General conditions

1. Start and end of rental

Each rental shall commence when the car leaves the lessor's premises and shall end when the car returns. If the contract holder is prevented from taking possession of the car at the agreed time, or if the rental period lasts longer due to unforeseen circumstances, he shall notify the lessor immediately. If the contract holder fails to return the car at the agreed time, he shall pay a compensation for the day's rental exceeded. Each rental starts at the departure of the offices in Leysin or Muraz. For the departure and return locations at other addresses or for home deliveries, a fixed hourly rate of thirty francs (CHF 30.00) for the first 30 minutes is applied, and of one franc (CHF 1.00) per minutethereafter.

2. Method of payment and security deposit

A means of payment accepted by the lessor must be presented. Upon receipt of the vehicle, the contract holder must make a payment covering the total costs of the rental period and a deposit of five hundred francs (CHF 500.00). The balance of the deposit will be returned as soon as the lessor recovers the vehicle, no damage is detected and no additional costs are to be reported. The deposit can be used by the lessor to cover additional costs such as missing fuel on return of the vehicle, extra days of rental, exceeding the number of kilometers, cleaning costs, repairs, etc.

3. Reservation

All fuel costs are borne by the lessee. The A prepayment of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the rental period will be charged by the lessor to reserve the vehicle when the interval between the contract date and the initial date of the rental period exceeds five days. The amount is non-refundable except in case of cancellation due to force majeure such as pandemics, illnesses with certificates, death, withdrawal of license and other reasons justified by a written document.

4. Extension of the lease term

An extension of the rental contract is only possible with the written consent of the lessor before the end of the current rental contract. The hirer must then make an additional payment to cover the costs of the extended rental period. All the terms and conditions of the original contract shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise agreed in writing. The lessor may, without giving any reason, refuse the extension and request the return of the vehicle, in which case the lessee must return it to one of the offices.

5. Rental car

All fuel costs are at the expense of the hirer. The hire car is delivered in running order, with the correct level of fluids (oil, antifreeze, windscreen washer) and fuel. The hirer/driver is obliged to refill the car with water and oil if necessary. The hirer/driver is obliged to drive the hired vehicle with the utmost diligence and to observe all applicable legal regulations. The hirer/driver must ensure that no one smokes in the rental car and that the car is kept clean. If the client violates this rule, the corresponding cleaning costs will be charged to him/her after the vehicle is returned.

6. Right to drive the leased vehicle

The hirer shall be entitled to drive the rental vehicle provided that he/she is over 21 years of age and holds a driving licence valid which covers the relevant category for at least one year. This right also applies to other drivers whose names and addresses are listed in the rental agreement and who meet the same conditions as the hirer. The hirer, or the third party authorised by him/her, is fully responsible for any violations of traffic regulations and their consequences (traffic fines). Any fines received after the event will be passed on to the contract holder

7. Obligation in the event of an accident

The hirer/driver is obliged to notify the lessor and the police immediately. He shall ensure that a sketch of the accident is made and that the names and addresses of the persons involved in the accident and witnesses are recorded. Verbal or written promises to third parties regarding benefits due to accidents must be avoided: such promises are of no effect to the lessor.

8. Liability insurance

For the duration of the contractual rental period, a liability insurance policy with minimum coverage in accordance with Swiss law shall exist, subject to any other arrangements. In the event of damage, the lessee/driver shall bear the first CHF 500 as an insurance excess. In addition, the hirer/driver shall remain personally liable for any damage not covered by the third party liability. He shall not fail to take out the details of the insurance of the third party vehicle.

9. Damage and loss of the hired vehicle

The hirer/driver is fully responsible for the destruction, damage or loss of the hired vehicle. In the event of a collision, the hirer/driver will only have to pay a deductible of CHF 1,000 if he/she takes out comprehensive insurance. Without insurance, the hirer/driver undertakes to pay for all repairs to the hire car

10. Repairs

The hirer/driver is obliged to check the car before the start of the hire period. It will be assumed that the hired car was in good order at the time of handover, unless the hirer/driver says otherwise during the inspection. The hirer/driver is fully liable for any damage that occurs during the rental period. In principle, the necessary repairs shall be carried out by a repair shop to be designated by the lessor. Repairs or alterations to the leased vehicle may not be undertaken without the consent of the lessor. However, if repairs of an urgent nature have to be undertaken, the invoice shall be made out in the name of the lessor. For the duration of such repairs, the hirer/driver shall pay the lessor compensation equal to the daily hire charge for the vehicle for each daythat the vehicle is off the road.

11. Prohibited uses

The vehicles may be equipped with a geolocation system for tracking purposes. The lessee expressly agrees to the lessor's location if :

a) the vehicle is not returned on the agreed date

b) the vehicle is used outside the contractually agreed area

c) the vehicle is stolen

d) in case of an accident

The sole purpose of collecting, recording and using the data is to protect the vehicle fleet. The lessor may be required to provide this data by order of the public authorities

12. Rides abroad

Journeys abroad are only permitted with the express consent of the lessor.

13. Vehicles localization

The vehicles may be equipped with a geolocation system for tracking purposes. The lessee expressly agrees to the lessor's location if : a) the vehicle is not returned on the agreed date b) the vehicle is used outside the contractually agreed area c) the vehicle is stolen d) in case of an accident The sole purpose of collecting, recording and using the data is to protect the vehicle fleet. The lessor may be required to provide this data by order of the public authorities.

14. Lessor's liability

The lessor shall not be liable to the lessee/driver or to third parties for any damage resulting from an accident occurring during the period of hire. Nor shall the lessor be liable for any damage caused to the lessee/driver as a result of any defect in the hired vehicle, which prevents him from continuing his journey and causes him loss of time or other consequential damage. In the event of a breakdown, the lessor does not guarantee the immediate availability of a replacement vehicle, but undertakes to do everything possible to find a rapid solution.

15.Performance of the contract

If the rented vehicle cannot be made ready for use within the period between the conclusion of the contract and the start of the rental period, the lessor shall be entitled to terminate the contract without having to pay any compensation.

16. Supplementary provisions

The Federal Code of Obligations is applicable in all cases.

17. Place of jurisdiction

The place of jurisdiction for any dispute arising from this agreement shall be the domicile of the lessor. The lessee expressly declares that he waives his ordinary place of residence and submits to the place of jurisdiction agreed here.