Terms & Conditions
BEFORE
Inspect your vehicle for any existing damages and verify if they are listed on your rental
agreement. If not, alert a Buddies Car Rental employee to record them BEFORE leaving the
branch.
DURING
Refill your tank before returning if you did not purchase our prepaid fuel option, otherwise, you
will be charged a per-gallon rate as stated in your contract. Keep a copy of your receipt as you
may be asked to present it upon returning the vehicle.
AFTER
Check the trunk, glove box, center console and under the seats for personal belongings before
returning your vehicle.
A Customer Service Associate will log the fuel, miles and any damages.
You will receive an invoice via email within 24 hours of returning your car.
Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions “Terms and Conditions”
Definitions.
“Agreement” means the Terms and Conditions in these Terms and Conditions and the
provisions found on the Face Page provided to you on the day of your rental (the “Face Page”).
“You” or “your” means the person identified as the renter in this Agreement, any person signing
this Agreement, any Authorized Driver, or any person or organization to whom charges are
billed by us at its or the renter’s direction. All persons referred to as “you” or “your” are jointly
and severally bound by this Agreement. “We” , “our” , “BuddiesCarRental” or “ us” means
AUTOBUDDIES LTD. “Additional Driver” means a person we list on the Face Page of this
Agreement. “Authorized Driver” means the renter, any Additional Driver, or any other individual
but only where required by applicable law.
“Unauthorized Driver” means anyone who is not the renter, any Additional Driver, nor any other
individual as required by applicable provincial or state law. “Vehicle” means the motor vehicle
identified in this Agreement and any vehicle we substitute for it, and all its tires, tools,
accessories, equipment, keys and Vehicle documents, but “Vehicle” does not include portable
navigation devices or other optional equipment (“Optional Equipment”) that you rent from us.
“LDW” means Loss Damage Waiver “Loss of Use” means the loss of our ability to use the
Vehicle for any purpose (including, but not limited to non-rental uses such as general display ofthe Vehicle, display of the Vehicle for sale, non-revenue transportation by employees) due to
damage to or loss of the Vehicle during your rental. “Diminished Value” means the difference
between the value of the Vehicle immediately prior to damage or loss, and the value of the
Vehicle after repair or replacement. “Vehicle License Fee” means our estimate of the average
per day per vehicle portion of charges imposed by governmental authorities on us, including our
total annual vehicle licensing, titling, plating, inspection, and registration costs, or to recover
other similar charges as permitted by applicable law.
Authorized Driver.
As the renter or signatory of this Agreement, you certify that you hold a valid driver’s license for
the appropriate class authorizing you to drive the car or cars described in the contract and you
undertake to ensure that any person called upon to drive the said car or cars also holds a valid
driver’s license for the appropriate class pursuant to local law. Authorized drivers must be at
least 21 years of age. Authorized Drivers are the only persons permitted to drive the Vehicle. To
the extent permitted by law, we may charge an additional fee for each Authorized Driver (other
than the renter).
Rental, Indemnity, and No Warranties.
This is a contract for rental of the Vehicle. The price you are provided on your Face Page is only
for the specific rental period on the Face Page. If you return your vehicle early or late your price
is subject to change. To the extent permitted by law, we may terminate this Agreement and
repossess the Vehicle at your expense without notice to you, if you breach this Agreement or if
the Vehicle is abandoned or used in violation of law or this Agreement. To the extent permitted
by law, you agree to indemnify us, defend us and hold us harmless from all claims, liability, costs
and attorney fees we incur resulting from or arising out of this rental and your use of the Vehicle;
and (b) We make no warranties, express, implied or apparent, regarding the Vehicle, no
warranty of merchantability, and no warranty that the Vehicle is fit for a particular purpose. You
agree not to alter the Vehicle or any Optional Equipment. If you or an Authorized Driver
determine the Vehicle or any Optional Equipment is unsafe, you or the Authorized Driver shall
stop operating the vehicle or Optional Equipment and notify us immediately.
Telematics Notice and Release.
