Gemini Coaches Conditions of Hire

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1. These conditions apply whether a contract has been made verbally or in writing.

2. Quotations are made subject to a vehicle suiting the Hirer’s requirements being available at the time of acceptance.

Quotations are based on costs prevailing at the time and in accordance with details provided by the Hirer.

Quotations are valid for 28 days from issue or for any period specified. Unless otherwise stated, admission charges and parking charges

at special events are not included.

3. Unless otherwise previously agreed by the Company, the vehicle is not available for the use of the Hirer other there for the journeys and

times stated.

4. The hours agreed with the Company for the operation of any hire(s) must be observed (other than in the case of serious emergency or

diversion) so that current regulations governing drivers hours and rest periods may be complied with. The Company reserves the right to

curtail or otherwise alter any hire which does not comply with the relevant regulations.

5. Not more than the maximum number of passengers indicated may be carried on each vehicle.

6. On a private hire, no animal may be carried on any vehicle without the prior agreement of the company.

7. Normally written confirmation by the company is the only basis for the acceptance of a hiring or for a subsequent alteration in it’s terms.

8. Any requested deposit must be paid by the time stated and payment in full must be made 7 days before the start of the hire unless the

Company has agreed in writing to a variation in this condition. The Company reserves the right to add interest at the rate of 2%

compound interest per calendar month, after the date by which payment should have been made.

9. In the event of cancellation by the hirer, the Company will retain any deposit paid where a cancellation is made less than 28 days before the

date of hire. The Hirer shall be liable to the Company for any losses incurred by the company as a result of the cancellation or part

cancellation but not exceeding the full cost of the hiring.

10. In the event of any emergency or force majeure or of any action of the Hirer to vary the agreed conditions unilaterally, the Company may,

by returning all monies paid and without further or other liability cancel the contract.

11. Should a vehicle be detained by the Hirer or taken on a longer journey than that contracted for, the Company reserves the right to make

an additional charge commensurate with the costs incurred. During the hiring, the driver must be the judge of the reasonableness of any

request for a change of route or time. In any event, the vehicle(s) will depart at the agreed time and the Company will not be liable for any

any loss or injury sustained by a passenger failing to join the vehicle at the appointed time.

12. The Company reserves the right to provide a larger vehicle than that specified but at no additional charge unless any extra seats are used.

The Company reserves the right to substitute other vehicles of similar quality, including those of other operators, for all or part of the

hiring.

13. The Company gives its advice on journey times in good faith but does not guarantee the completion of the journey at a specific time and

will not be liable for loss or inconvenience by breakdown or other delay.

14. Where the Company hires vehicles from other operators at the request of the Hirer and where the Company arranges ancillary

facilities, such as meals, accommodation, ferries, admission tickets or other services provided by another contractor, it does so as Agent

for and on behalf of the Hirer. Any terms and conditions imposed by such other contractors through the Company shall be binding on the

Hirer as if he had directly contracted such services.

15. Unless previously agreed with the Company, the driver has discretion as to carriage of passengers, luggage and it’s storage. The

Company will not accept liability for damage to or loss of any property which belongs to any passenger and is left in a vehicle. All articles

of lost property recovered from a vehicle will be held at the depot at which the vehicle is based.

16. The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle. Any passenger whose conduct is in breach of statutory regulations may be removed

on the drivers authority. The Hirer will be responsible for the conduct of passengers and for any damage caused to the vehicle by

passengers during the hiring.

17. Any complaints in respect of the Company’s services should be made in writing as soon as possible but within 28 days.

18. No bill poster, sign or notice is to be displayed on any vehicle without written consent of the Company.

19. Other than on a vehicle fitted expressly for that purpose, food and drink, except for small items of confectionery (such as sweets and

chocolate), may not be consumed on the vehicle without prior agreement of the Company or of the driver.

20. Where more than 28 days elapse between acceptance of the quotation and the performance of the contract, the Company reserves the

right to pass on any increase in its costs as a surcharge. However, it guarantees to limit any price increase to a maximum of 5% of the

quoted price.

21. Orders are only accepted in that the Law of England shall apply to the contract arising from such an order to the determination of the

rights and liabilities of the respective parties and in that no action or other proceedings shall be brought by either party in relation to such

contract except in a Court of competent jurisdiction in England.