additional arbitration fees. Renter is responsible for all other costs/fees that it incurs in arbitration, e.g., fees for attorneys, expert witnesses, etc. Renter will not be required to reimburse Owner for any fees unless the arbitrator finds that the substance of Renter’s claim(s) or the relief sought is frivolous. If the arbitrator makes such a finding, AAA Rules will govern the payment of all fees, and Owner may seek reasonable attorney’s fees. Owner will pay all fees and costs it is required by law to pay.
(4) Governing Law and Enforcement: The FAA applies to this Arbitration Agreement and governs whether a claim is subject to arbitration. This Arbitration Agreement was drafted in compliance with the laws in all states, however, if any portion of it is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable or is found not to apply to a claim, the remainder of the Arbitration Agreement remains in full force and effect. Except, if the class-arbitration waiver provision is deemed unenforceable, any class action claim(s) must proceed in a court of competent jurisdiction.
22. Choice of Law. All terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and enforced pursuant to the law of the State where this Agreement is executed by Renter without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions of such State.
23. Customer Privacy. The information you provide to Owner is stored and used in accordance with Owner’s privacy policy, which is available at www.dreamtoygarage.com/privacy.html, which may be amended from time to time and which is incorporated herein by reference.
24. Customers with Disabilities. For customer service inquiries related to customers with disabilities, please call 1 (615) 994-0060.
Electronic Consent
I, the “Renter” signing below, have read and understand the above terms and conditions, and I am consenting to the use of my electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. I understand that I have the right to request that I sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, I am waiving that right. After consent, I may, upon written request to Dream Toy Garage, LLC, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. My agreement to use an electronic signature with Dream Toy Garage, LLC for any documents will continue until such time as I notify Dream Toy Garage, LLC in writing that I no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing my consent. I understand that it is my responsibility to make sure that Dream Toy Garage, LLC has a current email address in order to contact me regarding any changes, if necessary.