You acknowledge that the Vehicle may be equipped with a telematics device, global positioning
satellite (“GPS”) technology, an electronic locator device, and/or an event data recorder. We
may find, monitor, or disable the Vehicle through such systems if we deem it necessary, without
warning or notice, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Remote monitoring may include the
collection of Vehicle data, such as location, odometer, oil life, fuel level, tire pressure, battery
charge, diagnostic trouble codes, and other elements that we may deem necessary. We are not
responsible for the operability of any telematics navigational or other system included with the
Vehicle. You acknowledge these systems may use cellular telephone, wireless technology,
Bluetooth technology, or radio signals to transmit data, and therefore your privacy cannot be
guaranteed. You authorize any person’s use or disclosure of or access to location information,automatic crash notification, and operational vehicle reporting conditions of Vehicle as permitted
by law. You shall inform any and all drivers and passengers of vehicle of the terms of this
section and that you have authorized release of information as provided herein. You agree to
release us and agree to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless for any damage to persons or
property caused by failure of the telematics device to operate properly, or otherwise arising from
the use of the telematics device. Third party telematics service providers are not our agents,
employees, or contractors. Your use of a telematics system during the rental is subject to the
terms of service and privacy policy of the third party telematics system provider. The Vehicle
may collect and store personal information if you choose to connect your smartphone or other
device to the Vehicle’s Infotainment System. Aucomm does not access, collect or use any
information that may be stored by the Infotainment System. [.] If you choose to connect your
device to the Infotainment System, you are representing that you understand that information
from your device may be stored by the Vehicle’s Infotainment System.
Condition and Return of Vehicle.
You must return the Vehicle to our rental office or other location we identify, on the date and time
specified in this Agreement, and in the same condition that you received it, except for ordinary
wear. If the Vehicle is returned to any other office or location or left somewhere other than the
office or location identified by us, you remain responsible for the safety of and damage to or loss
of the Vehicle until we inspect it. In addition, you authorize us to charge your credit or debit card
a one-way charge or service fee plus any additional costs incurred by us in the return of the
Vehicle. If the Vehicle is returned after closing hours, you remain responsible for the safety of
and damage to or loss of the Vehicle until we inspect it upon our next opening for business.
Service to the Vehicle or replacement of parts or accessories during the rental must have our
prior written approval. You must check and maintain all fluid levels, check that the Vehicle is in a
roadworthy condition, lock the Vehicle at all times when you are not operating it, and return the
Vehicle with at least the same amount of fuel as when rented, unless we offer and you purchase
a pre-paid fuel service. No refund or credit shall be issued if you return the Vehicle with a
greater amount of fuel than when you received it.
Responsibility for Damage or Loss; Reporting to Police; Responsibility for Fees;
Responsibility for Optional Equipment.
Except to the extent restricted, modified or limited by provincial law, you are responsible for all
damage to, and for loss or theft of, the Vehicle including damage caused by collision, weather,
road conditions and acts of nature, even if you are not at fault. It is your responsibility to inspect
the Vehicle for damage before leaving our facility. You are responsible for the cost of repair, or
the actual cash retail value of the Vehicle on the date of the loss if the Vehicle is not repairable
or if we elect not to repair the Vehicle. You are also responsible for Loss of Use (without regard
to fleet utilization), Diminished Value, and our administrative expenses incurred processing a
claim. You must report all accidents and incidents of theft and vandalism to us and the police as
soon as you discover them. You are responsible for paying the charging authorities directly all
parking citations, toll fees, fines for toll evasion, and other fees, fines and penalties assessed
against you, us, or the Vehicle during this rental. If you fail to pay any of these charges and wepay any part of them, you will reimburse us for all such charges and, in addition, pay us an
administrative fee of up to $120 for each such charge.
Tolls.
You agree that if you do not purchase one of the toll products offered by Buddies Car Rental
that you will use “Cash” lanes only on toll roads during your rental. Failure to pay the toll at a
Cash lane or driving the Vehicle through an automated express lane will result in additional fees.
