Terms of service

For the purpose of this Rental Agreement:

  • Anderson Party Rentals (APR) shall mean the Rental Company, its owners, officers, directors, and employees;
  • Customer(s) shall mean Customers, guests/visitors of customers, and their agents, contractors and/or employees.
  • Rental Agreement shall mean the itemized list of items contained in the electronic estimate or invoice emailed or faxed to the Customer, who by virtue of having signed the estimate or invoice, and/or paid an advance deposit or in full, expresses his or her agreement with the contents of the Estimate or Invoice.
  • Rental Center shall mean Anderson Party Rental’s showroom or warehouse, or any other facility owned or leased by Anderson Party Rentals where the storage, maintenance or transfer of its equipment occurs.

In reference to leasing the rental item(s) / equipment described on the Rental Agreement, it is agreed as follows:

  1. INDEMNITY/HOLD HARMLESS.

Customer will take all necessary precautions regarding the items rented, and protect all persons and property from injury or damage.

Customer agrees to hold Anderson Party Rentals harmless from and against any and all liability, claims, judgments, attorneys’ fees and costs of every kind and nature, including, but not limited to, injuries or death to persons and damage of property, arising out of the use, maintenance– installation, operation, possession, ownership, or rental of the items rented, despite cause.

  1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK/RELEASE DISCHARGE OF LIABILITY.

Customer is fully aware of and acknowledges that there is a risk of injury, death, or damage arising out of the use or operation of the items contained in the Rental Agreement and hereby elects to voluntarily enter into this Agreement and assume all of the aforementioned risks.

Customer agrees to release and discharge Anderson Party Rentals from any and all responsibility or liability from such injury, death, or damage arising out of the use or operation of the rental items. Customer further agrees to waive, release and discharge any and all claims for injury, death, or damage against Platinum Party Rentals, which customer otherwise may be entitled to assert.

  1. POSSESSION/ TITLE.

PPR agrees to reserve all items listed in the Rental Agreement on behalf of the Customer only after the following have been received from the customer.

  • A non-refundable deposit equal of 50% of the total cost specified in the Rental Agreement (or a lesser amount determined at the sole discretion of APR)
  • A signed & dated copy of these Terms and Conditions; and
  • A signed & dated rental agreement.

The remaining balance of the rental agreement must be paid 7 days prior to delivery, unless otherwise specified by APR. If this obligation is not met, APR reserves the right to either cancel the order without refunding the initial 50% deposit, or apply late payment charges equal to the highest APR allowed by Delaware law.

Customer’s right to possession of the rental items:

  • Is for a 1-day period (24 hrs). Equipment returned after normal business hours on the supposed return day will be charged for an additional day rental.
  • Begins when the rental items leave the rental center in the care of the customer, or when the customer accepts and signs for the delivery of the rental items upon delivery.
  • In the absence of the renter, the equipment may be signed for by an individual designated by the renter. This individual is automatically given the legal right by the renter to accept liability for the equipment on the renter’s behalf.
  • The rental agreement terminates once APR has regained possession of the rental equipment.
  • Any extension of the agreement must be agreed upon by APR in writing.
  • Ownership of the rental items shall, at all times, remain APR’s.
  • Customer authorizes APR to retake possession of the rental items without notice or legal process at any time, despite whether the equipment is on private property.

  1. LEGAL FEES.

Customer will pay all collection fees, attorney’s fees, court costs, or any other expenses required to enforce the items and conditions of this contract. Any law suits that may occur between APR and their customers must be filed in New Castle County, and any litigation will be held in a Delaware Court.

  1. MISCELLANEOUS.

The Rental Agreement may be executed or delivered by fax, or other electronic means such as email. The Rental Agreement is valid whether properly signed by the Customer or not, so long as the Customer takes possession of the rental items. It is also valid if signed by another party signing on behalf of the Customer, in which case the signing party will sign their own name, and then print C/O (Care Of) “Ordering Party.”

  1. UNSAFE CONDITIONS.

Anderson Party Rentals reserves the right to refuse to install or deliver rental equipment due to unsafe conditions or weather. If this occurs, Customer will receive  a credit in the amount of the total cost specified in the Rental Agreement. In the absence of unsafe weather or other conditions, Anderson Party Rentals will use all appropriate means and methods to secure the rental equipment for the safety of the Customer and the equipment.

Anderson Party Rentals is not responsible for underground utilities, and charges for time out, whether equipment is used or not. If permission is granted by the Customer to stake anything into the ground at their desired location, then it is the sole responsibility of the Customer to check for underground utilities and water mains.

  1. CANCELLATIONS.

All customers will provide a 50% NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT in order for APR to reserve their order.

