Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions

1. Content of the Rental
1.1. The Lessor shall grant the use of the Vehicle and, according to the Lessee's request, other accessories (hereinafter jointly named Property) to the Lessee for an agreed period and on the terms and conditions.
1.2. All written agreements between the Parties entered into by e-mail are an integral part of the Rental agreement and if the e-mail/website agreement concerns any point of this rental agreement, then the agreement agreed by e-mail is considered valid
2. Term of Rental contract
2.1. The Lessee is authorised to use the Lessor's Property as of the moment of entry into the Agreement.
2.2. Each use, fee and transfer of the Property shall be agreed upon in advance and approved in writing by the Asset Transfer-Adoption Act (Annex 1).
2.3. The Lessee has the right to terminate the contract by notifying the Lessor at least the minimum notice period agreed in the email. Early termination will result in a fine of €300 for the Lessee.
2.4. The Lessor has the right to unilaterally cancel the Agreement at any moment, regardless of the reason, and thereby the Lessee has the obligation to immediately return and transfer the Property to the Lessor, and the Lessor has the right to take the Property back into his or her possession and to demand from the Lessee the expenses related to the withdrawal. The Lessor shall not be liable for any damage caused to the Lessee by the cancellation of the Contract.
3. Fee for the use of property
3.1. A lessee is required to pay the Lessor a fee for the use of the Property (hereinafter Rental Fee) which is agreed upon on the basis of an offer made by e-mail and/or confirmation of a reservation made on the www.taxifeer.ee page. The amount shall be confirmed in writing by the Asset Transfer-Reception Act (Annex 1).
3.2. If the Property is returned to the Lessor regardless of the reason before the end of the Rental Period, the Lessee shall pay the Rental Fee in full.
3.3. The Lessee is obliged to pay the invoice for the car rental and/or annexes by the agreed deadline to the Lessor. A fine of 300€ and the obligation to immediately return the car to the Lessor's office at Mustamäe tee 6b, Tallinn, will be imposed on the Lessee by the agreed deadline for non-payment of the invoice. If the obligation to return the vehicle is ignored, the Lessor will pick up the car and the cost of the service will be 200€, which will also be added to the invoice for immediate payment.
4. Use and return of assets
4.1. The Lessee is required to return the Property in the condition and equipment in which the Property was given to the Lessee. The Lessee is required to return the Vehicle clean (both inside and outside) and with a full fuel tank. The Lessee shall return the Property at the place and time agreed upon expiry of the Rental Period specified in the Rental Agreement.
4.2. The Vehicle belonging to the Property assigned to the Lessee is clean (both inside and outside) and filled with a fuel tank. The fuel is not included in the Rental price.
4.3. The property has only been given to the Lessor for use and it is prohibited to give it to third parties without the Lessor's written consent. Violation of this clause is subject to a fine of 2000€
4.4. The Lessor has the right to inspect and review the condition of the Vehicle at any time. If the need to inspect the Vehicle was caused by failure or inappropriate performance of this Agreement by the Lessee, the Lessee undertakes to immediately and fully pay the expenses related to the inspection by the Lessor.
4.5. Upon return of the property, the Lessor shall note all the damage and deficiencies visually identified on the property in the corresponding act. Damage to the vehicle shall be deemed to be a defect in the case of wear exceeding normal wear and tear. The liability of the Lessee shall not be precluded if the deficiency becomes evident after the return of the Vehicle to the Lessor. The depreciation of the engine and other technical units shall be assessed taking into account the results of the inspection of the repair shop chosen by the Lessor.
4.6. If upon the return of the Vehicle the condition of the Vehicle does not comply with the conditions prescribed in the Agreement, the Lessee is required to compensate the Lessor for all the expenses which need to be performed at last in the corresponding condition of the vehicle.
4.7. The Lessor shall not be liable to the Lessee for any damage caused by a failure or defect in the Vehicle.
5. Collateral
5.1. Upon entry into the Agreement, the Lessee undertakes to pay the Lessor a deposit of 800€ (hereinafter Deposit) to secure the Lessor's claims. Upon signing the Agreement, the Lessee shall grant the Lessor consent to set off the Lessor's claims, contractual penalties and/or other all kinds of Lessee's arrears from the Deposit. The deposit remaining from the balance shall be returned to the Lessee within 15 working days after the end of the last Rental Period. The Lessee undertakes to pay the claims of the Lessor exceeding the Deposit no later than within 5 days as of the issue of the respective claim.
6. Obligations of lessee
6.1. The Lessee shall ensure the completeness of the Property, including the preservation of the details and accessories, and it is prohibited to use brush washing to clean the Vehicle.
6.2. The Lessee undertakes to use the Property in a prudent and responsible manner, while following the instructions for use and maintenance of the Property.