If you use an automated express/toll lane you will pay us our administrative fee of $50 plus the
applicable toll fee
for each time you use an automated express/toll lane during your rental. This fee will be
charged to your credit card account after the close of your rental transaction.
Optional Equipment.
Upon request and subject to availability, we offer certain Optional Equipment, including but not
limited to, Child Seats and Global Positioning Devices, for your use during the rental at an
additional charge. All Optional Equipment is rented AS IS and must be returned to us at the end
of the rental in the same condition as when rented. Optional Equipment is not part of the car.
You are responsible for any loss or damage to any Optional Equipment regardless of the cause,
even if you have accepted LDW You should review the operational instructions for all Optional
Equipment before leaving the rental location. If you rent a Child Seat from us, you have the sole
responsibility to inspect and properly install the seat yourself. We make no warranties, express,
implied or apparent, regarding the Child Seat or any other Optional Equipment, no warranty of
merchantability, and no warranty that the Child Seat or any other Optional Equipment is fit for a
particular purpose. You are responsible for all injury or damage arising out of, or related to your
use of the Child Seat, or any other Optional Equipment. If you choose to rent a Global
Positioning Device (“GPS”) from us, you are responsible for returning it in the same condition as
when rented with all accessories provided, including the carrying case, the car charger, the
windshield mount, and, in provinces or states where provided, the console beanbag mount
(“GPS Accessories”). If the GPS or GPS Accessories are lost or damaged so as to, in our sole
opinion, require repair or replacement, you will pay us the fair market value for its repair or
replacement.
Loss Damage Waiver; Prohibited Use of the Vehicle; Roadside Assistance; Tire and Glass
Protection (“TG”).
LDW is not insurance, are optional, and may duplicate other coverage that you have. If you
purchase LDW and the Vehicle is operated in accordance with this Agreement, we waive your
responsibility for the portion of damage to or loss, aside from any deductibles stated on your
Face Page, of the Vehicle that is stated on the Face Page, except for damages to the tires and
glass of the Vehicle that are not the result of an unexpected and sudden event resulting in loss,
involving at least another road traffic participant. If you do not accept LDW, or if the car is lost or
damaged as a direct or indirect result of engaging in the prohibited uses listed in (a) to (q), or
any combination thereof of this section 7 or those listed in Section 9, you are responsible; and
you will pay us for all loss of or damage to the car regardless of cause, or who, or what causedit. If the car is damaged, you will pay our estimated repair cost, or if, in our sole discretion, we
determine to sell the car in its damaged condition, you will pay the difference between the
greater of its retail fair market value or its value on our books of account (also known as
depreciated book value), the car’s retail fair market value before it was damaged and the sale
proceeds. Depreciated book value may be higher than retail fair market value. We will not waive
your responsibility, even though you purchased LDW or PDW, if you gave us false, fraudulent or
misleading information prior to the rental or during the rental, and we would not have rented the
Vehicle to you or extended the rental period, if we were given true information; or if you fail to
notify us and the police of an accident, theft or vandalism involving the Vehicle, or if damage to
or loss of the Vehicle is the result of a prohibited use, including damage or loss that: (a) is
caused by anyone who is not an Authorized Driver; (b) is caused by anyone under the influence
of a drug or alcohol; (c) occurs while the Vehicle is used during the commission of a felony or
other crime, other than a minor traffic violation; (d) occurs while carrying persons or property for
hire, while pushing or towing anything, during any race, speed test or contest, or while teaching
anyone to drive; (e) results from carrying dangerous, hazardous, or illegal material; (f) results
from use of the Vehicle outside the geographic area specified on the Face Page, or from use in
Mexico; (g) is caused by driving on unpaved roads; (h) occurs while transporting more persons
than the Vehicle has seat belts, while carrying persons outside the passenger compartment, or
while transporting children without approved child safety seats as required by law; (i) occurs
when the odometer has been tampered with or disconnected; (j) occurs when the Vehicle’s fluid
levels are low, or it is otherwise reasonable to expect you to know that further operation would
damage the Vehicle; (k) is caused by carrying anything on the roof, trunk or hood of the Vehicle,
or by inadequately secured cargo inside the Vehicle, or by an animal transported in the Vehicle;
(l) occurs when the Vehicle is unlocked, or the keys or key fob are lost, stolen or left in the
Vehicle when not operating it; (m) is caused, where applicable, by anyone who lacks experience
operating a manual transmission; (n) results from failure to allow sufficient height or width
clearance; (o) results from your willful, wanton or reckless act or misconduct; (p) results from
fueling with a type of fuel improper for the specific Vehicle; (q) results from driving or operating
the Vehicle while using a hand-held wireless communication device or other device that is
capable of receiving or transmitting telephonic communications, electronic data, mail or text
messages while not in a hands-free mode; or any combination of (a) to (q). In the event of a loss
due to theft of the Vehicle, we will not waive your responsibility for the loss unless you return to
us all the Vehicle keys or ignition devices we gave you at the time of rental.
