The following terms and conditions supplement the Rental Agreement and together form the contractual agreement between all renters, authorized drivers, and S A Transport. The term “Vehicle” means the rental vehicle. The term “Renter” means all renters and authorized drivers identified on the Rental Agreement.

Please read the following carefully prior to signing the Rental Agreement.

Section 1: Return, Repossession and Costs

The Vehicle is the property of S A Transport. Renter agrees to return the Vehicle, together with all tires and equipment:

In the same condition as when received, ordinary wear and tear excepted;
To the location from where it was rented or other location as agreed upon in advance;
On the due back date specified on the Rental Agreement; or

S A Transport may peacefully repossess the vehicle without demand or notice at any time if:

The Vehicle is used in violation of the law.
The Vehicle is used in violation of any term or condition of the Rental Agreement or Rental Jacket;
The Vehicle is apparently abandoned;
The Vehicle is illegally parked and/or subject to towing; or
The Vehicle is not returned by the due date specified on the Rental Agreement.

The Renter is not S A Transport agent for any purpose.

Renter is responsible for all reasonable costs arising from the Vehicle being (a) returned or left at any location other that the original renting location, or (b) seized by a governmental authority, if such seizure arises from the Renter’s conduct. These costs include parking charges, parking citations, towing, storage and impound fees. If the Vehicle is beyond 100 kms of the renting location, the Renter is responsible for the cost of transporting the Vehicle to the renting location, including the costs of a driver and fuel . Renter is liable for all attorneys’ fees incurred in recovering the Vehicle, including from a governmental authority. Renter is liable for all parking or traffic violation fines incurred during the rental period, and authorizes S A Transport to charge Renter’s credit card for such fines as well as a AED100 administration fee for each.

Section 2: Unauthorized Uses & LDW Exclusions

Each Renter shall be fully responsible for all loss or damage to the Vehicle, regardless of fault or cause.

The acts and/or uses listed below are prohibited and violate the scope of permissive use of the Vehicle. If Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) protection has been purchased, any of the following acts, uses or operations of the Vehicle will void LDW coverage:

Operation of the Vehicle by anyone who is not an authorized driver identified on the Rental Agreement;
Use of the Vehicle for commercial hire;
Providing false or fraudulent information to S A Transport;
Use of the Vehicle in a willful, wanton, or reckless manner;
Use of the Vehicle in connection with conduct that can be charged as a felony;
Use of the Vehicle in any speed test, contest or driver training activity;
Use of the Vehicle to push or tow any vehicle or trailer;
Operation of the Vehicle off-road or on any unpaved road;
Operation of the Vehicle by someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol in violation of the vehicle codes and/or laws in the state in which the vehicle is driven;
Operation of the Vehicle outside the State of California or Nevada unless consented to in writing by
S A Transport;
Operation of the Vehicle outside the USA unless consented to in writing by S A Transport;
Driving the Vehicle without a valid driver’s license or with a license which has been suspended or revoked.

Section 3: Rental Charges

Renter will pay S A Transport on demand all incurred charges, including but not limited to: weekly, daily, hourly rental charges at the rate specified on the Rental Agreement; mileage charges; additional equipment charges; Loss Damage Waiver (if accepted); Supplemental Liability Insurance (if accepted); Accidental Death/Medical Coverage (if accepted); refueling charges; airport surcharges; additional driver surcharges; and other fees and miscellaneous charges when applicable; state, local sales, excise and use taxes.

In the event any amount due under this Rental Agreement is billed to another person or organization, Renter shall remain jointly and severally liable for all such charges.

Section 4: Collision, Damage, Repair Costs, LDW, Theft

Please read this section carefully prior to rental.

Renter is responsible for all damage or loss of the Vehicle, regardless of cause or fault, up to the Vehicle’s fair market value.

Renter is responsible for the cost of repair, up to the fair market value of the Vehicle, loss of use (measured by the daily rental rate), diminished value, towing, storage, impound fees, administrative fees up to $100 or as allowed by law, and all other related costs.

Renter’s own insurance or credit card company may cover all or part of the Renter’s financial responsibility for damages or loss to the Vehicle. Renter should check to find out about the scope of Renter’s coverage(s), and what deductible may apply.

S A Transport will not hold Renter responsible for the damage and/or loss of use if Renter purchases Loss damage Waiver (LDW), except if a provision is violated in Section 2: Unauthorized Uses & LDW Exclusions. In the event such a provision is violated, the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) shall be deemed voided. Under such circumstances, each Renter, singularly and jointly, is fully responsible for any damage, repair costs, loss of use, and all other related costs and charges.

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) does not cover loss or damage due to theft or vandalism. If Renter purchases Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Renter remains liable up to the full value of the Vehicle in event of theft or vandalism.

