Rental conditions

General rental conditions for short-term rentals

§ 1 Reservation

Reservations confirmed by the landlord are binding. Cancellations can only be made free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the rental period. If the reservation is not canceled in good time, the agreed rate must be paid unless the vehicle could be rented to another party. The Hirer has the option of providing the Rental Firm with evidence that the flat-rate compensation claimed was not incurred or not incurred to the same extent. In this case, the Hirer is only obliged to pay the actual costs incurred.

§ 2 Vehicle repossession

The vehicle can only be returned during the lessor's normal opening hours at the agreed time. After termination of the rental agreement or after exceeding the agreed rental period, the Rental Firm is entitled to take possession of the vehicle at any time.

§ 3 Rental prices

The Rental Firm is entitled to demand an advance rental payment before handing over the vehicle to the Hirer. The rental price is due in full and without restriction upon return of the vehicle. If the Hirer is in default of payment, the Rental Firm shall be entitled to charge interest on arrears.

§ 4 Fuel

The Rental Firm shall hand over the vehicle in a roadworthy condition with a full tank of fuel. The Hirer is obliged to return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel. If the Hirer does not return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, the fuel costs shall be charged to the Hirer, taking into account the time and labor required by the Rental Firm.

§ 5 Truck rental

When renting a truck, the provisions of the Road Haulage Act (GüKG), the correct use of the tachograph and, if applicable, the loading documents must be observed.

§ 6 Authorized drivers

The vehicle may be driven by the Hirer himself and, with his consent, also by the drivers specified in the rental agreement, the Hirer's employees and first-degree family members, including the employee's partner living in the same household. The Hirer may only allow the vehicle to be driven by drivers for whom he has satisfied himself that they have the necessary driving license and are fit to drive. Furthermore, it must be ensured that the respective driver can be named at all times.

§ 7 Use of the vehicle

1. the vehicle may only be used on public roads, but not for off-road driving, driving school exercises
(exception: authorized driving school companies), in connection with motor sports or for driving on race tracks. It is also not permitted to sublet or otherwise transfer the vehicle to third parties other than authorized drivers in accordance with § 6, or to use it for any other purpose other than its intended use. The operating instructions - also with regard to the prescribed fuel - must be complied with, as must the statutory provisions applicable to the use of the vehicle. Oil, water level and tire pressure must be checked regularly during the rental period. If the renter violates these obligations, he shall be liable for any resulting damage. Smoking in the vehicle is prohibited.

2. the Lessee shall bear all costs in connection with charges levied for the use of certain traffic routes (in particular any toll charges incurred under the Federal Trunk Road Toll Act) and shall provide all cooperation required in connection with the levying of the charges. The Hirer shall be liable for all costs
fees, charges, fines and penalties incurred in connection with the use of the vehicle for which the Rental Firm is held liable, with the exception of vehicle tax and broadcasting fees.

§ 8 Trips abroad

The Hirer is not prevented from using the vehicle in EU countries, Switzerland and Norway. The renter bears the full risk of using the vehicle outside Germany. If the vehicle is used in a European country other than Germany, the Hirer shall be responsible for all possible consequences and shall indemnify the Rental Firm against claims by third parties (e.g. foreign owner's liability). The Hirer must take action to defend against such claims at his own expense. All other countries may only be entered with prior consent. In the event of damage abroad, the Hirer may have to pay the costs of settling the claim. These will be reimbursed by the Rental Firm upon presentation of proper receipts. The Hirer shall return the vehicle to a repair store recognized by the rental vehicle manufacturer. After approval has been granted by the Rental Firm, the vehicle will be repaired in the name and on behalf of the Rental Firm. In the event of a regulatory offense abroad, the fee may be disbursed by the Rental Firm and subsequently charged to the Hirer.

§ 9 Conduct in the event of a claim

In the event of damage, the renter shall contact the rental company for further action. In the event of damage outside the lessor's opening hours, the manufacturer's damage hotline must be contacted for further action.
contact the manufacturer's claims hotline for further action. Any accident-related towing costs, the expert costs after prior agreement, the repair costs and the costs for a replacement rental car within Germany shall initially be borne by the Rental Firm without prejudice to the final obligation to bear the costs and without recognition of any legal obligation. The Lessor's approval must be obtained before a replacement rental car is used.
The renter/driver is obliged to ensure that all measures necessary to minimize damage and preserve evidence are taken. This includes that

a) the police are called immediately (even in the case of accidents not involving third parties)

b) the names and addresses of persons involved in the accident and witnesses, as well as the registration numbers of the vehicles involved, are noted for forwarding to the lessor.

c) no acknowledgement of debt is made by the renter/driver
and

d) appropriate safety precautions are taken for the vehicle. The Hirer/driver may not leave the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled his obligation to clarify the incident and establish the necessary facts. In the event of theft of the vehicle, vehicle parts or accessories, the Hirer/Driver must immediately report the theft to the relevant police station and inform the Rental Firm.
The lessee/driver is obliged to report any case of damage to the lessor immediately, completely and truthfully. The Hirer/Driver is also obliged to support the Rental Firm and its insurer in the further processing of the claim and to provide any information required to clarify the claim and determine the liability situation.

