Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions
“Equipment” means the item(s) listed in this agreement. “Hire Period” means the time between collection and return. “Customer” means the person signing this agreement.

2. Ownership
The Equipment remains the property of FNQ Appliance Hire at all times. The Customer has no ownership rights and must not sell, transfer, or sub-hire the Equipment.

3. Use of Equipment
The Customer must use the Equipment safely and only for its intended purpose, follow all instructions provided, not misuse, modify or tamper with the Equipment, and keep the Equipment secure at all times.

4. Bond
If a bond is taken, it will be refunded after inspection provided the Equipment is returned on time and in the same condition (fair wear and tear excepted). The bond is not a limit of liability and FNQ Appliance Hire may charge additional amounts beyond the bond.

5. Damage, Loss or Theft
The Customer is liable for full repair costs or the full replacement value if the Equipment is lost or stolen. Replacement value means the current cost to replace the Equipment with an equivalent new item. Costs may be deducted from the bond and/or charged separately.

6. Late Returns
Late returns will incur additional hire charges at a higher daily rate. Continued failure to return Equipment may result in recovery action and additional costs.

7. Payment & Recovery
All outstanding amounts must be paid on demand. FNQ Appliance Hire may recover any unpaid amounts including reasonable legal and debt collection costs.

8. Liability & Indemnity
The Customer uses the Equipment at their own risk. To the extent permitted by law, FNQ Appliance Hire is not liable for any loss, damage or injury arising from use of the Equipment. The Customer indemnifies FNQ Appliance Hire against all claims, damages or losses arising from use or possession of the Equipment. Where liability cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law, it is limited to repair or replacement of the Equipment.

9. Breakdown
If the Equipment breaks down due to normal use, FNQ Appliance Hire will take reasonable steps to repair or replace it. This does not apply where damage is caused by misuse.

10. Repossession
FNQ Appliance Hire may recover the Equipment without notice if this agreement is breached. The Customer authorises entry to premises for this purpose where legally permitted.

11. Cancellation
Cancellations or no-shows may incur a fee at FNQ Appliance Hire’s discretion.

12. Privacy
Customer information is collected for identification, security and business purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

13. Governing Law
This agreement is governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.

14. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.