Lost or Damaged Keys or Key Fobs.
Even if you purchase LDW or PDW and do not violate the terms detailed in paragraph 6 above,
you will be responsible for the following: a) a service fee for replacing the keys or key fob and
delivering replacement keys or key fobs or towing the Vehicle to the nearest Buddies Car Rental
location if you lose the keys or key fob to the Vehicle; and b) a service fee for delivering
replacement keys or key fob or towing the Vehicle to the nearest Buddies Car Rental location if
you lock the keys or key fob in the Vehicle and request assistance from Buddies Car Rental, flat
tire service, and jumpstarts.
Tire and Glass Protection.Tire and Glass Protection is not insurance. If you purchase the optional Tire and Glass
Protection and the Vehicle is operated in accordance with this Agreement, we waive your
responsibility for damages to the tires and glass of the Vehicle that are not the result of an
unexpected and sudden event resulting in loss, involving at least another road traffic participant.
If there is tire or glass damage as a result of the Vehicle being used, directly or indirectly, in a
manner in the Prohibited Uses listed in Section 9.
Roadside Assistance Protection.
Roadside assistance is available to all renters. In some cases, we may offer additional Roadside
Assistance Protection. If you purchase the optional Roadside Assistance Protection, we will
provide you with 24/7 breakdown assistance (where available) without additional charge.
Roadside Assistance Protection includes replacement of lost keys or key fobs, flat tire service,
jumpstart, out of gas service, and key lockout services. Cost of a replacement tire is not covered
by Roadside Assistance Protection. If you do not purchase Roadside Assistance Protection, you
may incur additional costs if we provide the services described above. When deciding whether
to purchase Roadside Assistance Protection, you may wish to check whether you have other
coverage for the services. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROTECTION IS NOT INSURANCE AND
IS OPTIONAL. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROTECTION IS VOID IF YOU ARE IN BREACH
OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE PROHIBITED USES IN PARAGRAPH 9.
8.Liability Protection.
Only where required by law we extend our auto liability insurance coverage to you or anyone
driving the car, who is permitted to drive it by the Rental Agreement, or by law, up to the
statutory minimum financial responsibility limits: Any driver authorized by Buddies Car Rental
Agreement, or by applicable law, will be protected against liability for causing bodily injury or
death to others or damaging the property of someone other than the driver and/or the renter up
to the applicable limits, according to the terms and subject to all of the conditions of the Rental
Agreement and a standard automobile liability insurance policy, including all requirements as to
notice and cooperation on the driver’s part. Except where required by law to be primary, any
protection provided by us shall be secondary to any applicable insurance available to you or any
other driver from any other source, whether primary, excess, secondary or contingent in any
way. You agree that we can provide this protection under a certificate of self-insurance or an
insurance policy or both as we choose. In any case, a copy of the policy and/or certificate will be
available for your inspection at our main office. You understand and agree that unless required
by applicable law we will not provide:
(1) coverage for fines, penalties, punitive or exemplary damages;
(2) coverage for bodily injury to you, or your death, while not a driver, or any member of your
family or the driver’s family;
(3) defense against any claim after applicable limits or coverage that you furnish have been
tendered;(4) supplementary no fault, non-compulsory uninsured or undersigned motorist coverage, and
any other optional or rejectable coverage, and you and we reject all such coverages where and
to the extent permitted by law. Where any of these coverages are required or implied by law, the
limits shall be the minimum required under the applicable statute.
