Luxury Car Rental
- Calandres Terms and Conditions

1 - The rental company is only bound by a reservation after agreeing to it and upon payment of a deposit of at least 50% of the rental fee. In the event of cancellation, the rental company retains the deposit, even in cases of force majeure. If cancellation occurs 8 to 10 days prior to the start of the rental period, 100% of the rental fee will be charged.

2 - Only those persons aged 25 years or over, covered by the contract and holding a valid drivers license for an uninterrupted period of at least 5 years are authorized to drive the rental vehicle.

3 - The driver must behave in a careful and responsible manner and use the vehicle exclusively on the traditional road network, excluding circuits and tracks, and must not tow, push, transport dangerous goods, nor differ from the normal use for which the vehicle is intended, whilst scrupulously complying with all applicable highway codes and rules. The renter is liable under civil law for all offences.

3 - All vehicles rented by Calandres are in perfect condition. The renter is solely liable for any wear and any deterioration, with the exception of the effects of normal wear and tear The check-out form (official delivery note) filled out between the two parties shall be deemed authentic

4 - The renter is covered by fully comprehensive insurance subject to an excess fee equivalent to the amount of the deposit required.

5 - The renter hereby authorizes the rental company to automatically assign, without consultation, all or part of this deposit to the repair of any damage of any nature whatsoever, to compensate for loss suffered due to the vehicle’s immobilization, for whatever length of time and whatever the reasons unrelated to the contract which determine and, in some circumstances, extend the immobilization period. Following any accident or damage, the renter agrees to pay a sum per day of the vehicle’s immobilization, equal to half the public rental price, excluding mileage.

6 - The rental company is not liable for the actions of third parties, nor for material defects, nor for the objects and accessories left in the vehicle in any circumstances whatsoever. In the event of theft, the renter’s obligation to return the vehicle is maintained and expires only once the reality of the theft has been proven and in the absence of all complicity, provocation or serious misconduct on the part of the renter who must always lock the vehicle, even from the inside, activate the alarm and park in a secure parking facility. The renter is liable for breakdown or towing costs, but reserves the right to take legal action and request that these charges be paid by the responsible third party.

7 - The renter loses all contractual and non-contractual insurance cover and is personally liable, this liability not being limited to the amount of the deposit / excess, for all damages resulting from any accident, if the renter drives in a state of drunkenness or intoxication, or under the influence of medication or drugs, or without the necessary abilities, or after having presented, for example, falsified identity documents or drivers licenses, or commits a serious intentional offence when driving, for example, running a red light whilst speeding, or any other cause of loss of cover stipulated in any usual insurance policy, as well as in the event of the renter transforming or falsifying any part of the vehicle (changes to the engine, placing or removing accessories, tampering with meters etc).

The renter who breaches the contract, for example by keeping the vehicle longer than the rental period without contractual extension, also loses cover

8 - Any breakdown must be notified and the vehicle immediately immobilized. If this is not done, the renter is liable for deterioration and for the consequences of the breakdown. A breakdown does not suspend the contract, in particular payment of the rental fee.

9 - Any accident or damage must be notified to the rental company as soon as possible, and at the latest within 24 hours of occurrence. This period is not extended for reasons of holidays, weekends, strikes or other reasons. A police report must be requested, unless the authorities involved refuse to provide one.

10 - Failure to return the vehicle at the end of the contract and any non-payment or other serious breach of contract entitles the rental company to repossess the vehicle at any time and by any means, by rights and even on private property. This is also the case in the event of the renter’s bankruptcy or liquidation, even if voluntary, and in the event of seizure or prosecution by third parties and in the event of renter’s death.

11 - The rental period ends only when the vehicle is returned in the condition in which it was delivered and after a check-in form is established between the parties (official receipt). The contract may be extended only after the rental company gives express prior agreement.

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