1.
Unless expressly stated in writing all orders are accepted subject to the Terms and Conditions of Hiring stated below and the Hirer by authorizing or allowing work to proceed is deemed to have acknowledged this fact.
2.
The period of hire is understood to be the period for which the equipment is ready and available for use by the Hirer and the marquee will usually be erected at least one full day before the date of the event and removed the following day, unless otherwise agreed at the time of booking.
3.
On quotation of price, it is assumed that the site is reasonably level and accessible by vehicle and no obstruction either above or below ground are apparent. Drain pipes, cables, etc. Hire charges do not include making good or repairing any damage to the site caused by the marquee.
The Hirer will make available a representative to show the desired location of the marquee. In the absence of a representative, the marquee shall be sited where it is thought fit.
4.
Included in the hire charge will be the provision for labour to erect and dismantle the marquee. Under no circumstances should the Hirer attempt to erect and/or dismantle the marquee.
5.
During the period of hire i.e. once the marquee is erected, the Hirer is responsible for the maintenance and safe custody of the marquee and equipment. Appropriate insurance cover should be considered by the Hirer. It is the Hirers responsibility to ensure that all the equipment has been delivered and assembled satisfactorily before Meadow Marquees leave the site at the time of erection. The Hirer is not permitted to make any adjustment or alterations to the marquee. The Hirer is responsible for the closing of all doorways at the end of the event.
6.
Whilst every effort is made by Meadow Marquees to carry out any contract which has been made it is subject to cancellation or variation due to the vagaries of weather, war, strikes or transport beyond the control of Meadow Marquees.
7.
Meadow Marquees will not be responsible for and the Hirer will indemnify Meadow Marquees against all claims for the injury to persons or loss or damage to property, howsoever caused, unless it can be proved that such injury, loss or damage is the result of negligence on behalf of Meadow Marquees.
8.
The Hirer may terminate the contract in writing at any time, however the deposit is non refundable.
9.
A deposit is due on acceptance of the written quotation, with the balance payable on the date of erection.
