Article 1. General
1.1 These terms and conditions apply to the rental of the goods specified in the agreement, together with the associated accessories, which is concluded between the lessor/lender Alter Ego Decor bv on the one hand, and on the other hand a user specifically named in the agreement, hereinafter referred to as the renter.
All parties acknowledge that they are aware of these terms and conditions and accept them without reservation. Signing the quote or paying advances or partial invoice amounts is considered acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Article 2. Duration of the agreement
2.1 This agreement is concluded for a predetermined period and a fixed price. In the event of late return, we will charge 20% of the basic rental price for each additional day.
Article 3. Deposit / payment
3.1 Before accepting the rented goods, the tenant is obligated to pay the landlord a security deposit and the rental fee as stated in the agreement, unless otherwise agreed. This deposit is equal to or higher than the rental fee, with a minimum of €100. 3.2 The landlord reserves the right to offset any expired rental period with the security deposit, as well as the repair costs, as stated in the termination article. 3.3 The landlord is obligated to return this security deposit to the tenant upon termination of the rental agreement, provided the tenant has fulfilled all their obligations to the landlord at that time. 3.4 The customer accepts that Alter Ego will not supply goods or services in the event of late or non-payment of the invoice, including the security deposit, unless otherwise agreed in writing. This deposit is equal to the principal amount excluding the transport price and VAT. 3.5 In the event of cancellation or changes to the quantities by the customer within one month, 50% of the price stated in the quotation remains payable by the customer. If less than 1 week this will be 100%
Article 4. Inspection and right of recourse regarding good condition of the goods
4.1 The renter is obligated to thoroughly inspect the goods upon collection for defects or any expected defects. If any defects are found, the renter must immediately inform the lessor. If the renter does not immediately point out defects upon collection that could have been detected upon thorough inspection, the client is deemed to have accepted the condition in which the rented goods were collected, and any right of recourse shall lapse.
Article 5. Damage, defects and repairs.
5.1 The tenant is obligated to report any damage or defect to the landlord. The tenant may not carry out repairs without the landlord's permission. 5.2 If repairs are necessary due to improper handling, the costs will be billed separately and additionally to the tenant. If the security deposit is insufficient to cover the damage, the tenant must immediately pay the difference to Alter Ego. The client will be requested to do so by invoice. If the security deposit is insufficient to cover the damage, the client must immediately pay the difference to Alter Ego. The client will be requested to do so by invoice.
Article 6. Tenant's obligations.
6.1 The renter is obligated to use the rented or borrowed goods only in accordance with the following provisions: - To treat the rented goods in accordance with the usage and other regulations, including those regarding supervision, that were communicated and/or handed over to the renter upon collection of the goods. - To make no changes to the rented goods. 6.2 If the customer wishes to cancel or change a quote, they must notify Alter Ego of the cancellation or change as soon as possible in writing (by letter or email).
Article 7. Theft.
7.1 If the goods are stolen or damaged by third parties, the renter will be held responsible.
Article 8. Delivery and returns.
8.1 The tenant must collect the rented goods from the landlord and return them to the landlord upon termination of the rental/loan contract.
Article 9. Insurance.
9.1 The renter bears the full risk and responsibility for the rented goods during the time they are made available to the renter. 9.2 The renter will insure the goods if necessary and keep them insured against damage due to vandalism, loss, theft, damage, etc., including as a result of fire. The goods will be fully refunded at their replacement value or the value to return them to the renter.
Article 10. Liability.
10.1 The tenant is personally liable for all charges, taxes and fines arising from the use of the rented property by him or by third parties. 10.2 Except in the case of fraud, wilful misconduct or gross negligence, Alter Ego's contractual and non-contractual liability towards the client is at all times limited to the amount of one hundred and twenty-five thousand euros (€125,000) for material damage, per claim, and one million two hundred and fifty thousand euros (€1,250,000) for bodily injury, per claim, as covered by the liability insurance taken out by Alter Ego.
The goods must always be secured when in use against falling, etc., even if they are in ideal conditions (flat surface, wind-free, etc.) and must be inspected by the customer in every situation to ensure they are safe.
Article 11. Amendments.
11.1 Amendments and additions to this agreement are only valid if agreed upon in writing. Oral side agreements, even those made before the conclusion of this agreement, are invalid if they conflict with the above provisions.
Article 12. Applicable law and competent court.
12.1 All disputes relating to the agreement, to which the general terms and conditions apply, and the general terms and conditions themselves, fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Antwerp court. 12.2 All agreements to which these terms and conditions apply in whole or in part are governed by Belgian domestic law.
Article 13. Force Majeure.
13.1 Alter Ego cannot be held liable by the customer for any compensation whatsoever if it is unable to fulfill its obligations to the customer due to force majeure. Force majeure includes, but is not limited to: non-delivery or late delivery due to non-delivery or late delivery by the supplier, transport/traffic problems, severe weather conditions that make normal performance unsafe, fire or leakage at its own location or the location of the event, power outages, sudden material defects, theft, and other unforeseen circumstances not attributable to Double MP.
In the event of force majeure, the obligations of the party concerned will be suspended. In such a case, the parties will make all reasonable efforts to limit the consequences of the force majeure situation.