The Hiree acknowledges that the hire of any equipment from The Company Pty Ltd T/A Aussie Journeys (herein referred to as The Company) is subject to the following hire conditions and that by signing the Terms and Conditions of Hire and Contract both parties are bound by these conditions. Terms and conditions are also deemed accepted (whether signed below or not) upon payment of money or collection of equipment, whichever occurs first.

1. All equipment supplied by The Company remains the property of The Company
2. Hire rates are separated into 12 hour allotments of time, and for each allotment of 12 hours the hire borrows, they will be charged, even if the full 12 hours is not used in its entirety. Pickup and return times are stipulated in this document.
3. The minimum hire value is $50.00 unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Hiree agrees to pay hire charges as invoiced by The Company
4. The Hiree will be liable to pay part or full replacement cost for any equipment lost, returned damaged or incomplete during the hire period. In most cases, this is approximately 5x more than the bond amount which is listed online.
5. Where the Hiree requests an extension of the hire period, The Company will endeavour to assist, subject to equipment availability. The Hiree must receive written confirmation from The Company, if requesting to extend the hire period. If the Hiree does not return the equipment at the agreed time in this contract, and does not have the written consent of the Company to extend the hire period, the hiree will be liable for any costs associated with its recovery. The Company reserves the right to claim for loss of profits due to the failure to return the equipment and failure to pay invoiced charges.
6. All hired equipment must be returned in clean and working order and packed away in the same condition it was received. If the hired equipment is not returned in clean and working order, The Company is entitled to charge maximum $100 per hour for cleaning costs. The Company may supply images to justify the charges.
7. While the equipment is in the possession or control of the Hiree, the Hiree is responsible for caring for the equipment at all times.
8. The Company provides no warranty of the equipment hired or its suitability for any particular purpose.
9. The Company reserves the right to change the hire rate without notice.
10. The Company reserves the right to charge a security bond on all equipment hired, or pre-authorise payment on a credit or debit card. If a bond is taken, the bond will be returned to the Hiree within 10 business days upon The Company’s satisfaction that the equipment has been returned in a clean and working order.
11. Bookings are only taken when the minimum deposit amount has been received. The Company reserves the right to withhold the deposit amount should the booking be cancelled.
12. Where any equipment has been installed by The Company, no responsibility or liability is accepted by The Company for any injury, damage or loss caused to any person or persons or property belonging to the Hiree or any third party arising from the use of the hired equipment. Notwithstanding how such injury may have arisen, it is the Hiree’s sole responsibility to ensure that the hired equipment is appropriate for the Hiree’s intended use.
13. The Company does not accept any responsibility or liability for any injury, damage or loss caused to any person or persons or property belonging to the Hiree or any third party arising from the use of the hired equipment. Notwithstanding how such injury may have arisen, it is the Hiree’s sole responsibility to ensure that the hired equipment is appropriate for the Hiree’s intended use.
14. Should a Court of competent jurisdiction find that any term or condition of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable by law, then the invalidity or unenforceability of the term or condition will not affect any other term of condition of the agreement. The Company reserves the right to charge the Hiree for the full as-new replacement cost of the item hired out if the item is not returned, and additionally an hourly rate of $100 for time spent replacing the equipment.
15. This Contract is governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of South Australia, Australia.
16. Do not camp next to camp fires. Equipment with major smoke odour will result in immediate full replacement.

The Hiree shall indemnify The Company, The Company’s employees and agents from all loss, damage, injury, actions or claims arising either directly or indirectly from use, maintenance, transport or operation of the hired equipment or otherwise. The Company is not liable for any loss, damage, injury, actions or claims arising either directly or indirectly from any representations, warranties, terms or conditions expressed or implied for the use, maintenance, transport or operation of the hired equipment or otherwise, whether resulting from the negligence of The Company, The Company’s employees, agents or otherwise to the Hiree or Hiree’s servants or agents.