If the Vehicle is not returned to S A Transport for any reason, including an alleged theft, Renter is fully responsible for the fair market value of the Vehicle to the full extent provided by law.

Section 5: Protecting the Vehicle

To protect the Vehicle from vandalism and theft, Renter agrees that Renter:

Will close all windows, lock all doors and arm the Vehicle’s security system before leaving the Vehicle for any length of time, no matter how brief.
Will park the Vehicle only in areas that are safe and secure.
Will keep the Vehicle ignition key in Renter’s possession at all times.
Will not leave the Vehicle ignition key in the ignition, interior door, or trunk when the Vehicle is not in use.
Will not give the Vehicle ignition key to any parking valet attendant or other person who is not an authorized driver listed on the Rental Agreement.
Will not make a copy of the Vehicle’s ignition key.
Will park the Vehicle in a secure parking structure, garage, driveway, hotel parking lot or other secure parking lot and not park the Vehicle overnight on the street.
Will not leave personal effects (e.g., cameras, camcorders, gifts) or valuables in the Vehicle so they are visible to the outside while the Vehicle is unoccupied or unattended.

Section 6: Mechanical Breakdown, Emergency Roadside Service

In the event of a mechanical breakdown or malfunction, Renter will cease operation of the Vehicle at the first sign of mechanical trouble. In such an event, Renter will contact S A Transport immediately. Renter will not authorize or attempt any repair(s) to the Vehicle without S A Transport prior written approval. Renter is fully responsible for any unauthorized repair(s) and any damage caused thereby.

Any service to, or replacement of, a part or accessory on the Vehicle must have S A Transport prior written approval.

If Renter smells oil, gasoline, or any kind of burning, Renter shall in a safe manner immediately stop the Vehicle and immediately call S A Transport for roadside service. S A Transport will come out and inspect the Vehicle and make arrangement for a replacement vehicle, if appropriate. In case of fire, please call the fire department first.

Section 7: Property Left in the Rental Vehicle

S A Transport is not liable for loss or damage to any property left, stored or transported by Renter, whether or not said loss or damage was caused by or related to negligence of S A Transport or Vehicle malfunction. Renter assumes all risk of such loss or damage and waives all claims against S A Transport arising from such losses.

Section 8: Indemnification from Third Party Claims/Lawsuits

Renter agrees that Renter and Renter’s insurer shall defend and indemnify S A Transport C in connection with any and all injuries, damages, claims, lawsuits, attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses arising out of, or related to, the use and/or operation of the Vehicle.

Renter must immediately report to the police all accidents involving any bodily injury or property damage .
In the event of an accident causing any damage or bodily injury, Renter shall notify S A Transport immediately, fill out S A Transport Accident Report and set forth in writing a detailed explanation of how the accident happened and identify all witnesses. If this cannot be done in person, Renter will do so by phone or mail within 24 hours of the accident.

S A Transport shall not be liable in whole or in part for any indirect, special or consequential damages, including without limitation, loss of time, income, lodging, personal expenses, loss of benefits, suffered or incurred by Renter or any third person relating to or arising out of the furnishing, performance, or use of the Vehicle, including mechanical breakdown or failure to honor a reservation.

S A Transport does not indemnify or insure against any claim for bodily injury or property damage caused to third party.
If Renter purchases Renter’s Liability Protection (RLP) or Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI), Renter has entered into an insurance contract with an insurance company which many not be a California admitted carrier and is unaffiliated with S A Transport. If such insurance company should fail or refuse to honor its insurance obligations, it is not the responsibility of S A Transport.

Renter covenants and agrees Renter will hold harmless and indemnify S A Transport, the Vehicle owner, lessor, and lienholder from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, attorney fees, costs or expenses of any kind that relate to, or arise from, any alleged negligent use or operation of the Vehicle during the terms of the rental.

Section 9: Notice About Your Financial Responsibility & Optional Damage Waiver

Renter is responsible for all damage or loss to the Vehicle, even if caused by someone else or the cause is unknown. Renter is responsible for the cost of repairs (up to its full value), loss of use, diminished value, towing, storage and impound fees.

The Renter’s insurance, or the credit card used to pay for the rental transaction, may cover all or part of Renter’s financial responsibility for the Vehicle. Renter should check with the Renter’s insurance company, or credit card issuer, to find out about the coverage and the applicable deductible, if any, for which Renter may be liable.

If a credit card was used that provides coverage for potential liability, Renter should check with the card issuer to determine if the Renter’s personal insurance coverage limits much first be exhausted before the credit card coverage applies.

S A Transport will not hold you responsible for damage, repair costs, or loss of use of the Vehicle if Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) is purchased. CAUTION: Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) will be voided in the event any of the violations specified in Section 2: Unauthorized Uses & LDW Exclusions. Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) does not protect from liability due to theft or vandalism.