6.3. The Lessee is required to monitor the technical maintenance of the Vehicle (oil level, coolant level, brake fluid level, exterior and interior lighting condition, pressure in tyres, etc.) and the validity of the technical inspection on a daily basis.
6.4. The Lessee is required to bring the Vehicle to the oil exchange every 15000-30000km, according to the sticker or on-board computer reading in the Vehicle.
6.5. If any yellow or red light starts to appear on the dashboard of the Vehicle, the Lessee shall immediately notify the Lessor thereof.
6.6. The Lessee is required to refuel the Vehicle before the fuel light, indicating low fuel level, turns on.
6.7. The Lessee is required to immediately notify the Lessor if an accident occurs with the Vehicle or the Vehicle may have a technical failure.
6.8. The Lessee undertakes to immediately inform the Lessor of the deficiencies, failure, loss, destruction or any threat to the Property and to do everything possible to ensure the preservation of the Property and to counter the threat to the Property.
6.9. The Lessee undertakes to bring the car to a representative office appointed by the Lessor at his or her own expense for the performance of maintenance, repairs, inspections, bodywork, etc. related to the car. Repair works are carried out in Tallinn unless otherwise agreed. If the car has to be repaired for reasons beyond the control of the Lessee and the repair time exceeds 24h then the Lessee has the right to ask the Lessor for a rental discount.
6.10. In the event of loss, destruction or other circumstances precluding the return of the Vehicle, the Lessee undertakes to immediately return the Vehicle documents and keys to the Lessor.
6.11. The use of a vehicle in an unlawful manner, for towing, car racing, training, etc. is prohibited. It is prohibited to use a vehicle outside roads intended for traffic with a vehicle.
6.12. The Lessee undertakes to use the Property, including to drive the Vehicle, personally and not to give the Property to a third party for use without the Lessor's written consent.
6.13. The Lessee is prohibited from driving a vehicle if the Lessee has consumed alcohol, narcotic drugs or other psychotropic substances. If the Lessee does any of these then there will be a penalty of 2500€.
6.14. The Lessee and all Third Parties are prohibited from smoking in the Vehicle.
6.15. The transfer of property across the state border of the Republic of Estonia is prohibited without the written permission of the Lessor.
6.16. The Lessee undertakes to pay to the Lessor in accordance with the invoices and/ or requirements issued by the Lessor. The Lessor has the right to unilaterally terminate the contract if the Lessee is late in paying invoices and in such a case the Lessee has the right to not return the Deposit to the Lessee.
7. Liability of lessee
7.1. The Lessee assumes full proprietary liability for the preservation of the Property assigned to the Lessee. The Lessee undertakes to compensate the Lessor for all damage caused by damage to the Property, deficit, destruction, damage, spoilage, destruction, loss, breakage or other circumstances which reduce the value of the Property.
7.2. The Lessee shall be liable for the preservation of the Lessor's Property regardless of the fault, including damage caused to the Property by third parties.
7.3. The lessee shall be liable for any damage caused to third parties by his or her actions or omissions.
7.4. Liability of Lessee in case of insured event:
7.4.1. The tenant's deductible in the event of an insured event is 800€. If the insurance company refuses to pay the insurance claim or if the loss event is not an insured event, the Lessee undertakes to compensate the Lessor for any damage caused.
7.4.2. The deductible shall be applied to each insured event. Damages caused by different acts or events shall be deemed to be different insured events.
7.4.3. In case of leaving the accident scene, concealing damages or avoiding responsibility, the fine is €600 and the Lessee must pay for all vehicle damages in full.
7.4.4. In the case of theft of a vehicle, destruction of a vehicle or write-off by insurance by the Lessee, the Lessee shall be liable for up to 3000€ provided that the Lessee returns both the keys and documents of the Vehicle to the Lessor. If the Vehicle has been stolen with keys and/or documents, the Lessee's liability is 100% of the insured value of the Vehicle
7.4.5.
7.4.6. Upon abandonment of a vehicle, the Lessee shall pay a contractual penalty to the Lessor to the extent of the cost of the vehicle.
7.4.7. The tyres and wheels of the vehicle are not insured and the Lessee bears full material liability for them (e.g. rupture of the tyre or rim, etc.)
7.4.8. The keys and documents of the vehicle are not insured and the Lessee bears full material liability for them (e.g. loss of keys/documents, destruction, etc.)
7.5. The Lessee undertakes to pay a contractual penalty to the Lessor regardless of the actual damage:
7.5.1. For the time spent on repairing the damage caused to the vehicle, which is necessary to eliminate the defect (including the time it takes to obtain a guarantee letter from insurance and repairing of the vehicle) and/or during which it is not possible for the Lessor to rent the Vehicle, the Lessor is required to pay the Rental Fee with a calculation of 1 day of repair = 1 day of use of the car, but not for more than 30 days.
