SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1.  HIRE FEES
Prices quoted are for a 24-hour period. Additional days will be charged for at 20% of the daily rate (excluding Sundays and Public Holidays). Late returns will be charged for unless otherwise arranged.  All transactions are Cash on Delivery. Hire fees are correct as at 6/12/04 and subject to alteration without notice.

2.  DELIVERY/COLLECTION
Delivery/collection fees are not included in hire price. Delivery prices are available on application. Specific times cannot be quoted for delivery and collection.

3.  RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITY
All goods are packed by Atlas in a clean and whole condition. The hirer is responsible for all goods hired from the time of pick-up or delivery until the goods have been returned to the warehouse. Any shortages must be reported to Atlas as soon as practicable upon receipt of goods otherwise claim will not be recognised.  Goods must be returned in a clean and dry condition or a cleaning fee will be charged. Damages and shortages will be charged at replacement cost to the customer. Goods transported by bus, road transport, rail, sea or air are at the hirer's risk and responsibility. Goods returned by mistake will be disposed of if not collected within six weeks of hire. Atlas shall not be liable for any loss or damage to any person whatsoever arising from late delivery and/or failure to deliver any item to the hirer.

4.  SITE SELECTION
Atlas will not be responsible for any damage to underground services unless a plan is provided

5. HIRE SURCHARGE

A 2.9% hire surcharge goes towards the rising costs of Public Liability Insurance.

6. DAMAGE WAIVER (please read carefully)

This clause is optional.  Upon payment of 5% of the total hiring cost of the Goods  the Customer is not liable for damaged or broken Goods, save for losses or damage caused by vandalism.  All broken or damaged Goods must be returned to the Owner otherwise they are classed as missing Goods, which the Customer agrees to pay for on a full replacement value basis.  All Goods comprising Crockery & Glassware must be returned in a condition that the Owner in its sole and absolute discretion recognises as its Goods.

7. AMEX PAYMENT

A 2% charge will apply to all Amex payments.