Hire Agreement
This Hire Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between RAWR4KIDS (ABN 60 284 556 572) ("Service Provider") and the undersigned hirer ("Hirer").
WHEREAS, the Hirer seeks to engage RAWR4KIDS for the hire of equipment for a specified period; and
WHEREAS, RAWR4KIDS agrees to provide such equipment under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Hirer acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:
001. DEFINITIONS
"RAWR4KIDS" refers to RAWR4KIDS (ABN 60 284 556 572) and its employees, agents, or contractors. "Hirer" refers to the individual or entity hiring the equipment. "Contract" means the hire agreement, including the invoice or quotation, these terms, any special terms, and other written communications evidencing the agreement. "Equipment" means all items and properties hired by RAWR4KIDS to the Hirer. "Hire Period" or "Event/Party Date" means the duration for which the Equipment is hired, as specified in the invoice or agreed between RAWR4KIDS and the Hirer. "Cost" means the hire fee, as specified in the invoice or agreed between RAWR4KIDS and the Hirer. "Site" means the location where the Equipment is delivered or set up by RAWR4KIDS.
002. PAYMENT TERMS
RAWR4KIDS is not obligated to deliver or provide possession of the Equipment until the Cost is paid in full and funds are cleared. Quoted and invoiced amounts exclude third-party costs unless explicitly stated.
Payment schedules are as follows:
Private Parties:
A) A non-refundable $100.00 deposit via direct debit is required upon acceptance of the invoice or quotation to secure the booking.
B) Full payment (100%) via direct debit is due 14 days prior to the Hire Period or Event/Party Date.
C) Alternatively, full payment (100%) via credit card is required at booking (online or by phone).
D) Alternatively, full payment (100%) via PayPal - ‘Pay in 4’ using the RAWR4KIDS online booking system.
Community Events:
A) A non-refundable 15% deposit via direct debit is required upon acceptance of the invoice or quotation to secure the booking.
B) Full payment (100%) via direct debit is due 14 days prior to the Hire Period or Event/Party Date.
C) Alternatively, full payment (100%) via credit card is required at booking (online or by phone).
003. CANCELLATION, EARLY RETURNS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT
No refunds will be issued for unused consumables, Equipment, or early return of Equipment before the Hire Period ends.
Cancellations after booking confirmation are subject to:
A) More than 14 days prior to the Hire Period or Event/Party Date: A full credit will be issued for rebooking within 12 months.
B) Less than 14 days prior to the Hire Period or Event/Party Date: A 50% credit will be issued, with forfeiture of 50% of the Cost.
C) Cancellation on the Hire Date or after RAWR4KIDS has departed for the event: Forfeiture of the full Cost.
Bookings made without confirming hire date availability are subject to:
A) If the date is available, RAWR4KIDS will confirm the booking.
B) If the date is unavailable, a credit will be issued for use within 12 months.
C) Cancellation due to unavailability results in forfeiture of the full Cost.
Credits are issued at RAWR4KIDS’s discretion after review and are not provided for changes of mind, booking errors, circumstances beyond RAWR4KIDS’s control, breaches of this Agreement, or actions intended to harm RAWR4KIDS’s reputation, staff, or contractors.
004. WET OR DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS
RAWR4KIDS will not operate Equipment in wet or dangerous weather conditions for safety reasons. The Hirer must have an alternative plan. Weather-related cancellations are subject to:
A) If wet or dangerous weather is forecast 48 hours prior to the Hire Period or Event/Party Date: A full credit will be issued for rebooking within 12 months.
B) If forecast 24 hours prior and the Hirer proceeds, the standard cancellation policy (Section 3) applies if RAWR4KIDS deems it unsafe.
C) If unpredicted wet or dangerous weather occurs on the Hire Date: A credit will be issued for use within 12 months.
005. LICENSING AND PERMITS
The Hirer is solely responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits, including movie licensing for outdoor cinema events. RAWR4KIDS does not provide outdoor cinema equipment for community events and bears no liability for advising on or obtaining licenses or permits. The Hirer may refer to Roadshow Public Performance Licensing (roadshowppl.com.au) or Amalgamated (www.amalgamatedmovies.com) for movie licensing and their local council for permits. The Hirer is liable for any legal repercussions from failure to obtain licenses or permits, and RAWR4KIDS reserves the right to seek compensation for fees, losses, or damages arising from such negligence.
006. EQUIPMENT USE AND RESPONSIBILITY
RAWR4KIDS technicians will provide instructions and a digital manual for safe Equipment operation. The Hirer is responsible for protecting and using the Equipment correctly during the Hire Period, unless RAWR4KIDS technicians remain on-site. The Hirer shall compensate RAWR4KIDS for the replacement cost of any Equipment damaged, lost, or stolen during the Hire Period, excluding fair wear and tear, and for any related financial loss or expense. The Hirer must not remove, relocate, alter, repair, or use the Equipment for purposes other than those specified in the manual. RAWR4KIDS’s identification, trade name, trademark, or signage must not be concealed or removed.
007. GOODS FOUND OR KEPT IN POSSESSION
Goods owned by the Hirer found in the Equipment upon collection may be disposed of by RAWR4KIDS unless claimed within 14 days of the Hire Date. RAWR4KIDS property found by the Hirer must be reported and claimed within 14 days, or the Hirer may dispose of it without liability.
009. TERMINATION
RAWR4KIDS may terminate this Agreement at any time without liability. If terminated before the Event/Party Date, all payments, excluding the non-refundable deposit ($100.00 for private parties or 15% for community events), will be refunded. If terminated after the event commences, the Hirer must return all Equipment within 30 minutes of notice. RAWR4KIDS may enter the Site to retrieve Equipment at the Hirer’s expense. Failure to allow access will result in the Equipment being deemed stolen, reported to authorities, and prosecuted, with the Hirer liable for recovery costs, losses, and legal fees.
010. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
RAWR4KIDS reserves the right to modify these terms without notice to ensure compliance with company values, insurance, licensing, permits, and applicable laws.
011. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Queensland courts.
By engaging the services of RAWR4KIDS (ABN 60 284 556 572) through the submission of a booking, the Hirer acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RAWR4KIDS Hire Agreement, as provided in the associated contract documents and online at www.rawr4kids.com.au/terms