1. General

This contract is for the hire of items & accessories (kilt & accessories) and the sale of goods detailed overleaf, and the parties to the contract are

(a) Definitions
The Hirer and, where the Hirer is not an individual acting in person,
the "signatory" overleaf.

The Kilt Hire Co Ltd (Registered No. 158881) with registered offices at 23 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JX.

Any condition deemed invalid would not affect other conditions.
Nothing in this contract is intended to limit a consumer's existing legal rights.

(b) Extent of Contract
The contract is not assignable and is effective when The Kilt hire Co accepts
the Hirers detailed order.

(c) Termination
The Kilt Hire Co may terminate the contract & repossess hired goods without affecting any rights to recover monies due, damages for breach of contract or other remedies where the Hirer is in breach or is involved in insolvency or liquidation proceedings.

(d) Ownership of Goods
Goods hired remains the property of The Kilt Hire Co at all times. Ownership of goods purchased transfers only when The Kilt Hire Co receives full payment.

2. Hire Charges

(a) Basis of Charging
The stated hire charges overleaf are for the duration of the contract and include Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

(b) Time for Payment & VAT
The Hirer will pay all monies outstanding, including VAT, on demand (interest on accounts overdue will be charged at the Royal Bank of Scotland base rate plus 4%) and will be liable for reasonable legal charges, incurred by the Kilt Hire Co, in the recovery of amounts due, Hired or sale goods.

(c) Deposits
Deposits are set by The Kilt Hire Co, at amounts reasonably required and will be offset against any monies due. Deposits are non returnable.

(d) Credit & Debit Card Transactions
Where the Hirer has signed a blank credit or debit card voucher, with a subsequent payment shortfall, the Kilt Hire Co may insert and present for payment the balance due. Part payments by credit or debit card may also be processed by The Kilt Hire Co at interim stages of the contract.

(e) Loss of Hired Goods and Damage Repair
The Kilt Hire Co may treat goods unavailable for inspection after reasonable notice as lost and levy a penalty charge against the Hirer equal to the current replacement value. The Hirer will pay for loss of hired goods, breakage and damage, except where condition 2 (f) applies. Hire charges will accrue until full settlement is made.

(f) Damage Waiver Option
If the Hirer pays the appropriate damage waiver charge (where available as an option) The Kilt Hire Co will waive any charge to rectify accidentally damaged hired goods.
Damage waiver is not an insurance for lost or stolen hired goods.

(g) Cancellation Charges
The Kilt Hire Co charges for contract cancellation. Minimum charge £10.00

3. Hirer's Responsibilities

(a) Inspection and Receipt of Hired Goods
The Hirer will sign to acknowledge receipt at delivery / handover, shortages must be agreed and noted on the contract / delivery document. Goods hired with defects must be reported to The Kilt Hire Co as soon as possible.

(b) Security of Hired Goods
The Hirer accepts responsibility for hired goods & security until its collection by or return to The Kilt Hire Co and undertakes not to sell or relinquish possession, alter, repair or modify it in any way.

(c) Return or Collection of Hired Goods
The Hirer may arrange for the return or collection of hired goods at any branch of The Kilt Hire Co, during normal business hours. Return of all hired goods will be prior to 2pm on the date specified. Collections are chargeable, at the rate displayed. The Hirer shall remain liable for hired goods until actual return / collection.

(d) Lost or Stolen Hired Goods
The Hirer agrees to insure the hired goods an a full replacement basis against the risks of loss and theft and on demand pay to The Kilt Hire Co any insurance claim proceeds.
This liability is without prejudice to The kilt Hire Co rights under the contract. Replacement goods purchased with any insurance claim proceeds are the property of The Kilt Hire Co.

(e) Identification
Identification (List of adequate identification posted in store) is required on all orders prior to collection, if adequate identification is not shown, orders will be cancelled.
The Management reserve the right to refuse any order.

4. The Kilt Hire Co's Responsibilities

(a) Hire Rates
The Kilt Hire Co will maintain the agreed hire rates for the duration of the contract.

(b) Inspection of Hired Goods
The Kilt Hire Co will comprehensively check the hired goods before commencement of hire. If hired goods need to be replaced The Kilt Hire Co will substitute items of similar specification.

(c) Fitting, Delivery & Collection
The Kilt Hire Co recommends the hired goods be collected & tried on prior to your function. The Kilt Hire Co offers facilities in store for the Hirer to try on hired goods. Failure to try your hired goods prior to your function will remove liability from The Kilt Hire Co for fitting errors. Following the Hirer's request, The Kilt Hire Co will endeavour to deliver or collect hired goods during the next business day, wherever possible. At the charges advertised.

(d) Limitation of Liability
The liability of The Kilt Hire Co for claims made by the Hirer does not extend to any unforeseeable financial loss caused by late or non delivery of hired or sale goods, unsuitability, stoppage or lawful repossession.
Subject to the above the Kilt Hire Co will be liable for negligence or error in the performance of its obligations under the contract.

The Kilt Hire Co, Head Office: 54/56 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LA
Telephone 0131 337 3333