Terms & Conditions

Definitions

“The Client” means the person, their employees, agents, company, corporation, pubic authority or body seeking to hire, lease or purchase equipment from Rent a Keg

“Dry Hire” means the hire of Equipment only where the installation and commissioning is completed by the Client

“Equipment” means the hired items referred to in the order/lease agreement and/or services to be supplied by Rent a Keg

Sections

1. General
2. Delivery
3. Purchase
4. Short Term Hire (Up to 3 months)
5. Lease Contract Hire 6, 12 & 24 Months

General

1. All goods must be signed off by the customer.
2. Customers whose rental goods are not available at agreed collection times are liable for a collection fee equal to the initial fee for delivery, setup & collection, if a second call out has to made.
3. Agreement: Rent a Keg will issue a digital contract of hire agreement (order form), which the client shall accept digitally with the signature of the client and necessary payment. No booking is confirmed until the signed agreement and full invoice payment have been received by Rent a Keg and Rent a Keg has confirmed its acceptance to the client in writing. Orders are accepted subject to equipment being available at the time of order.
4. Force Majeure: Rent a Keg reserves the right should unforeseeable circumstances arise to substitute any equipment for another of similar specification, but in the event of Rent a Keg having no similar equipment available, Rent a Keg shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement where upon Rent a Keg shall refund the deposit or full amount paid for set equipment to the Client. The Client shall not be entitled to any other payment by way of compensation from the Company.
5. Payment Terms: Unless agreed otherwise in writing the full balance must be paid before the date of delivery. If payment in full is not received by Rent a Keg before the date of delivery, the Client will be deemed to have terminated the Agreement and will be liable to cancellation charges as set out above.
6. Liability to Third Parties: Rent a Keg will not be liable for any claim for personal injury, death, loss or damage to property howsoever caused unless it is proved that such injury was caused by faulty material, workmanship or negligence on the part of Rent a Keg.
7. Frustration: Rent a Keg shall not be responsible for any failure in the performance of any of its obligations under the Agreement caused by factors outside of its control, including but not restricted to, trade disputes, fire, Act of God, War, civil emergencies, failure, breakdown or restrictions on the use of transport, fuel or power.
8. Venue Damage: The client agrees that damage caused to a private venue as a result of a guest is not the responsibility of Rent a Keg. Rent a Keg recommends suitable ground covering to protect the flooring beneath. Rent a keg will not be held responsible for damage caused by spilt drink and or rust marking caused by equipment sitting in spilt drink.
9. Abuse & Mistreatment of Staff & Equipment: if Rent a Keg staff are at any time under verbal or physical abuse, or if we feel that the Equipment has been misused and are no longer following health and safety rules, Rent a Keg reserve the right to remove the equipment with no reimbursement to the client.
10. Clients’ Conditions: Unless otherwise agreed in writing by Rent a Keg these conditions shall override any Terms or Conditions stipulated, incorporated or referred to by the Client in his order or negotiations.
11. Digital Photographs Disclaimer: We reserve the right to publish digital images (photographs) of your hire package and or purchase from us on our internet site and across our social media channels. If you do not wish for photographs to be used, please contact us and we will note and respect this request. All pictures taken by Rent a Keg staff are copyright of Rent a Keg

Delivery

1. General Timings: Whilst every effort is made to ensure our timely arrival at your venue, in the event of uncontrollable circumstances our liability shall be limited to extended hire of equipment to recover any lost time from the delayed start.
2. Order Satisfaction: The Client must satisfy themselves at the time of delivery that all items ordered have been delivered and our attention should be drawn to any miscounts, omissions or damages prior to our delivery driver departing the delivery address.
3. Site Access, Parking & Tolls: We require a safe access to the site which meets environmental health standards. Parking expenses will be charged back to the client or billed in advance. Parking tickets obtained through the operators incorrect parking will not be paid by the client; however, some venues have a 20-minute unloading time which is unrealistic for equipment rentals requiring certified installation. Tickets obtained while unloading at such sites will be charged back to the client. Tickets obtained due to the Client not providing parking will also be passed to the client.

Purchase

1. Stock Purchase: All stock supplied by Rent a Keg, left on the date of equipment collection will be collected by Rent a Keg unless claimed by the client as stock can spoil.
2. Usage Dates: The client accepts responsibility to ensure that kegs & purchased consumables must be used within their best before date and once opened within the breweries recommend time frame. Please ask us for clarification if required, it is the client’s responsibility to seek further advice if they are unsure following delivery.
3. Sale or Return for kegs is only applicable if agreed in advance. The kegs then can only be returned if collected within 5 days of original delivery date and the kegs are sealed and unopened. The refund will be processed within 14 days minus any agreed handing charges, usually £40+VAT per keg.
4. Opened Products: We cannot refund any open keg, bottle or container under ANY circumstances.
5. Equipment Refund Policy: If equipment has been installed by a Rent a Keg technician, no refunds are available. Equipment specified under warranty at time of purchase will be replaced at equipment cost only and does not include any labour which will be charge at extra cost.

