Home on the road 2-3 Seater High Top Campervan

Terms and Conditions
1 Introduction
1.1 When You rent a Vehicle from Us the contract (Rental Contract) You have with Us consists of two
separate documents. They are:
(a) the agreement (Rental Agreement) You have signed to rent the Vehicle from Us; and
(b) these rental Terms and Conditions (Terms and Conditions).
1.2 The date of the Rental Contract is the date shown in the Rental Agreement.
1.3 The Rental Contract is governed by the laws of Western Australia and You agree that courts in that state
have non-exclusive jurisdiction to determine any dispute that arises between You and Us.
1.4 We may fit a GPS Device to the Vehicle to enable Us to track the Vehicle while it is out of Our
possession. When you sign these Terms and Conditions You authorise Us to use the GPS Device to
track the Vehicle until it is returned to Us.
1.5 The Australian Consumer Law applies to the Rental Contract and it provides You with rights that are not
excluded, restricted or modified by the Rental Contract and any provision in this contract is subject to
the specific protections and guarantees in that and any corresponding Federal, State or Territory
legislation.
2 Who may drive the Vehicle?
2.1 Only You or an Authorised Driver can drive the Vehicle.
2.2 It is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract if You let anyone who is unauthorised drive the Vehicle. If
there is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract there is no cover for You, the Authorised Driver or the
unauthorised driver for any Damage, theft of the Vehicle or Third Party Loss.
2.3 We set a minimum age limit for those renting Our Vehicles. You and any Authorised Driver must be at
least 21 years of age and have no less than 12 months driving experience, unless We have agreed to a
variation of that restriction before the Start of the Rental and it is shown in the Rental Agreement.
2.4 You and any Authorised Driver must also have a valid licence to drive the class of Vehicle which is
issued in an Australian state or territory or an international licence (with an valid International Driving
Permit if Your licence is not issued in English) appropriate for the class of the Vehicle and not subject to
any restriction or condition. Learner drivers and provisional and probationary licence holders are not
acceptable and must not drive the Vehicle.
2.5 The Vehicle must not be driven if Your licence or the licence of any Authorised Driver has been cancelled
within 2 years of the date of the Rental Agreement.
3 Prohibited Use
3.1 The Vehicle must not be driven by You or any Authorised Driver:
(a) if You or any Authorised Driver is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol or has a
blood alcohol content or level of drugs present in blood, urine or oral fluid that exceeds the limit
set by law;
(b) recklessly or dangerously; or
(c) whilst the Vehicle is damaged or unsafe.
3.2 You and any Authorised Driver must not:
(a) fail or refuse to undergo any breath, blood, urine or oral fluid test or drug impairment assessment;
(b) use the Vehicle:
(i) for any illegal purpose;
(ii) to move dangerous, hazardous, inflammable goods or substances that pollute or
contaminate, in quantities above that used for domestic purposes;
(iii) to propel or tow another vehicle or a trailer;
(iv) in connection with the motor trade for experiments, tests, trials or demonstration
purposes; or
(v) in an unsafe or un-roadworthy condition.
3.3 You and any Authorised Driver must not:
(a) damage the Vehicle deliberately or recklessly or allow anyone else to do so;
(b) modify the Vehicle in any way;
(c) sell, rent, lease or dispose of the Vehicle; or
(d) register or claim to be entitled to register any interest in the Vehicle under the Personal Property
Securities Act 2009.
3.4 You and any Authorised Driver must not use the Vehicle to carry:
(a) passengers for hire, fare or reward or for rideshare purposes;
(b) more than the number of passengers for which the Vehicle is licensed; or
(c) any load that exceeds the limits for which the Vehicle was designed, constructed, registered or
licenced.
3.5 You and any Authorised Driver must not:
(a) use the Vehicle to transport any pets or animals except assistance animals; or
(b) smoke in the Vehicle and You must prevent any passenger from doing so.
Additional cleaning and deodorising costs must be paid if there is a breach of this clause.
4 Where the Vehicle cannot be used
4.1 The Vehicle must never be driven on:
(a) an Unsealed Road; or
(b) Off Road.
4.2 The Vehicle must not be used in any area that is prohibited by Us. Prohibited areas include:
(a) roads that are prone to flooding or are flooded;
(c) beaches, streams, rivers, creeks, dams and floodwaters;
(d) any road where the police or an authority has issued a warning;
(e) any road that is closed; and
(f) any road where it would be unsafe to drive the Vehicle.
4.3 The Vehicle must never be driven or used:
(a) outside the state of Western Australia;
(b) beyond 100 kilometres of any town or city limits between dusk and dawn; or
(c) onto any island that is off mainland Australia,
(c) unless We have given Our prior written permission prior to the Start of the Rental and
it is noted on the Rental Agreement.