Prohibited Uses.
Where permitted by law, the following, in addition to the prohibitions listed above in the Loss
Damage Waiver section, unless granted permission by Buddies Car Rental, shall be considered
prohibited uses of the Vehicle (“Prohibited Uses”): You use or permit the car to be used:
By anyone without first obtaining Buddies Car Rental written consent;
By anyone who is not a qualified and licensed driver;
To carry persons or property for hire, livery, On-Demand service, or Transportation Network
Company (uber, Lyft, etc.);
To propel or tow any vehicle, trailer or other object;
In any race, test or contest;
For any illegal purpose or in the commission of a crime;
To instruct an unlicensed person in operation of vehicle;
If the vehicle is obtained from Buddies Car Rental by fraud or misrepresentation;
To carry persons other than in the passenger compartment of the Vehicle;
Loading the vehicle beyond its rated capacity;
While under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants such as drugs or narcotics or under
any other physical or mental impairment which adversely affects the driver’s ability to operate
the Vehicle;
Intentionally causing damage to or loss of the Vehicle;
On other than a paved road or graded private road or driveway;
In an unsafe, reckless, grossly negligent, or wanton manner. Violating a traffic law or receiving
a ticket in an accident is not automatically a violation of this provision, but may be an indication
that a violation of this provision has occurred:
Younger than the minimum age set forth in this agreement; and
Driving the Vehicle outside of the Geographic area provided in the Rental Information on
Buddiescarrental.com and on your Face Page.
PROHIBITED USE OF THE VEHICLE VIOLATES THIS AGREEMENT, VOIDS ALL LIABILITY
AND OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE (WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW), MAKES VEHICLE
SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE RECOVERY BY BUDDIES CAR RENTAL, AND MAKES YOU
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO OR CONNECTED WITH THE VEHICLE,
REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BUDDIES CAR RENTAL
EXPENSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF USE.
Electric Vehicles.
If your Vehicle is an electric vehicle the following terms shall apply in the addition to the rest of
the terms in these Terms and Conditions.a. Charge Level at Return.
You hereby agree you will return your Vehicle with a battery charge level at which your Vehicle
was provided. If your Vehicle is returned with a charge below 80%, or below the charge level at
which your electric Vehicle was provided, you hereby agree to pay an additional $35 service fee.
In addition, if your Vehicle is returned with a charge below 20% you agree to pay an additional
$20 fee (in addition to the $35 service fee).
Range.
The range estimate provided for your vehicle is an estimate only. There are several
unpredictable factors that can affect the range of your electric Vehicle. You hereby agree it is
your responsibility to ensure the battery in your Vehicle is sufficiently charged to allow you to
reach a charging station or to return your Vehicle to Buddies Car Rental.
Tesla Terms.
Charging.
If your electric vehicle is a Tesla the following additional terms apply. Your Tesla Vehicle is
permitted to access Tesla Superchargers for charging (subject to Tesla’s Terms and Conditions).
If you utilize a Supercharger during your rental, Buddies Car Rental will be directly billed for the
costs associated with your charge. Buddies Car Rental will then invoice you after your rental
has completed for these charges. This charge may not appear on your final rental invoice but
may come later. You are not obligated to use Tesla Superchargers.
Tesla Key Card/Fob and J1772 adapter.
If the Key card or fob provided to You is damaged or lost, You hereby agree you will be charged
to the replacement cost for the same and all service costs related thereto. The key card/fob
must only be used to charge your Vehicle. Sharing the key card/fob, using unauthorized key
cards/fobs, or charging other vehicles is prohibited. You are also responsible for returning the
J1772 adapter and hereby agree you will be charged a replacement fee if it is not returned.
