Rental contract. Customer, hereafter called Renter, agrees that he has rented the items listed on the Swiss Tsushin System rental form, and upon the express condition that it will at all times remain the property of Swiss Tsushin System. These policies stated herein, along with the Rental Form, Invoice, Credit Information, Credit Card Authorization and other documents are all part of the same rental contract. Rental period begins when the equipment leaves Swiss Tsushin System.'s premises and ends when returned to Swiss Tsushin System. Liability for all equipment begins at the start of the rental period. Equipment is charged for on a time-out basis whether it is in use or not. Time of return. Prompt return of equipment is essential, since the radios may be promised to others. Extensions must be approved 24-hours in advance of the expiration date. Rental Rates. Rates are specified on the rental form. The rental rate does not include delivery or pick up charges, fuel, applicable taxes, cleaning or repair charges, assessments or any other incidental costs or expenses. All such charges will be paid by the Renter. Delivery. Pickup or delivery can be quoted if desired. This fee will be a ascessed each way. Insurance. Certificates of insurance are not considered security for the equipment rented. The Renter is solely responsible for all charges directly to Swiss Tsushin System. Swiss Tsushin System. will enforce its remedies directly against the Renter without resort to its insurance company. To this end, an imprint of a major credit card is required. Credit card guarantee. Renter agrees, requests and authorizes Swiss Tsushin System to charge the blank credit card imprint provided for any other following charges: 50% of total order for reservations cancelled 24 hours or less prior to pickup time. Replacement cost of any equipment not returned by due date which is lost or stolen. Charges which have not been paid within 30 days of invoice date including repairs replacement of any equipment which is lost, damaged or stolen. Liability. Swiss Tsushin System is in no way responsible for any liability, claims, costs or expenses arising from the use or possession of this equipment. All parties using the equipment are subject to Japan Radio Law rules and regulations, local government ordinances. Cancellation. Any order canceled 24 hours or less before the start of the rental period will be charged 50% of the total order. Inoperable equipment. Swiss Tsushin System.'s equipment is offered for inspection and test at the time of rental. Swiss Tsushin System must be notified with 24 hours if any equipment fails to operate. Unless notified, Swiss Tsushin System will consider all equipment, regardless of its actual condition, to be on rental. Please return inoperable equipment to Swiss Tsushin System immediately for evaluation. Swiss Tsushin System will make a reasonable effort to repair or replace the equipment in the shortest amount of time. Payment. Customers who do not have pre-approved credit shall pre-pay the total cost of the rental and repeater costs and provide a credit card imprint to cover loss, damage and repairs prior to equipment leaving Swiss Tsushin System facility. Return of equipment. Swiss Tsushin System is not responsible for shipping delays once the equipment is delivered to your carrier. Replacement or Repair. Upon return of damaged equipment, Swiss Tsushin System will make a determination of the extent of damage and required repairs. In determining whether equipment shall be replaced or repaired, the judgment of Swiss Tsushin System shall be conclusive. Should Swiss Tsushin System determine that the equipment shall be replaced, Renter shall be responsible for the cost to replace the same item or the closest comparably-equipped model, at current manufacturer's list prices without deduction for depreciation. Damage includes any type of damage caused by misuse, neglect, or any use for which the equipment was not intended. Also included is damage caused by fire or water; attempts to make repairs by the Renter or anyone else other than Swiss Tsushin System, installation of parts or accessories, product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the operator's manual is also considered damage. Renter is responsible for removing any stickers or labels attached to the radios for their own identification. Any such devices left on the units will incur a charge of 300 yen per unit. Rental will be charged at full price on damaged equipment until repair or replacement has occurred to the satisfaction of Swiss Tsushin System. Serial numbers. The Renter shall pay full manufacturer's list price to replace any equipment which has had the serial numbers removed or altered. Lost, stolen or destroyed equipment. In the event that, after delivery to Renter, any of the equipment is lost, stolen, damaged beyond repair, destroyed or otherwise disappears or is not returned for any reason, you will be responsible for the cost to replace the same item at current manufacturer's list price with no deduction for depreciation. Rental will be charged at full price on such equipment until it is paid for. Theft. In all instances, immediately report any missing, lost or stolen equipment to Swiss Tsushin System. Purchase price. Rental payments may not be applied to repair costs, or replacement costs. Violation of laws. Renter shall not permit the equipment to be used in violation of any laws or applicable regulations. Sublease. The Renter may not sublease any part of the equipment without written consent from Swiss Tsushin System. No warranty or guarantee. The equipment rented is provided without warranty or guaranty of any kind, expressed or implied. Swiss Tsushin System disclaims any liability for range and coverage. Applicable laws. This contract shall be deemed to have been made in Tokyo, Japan and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Japan. Authorized representative. The person signing the invoice and contract certifies that they have read the rental form and these policies; that they are duly authorized to sign such an agreement for the company or organization they represent; and that the execution of this document has been authorized by all necessary officers or owners of the business or organization. Attorney's fees. If necessary to enforce collection of the amount due under this contract, Renter agrees to pay all collection costs and charges including court costs and attorneys fees plus service or finance charges of 1.5% per month on all balances 30 days or more delinquent.