5 Your obligations
5.1 At the Start of the Rental and before collecting the Vehicle You must pay the anticipated Rental Charges
and the Bond.
5.2 The Bond is fully refundable to You provided that:
(a) all amounts due to Us under the Rental Contract have been paid;
(b) the Vehicle has been returned to the Rental Location at the date and time set in the Rental
Agreement;
(c) there is no Damage or Third Party Loss;
(d) the exterior and interior of the Vehicle are clean;
(e) the Vehicle has a full tank of fuel; and
(f) there has not been a Major Breach of the Rental Contract,
and We reserve the right to retain all or part of the Bond if there is a breach of any of these conditions.
5.3 At the Start of the Rental You must also inspect the Vehicle to make sure that any pre-existing damage
is noted and shown in the Rental Agreement.
5.4 At the End of the Rental You must:
(a) return the Vehicle:
(i) in the same condition it was in at the Start of the Rental, fair wear and tear excepted;
and
(ii) with a full tank of fuel;
(b) pay the balance of the Rental Charges (if any);
(c) pay the Damage Excess if there is Damage or Third Party Loss as a result of an Accident or the
Vehicle is stolen;
(d) pay any costs We incur, including extra cleaning costs under clause 3.5, in reinstating the Vehicle
to the same condition it was in at the Start of the Rental, fair wear and tear excluded;
(e) pay for all Damage arising from a Major Breach of the Rental Contract;
(f) pay for all Overhead Damage;
(g) pay for all Underbody Damage; and
(h) pay for any Damage caused by the immersion of the Vehicle in water.
5.5 You and any Authorised Driver must pay all tolls, speeding and traffic fines and infringements as well as
any fines or charges imposed for parking or using the Vehicle or release of the Vehicle if it has been
seized by a regulatory authority.
5.6 If You return the Vehicle with less than a full tank of fuel a refuelling charge, in addition to the cost of the
fuel, will apply.
5.7 You must not carry, or allow the Vehicle to carry, more passengers than may be properly accommodated
by the seat belt restraints provided in the Vehicle and must ensure that each passenger in the Vehicle
appropriately uses the seat belt restraint.
5.8 You and any Authorised Driver must make sure that the Vehicle is locked when not in use or unattended
and the keys or remote control device must be kept in Your possession, or that of any Authorised Driver,
at all times.
5.9 You and any Authorised Driver must take reasonable care of the Vehicle by:
(a) preventing it from being damaged;
(b) making sure that it is protected from the weather;
(c) maintaining the engine and brake oils and coolant level and tyre pressures and checking these
no less than on a weekly basis;
(d) using the correct fuel type; and
(e) making sure it is not overloaded.
5.10 If the Vehicle develops a fault during the Rental Period You must inform Us immediately and not drive
the Vehicle unless We have authorised You to do so and You must not let anyone else repair or work on
the Vehicle or towing or salvage of it without Our prior written authority to do so.
5.11 Where We have given You Our prior authority to repair the Vehicle You must keep and produce to Us the
original tax invoices and receipts for any repairs, towing or salvage and You will be reimbursed only if
these expenses have been authorised by Us. Any entitlement to reimbursement is subject to there being
no Major Breach of the Rental Contract.
6 Damage Cover
6.1 Damage Cover is included in the Rental Charges. Subject to these Terms and Conditions, if You or any
Authorised Driver has an Accident or if the Vehicle is stolen We will indemnify You for the theft, any
Damage or Third Party Loss but You must pay up to the Damage Excess shown on the Rental
Agreement for each Accident or theft unless We agree that:
(a) You were not at fault; and
(b) the other party’s insurance company accepts liability.
6.2 An additional Damage Excess applies for all drivers aged less than 25 years.
6.3 The Damage Excess payable under clause 6.1 will be charged to Your credit card:
(a) for single vehicle Accidents, after a repairer’s estimate or tax invoice verifying the amount
charged for Damage has been sent to You;
(b) if the Vehicle has been stolen, after We have made reasonable enquiries and in Our opinion it is
unlikely the Vehicle will be recovered; and
(c) for Accidents in which there is also Third Party Loss, after:
(i) a reasonable estimate of the Third Party Loss has been made;
(ii) a repairer’s estimate or tax invoice verifying the amount charged for Damage has been
obtained; and
(iii) all documents verifying the Third Party Loss and Damage have been sent to You,
(d) unless You have expressly authorised the charge to Your credit card at an earlier time.
6.4 There is no Damage Cover, and You and any Authorised Driver are liable for:
(a) Damage or Third Party Loss arising from:
(i) a Major Breach of the Rental Contract; or
(ii) the use of the Vehicle by any driver who is not an Authorised Driver or who is less than
21 years of age;
(b) Overhead Damage;
(c) Underbody Damage; and
(d) Damage caused by immersion of the Vehicle in water.