Charging Generally.
You hereby agree you are responsible for all fees associated with using any public or private
charging stations (including, but not limited to, all idle fees and other related costs). You further
agree you are fully responsible for, and will indemnify Buddies Car Rental for, all damage
caused to any charging station equipment or locations during your rental period and any costs
related thereto.
Personal Data.
In addition to Section 3 above, you hereby acknowledge your electric Vehicle may have a dash
cam which may record incidents during your rental which maybe be used after your rental byBuddies Car Rental. You further acknowledge that it is your responsibility to delete the data
collected by your electric Vehicle during your rental period. If the Vehicle prompts you to do a
software update you hereby agree to ignore the request, unless specifically instructed by
Buddies Car Rental to update the software. You further acknowledge violating the preceding
sentence is at your own risk and Buddies Car Rental accepts no responsibility regarding the
same.
Towing.
If your electric Vehicle is in need of a tow for any reason, you hereby agree you must contact
Buddies Car Rental and the tow must be arranged via Buddies Car Rental.
11.Insurance.
YOU AGREE TO MAINTAIN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE during the term of this rental
agreement, providing the owner, the renter, and any other person using or operating the rental
vehicle with the following primary coverage:
a) Bodily injury (“BI”) and property damage (“PD”) liability coverage;
b) Personal injury protection (“PIP”), no-fault, or similar coverage where required;
c) Uninsured/underinsured (“UM”/” UIM”) coverage where required, and d) Comprehensive and
collision damage coverage extending to the rental vehicle. Customer’s insurance will provide at
least the minimum limits of coverage required by the financial responsibility (“FR”) laws of the
province, territory, or state where the loss occurs. In provinces, territories, or states where the
law requires our insurance coverage to provide insurance, it will provide excess insurance only
to You or any other driver, from any other source, whether primary, excess, secondary or
contingent in any way, up to the minimum limits required by the FR laws of the province, territory
or state where the loss occurs. If this protection is extended by operation of law to anyone not
permitted by this rental agreement to drive the car, or to any person or instance where coverage
is not intended to be afforded by this rental agreement, the FR limits of the jurisdiction in which
the accident occurred will apply. Your insurance will be primary. Our insurance policy contains
exclusions, conditions, and limitations applicable to anyone claiming coverage. You agree to
cooperate with us and our insurer if any claim is made. Our insurance applies only in Canada.
There is no coverage in Mexico or any country that is not Canada or the United States. You
must obtain written permission and purchase special liability insurance to use or operate the
rental vehicle in Mexico or any other country that is not Canada or the United States. Where
permitted by law, You reject UM, UIM, supplemental, PIP, and no-fault coverages. Where our
insurance is required to provide any such coverage, such coverage will afford only the minimum
limits required by law. Any breach of this rental agreement will void any insurance coverage.
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE NOT AN ADDITIONAL INSURED UNDER BUDDIES
CAR RENTAL INSURANCE FOR COLLISION, UPSET AND COMPREHENSIVE DAMAGE TO
THE VEHICLE.12. Charges and Costs.
Unless prohibited by law, you will pay us at or before the conclusion of this rental, or on
demand, all charges due us under this Agreement, including the charges and fees shown on the
Face Page and:
(a) a mileage charge based on our experience if the odometer is tampered with;
(b) any taxes, surcharges or other government-imposed fees that apply to the transaction;
(c) all expenses we incur locating and recovering the Vehicle if you fail to return it, return it to a
location or office other than the location or office identified by us, or if we elect to repossess the
Vehicle under the terms of this Agreement;
(d) all costs including pre- and post judgment attorney fees we incur collecting payment from
you or otherwise enforcing or defending our rights under this Agreement;
(e) a reasonable fee not to exceed $400 to clean the Vehicle if returned substantially less clean
than when rented or if there is evidence of smoking or vaping in our Vehicle;
(f) towing, impound, storage charges, forfeitures, court costs, penalties and all other costs we
incur resulting from your use of the Vehicle during this rental. Special rental rates, vehicle
category upgrades or any equipment or services provided to you free of charge only apply to the
initially agreed upon rental period: If you return the Vehicle after the Due-In Date, you may be
charged the standard rates for each day (or partial day) after the Due-In Date, which may be
substantially higher than the rates for the initially agreed rental period. You also may be charged
the standard fees for each day (or partial day) after the Due-In date for any equipment or
services provided to you without charge for the initially agreed upon rental period. You will not
receive a refund of prepaid amounts if you return the Vehicle before the Due-In Date. All
Charges are subject to a final audit. If errors are found, you authorize us to correct the Charges
with your payment card issuer.
