These conditions do not apply in the context of a rental via our partners Yescapa and Wikicampers. The vehicles rented by our partners meet the general conditions of Yescapa and wikicampers.

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Article 1 – USE OF THE VEHICLE AND EXCLUSIONS IN THIS RESPECT OF THE INSURANCE COVER

Non-compliance with any of the obligations described in this article results in the forfeiture of the insurance guarantee, except by application of the law.

The lessee undertakes not to allow the vehicle to be driven by persons other than himself or those approved by the lessor and for whom he guarantees, in accordance with article 1384 of the Civil Code.

He also undertakes that the vehicle will not be used:

• In the context of competitions or tests, even on a private circuit, except with the prior written consent of the Lessor.

• By a person under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, or any substance likely to affect his conduct, nor by himself in these hypotheses.

• For illicit purposes, or for the transport of goods or persons for consideration

• Overloaded, for example when the rented vehicle carries a number of passengers greater than that indicated on the vehicle registration document.

• By persons other than those designated in the contract, subject to the prior written authorization of the Lessor and provided that the said persons have the minimum age required for the category rented, and have held a regulatory driving license for at least 5 years.

The tenant also agrees:

• to keep said vehicle closed and locked, outside periods of use, keeping the keys in his possession. The tenant also agrees to use the anti-theft device for bicycles and scooters at each stop.

• to drive with the central locking of the doors activated.

• to imperatively return the keys and papers of the vehicle to the counter of the rental company to an agent of the rental company upon return. Otherwise, the responsibility of the customer will be engaged if the vehicle is stolen. Except in the case of theft, the lessee will be responsible for all the costs that the lessor will have had to incur to redo the keys and repossess the vehicle and for any fines that occurred within 24 hours of the rental, if applicable. .

• never to transfer this contract, nor sell, mortgage or pledge the vehicle, its equipment or its tools, nor treat them in a way that is detrimental to the Lessor

Any violation of any of these commitments authorizes the lessor to give notice to the lessee to return the vehicle without delay.

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Article 2 – STATE OF THE VEHICLE

 

The lessee acknowledges that he has received said vehicle in perfect working order and cleanliness. All the tires are in good condition, without cuts. In the event of deterioration of one of them for a cause other than normal wear and tear, the hirer undertakes to replace it immediately at his own expense with a tire of the same dimensions and equal wear.

Meters and their sockets cannot be violated. If the meter has not worked for a reason other than a technical failure, the hirer must pay the mileage allowance calculated on the basis of 500 km per day.

The lessee is responsible for damage other than normal wear and tear, suffered by the vehicle, due to the use of routes that are unsuitable for traffic or, when the law allows it, for any other cause beyond the control of the lessor.

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Article 3 – RENTAL – PAYMENT – EXTENSION

The rates applicable to the rental are those in effect when the contract is signed. The rental price is payable in advance and the amount of the advance payment is determined according to the duration agreed in the contract and the rates in force.

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In order to avoid any dispute, the lessee who wishes to keep the vehicle for longer than that agreed upon departure must obtain the prior written agreement of the lessor and immediately send the balance of the rental by bank transfer, if there is place and the advance payment corresponding to the new agreed duration.

Under no circumstances can the advance payment be used for an extension of the rental.

The lessee undertakes to return the vehicle to the lessor on the date and time provided for in the rental contract (the return of the vehicle to the lessor at the agreed place will end the rental) under penalty of exposing himself, except in cases of force majeure, to legal proceedings, civil or criminal.

The tenant agrees to specify the exact and complete address of his home at the start of the rental, an identity card, a driving license and proof must be presented.

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Article 4 – PAYMENTS

The persons whose references appear in the Invoicing box on the contract and the drivers approved by the lessor jointly and severally undertake to pay in accordance with articles 1200 and following of the Civil Code.

The charges concerning the duration of the rental, the cost per kilometer, defined by the tariff agreed at the start of the rental if the conditions of application of the said tariff have been respected by the tenant. Otherwise, the charges of the substitute tariff referred to in the agreed tariff (made available to the tenant).

The distance traveled will be that indicated by the counter installed on the vehicle by the manufacturer.

The additional fee will be due for delivery service, if applicable, or if the vehicle is left in another place than provided without the written consent of the Lessor, a mileage allowance or an abandonment package.

In the event of theft or damage to the vehicle, the tenant nevertheless remains liable for an incompressible deductible, the amount of which is duly indicated on the contract.

(1) Case of Damage

The renter will be required to pay for any damage caused to the vehicle or its accessories (including the soft top) during the rental period.

If the cost of the damage, after compensation from a liable third party, if applicable, is less than the amount of the prepaid incompressible deductible, the lessee will only be liable for the cost remaining at the expense of the lessor.