6.5 There is also no Damage Cover for:
(a) the full cost of replacing or repairing any accessories supplied by Us including, but not limited
to GPS units, lost keys, keyless start and remote control devices; or
(b) personal items that are left in or stolen from the Vehicle or for loss or damage to property
belonging to or in the custody of:
(i) You;
(ii) any relative, friend or associate of Yours ordinarily residing with You or with whom You
ordinarily reside;
(iii) any relative, friend or associate of an Authorised Driver; or
(iv) Your employees.
7 Rental Period, costs and charges
7.1 The Rental Agreement shows:
(a) the Rental Period for which You have hired the Vehicle; and
(b) the Rental Charges.
7.2 We will provide You with a Vehicle that is of acceptable quality and in good working order taking into
account the age of the Vehicle.
7.3 At the End of the Rental You must return the Vehicle on the date and by the time shown in the Rental
Agreement. If You fail to return the Vehicle, We may terminate the Rental Contract and if the location of
the Vehicle is known, recover it by lawful means or if it is unknown, after making reasonable attempts to
contact You, report the Vehicle as stolen to the Police.
7.4 If You return the Vehicle:
(a) more than one hour after the time set for its return in the Rental Agreement We will charge You
$25 per hour up to one full day’s rental and a further full day’s rental at the standard rate for
each 24 hour period or part thereof until the Vehicle is returned to Us; or
(b) at any time, other than during Our normal business hours You must pay for the daily Rental
Charges and all Damage until the Rental Location next opens for business.
7.5 At the End of the Rental You must also pay for all amounts owing pursuant to clause 5.4 and any
moneys owed to Us thereafter accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum commencing 14 days after
the End of the Rental . Any amount payable under the Rental Contract is subject to subsequent
verification and adjustment and details of any adjustments will be provided to You as soon as
practicable. If any amount is due to Us or remains unpaid You authorise Us to debit Your credit card
with that amount within a reasonable time after the End of the Rental.
7.6 If You default in the payment of any moneys owed to Us under the Rental Contract, You authorise Us to
provide information of that default to a credit reporting body and to obtain an up to date consumer
credit report on You. Personal information may be used and disclosed by the credit reporting body in
accordance with the Privacy Act to create or maintain a credit information file containing information
about You, including defaults in excess of 60 days and the debt owed to Us.
7.7 Cancellation
If:
(a) Your booking is cancelled within 24 hours prior to the Start of the Rental; or
(b) You fail to notify Us of Your intended cancellation prior to the Start of the Rental and fail to pick
up the Vehicle,
1.2 You will be charged the Rental Charges for the Rental Period as booked unless We are able to
rent the Vehicle to another renter for an equivalent term and rate.
8 Accidents or breakdowns
8.1 Twenty four hour roadside assistance is provided free of charge and in the event You require assistance
You must contact Our roadside assistance provider RAC on 13 11 11 to arrange that assistance. They
will supply all practical assistance as soon as practicable.
8.2 We will provide You with a Vehicle that is of acceptable quality and in good working but breakdowns do
occur. If the Vehicle breaks down during the Rental Period because of Our negligence We will recover
and repair the Vehicle as soon as possible. If the Vehicle cannot be repaired We will use Our best
endeavours to provide a replacement Vehicle where one is available.
8.3 We are not responsible for:
(a) Damage as a result of use of the incorrect fuel type;
(b) a flat battery because the lights or entertainment systems have been left on;
(c) tyre changing;
(d) lost keys or remote control device; or
(e) keys or remote control device locked in the Vehicle,
and extra charges will apply if any of these services are provided at Your request.
8.4 If You or an Authorised Driver has an Accident or if the Vehicle is stolen You must report the Accident or
theft to Us within 24 hours of it occurring and fully complete an Accident/Theft report form.
8.5 If the Vehicle is stolen or if You or an Authorised Driver of the Vehicle has an Accident where:
(a) any person is injured;
(b) the other party has failed to stop or leaves the scene of the Accident without exchanging names
and addresses; or
(c) the other party appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
You or the Authorised Driver must also report the theft or Accident to the Police.
8.6 If You or an Authorised Driver has an Accident You and the Authorised Driver must:
(a) exchange names and addresses and telephone numbers with the other driver;
(b) take the registration numbers of all vehicles involved;
(c) take as many photos as is reasonable showing:
(i) the position of the Vehicles before they are moved for towing or salvage;
(ii) the Damage to the Vehicle;
(iii) the damage to any third party vehicle or property; and
(iv) the general area where the Accident occurred, including any road or traffic signs;
(d) obtain the names, addresses and phone numbers of all witnesses;
(e) not make any admission of fault or promised to pay the other party’s claim or release the other
party from any liability;
(f) forward all third party correspondence or court documents to Us within 7 days of receipt; and
(g) co-operate with Us in the prosecution of any legal proceedings that We may institute or defence
of any legal proceedings which may be instituted against You or Us as a result of an Accident,
including attending Our lawyer’s office or any Court hearing.
