HSS Hire Service Group Conditions of Hire and Sale

6. HSS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Hire rates
    HSS will maintain the agreed hire rates for the duration of the Contract.
  2. Safety and operating instructions
    HSS will provide appropriate written and/or practical instruction in the safe and correct operation of Equipment.
  3. Testing and inspection of Equipment
    HSS will comprehensively test all electrical Equipment before commencement of hire. Equipment will be inspected and tested where appropriate in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and if Equipment needs to be recovered from the Hirer for such purposes HSS will substitute items of similar specification.
  4. Delivery and collection
    Following the Hirer’s request, HSS will endeavour to deliver or collect Equipment during the next business day, wherever possible.
  5. Returned Goods
    HSS will arrange an appropriate credit where the Hirer returns in unused condition Goods sold for use with Equipment.
  6. Limitation of liability
    The liability of HSS for claims made by the Hirer does not extend to any unforeseeable financial loss caused by late or non-delivery of Equipment and/or Goods, unsuitability, breakdown, stoppage or lawful repossession. Subject to the above HSS will be liable for negligence or error in the performance of its obligations under the Contract.