§ 10 Liability of the tenant

The Hirer shall be liable for any damage to or loss of the rented vehicle (including vehicle parts and accessories) occurring during the term of the rental agreement or caused by its operation. Liability shall not apply if the Hirer is not responsible for the breach of duty causing the damage or loss. The liability for damages shall extend to the repair costs plus any reduction in value or, in the event of a total loss of the vehicle, to the replacement value of the vehicle less the residual value. Furthermore, the Hirer shall be liable - if incurred - for towing costs, expert opinions and any other costs incurred by the Rental Firm. The Hirer shall be liable for any damage with his contractually agreed excess. The Hirer undertakes to provide the Rental Firm immediately with a detailed accident report including a sketch. In particular, the accident report must include the names and addresses of the parties involved and any witnesses as well as the registration numbers of the vehicles involved.
of the vehicles involved. If the Rental Firm is unable to recover the damage caused to its vehicle from its own damage insurer or from a third party due to a breach of the aforementioned provision, the Hirer shall be liable for its culpable failure to fulfill the aforementioned obligation in the full amount of the damage incurred by the Rental Firm. If the vehicle is made available to third parties, including the drivers specified in § 6, the Hirer shall be liable for compliance with the provisions of this rental agreement and the conduct of the third party as if it were his own conduct. The Hirer shall be responsible for the consequences of any traffic violations or criminal offenses committed in connection with the rented vehicle and shall be liable to the Rental Firm for any fees and costs incurred. The customer will be charged the costs incurred for any special cleaning required due to heavy soiling. Damage shall be invoiced to the Hirer on the basis of an expert opinion, cost estimate or repair invoice.

§ 11 Insurance

The vehicle is insured in accordance with the ""General Terms and Conditions for Motor Vehicle Insurance"" (AKB), the ""General Terms and Conditions
for the insurance against misappropriation of self-drive rental vehicles"" (ABVVS) as well as the "Additional conditions to the ABVVS" and the statutory provisions. Motor vehicle liability insurance: limited cover of € 100 million. In the event of personal injury € 8 million per injured person. If the renter takes out passenger accident insurance, the following amounts of cover are deemed to have been agreed in accordance with the lump sum system: € 26,000.00 in the event of death, € 52,000.00 in the event of permanent disability.

§ 12 Repairs

If repairs become necessary during the rental period to ensure the operational and road safety of the vehicle, such repair orders may only be commissioned if the Rental Firm has expressly agreed to this or if the anticipated costs do not exceed €100.00. Repair costs will only be reimbursed on presentation of proper receipts, unless the Hirer is liable for the repair himself.

§ 13 Liability of the landlord

Unforeseeable, unavoidable events beyond the lessor's control and for which the lessor is not responsible, such as force majeure, war, terrorist attacks and natural disasters, shall release the lessor from the obligation to perform on time for the duration of such events. Any liability of the lessor for breach of his contractual obligations is limited to intent and gross negligence, including intent and gross negligence on the part of representatives and vicarious agents. The lessor shall only be liable for injury to life, limb and health and in the event of a breach of material contractual obligations, even in the event of negligence. In this case, liability shall be limited to compensation for foreseeable damage typical of the contract.

§ 14 Applicable law, place of jurisdiction

German law shall apply. The place of jurisdiction is Braunschweig if the lessee is a merchant or if the lessee moves his domicile or usual place of residence outside Germany after conclusion of the contract or if his domicile or usual place of residence is not known at the time the action is filed.

§ 15 Ancillary agreements

There are no verbal collateral agreements.

§ Section 16 Data protection/consent clause

Your data will be processed and used by EURO-Leasing GmbH for the purpose of checking applications and creditworthiness, processing contracts and advising customers. For this purpose, the data will also be passed on to external service providers for contract processing to the extent necessary. Conversely, we also access external data sources, in particular for credit checks.
I can revoke the following consents at any time with effect for the future, provided they are not a prerequisite for the conclusion of the contract, without affecting the contract, by deleting the paragraph or sending a separate notification.

1. shared data storage and use

I consent to EURO-Leasing GmbH comparing and using my data (the data contained in the application, creditworthiness information such as Schufa information, data from the course of the contract) and the documents concerning me (e.g. applications and letters, also in digitalized form) with Volkswagen Leasing GmbH, VAPS EDV-Service & Vertrieb GmbH and Autobusiness Group GmbH, insofar as this serves the execution of my respective contractual matters. I consent to my data being processed and used by the companies1) for the purposes of application and creditworthiness checks, contract processing and customer advice by means of this shared system.
These consents are a prerequisite for the conclusion of the contract.

2. advertising/customer information by post

I consent to my data being used by the companies1) to send me further offers, in particular for leasing and vehicle-related mobility services. The data will not be transmitted to other third parties for advertising purposes.