If a reservation is for a period in excess of twenty eight (28) consecutive days, such reservation
shall be governed by the following. Such reservation shall consist of consecutive rentals for
individual terms of no more than twenty eight (28) days each (“Rental Period”), but
consecutively lasting for a period of time equal to the reservation period (“LT Reservation
Period”). Each Rental Period is a separate rental, distinct from any other Rental Period during
the LT Reservation Period. Subsequent rental agreements will be sent to You via email. You
must review, electronically sign, and provide the Vehicle’s current mileage for each subsequent
rental agreement. You acknowledge that a separate authorization equal to the rental
agreement’s gross total plus the security deposit will be processed for every rental agreement in
the LT Reservation Period. Further, if the authorization fails, You will be required to provide a
different payment method. A Buddies Car Rental representative will contact You via phone call
and email for three consecutive days, or until You are reached, or You contact Buddies Car
Rental back. The first two days, You will be informed about the failed authorization. On the thirdday of no response, You will be informed the vehicle must be returned at an Buddies Car Rental
location within 24 hours. Otherwise, the Vehicle will be considered overdue and the overdue
process will commence. Each rental during the LT Reservation Period will be charged the same
time and mileage rate as set forth in the reservation for the initial Rental Period. You
acknowledge that at any time You agree to a revised agreement, such revised agreement will
govern each remaining Rental Period.
Change of Return Location:
You agree if you return your Vehicle to a permissible location other than the return address
listed on your Face Page, without previously informing us of your intentions to do so, you will be
charged a change of location fee of $50.00 in the same city, in addition to any applicable
one-way charges. Not permit to return your Vehicle in the different city.
Early Return Fee:
You agree if you return your Vehicle earlier than the Due In time listed at the top of your Face
Page, without previously informing us of your intentions to do so, and it causes the amount of
rental days listed on this Face Page to be reduced by one rental day or more, you may be
charged an early return fee of $50.00, in addition to any applicable changes to the daily Rental
Day charges. No refundable if you return early in any cases.
Late Return Fee:
You agree if you return your Vehicle two hours or more later than the Due In time listed at the
top of this Face Page, without previously informing us of your intentions to do so, you may be
charged a late service return fee of $50.00, in addition to any applicable changes to the daily
Rental Day charges and the amount of days charged, if your late return leads to you being in
possession of the vehicle for an additional rental day(s).If you do not contact us to extend your
rental, nothing herein gives you permission to retain possession of your rental vehicle beyond
the date and time stated on your Rental Agreement. If you retain possession of the vehicle
without contacting us, we will follow our standard overdue process.
Deposit.
You permit us to reserve against your credit or debit card at the beginning of the rental an
amount up to three times the estimated total charges as a deposit, in no event less than $1000,
or the amount listed on the Face Page. For Vehicles in the executive or luxury categories you
authorize us to reserve up to $5,000 against your credit or debit card. We may use your deposit
to pay any amounts owed to us under this Agreement. The deposit amount does not limit in any
way the total amount owed to use under this Agreement. We will authorize the release of any
excess Reserve upon the completion of your rental. Your debit/credit card issuer’s rules will
apply to your account being credited for the excess, which may not be immediately available.
