1. All orders are accepted subject to the following terms and conditions, which shall form part of and govern the contract of hire. Prospective hirers are therefore requested to make themselves familiar with same. In these terms and conditions the word Owner" shall he deemed to refer to Gordon's Caterhire Ltd. The 'Hirer" means the person, Firm or Company who ordered the equipment.

2. The prices specified on the Price List are for one day's hire only. Terms for periods of more than one day's hire are as follows: 2 or 3 days-as one and a half times one day's hire. I week - as twice one day's hire. Thereafter, each additional week's hire will be charged as one day's hire. Only one day's hire will be charged on goods that are supplied on the day previous to use and returned on the day after use.

3. The hiring shall be deemed to continue until all equipment is received by the Owner

4. Hire rates include fair wear and tear only, and when equipment is returned in a condition other than when received by the Hirer a charge for cleaning, reconditioning, renewing or replacing will be made where considered necessary by the Owner. All furniture is hired on the condition that it is for indoor use. Damage through damp or wet will he charged for. All food debris must be removed from the equipment before return. If goods are to be return dirty please notify the office prior to delivery.

5. Substitutes for lost or broken equipment cannot be accepted. Equipment returned which is not the property of the Owner will be retained for a period of six months. After this time the Owner reserves the right to dispose of such equipment.

6. The Hirer shall pay in respect of all equipment not returned, a sum equal to the standard list price of such equipment. Gordon's Caterhire figures to be taken as final. Hire charges will not he taken into account in calculating the monies due under this clause.

7. All equipment let out on hire, including equipment charged for under clause (6) above, always remains the property of the Owner, and Hirers shall, so far as they lawfully can, assist the Owner to resume possession of any equipment not returned, when appropriate credit will be given.

8. The Hirer is wholly responsible for all equipment from time of delivery until returned, and liable for damage during transit, or due to fire, theft, burglary, breakages or other losses, and should ensure safekeeping of equipment awaiting collection. In his own interest, the Hirer should arrange insurance cover.

9. Equipment should he checked by the Hirer, before use, and any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the Owner. Phone (01250) 872237 or 875024. 24-hour answerphone.

10. Claims for refunds after completion of hire, on the grounds that some of the equipment was not used, cannot he considered.

11. Should the Hirer wish to cancel or alter an order, after same has been accepted by the Owner, notifications must be made to the Owner at least 48 hours before dispatch, and the Owner reserves the right to make an additional charge.

12. The Owner will take every precaution to ensure that the equipment is clean, polished, and in good condition upon delivery.

13. All deliveries of equipment will be made to the nearest point of discharge at Hirer's premises. A labour charge will be made for further sub-deliveries or for setting up or dismantling equipment, or for tracing shortages.

14. If deliveries are required to be made within the Hirer's or Third Party's premises the Owner will accept no responsibility and will not he liable for any damage or loss resulting to Hirer's or Third Party's property.

15. The execution of any order is subject to variation or cancellation from any cause beyond the Owner's control, e.g. Fires, Strikes, Lock-outs, Storm and Tempest, etc.

16. In the event of heavy demand upon our stock, the Owner reserves the right to substitute any item or items.

17. Accounts, Bankers and Trade reference must be supplied for Monthly Accounts. All Invoices charged to account holders must be settled net 30 days. Accounts not paid within this period will be considered as overdue. All other accounts to be paid on or before delivery. Third party invoicing cannot be considered.

18. The Owner retains the right to repossess the equipment should the Hirer contravene any of these conditions and the Hirer by acceptance thereof obliges self to give access to the Owner for that purpose.

19. These terms and conditions of hire are effective from I Jan 1999, and supersede all previous terms and conditions.