This document is an agreement made between Rug Doctor (New Zealand) Limited as the “Lessor” and the “Hirer” whose particulars are entered on the front of this agreement.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE MATERIAL CONDITIONS OF THIS HIRE AGREEMENT. THE HIRER AGREES:

1. To return the equipment in a clean condition to Rug Doctor (New Zealand) Limited (“Lessor”) at the same location as the Hirer uplifted the equipment on the date and time herein specified, or within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of the equipment if no time is specified; and pay a cleaning charge if the equipment is not returned in a clean condition; and pay or reimburse Lessor for the full cost of all repairs or loss of the equipment resulting from accident, neglect, misuse or failure to return the equipment or any other breach of this hire agreement (“Agreement”).

2. To pay all hire charges, at the specified rate from the time the equipment is received until it is returned. If the equipment is not returned by the date and time specified or within twenty-four (24) hours after the equipment is received if no date and time are specified, the Lessor shall have the right to take immediate action to recover the equipment. The Hirer agrees to pay all overtime hire charges to Lessor AS DAMAGES along with all costs and fees connected with recovery of the equipment and-or collection of the hire charge.

3. That, if the Hirer fails to return the equipment or if conditions or circumstances indicate theft has occurred, the Lessor may immediately report said equipment as stolen. Hirer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessor, proprietor, their employees and agents from any claim or liability arising out of Lessor’s reporting the equipment as stolen including damages sought for false imprisonment, infliction of emotional distress, false detention and/or any and all damages, losses or liabilities.

4. Not to loan, sublet, pledge, transfer, create a lien against, grant a security interest in or dispose of or authorise another to use the equipment without the express prior written permission of the Lessor.

5. Use the equipment, materials, and chemicals in a careful and prudent manner and according to the instructions furnished by Lessor. NOTE: Only use Rug Doctor cleaning agents in the machine.

6. That the Lessor is not liable for any costs, damages, losses and liabilities incurred by the Hirer as a consequence of this Agreement, except for the Lessor’s negligence. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Lessor is not liable for any damages caused to carpet or furniture, including water damage with use of the machine, or any damage caused by use of an extension power lead has been used with a Rug Doctor Machine power lead.

7. To indemnify and hold Lessor and Lessor’s agents free and harmless from any claim, demand, cause of action, or damage arising from personal injury or property damage as a result of the use of the hire equipment or chemicals used with it, or in any manner arising out of this Hire Agreement, including, without limitation, the Lessor’s legal fees (on a solicitor/client basis) and costs of suit.

8. That, if the hire of the equipment is for non-domestic use or for a non-domestic purpose or if the Hirer is in trade, the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply to this Agreement.

9. The Hirer consents to the Lessor sending electronic communications advertising and promoting the Lessor’s goods and/or services and other promotional material to the Hirer’s email address provided from time to time.

THE UNDERSIGNED HIRER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE/SHE HAS READ, UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS HIRE AGREEMENT AND ALL ITS TERMS