This Client Rental Agreement applies to clients who book machinery or equipment through the SELOS Rentals platform. It should be read together with our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation & Refund Policy.
By confirming a booking, you agree to the terms below. Listing owners are additionally bound by the Machinery Owner Agreement.
1. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information relating to the project and rental requirements.
- Operate and use all rented machinery strictly for lawful and authorized purposes.
- Ensure that all operators are competent, qualified, and comply with applicable safety regulations and industry standards.
- Maintain the machinery in reasonable condition during the rental period and return it in the same condition, subject to normal wear and tear, where applicable.
- Promptly report any malfunction, accident, damage, loss, or theft involving the machinery.
2. Prohibited Uses
The Client shall not use, permit, or allow the machinery to be used for:
- Illegal mining or unauthorized extraction activities.
- Smuggling or unlawful transportation of persons, goods, or materials.
- Unauthorized land development or activities conducted without the required permits or approvals.
- Transportation, storage, or handling of illegal, dangerous, or prohibited goods.
- Any criminal, fraudulent, or unlawful activity.
- Any purpose that violates applicable laws, regulations, environmental requirements, or governmental directives.
3. Damage, Loss, and Theft
The Client shall be responsible for any damage to, loss of, theft of, or misuse of the machinery occurring during the rental period to the extent such damage, loss, theft, or misuse results from the Client's negligence, unauthorized use, breach of this Agreement, or failure to exercise reasonable care.
The Client shall notify SELOS Rentals immediately upon becoming aware of any damage, loss, theft, accident, or incident involving the machinery.
4. Site Conditions and Access
The Client shall ensure that the worksite is safe, secure, and reasonably accessible for the delivery, operation, and collection of the machinery.
SELOS Rentals shall not be liable for delays, damages, or additional costs arising from unsafe, inaccessible, or unsuitable site conditions.
5. Liability and Indemnity
Upon delivery of the machinery, the Client assumes responsibility for its operation, supervision, and use. The Client shall ensure compliance with all applicable laws, safety requirements, and operational guidelines.
The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SELOS Rentals from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from the Client's use, misuse, or unauthorized use of the machinery.
6. Penalties and Termination
SELOS Rentals reserves the right to:
- Suspend or terminate rental services immediately upon discovering any breach of this Agreement.
- Recover all losses, damages, repair costs, legal expenses, and other liabilities incurred as a result of the Client's actions or omissions.
- Impose reasonable penalties or charges as permitted under the rental terms.
- Report unlawful activities to, and cooperate fully with, law enforcement and regulatory authorities.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Ghana.
8. Acceptance
By confirming a booking on the SELOS Rentals platform, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Agreement.