This document contains all the terms of the rental agreement between SimplyCar, Lda and the lessee/customer, who should read it carefully. If the renter does not understand any of the provisions contained in this document, he/she should ask the SimplyCar agent assisting him/her for clarification.
1. Use of the vehicle
The renter undertakes not to allow the vehicle to be driven by anyone other than himself. It is forbidden to: take part in sports competitions; use the vehicle for illegal purposes; transport goods; exceed the capacity of the vehicle.
2. Condition of the car
The vehicle is delivered to the customer in a perfectly clean and functional condition. It must be returned in the same condition/circumstances.
Any deterioration resulting from abnormal use, vandalism or other acts is the sole responsibility of the customer, who must
promptly settle the cost of the damage.
3. Fuel and oils
Fuel is at the customer’s expense.
The renter undertakes to keep an eye on the internal indicators and to check the engine oil, radiator water and battery levels regularly.
Damage resulting from failure to comply with this standard is also the responsibility of the customer.
4. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
The customer undertakes to ensure that the vehicle is properly maintained. SimplyCar is responsible for repairing faults caused by normal mechanical wear and tear of the vehicle.
Repairs to faults caused by abnormal use of the vehicle, customer negligence or other accidental causes are the responsibility and account of the customer. The customer is also responsible for any damage caused to the tires that is not merely due to normal wear and tear or accidental punctures.
Any and all repairs to vehicles caused by any breakdown or accident can only be ordered and carried out by our services. If the customer wishes to carry out any of the above repairs, they will be penalized.
In addition to paying for repairs due to breakdowns or accidents for which the customer is responsible, the customer will also be obliged to pay a daily amount equivalent to 90% of the rental price to SimplyCar for the immobilization of the vehicle until it has been completely repaired or replaced, regardless of the amount of the security deposit/franchise.
5. INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTS
The rental rate includes the compulsory car insurance in force in Cape Verde. Damages whose value is less than the deductible of (30,000ECV/270€ or 50,000ECV/450€ ) – depending on the Category of vehicle in question – will be the responsibility of the customer, whatever the nature of the event that gave rise to the damage.
For claims where the value of the repair or replacement is less than the deductible of 30,000 esc. The customer will pay the amount corresponding to the cost of repair or replacement. Towing and storage costs for vehicles involved in accidents when the customer is at fault are the customer’s responsibility. Optional civil liability is the sole responsibility of the renter/customer in the event of any infringement or accident.
6. Rental, security deposit and rental extension
- The rental price and security deposit must be paid in advance. If the customer wishes to extend the rental period, they must, with SimplyCar’s agreement, pay the additional rental amount 24 hours before the expiry of the first rental period. The day of the rental is counted from the time of delivery of all the fraction exceeding 24 hours, it counts as a full day.
- The tolerance for returning the car will be 30 minutes, after this period 1,000 escudos will be charged for each hour exceeded, after 4 hours another day will be charged.
- In the event of an extension without prior authorization from Simplycar, you will be charged the daily rate times two if you exceed 4 hours.
7. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT/INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE CAUSED
The client or the drivers indicated and authorized by the client undertakes to :
To participate and demand the presence of the police authority to duly register the incident, to take the personal details of the parties involved and witnesses, and to fill in the amicable accident report.
Not admit fault or liability;
Do not leave the vehicle without taking the necessary steps to report and protect the incident,
Notify SIMPLYCAR immediately, even in the case of minor damage.
The security deposit will only be refunded to the customer once the situation has been verified and responsibility has been established.
8. Returning the car
The customer undertakes to deliver the vehicle to the rental location during normal business hours. They may not abandon the vehicle, under penalty of being held responsible for any damage or expenses arising from this act.
9. Responsabilidades
The renter who presents himself at SimplyCar to hire the vehicle is not allowed to hand the vehicle over to a third party, under penalty of being held responsible for any damage that may occur to the vehicle through the fault of the third party.
The hirer is responsible for any fines or contraventions levied against them.
Age/driving license
- The Simply Car customer must be over 20 years old and have a driving license that is more than 2 years old;
- If the person is under 25, the excess will be multiplied by two.
- If you are over 25 and have held your driving license for less than 2 years, the excess will also be multiplied by two.
Fines resulting from violations of the highway code, use of a cell phone while driving and failure to wear a seat belt are also the sole responsibility of the renter/customer, who must pay them promptly upon return of the vehicle or provide proof of payment.
The renter, whether an individual or a legal entity, undertakes in particular to ensure that the rented vehicle is driven only by the duly authorized driver(s) specified in the rental agreement, under penalty of being liable for damages in the event of an accident to simply Car or any third party injured, regardless of whether the person driving the car, outside the conditions of the rental agreement, at the time of the accident holds a driving license or not.
The renter undertakes, under penalty of liability for damages to the rental company or third parties, to take all measures within his power to ensure that the driver duly authorized to drive the car under this rental agreement does not do so in breach or gross disregard of the rules of the road, in particular, in manifest excess of speed or under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating products.
It is hereby agreed between the parties to this contract that the competent court for any actions arising therefrom shall be the District Court of Praia, with express waiver of any other.
