Terms & Conditions

§ 1 Scope

These General Terms and Conditions apply to all hire contracts concluded between FM-Handel UG (haftungsbeschränkt)(hereinafter "the Hirer") and the customer (hereinafter "the Renter") for the hire of equipment. Deviating conditions of the Renter are not recognised unless the Hirer expressly agrees to them in writing.

§ 2 Conclusion of contract

A hire contract is concluded upon written confirmation of a reservation by the Hirer. Reservations submitted via the online form or by phone represent a non-binding enquiry until confirmed. The Hirer reserves the right to refuse a reservation without stating reasons.

§ 3 Hire period

The hire period begins at the time of collection and ends at the time of return of the equipment. The agreed return date must be observed. In the event of late return, the Hirer is entitled to charge additional hire fees for each additional day commenced.

The minimum hire period is one day. Weekend hire runs from Friday collection (from 2:00 pm) to Monday return (by 10:00 am).

§ 4 Hire charges and payment

The applicable hire charges are those listed on our website at the time of booking. Payment is due before or upon collection of the equipment. We accept cash, bank transfer, and common debit and credit cards.

All prices include statutory VAT (19 %). A deposit may be required for higher-value equipment.

§ 5 Condition on handover

The equipment will be handed over in a cleaned, fully functional, and tested condition. The condition is documented jointly at handover and return. The Renter is responsible for inspecting the equipment at collection and reporting any defects immediately.

§ 6 Obligations of the Renter

The Renter undertakes to:

• •Use the equipment solely for its intended purpose
• •Handle the equipment with care and protect it from damage
• •Not sublet the equipment to third parties
• •Return the equipment clean and in the condition received
• •Notify the Hirer immediately of any damage or malfunction

§ 7 Liability for damage

The Renter is liable for all damage to the equipment that occurs during the hire period and is attributable to improper use, negligence, or misuse. This includes damage from third parties if the Renter enabled access to the equipment.

Normal wear and tear is excluded from liability. The Hirer recommends a brief operational briefing at collection to prevent improper use.

§ 8 Cancellation

Cancellations must be made in writing (by email or letter). Cancellations received more than 48 hours before the start of hire are free of charge. Later cancellations may be subject to a cancellation fee of up to one day's hire charge.

§ 9 Applicable law

These Terms and Conditions are governed exclusively by German law. The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this contractual relationship is München, provided the Renter is a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law.

§ 10 Severability clause

Should any provision of these Terms and Conditions be or become invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by the applicable statutory provision.