7.5.2. The Lessee undertakes to pay the Lessor for the time spent on the repair of damages (technical failure, accident, etc.) caused to the Vehicle outside the Republic of Estonia, regardless of whose fault that is caused by, which is necessary for the elimination of the defect (including the time it takes to obtain a guarantee letter from insurance and repairing of the vehicle) and/or during which the Lessor is unable to rent the Vehicle, with the Rental Fee calculated as 1 day of repair = 1 day of use of the car.
7.5.3. By delaying the return of the property or a part thereof, 2€ for each delayed 15min until 24h delay or up to three times the Rental Fee for each delayed day, but not less than two days (=48h) are added to the Lessor. The Lessee also undertakes to compensate the damage caused by the delay in the return of the Property.
7.5.4. If the Lessee rejects the Vehicle or does not return the Vehicle in accordance with the agreement, the Lessee shall compensate the Lessor for the additional expenses related to the takeover of the possession in full and if necessary by paying the cost of the Vehicle.
7.5.5. 400€ fine upon failure to return the vehicle, vehicle keys or documents on time.
7.5.6. A lessee is required to pay the repair costs of a broken tyre in the amount of 20€ per broken tyre or, if the tyre cannot be repaired, the purchase costs of two new tyres. In the case of a broken or damaged rim, the Lessee shall pay the price for the repair of the rim or, if it is not possible to restore the rim, the cost of acquiring the new rim.
7.5.7. If the Lessee is involved in a traffic accident with the Vehicle and it is an insurance case where the Lessee is at fault or there is a casco case the Lessee shall pay a one-off contractual penalty of 150 euros in addition to the deductable.
7.5.8. Any violation of any clause of this Agreement up to 800€.
7.5.9. In the case of third party claims, the Lessee undertakes to pay a contractual penalty of 10 €, plus a third party claim (e.g. parking ticket, etc.)
7.5.10. The Lessee undertakes to pay 60€ for the thorough exterior cleaning of the car, the Lessee undertakes to pay 40€ for the thorough cleaning of the car interior, and the Lessee undertakes to pay 100€ for the dry cleaning of the car interior.
7.5.11. The Lessee undertakes to pay up to 500€ for damage to the paint layer as a result of improper washing or washing with brushes.
7.5.12. For missing car equipment or accessories, the Lessee undertakes to pay a contractual penalty of €65 plus the costs of replacing the missing equipment according to the price lists of the car representative.
7.5.13. If the Vehicle is returned with less than a full tank, the Lessee undertakes to pay for the missing fuel from the full tank according to the actual price of the fuel and a fuelling service charge of 15€ for refuelling.
7.5.14. In accordance with the time spent by the Lessor to eliminate all the deficiencies, the Lessee shall compensate the Lessor for the time spent by the Lessor at the price of 20€/h.
7.5.15. Upon delaying payment of the invoice, the Lessee undertakes to pay the Lessor a penalty for late payment of 1% per day on the amount invoiced for each day of delay in payment.
7.5.16. A contractual penalty of 200€ upon exceeding the permitted speed of more than 30km/h, a contractual penalty of 400€ upon exceeding the permitted speed of more than 50km/h
8. Confidentiality
8.1. A lessee is required not to disclose to third parties the content and terms of the Agreement and other information received on the basis of the Agreement. Confidential information includes the content of the Agreement and related information related to the activities of the Parties and which the Lessor or any person authorised by the Lessor, directly or indirectly, orally or in writing, before or after the conclusion of the Agreement, has received from the Lessor or any person authorised by the Lessor, except for information freely available to the public. A lessee is required not to disclose information concerning the commercial or security of the Lessor which becomes known in the course of performance of the Rental Agreement to third parties.
8.2. Information between the parties shall be deemed to be confidential as of the commencement of pre-Rental agreement negotiations and shall be valid for an unspecified term.
8.3. The Lessee shall grant consent to the Lessor for monitoring the location and speed of the Property.
9. Final provisions
9.1. Disputes arising from a contract shall be settled by negotiation. If the negotiations do not yield results, the disputes arising shall be resolved in Harju County Court pursuant to the legislation of the Republic of Estonia.
9.2. Upon signing this Agreement, the Lessee shall give his or her consent in case he or she fails to perform the financial obligations on time, forward and publish in writing his or her name, personal identification code and debt amount to Krediidiinfo AS (registry code 10256137, address Narva mnt 5, Tallinn city, Harju county, 10117) in the Payment Disorder Register and various social media platforms.
9.3. This Agreement shall enter into force upon its signature and shall remain in force until both parties have fulfilled their obligations in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Agreement.
9.4. This Agreement has been prepared and signed in English on two pages and in two identical copies having equal legal force, one of which remains with the Lessor and the other with the Lessee.