9 Consequences of a Major Breach of the Rental Contract
9.1 If You or any Authorised Driver:
(a) commit a Major Breach of the Rental Contract in a way that causes Damage, theft of the
Vehicle or Third Party Loss; or
(b) drive the Vehicle in a reckless manner so that a substantial breach of road safety legislation,
including the Road Traffic Act 1974 (WA) has occurred,
You and any Authorised Driver:
(i) have no Damage Cover;
(ii) are liable for all Damage, theft of the Vehicle and Third Party Loss; and
(iii) are liable for and must pay any additional costs or expenses We incur as direct
consequence.
9.2 Acting reasonably, We may terminate the Rental Contract and take immediate possession of the Vehicle
if a breach of any part of clause 9.1 has occurred.
10 Definitions
Accident means an unintended and unforeseen incident, including:
(a) a collision between the Vehicle and another vehicle or object, including animals and roadside
infrastructure;
(b) rollovers; or
(c) a weather event, including hail Damage,
(a) that results in Damage or Third Party Loss.
Administrative Fee means a fee of up to $55 including GST for the administrative costs associated with
Your rental.
Authorised Driver means any driver of the Vehicle who is approved by Us and who is recorded on the
Rental Agreement prior to the Start of the Rental.
Bond means the amount shown on the Rental Agreement We collect from You at the Start of the Rental
as security for the Rental Charges and other fees and charges incurred during Your rental.
Damage means:
(a) any loss or damage to the Vehicle including its parts, components and accessories, including
the GPS unit, that is not fair wear and tear;
(b) towing and salvage costs;
(c) assessing fees; and
(d) Loss of Use,
and for the removal of doubt, any Damage to the windscreen, headlights, lights or tyres that makes the
Vehicle unroadworthy is not fair wear and tear.
Damage Excess means the amount, including GST, up to which You must pay Us in the event of an
Accident that causes Damage or Third Party Loss or the Vehicle has been stolen.
End of the Rental means the date and time shown in the Rental Agreement or the date and time the
Vehicle is returned to Us, whichever is the later.
GPS Device means a GPS or other device that is fitted to the Vehicle that has electronic tracking
capabilities.
Loss of Use means Our loss calculated on a daily basis at the daily rate shown in the Rental Agreement
because the Vehicle is being repaired or replaced if it is written off as a result of an Accident or it has
been stolen.
1.3 Major Breach means a breach of any of clauses, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.8,
5.9, or 5.10 that causes Damage, theft of the Vehicle or Third Party Loss.
Off Road means any area that is neither a sealed or unsealed road and includes but is not limited to
unformed roads, fire trails, tracks, river and tidal crossings, creek beds, beaches, streams, dams, rivers,
flood waters, sand, deserts, rocks, fields and paddocks.
Overhead Damage means:
(a) Damage at or above the level of the top of the front windscreen of the Vehicle; or
(e) Third Party Loss,
caused by:
(i) contact between the part of the Vehicle that is at or above the level of the top of the
front windscreen with objects overhanging or obstructing its path;
(ii) objects being placed on the roof of the Vehicle; or
(iii) You or any person standing or sitting on the roof of the Vehicle.
Rental Charges means the charges payable for renting the Vehicle from Us together with GST and any
other taxes or levies which are all fully set out in the Rental Agreement.
Rental Location means the location from which the Vehicle was rented, as shown on the Rental
Agreement.
Rental Period means the period commencing at the time shown in the Rental Agreement and
concluding at the End of the Rental.
Start of the Rental means the date and time that the rental commences as shown in the Rental
Agreement.
Third Party Loss means loss or damage to third party property, including other motor vehicles and any
claim for third party loss of income.
Underbody Damage means any damage to the Vehicle caused by or resulting from contact between the
underside of the Vehicle and any part of the roadway or any object or obstruction, including kerbs,
gutters, speed or road humps, barriers or wheel stops and does not arise as a result of an impact with
another vehicle.
Vehicle means the Vehicle described in the Rental Agreement and includes its parts, components and
accessories, including the GPS unit.
We, Us, Our, means MyOZexp Pty Ltd trading as Home on the Road ABN 82 622 807 514.
You, Your means the person, whether it is an individual, a firm or company that rents the Vehicle from
Us and whose name is shown in the Rental Agreement.