Short Term Hire (Up to 3 months)

1. Safety Guide & Usage: The Client must read the “Safety & Usage guide of the draught system” and familiarise themselves with the draught pressure system(s).
2. Draught System Usage: The client has sole responsibility of the control of using the draught equipment and associated pressure system. He/she does not necessarily use the equipment in a personal capacity, but has the authority and responsibility to specify who may/may not use the equipment. He/she is in charge of readying the system for use and turning off the system after use.
3. All equipment, bars lost or broken will be automatically charged at replacement cost. This includes any losses incurred while goods are in client’s possession during the contracted rental period.
4. All glassware hired shall be charged at cost to the client if damaged, broken or lost.
5. Cleaning: The hirer is responsible to make sure that all dry hire equipment hired must be returned clean as it came with the exception of glassware and drink product lines which may be returned dirty (Lines inside taps and coolers included). A cleaning levy for bars and equipment returned dirty maybe applied if necessary
6. Missing Equipment: Where products are missing at collection point, rental fees at stipulated rates will be charged to the customer on a weekly basis until the product is returned or until the replacement value of the product has been reached. Whichever occurs first
7. Damage: Any damage that occurs to Rent a Keg equipment during a hire period that is not caused by a Rent a Keg member of staff is at the liability of the client and will be subject to a repair or replacement charge at the current market value. Insurance of the equipment is the responsibility of the Client.
8. System Issue or failure: If there is a problem with the system the emergency number must be called right away in order to report the fault. If this is not possible, the system must be left on and the collection technician notified. Failure to do this will result no compensation being paid to the client if there were a fault.
9. Cancellation Charges for Short Term Hire: Please note that all deposits are non-refundable. If the Client cancels the Agreement earlier than eight weeks before the date of the Delivery Period, no charge shall be made by Rent a Keg to the Client but the deposit will be retained by Rent a Keg. If the Client cancels the Agreement within 8 weeks of the date of the Hire Period, the Client shall be liable to pay the order charge in full to Rent a Keg.
10. Power Supply: We may require power for our equipment. In this event we will require the use of the Clients sockets.
11. Inspection: The Client shall permit any person authorised by Rent a Keg at all reasonable times to enter upon the premises upon which the equipment is for a time being placed or kept for the purpose of inspecting and examining the condition of the equipment.
12. The Client is responsible for all equipment hired from Rent a Keg from time of delivery to date of collection, any loss or damage will be charged to the client at replacement cost, no substitutes will be accepted.

Lease Contract Hire – 6, 12 & 24 Months

1. No Title to Hirer: The equipment is hired by Rent a Keg to the Client for the Hire Period at the Hire Charge set out in the order Agreement and the Client shall be a mere bailey of the equipment and no interest or title in the equipment shall pass to the Client. This Agreement is personal to the Client and is not capable of assignment for sub-hire nor may the Client part with possession of the equipment.
2. Loss & Damage: The client will assume all risk of loss and damage to the equipment provided by Rent a Keg Ltd and is responsible for insuring set equipment based on its full replacement value. Any loss or damage to the equipment will be invoiced to the client for the full value of replacement which will be payable on receipt. The client is responsible for immediately notifying Rent a Keg of any Loss or Damage.
3. Inspection: The Client shall permit any person authorised by Rent a Keg at all reasonable times to enter upon the premises upon which the equipment is for a time being placed or kept for the purpose of inspecting and examining the condition of the equipment.
4. Default: The Client will be in default under the Lease contract if: The client fails to make a monthly payment on the due date; A bankruptcy, receivership or insolvency is initiated by the Client or against the Client; A creditor or government authority seizes the assets; The client has misrepresented personal or financial information; The client is no longer living; The equipment is stolen or damaged beyond repair; The client breaches any other term within these conditions; In the event that the Client defaults under this Lease, the Client will be required to pay the amounts applicable to the vehicle during the remainder of the Term. If the Client defaults under this Lease, Rent a Keg will pursue remedies outlined in the Lease agreement and set terms and conditions, in addition to any other remedies allowed by law. If the Client defaults, Rent a Keg may terminate the Lease agreement, and may recover equipment and sue the Client for damages.
5. Maintenance: The Client is responsible for day to day maintenance of the equipment such as cleaning the surfaces of equipment and making sure there are not obstructions to air ways of equipment.
6. General Provisions: The Lease may not be assigned to a third party without the prior written consent and approval from Rent a Keg; The Lease may only be amended or modified by written instrument executed by both parties to this Lease; All costs, expenses and expenditures including, and without limitation, the complete legal costs incurred by enforcing this Lease as a result of any default by the client, will be added to the amount then outstanding and will immediately be paid by the Client; The clauses and paragraphs contained in these terms and conditions and or Lease agreement are intended to be read and construed independently of each other. If any part of this document or the lease agreement is held to be invalid, this invalidity will not affect the operation of any other part of this Lease.
7. Cancellation: If the Client wishes to cancel the Lease agreement and arrange for the return of the equipment, then the remaining term to the contractual end date of the lease agreement will be invoiced in full and must be settled before return or collection of equipment.
8. Lease Agreement Roll Over: If for any reason equipment can not be collected within 7 days of the end of the lease agreement, then Rent a Keg will continue to invoice the lease agreement full monthly payment until the equipment has been collected and or all outstanding invoices have been settled.

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