Terms and Conditions

Definitions

THE COMPANY is Life's a Pitch.
THE HIRER is the person hiring the equipment from the Company and whose name appears on the booking form. The Hirer must be at least 18 years of age.
THE PERIOD OF HIRE is from when the tent is delivered by the Company, and terminates when the tent is collected by the Company.
A BOOKING is the contract entered into by the Hirer and the Company.
THE EQUIPMENT is the bell tent provided by the Company for the use of the Hirer.
HIRE CHARGES is the total amount due under the invoice, including delivery and collection of the equipment.

General

These terms and conditions apply to all contracts entered into between the Company and the Hirer unless expressly stated otherwise by the Company and upon payment of the deposit the Hirer is deemed to have accepted them. Any offer of equipment is subject to stock being available on receipt of a deposit at time of booking.

1. CONDITIONS

Quotes are provided on the basis that a booking is not confirmed until a payment and security deposit are received and cleared which constitutes the Hirer's full acceptance of our quote and Terms and Conditions.

The security deposit covers damage, breakages or extra cleaning that may be required. This will be returned within seven days of collection, minus deductions if applicable, which will be fully itemised.

Bookings received less than 28 days in advance of delivery, will require payment to be sent in full on receipt of invoice.

Notice of cancellation of the booking by the Hirer must be provided to the Company to be received not less than 14 days prior to delivery.

Cancellation of less than 14 days prior to delivery will result in 100% of the hire charge being forfeited.

2. DELAY OR FAILURE BY THE COMPANY TO COMPLETE THE CONTRACT

The Company will use its best endeavours to supply the hirer with the equipment ordered but where this is not possible the company will notify the Hirer as soon as possible with any alterations to the design and specifications of the equipment and where alteration is fundamental the Hirer may terminate this contract and any deposit paid will be refunded.

In the unfortunate event that you have to cancel your camping trip due to Force Majeure, including high winds that make it impossible to to set the tent up or heavy rain making the ground too wet to make the tent safe we will offer you a different date.

We have no control over the weather however we are not obliged to offer you a refund in part or full for your hire period.

3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY

In the event that the Company fails to fulfil any terms of the hire contract the Company's liability is limited to refund or cancellation of any hire charge and in no circumstances will the Company be liable for any indirect, special or consequential loss or damage (whether loss of profit or otherwise), costs, expenses or other claim whatsoever which arises out of or in connection with the hire of the equipment. The Company's entire liability under and in connection with the hire contract shall not exceed the amount of the hire charge. The Company shall not be liable for damage or loss of any of the equipment. Your statutory rights are not affected.

4. PAYMENT

Payments must be made in accordance with the terms stated in the Company’s quotation. Should settlement not be made by the Hire date then interest will be charged at 4 % per annum above the base rate of the National Westminster Bank Plc. further, the Company reserves the right to cancel your booking without further communication.

5. LOSS OR DAMAGE

(a) The Hirer shall during the period of Hire be responsible for the maintenance and safe custody of the Company’s equipment from point of delivery, during and after erection until dismantling and collection of equipment by the Company.

(b) The Hirer must be satisfied with the equipment before use and should notify the Company of any miscounts, incorrect deliveries or unacceptable equipment before use.

(c) The Hirer shall leave the Equipment in a clean and tidy state, a reasonable surcharge will be applied for cleaning if it is not and will be deducted from the damage deposit and / or charged directly to the Hirer.

6. INSURANCE

The insurance provided by the Company covers the equipment against: Fire and explosion, Storm and tempest.

The risk for any exclusions under the Company's insurance passes to the Hirer on delivery of the Equipment.

7. EXCLUSIONS FROM INSURANCE

Exclusions include but are not limited to:

(a) Insurance excess – The insurance cover excludes the first £250 of any claim and this is payable by the Hirer.

(b) Cover only applies to equipment that is delivered by the Company.

(d) Consequential Loss

(e) Acts of fraud or dishonesty by any party to whom the property insured has been entrusted or hired.

(f) Any breach of the Company terms and conditions as herein stated will negate the insurance policy.