(2) In case of theft

In the event of theft, the renter will be liable for the full incompressible deductible if the vehicle is found more than 15 days after the filing of the complaint.

If the vehicle is found within the 15-day period, the lessee will be required to pay the incompressible deductible in proportion to the number of days elapsed between the day of the complaint and the day of discovery, as well as the amount of the damage, s applicable (within the limit of the amount of the deductible).

If it turns out that the prepaid amount of the incompressible deductible exceeds the amounts charged to the tenant, the latter will be reimbursed for the difference;

In the absence of damage or theft, the prepaid amount for the incompressible deductible will be refunded after final receipt of the payment voucher presented.

If the tenant or his co-obligor does not observe the stipulations of these general rental conditions. He will also be liable for any damage to the vehicle or its market value. The same applies in all cases of exclusion from the insurance guarantee.

All fines, fees, expenses and taxes on any violations of traffic, parking or other laws will be the responsibility of the renter during the term of this contract.

The lessee expressly accepts that the non-payment of a single invoice on its due date or any unpaid results in the forfeiture of the term for invoices not due and authorizes the lessor to demand the immediate return of the vehicle(s) being rented. .

Any complaint concerning the vehicles or the invoicing must be formulated within 30 days following the date of issue of the invoice.

 

Article 5 – INSURANCE (EXTENT – EXCLUSIONS)

1) The lessee and any authorized driver of the vehicle, in accordance with article 1, undertake to participate as insured persons in the benefit of an automobile insurance policy, a copy of which is available to the lessee at the principal establishment of the lessor.

This policy covers damage to third parties in accordance with the regulations in force.

2) The tenant hereby agrees to said policy and agrees to observe its terms and conditions. The lessee further undertakes to take all necessary measures to protect the interests of the lessor and the lessor's insurance company, in the event of an accident during the term of this rental contract, and in particular:

• to declare in writing to the lessor, as soon as possible, any accident, theft or fire, even partial, and jointly to the police authorities any bodily injury or theft.

• to mention in his statement the circumstances, date, place and time of the accident, the name and address of the witnesses, the name and address of the owner of the opposing vehicle, the registration number of the opposing party's vehicle , the name of his insurance company and the policy number.

• to attach to this declaration any police or gendarmerie report, or bailiff's report if any have been drawn up.

• not to deal with or compromise with third parties for damages relating to the accident or their consequences.

3) The vehicle is only insured for the duration of the rental indicated in the contract. After this period, and unless the extension is accepted: the lessor declines all responsibility for accidents that the lessee may have caused and which he will have to deal with personally, except to apply the exclusions provided for by law.

4) The lessor declines all responsibility for objects left in the vehicle at the end of the rental.

5) In all cases, the lessee has the obligation to provide the best care and diligence in the use of the vehicle, in order to avoid any shocks occurring under the body or rocker panel. Any damage found will be borne by him.

The lessee who has an accident with a vehicle undertakes to submit on his return, or later in the event of force majeure, a duly completed declaration.

Failure to comply with any of the aforementioned obligations results in the forfeiture of the insurance cover relating to damage to the vehicle.

6) The lessor declines all responsibility for accidents to third parties or damage to the vehicle that the lessee may cause during the rental period if he has deliberately provided the lessor with false information concerning his identity, and (or) his address and ( or) the validation of his driving licence; indeed, in this case, he no longer benefits from the insurance policy.

7) The tenant accepts by this contract that the vehicle can be equipped with an anti-theft system by satellite beacon, and therefore localized at any time.

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Article 6 – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Normal mechanical wear and tear is the responsibility of the lessor

If the vehicle is immobilized, the repairs can only be carried out after written agreement and according to the lessor's instructions, they must be the subject of a receipted and detailed invoice, the defective parts replaced must be presented with the paid invoice.

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Article 7 – FUEL AND OIL

Fuel and/or electric refills are the responsibility of the tenant.

The latter must constantly check the oil and water indicator lights located on the dashboard; he must present the paid invoices in order to obtain reimbursement.

Failing this, the tenant will be liable for the costs of repairing the engine.

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Article 8 – RESPONSIBILITY

The lessee or the approved drivers are criminally liable for violations of the Highway Code committed by them while driving the vehicle.

The aforementioned expressly authorize the lessor to communicate their marital status and address on reclusion from the Police or Gendarmerie Services.

The rented vehicles can only circulate in the European Community.

The consequences that would result from the circulation of the vehicle outside the defined area would be entirely the responsibility of the tenant.

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Article 9 – VALIDITY OF THE CONTRACT

Any changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, if not in writing, will be null and void.

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Article 10 – SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

In the event of any dispute relating to this contract and insofar as the law allows it, the Court of Périgueux on which depends the head office of the rental establishment will have sole jurisdiction.