Your Property.Buddies Car Rental is not responsible for any damage to or theft of Renter’s personal property
or data contained therein, whether the damage or theft occurs during or after termination of the
rental transaction. Renter acknowledges and agrees that no bailment is or shall be created upon
Buddies Car Rental, whether actual, constructive or otherwise, for any personal property carried
in or left in Vehicle or on Buddies Car Rental premises. Buddies Car Rental is not liable for and
Renter shall defend, indemnify and hold Buddies Car Rental and its affiliate(s) harmless from all
losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, claims, demands, costs, attorney fees and other expenses
incurred by Buddies Car Rental or its affiliate(s) or in any way arises out of Renter’s or Renters
passengers failure to remove any personal property, including but not limited to data or records
of Renter or Renter’s passengers downloaded or otherwise transferred to Vehicle. Buddies Car
Rental is not responsible for and Renter releases Buddies Car Rental from any claim or cause
of action which may arise from a prior renter’s or passenger’s failure to remove any personal
property, data or records from Vehicle. Renter acknowledges and agrees that no bailment is or
shall be created upon Buddies Car Rental , whether actual, constructive or otherwise, for any
personal property carried in or left in Vehicle or on Buddies Car Rental premises.
Breach of Agreement.
The acts listed in Paragraph 6 and 7 are prohibited uses of the Vehicle and breaches of this
Agreement. YOU WILL BREACH THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU ALLOW ANY PERSON OTHER
THAN THE RENTER OR AN AUTHORIZED DRIVER TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. IF AN
UNAUTHORIZED DRIVER DAMAGES THE VEHICLE OR INJURES OTHERS, WE WILL
HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE. You waive all recourse against us for any
criminal reports or prosecutions taken against you by law enforcement arising out of your
breach of this Agreement.
Modifications.
No term of this Agreement can be waived or modified except by a writing signed by one of our
expressly authorized representatives. Buddies Car Rental counter representatives are not
authorized to waive or change any term of this Agreement. If you wish to extend the rental
period, you must return the Vehicle to our rental office for inspection and a written amendment
from us by the Due-In Date. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you an
Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be unlawful, contrary to public policy, void or
unenforceable, all remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
18.Waiver.
A waiver by us of any breach of this Agreement is not a waiver of any additional breach or
waiver of the performance of your obligations under this Agreement. Our acceptance of
payment from you or our failure, refusal or neglect to exercise any of our rights under this
Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement. TO THEEXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU RELEASE US FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
RENTAL OR THE RESERVATION OF VEHICLE.
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND BUDDIES CAR RENTAL AGREE TO
ARBITRATE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, CONTROVERSIES OR DISPUTES OF ANY KIND
(“CLAIMS”) AGAINST EACH OTHER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES,
CHARGES, ADVERTISINGS, OR RENTAL VEHICLES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING INTENTIONAL TORTS), FRAUD,
AGENCY, NEGLIGENCE, STATUTORY OR REGULATORY PROVISIONS OR ANY OTHER
SOURCE OF LAW. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE ARBITRATOR,AND NOT
ANY FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, STATE OR LOCAL COURT OR AGENCY, SHALL HAVE
AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE ANY AND ALL DISPUTES RELATING TO THE
INTERPRETATION, APPLICABILITY, ENFORCEABILITY OR FORMATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIM THAT ALL OR ANY PART OF
THIS AGREEMENT IS VOID OR VOIDABLE. THE PARTIES ALSO AGREE THAT CLAIMS
INVOLVING A THIRD PARTY INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATELY PROVIDING
COVERAGE TO YOU, PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR CLAIMS RELATING TO THE
APPLICATION OF YOUR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY RELATING TO THE USE OR
OPERATION OF VEHICLE, MAY BE BROUGHT IN A COURT WITH VALID JURISDICTION. IF
ANY PORTION OF THIS “ARBITRATION AGREEMENT” SECTION IS DEEMED TO BE
INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE OR IS FOUND NOT TO APPLY TO A CLAIM, THE
REMAINDER OF
THIS “ARBITRATION AGREEMENT” SECTION REMAINS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE.