Hire Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

• Hire Period: the duration of time from Commencement of hire until the end of the hire shown on the Hire Agreement.
• Commencement: the date and time the Customer picks up the machine, or the machine is delivered and possession is taken.
• Hire Agreement: the agreement entered into between Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd and the Customer hiring the Equipment.
• Equipment: any kind of Equipment provided to the Customer by Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd under the Hire Agreement including any and all machinery and trailer, accessories, tools, attachments and manuals.
• Hire Charge: the rates and costs payable by the Customer for the hire of Equipment.

2. Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd Obligations

Ensure Equipment is in good working order prior to commencement of hire. Ensure the Equipment has a full tank of fuel prior to commencement of hire.

3. Customer Hire Obligations

It is the Customer's responsibility to ensure that the hired Equipment is:

• The Customer acknowledges that they will not on-hire the Equipment unless written permission to do so is given by Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd.
• The Customer warrants that they are authorised to accept the Hire Agreement and that all information provided is true and correct.
• By accepting the Hire Agreement the Customer warrants that they have read, understood and will comply with all directions, terms and conditions and safety information provided.
• The Customer agrees to provide Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd with permission to enter the premises where Equipment is being used or stored to carry out inspections and servicing required.
• The Customer must not alter, modify, tamper with, damage or repair the Equipment without written permission from Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd.
• It is the Customer's responsibility to ensure all Equipment loaded on or in Customer's vehicle is secured correctly during transport.
• It is the Customer's responsibility before transporting a machine to ensure the trailer is secured correctly and checked for any mechanical issues that may deem it unsuitable for use.
• The Customer must not exceed the designed GTM (gross trailer mass) or ATM (aggregate trailer mass) of any trailer used to transport the Equipment.
• The Customer must take full responsibility for the vehicle being used to tow any form of Equipment and make sure the vehicle meets the requirements made by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, or any legislation or regulation.
• The Customer is responsible for ensuring their vehicle is suitable and has the towing capacity required to transport the hired Equipment and attachments.

3.1 Equipment use requirements

The Customer must ensure that all persons who operate the Equipment:

• (a) Stored in a safe, secure area and where possible in a locked yard or shed.
• (b) Operated safely by a suitably trained, competent, licensed, experienced and (if necessary) certified operator in accordance with all laws and regulations, the operator's manual and any instructions from Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd.
• (c) Used only for its intended purpose, in suitable terrain and in a manner that is within the Equipment's capabilities and limitations.
• (d) Not used underground, in a mine or in an area where friable asbestos is present.
• (e) Not used excessively, including excessive use of the attachments.
• (f) Not used in, on or over water.
• (g) Not removed from the state of NSW without prior written consent of Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd.
• (h) Returned to Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd in the same clean condition and good working order it was in when received, and with full tanks of clean fuel, filled either directly from a fuel station bowser or using a jerry can provided by Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd.
• (i) Ensure unregistered machinery is only operated on private property.

3.2 Operator requirements

The Customer takes full responsibility for any traffic infringements incurred during the Hire Period and must not exceed the recommended or legal speed limits during transport of the Equipment.

The Customer must report all accidents and damage to Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd immediately if an accident or damage occurs.

The Customer acknowledges, and Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd advises, that the Customer must obtain a "Dial Before You Dig" site plan and council building site plan before any use of Equipment or wet hire. Information in regard to "Dial Before You Dig" can be found at https://www.byda.com.au or through local councils.

• (a) Prior to any use are made aware of all safety information, operating instructions and notices supplied with, attached to or contained in the Equipment.
• (b) Do not operate the Equipment while under the influence of any alcohol or drugs.
• (c) Do not use the Equipment for any illegal activities.
• (d) Do not deface or remove any safety information from the Equipment.
• (e) Wear suitable clothing and protective equipment as required or recommended by the safety and operating instructions, the law or any regulations.
• (f) Not alter, deface, erase or remove any identifying mark, plate or number on or in the Equipment or otherwise interfere with the Equipment.
• (g) Not use a hydraulic attachment that has not been supplied by Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd without prior written agreement from Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd.
• (h) Refuel, lubricate and maintain the Equipment in good condition and in accordance with all instructions and the operator's manual.

4. Hire Charges

• Initial Hire Charges are based on the Hire Period outlined in the Hire Agreement.
• The Customer acknowledges that one day hire is strictly limited to a 10 hour period or return by 5:00pm, whichever comes first.
• The Customer acknowledges and accepts that if the Equipment is not returned to Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd by the conclusion of the Hire Period, then additional charges will apply at a daily rate until the Equipment is returned.
• The Customer accepts that Equipment is not to be used continuously for more than 8 hours over a 24 hour period.