(g) The Hirer is to keep the Company fully informed of all material matters relating to the Equipment; not to use the equipment for any unlawful purpose.

(h) Failure to report the loss or damage arising from fire, theft or vandalism to the police immediately upon discovery and to the Company within 24 hours.

8. THE HIRERS RESPONSIBILITY

(a) The Hirer should keep any part of the equipment that is a framed structure or a tent completely closed and secure while not in use during the period of Hire.

(b) The Hirer should not tamper with the structure or any part of the equipment and in particular not affix or suspend from the equipment any item whatsoever without written consent of the Company.

(c) The Hirer should not use any heating, cooking or other gas or electrical appliances of any kind in the Company's tents.

(d) The Hirer is responsible for any damage and loss caused to the equipment regardless of culpability, and therefore should the security deposit be insufficient to cover costs incurred by the Company, the Hirer will be liable for all costs associated with this damage.

(e) Any naked flames used in proximity to the tent are entirely at the Hirers own risk.

(f) No animals are allowed inside the Company’s tents, without the previous consent in writing of the Company.

(g) No smoking is allowed inside the Company’s tents.

(h) The Hirer agrees that the Company, its Agents, Officers or Employees, accept no liability for any personal injury or damage to any persons or property suffered during the period of your usage. Your statutory rights are not affected.

(i) Barbecue equipment or open fires outside are to be placed a minimum of eight feet from the tent and not left unattended whilst in use.

9. OWNERSHIP

All equipment remains at all times the property of the Company. The Hirer may not sub-hire or part with possession of the equipment or any part of it and may not allow any lien or encumbrance to be created over the equipment.

10. LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES

The Company will not be responsible for and the Hirer will indemnify the Company against all claims for the injury to persons or loss or damage to property howsoever caused unless it be proved that such injury or damage was caused by negligence of the Company.

11. FORCE MAJEURE

The Company will not be liable for any: Act of God including but not limited to tempest, fire, flood, storm or natural disaster; War, civil war, sabotage or act of terrorism; Government sanction, embargo, import or export regulation or order; Labour disputes, including strikes, lockouts, boycotts or other industrial action; Failure in the transportation of equipment, machinery or personnel or in the provision of any utility including power, gas, water, or communication services.

While every effort will be made by the Company to carry out any booking accepted, however, the full performance of it is subject to variation or cancellation by the Company consequent upon Act of God, War, Strikes, Riots, Lockouts or any other disturbances. Fire, Flood, Storm, Gale or Tempest restrictions on the use of Transport, Fuel or Power. Requisitioning Storage of material or transport or labour or any other cause beyond the control of the Company.

Choice of Law

This contract will be governed by the laws of England and Wales and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.

12. CANCELLATION

Should the Hirer wish to terminate the contract then the following compensation rates will be charged to the Hirer by the Company.
100% of the Hire price for notice less than 14 days prior to the Hire period. 50% of the hire price for notice 14 to 21 days prior to the hire period. 25% of the Hire price for notice more than 21 days prior to the Hire period.

13. OTHER

The Company reserves the right to amend their website and terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice, the Hirers obligations not being limited to the above.

The contract will be terminated in the event of non-payment, or if there is a breach of the terms and conditions.

If any clause is deemed invalid it will not affect the rest of the terms and conditions.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and the Hirer. No verbal representations or arrangements are recognised by the Company.

Nothing in this agreement shall exclude or in any way limit:

(a) either party's liability for death or personal injury caused by its own negligence;

(b) either party's liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

This agreement sets forth the full extent of the Company’s obligations and liabilities in respect of the equipment and its hiring to the Hirer. In particular, there are no conditions, warranties or other terms, express or implied, including as to quality, fitness for a particular purpose or any other kind whatsoever, that are binding on the Company except as specifically stated in this agreement. Any condition, warranty or other term concerning the equipment which might otherwise be implied into or incorporated within this agreement, whether by statute, common law or otherwise, is expressly excluded

A booking may only be deemed valid once the Hirer is in receipt of a booking confirmation from the Company. The Company will provide a booking confirmation subject to availability and on receipt of payment with a deposit from the Hirer. Should the Company not have availability then the deposit will be returned to the Customer.