Terms and Conditions of Use

Interpretation
“Equipment” - means the Equipment (including any parts for them) specifically stated in the Order Confirmation.
“Hirer” - means the person or business placing an order for any equipment with Zintech.
“Rental Period” - means the period commencing on the date of delivery as specified in the Order Confirmation until the return date or unless terminated in accordance with these terms.
“Zintech” - means Zintech Ltd (registered number 5598587)
“Order Confirmation” - means an order confirmation from Zintech confirming receipt of the Hirer’s payment
“Writing” - and any similar expression, includes facsimile transmission, e-mail and comparable means of communication.
“Website” - means the website for the rental of the Equipment at www.zintechmedia.co.uk  “Contract” - means the contract for the supply and rental of the Equipment.
“Terms” – means the standard terms of rental and supply of the Equipment set out in this document and includes any special terms agreed in Writing between the Hirer and Zintech.

Rental Period
The Rental Period will be from one day upwards. There is a minimum charge of one week for certain products up to and including the first seven days. For every incomplete week thereafter a daily rate will apply up to a further six days.    

Deposit
The Hirer will be required to leave a security deposit (or Euro equivalent) five working days prior to the commencing day of hire. Zintech will automatically secure the deposit on the same credit/debit card used for payment unless advised otherwise. In the event that your credit/debit card fails and we are unable to contact you or you are unable to provide an alternative credit/debit card to process the transaction your reservation will be cancelled and a cancellation charge will apply. Please see cancellation charges for further information. Any loss, damage, cancellations or late returned equipment will be subtracted from the deposit and the balance of the deposit will be returned to the customer.  

Force Majeure
Zintech reserves the right to defer the date of delivery or to cancel if it is prevented from or delayed in the carrying on of its business due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the company including, without limitation, acts of God, governmental actions, war or national emergency, acts of terrorism, protests, riot, civil commotion, fire, explosion, flood, epidemic, lock-outs, strikes or other labour disputes, or restraints or delays affecting couriers or inability or delay in obtaining equipment.  

Faulty/Incomplete Equipment.
All Equipment is checked prior to dispatch. The Hirer is to inspect the equipment upon delivery and notify Zintech immediately in writing of any defect. If no such notification is given then it will be presumed that the equipment was delivered in complete, good and working order and fit for it’s purpose as required.  

Transportation
The cost of hire includes delivery to your chosen address. It is your responsibility to collect and return the equipment where applicable and within the stated time period. Late charges will apply.  

Equipment Loss or Damage
The Hirer will observe and adhere to all the instructions relating to the correct use of the Equipment and keep the Equipment in good condition. The Hirer will be held entirely responsible for any subsequent loss or damage to the equipment resulting in failure to observe such instructions, or failure to use the equipment in a proper manner. The Hirer will be responsible for the replacement cost of any damaged or lost components of the unit or any repair. Zintech accepts no responsibility or liability for any damage to or failure of operation of the Equipment due to any incompatibility with any other Equipment used by the Hirer and the Hirer will be liable in this instance. Zintech undertake to report the damage to the Hirer within 24 hours of its arrival back to it’s premises.  

Equipment Failure
In the event of any failure of the Equipment the Hirer shall immediately provide Zintech with a written notice specifying the failure. Should the Equipment failure prove to be due to misuse or the fault of the Hirer in any way, Zintech reserves the right to pass on the costs of repair charges to the Hirer.  

Non Return of Equipment
The Hirer will be responsible for the safe return of the unit and all its component parts. The Hirer will be responsible for hire cost until such time as the unit and/or any missing components are returned..  

Distance Selling
This relates to those matters required by the EC Directive on Distance Selling as ratified by the Consumer Protection Regulations 2000 which applies where the Contract is entered into through the Website.