5. Payment

The Customer must pay to Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd:

• (a) Full payment of the Hire Charge prior to Commencement.
• (b) All costs incurred by Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd to fix, repair or replace damage caused to the Equipment by the Customer or any person using the Equipment while it was hired to the Customer including insurance costs (i.e. cost of excess on claim, and subject to any damage waiver) and costs of recovery of the Equipment. This includes repairs to all parts and attachments for the Equipment that are excessively worn or used.
• (c) All cleaning and refuelling costs of the Equipment. Refuelling will be charged at a rate of $3.50 per litre and cleaning of the machine charged at $80 plus GST per hour.
• (d) All costs incurred by Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd to recover, clean, repair or refuel the Equipment, including loss of business.
• (e) All tolls, fines, levies, penalties or charges payable in respect of this Hire Agreement or arising from the Customer's use of the Equipment.
• (f) Any legal expenses or legal cost incurred by Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd, on a solicitor and own client basis, for any actions taken whatsoever due to Customer's default of these terms and conditions.

5.1 Prior to Commencement

Prior to Commencement, the Customer must (unless agreed in writing prior with Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd):

• (a) Make full payment for hire of Equipment including delivery and hire of attachments.
• (b) Provide a valid credit card to Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd to be used for all payments pursuant to these terms and conditions.

5.2 Damage excess

The Customer agrees to pay a damage excess cost of $2,500.00 plus GST for any damage made to Equipment while in the Customer's possession unless damage excess reduction is paid prior to hire commencement.

A damage excess reduction can be taken out for the amount of $150.00 plus GST. If damage excess reduction has been paid, excess costs are reduced to $500.00 plus GST.

The Customer must pay for the new listed price of any Equipment which is not returned to Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd.

The Customer authorises Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd to charge the nominated credit card of the Customer for any additional costs plus bank fees if applicable on top of the initial hire charge created pursuant to any clause of these terms and conditions.

6. Responsibility for the Equipment

The Customer acknowledges and accepts it is solely responsible for any loss, theft or damage of or to the Equipment (including if a damage waiver has been provided) from any and every event whatsoever and howsoever and by whosoever caused while the Equipment is being hired to the Customer.

7. Breach of Hire Agreement by the Customer

If the Customer breaches any clause whatsoever of this document, or becomes insolvent, bankrupt or ceases business, Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd shall be entitled to immediately terminate the Hire Agreement, repossess the Equipment (and is authorised to enter any premises where the Equipment is located to do so) and institute proceedings against the Customer for recovery of all monies owing by the Customer.

8. Liability and Indemnity

The Customer assumes all risks and liabilities for, and in respect of, the use of the Equipment including, but not limited to:

• It is the Customer's responsibility to locate all services and infrastructure in the area that the machine is to be operated in prior to works commencing.
• It is the Customer's responsibility to ensure the machine is operated within the manufacturer's specifications by a competent person.
• It is the Customer's responsibility to ensure the machine is loaded and unloaded safely by a competent person and to supervise all machine operations where required.
• It is the Customer's responsibility to ensure children do not have access to the job site, work area or machine.
• The Customer acknowledges that use of the Equipment comes with dangers and risk of injury and the Customer accepts all dangers and risks associated with the use of the Equipment.

8.1 Assumed risks

The Customer is liable to, and indemnifies and forever keeps indemnified Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd against any and all damage, loss, claims, cost and expenses (including, without limitation, legal fees, cost and disbursements on a full indemnity basis, whether incurred or awarded against Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd and any environmental loss, cost, damage or expense) resulting from the use of the Equipment by any person or a breach of any of these terms and conditions. Such liability may be limited by a damage waiver if one has been provided.

No delay or omission by Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd of its rights under the Hire Agreement or these terms and conditions will impair any such right, power or remedy, nor will it be construed to be a waiver of any rights to take action or make a claim in respect of a continuing breach or default.

• (a) Any injury or death of any persons or animals.
• (b) Any damage to property or claim by a third party howsoever arising from the possession, use, maintenance, repair or storage of the Equipment (including as a result of the Customer not using the Dial Before You Dig service).
• (c) Transport of the Equipment, including damage or injuries caused by incorrect transport of the Equipment in any way.

9. Guarantor

The person accepting the Hire Agreement agrees to:

• (a) Personally guarantee all terms and conditions imposed on the Customer.
• (b) Indemnify and keep indemnified Mor-Lec Electrical Services Pty Ltd against any and all breaches by the Customer of these terms and conditions, or agreement created by it.

10. Customer Acceptance

By ticking the acceptance box at checkout the Customer acknowledges that they have read and agree to all terms and conditions outlined in this hire contract and will follow excavator safe work procedures and Safe Work Australia's excavation code of practice.