  • Customer reserves the right to cancel or postpone events prior to delivery, however all payments are non-refundable. Rescheduled events rentals are subject to availability.  Anderson Party Rental is not responsible for delays caused by weather. Anderson Party Rental reserves the right to cancel outdoor set ups for all rental equipment when affected by weather and other causes beyond Anderson Party Rental’s control. This includes acts of God, war, civil disorder, fire, communicable diseases, other emergencies or crisis including both named and unnamed storms, windstorms and hurricanes, which would prohibit the safe set up and usage of such items and/or inhibit delivery. Due to insurance regulations and safety requirements, this decision is to be made only by Anderson Party Rental’s, and includes the right to remove existing setups. 
  • Full or partial refunds will only be granted due to weather or causes beyond the customers control. This includes acts of God, war, civil disorder, fire, communicable diseases, other emergencies or crisis including both named and unnamed storms, windstorms and hurricanes. 
  • Adjustments to orders can be made until 7 days prior to the event date (except for specialty items – see below). However, any such adjustments shall not reduce the total price of the invoice below the amount of the NON-REFUNDABLE 50% DEPOSIT.
  • Specialty items include specialty cut linens, and items that require APR to manufacture, sub-rent, or purchase equipment. Specialty items are non-refundable once they have been ordered by APR, or manufacturing of such items has begun

  1. CUSTOMER PICK UP AND RETURN.
  • Customers may pay C.O.D., but once the rental agreement is signed, the customer guarantees payment for the equipment reserved.
  • APR will reserve pickup orders only if a Non-Refundable 50% deposit is made and the rental agreement has been signed. At the time of pick up customers will also pay a refundable deposit of $150. Which will be returned once all equipment is returned, undamaged.  If the customer fails to pick up their order on the specified date, then APR may re-rent the equipment; or if the equipment goes unrented, then APR MAY STILL COLLECT A MINIMUM OF 50% FROM THE CUSTOMER.
  • Responsibility for customer-pickup rental items remains with the customer from time the items leave the Rental Center until the time they are returned.
  • The Customer is responsible for loading, unloading, and securing items within his or her vehicle as well as for any damage that they may suffer during those operations.
  • APR may assist the customer in loading, but APR will not be held liable for  damages to vehicles.
  • Items returned after the return date specified in the Rental Agreement will incur additional fees to be determined by APR.

  1. DELIVERY CHARGES.
  • Minimum delivery charges are based on location, with “non-same-day” pickups. Same-day and/or late evening pickups can be arranged for additional charges.
  • Customers must be present for their entire delivery window. APR will grant a 15 minute waiting period, after which the customer will be charged for waiting time up to $25.00 per 30 minutes. 
  • Pick up orders will be converted to delivery orders depending on the items being rented or if the items ordered are over the allowed maximum number for pick up orders. 
  • APR offers setup/breakdown services of equipment for additional charges.
  • “Curbside delivery,” is defined as:
  1. Delivery to a ground level location on a flat, hard surface, within twenty five (25) feet of the nearest loading area with no steps or obstructions.
  2. APR will stack items neatly and securely with reasonable access for the Customer;
  3. All equipment must be re-stacked and made ready for pick up by the Customer in same manner in which it was delivered;

APR may assess additional charges at a rate of up to $50 per hour when delivery conditions cause APR to incur additional labor costs, including, but not limited to:

  • deliveries impeded by stairs, elevators, steep or uneven surfaces, standing water, mud, or soft surfaces like sand loose gravel;
  • deliveries that involve waiting times of more than 15 minutes;
  • Rush deliveries or afterhour deliveries or pick ups 
  • Inaccurate delivery locations or directions supplied by the Customer.
  • Chairs and tables can be set up and arranged to the Customer’s predetermined specification for $45/per person.
  • If the renter is not available, then APR may opt to either leave the equipment  in a safe area deemed appropriate by our staff, or we may opt to leave with the equipment. In such instances, no refunds will be given, and the customer accepts liability for any losses and damages that may happen to equipment left unsupervised for any reason, including acts of God.

  1. EQUIPMENT USAGE AND RETURN.

All china and flatware must be rinsed reasonably free of any food debris. If the Customer fails to do so, then APR will charge an additional $1.00 cents per piece to be deducted from the security bond. Additionally, Customer is responsible for any loss or damage to rental items regardless of cause or fault, including acts of God, and APR has 72 hours after retaking or receiving possession of rented merchandise to assess its condition and determine whether damage occurred while it was in the possession of the renter.

In such instances the Customer agrees to pay APR for:

  • All labor costs associated with repair and/or attempted repair of damaged equipment
  • Replacement equipment (if necessary)
  • Replacement of equipment directly related to the normal quality and functionality of the damaged equipment
  • All shipping or delivery fees associated with the replacement or repair of damaged equipment.

  1. DAMAGE WAIVER.

An 2% rental tax charge will be applied to all rental items to cover the cost of normal cleaning and maintenance. This does not cover LOSSES, THEFT OR DISAPPEARANCE OF EQUIPMENT

DUE TO CUSTOMER NEGLIGENCE. Broken items must be returned in their broken state or they will be considered stolen. Replacement of lost or damaged items is chargeable in addition to the damage waiver charge.

  1. MEASURING EVENT AREA.
  • Anderson Party Rentals provides free on-site estimates whenever possible.
  • Planning and measuring is ultimately the responsibility of the Customer. If poor planning leads to improperly measured areas for placement of tents, stages, dance floors, etc. resulting in our inability to complete a job, then no refunds will be given and full payment will be made to APR by the Customer.
  • APR will not be held liable for any planning not performed by our staff.
  • The Customer is responsible for locating and pointing out any underground utilities, such as water mains, and gas, electrical, and sewage lines.

  1. DISCOUNTS.

APR may offer discounts at its sole discretion. Any violation by the customer of APR’s rental contract or Terms and Conditions, including violation of payment terms, will make such discounts null and void.

  1. LOCAL RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Any and all rules and regulations governing an event site must be provided in writing to APR prior to the delivery of rental equipment. All fines incurred as a result of non-disclosure of such regulations are the responsibility of the customer.