CAR RENTAL AGGREEMENT - TERMS & CONDITIONS
Whereas with this present agreement the Lessor Company CHANIADAKIS SA, for its own benefit and
purposes, hereby rents to the
“Renter” the vehicle, as described herein (including any replacement
vehicle) subject to the herein below terms & conditions as well as
those included on the Car Rental Agreement Document signed by
Renter, which the Renter fully accepts in their entirety expressly un-
conditionally and unreservedly.
1.A. AGE REQUIREMENT: For groups A, B, and C drivers must be over
21 years of age. For any other vehicle group, min age of the driver must
be 23.
1.B. DRIVING LICENSE: A valid driving license held for at least one year
is required from the driver. The driving license can be issued from
Greece, the European Union or the driver can hold a valid International
Driving Permit (IDP).
2.Α. PAYMENT METHOD: For all groups a valid Credit Card accepted
by CHANIADAKIS SA must be shown for the pre-authorization of the
renter's liability as well as the settlement of final rental charges (for
non prepaid reservations).
2.Β. DEPOSIT MINIMUM RENTAL: Rental is one day (24 hours). For
over half an hour in excess, the Renter is charged with an additional
daily rate.
3. DEPOSIT FOR GUARANTEE: Upon pick up of the vehicle, CHANIADA-
KIS SA will preauthorize an amount from the driver's credit card as a
deposit for guarantee which will be fully refunded at the end of the
rental, provided no other charges arise.(minimum rental guarantee
fee 150 euros).Please note that the refund can take up to 12-14 days,
depending on the issuing bank of the credit card. The amount of the
deposit varies according to the car group, these are written in the of-
ficial Lessor’s price-list.
4. DELIVERY AND RECEIPT: Renter received vehicle, which he exam-
ined and found to his complete satisfaction, in perfect condition & ap-
propriate to the purpose he rents it. Renter must return vehicle and all
documents, tools & accessories that accompany it to the Lessor in the
same condition he received it at the location and on the date desig-
nated in this agreement. Otherwise, and upon expiration of the Rental
period, Renter will be obliged to pay to the Lessor the normal rental
charge plus expenses for any loss or damage. The Lessor reserves the
right to gain repossession and use of vehicle at any time without notice
and without Renter’s consent, but at Renter's expense from wherever
and by any means if at the discretion of the Lessor there is danger or
damage or loss of Vehicle as well as risk of not receiving the rental
charge or any other due compensation. The Lessor has the right beside
the above mentioned case to gain repossession and use of Vehicle if it
has been used in violation of this agreement or of designated Rental
period.
5. THEFT (TPC). DAMAGE (CDW) etc.: Renter has the obligation to
compensate the Lessor in the event of theft, loss or damage to Vehicle
and to any person (including his co-passengers) as well as to pay all
losses & damages suffered by the Lessor. More specifically: a. Renter
is responsible for all the damages he has caused to Vehicle or to oth-
ers, in case he had violated the terms of use of Vehicle or in case he
has been driving same in an illegal manner or in violation of the Greek
Driving Code. b. Renter is responsible for partial or total theft or loss
of Vehicle, unless the Lessor releases Renter from the responsibility for
total theft or loss of Vehicle. Such release is valid provided that Renter
has already accepted at the beginning of rental the daily charge and
the conditions of «Theft Protection» (TPC) of Vehicle, as these terms
are defined in the official Lessor’s price list (tariff), by marking in the
“Accepts” box on the front side of this agreement, provided that
Renter has taken all the precautions to avoid total theft or loss of the
Vehicle and has used it in compliance with the terms of this agree-
ment. It is expressly agreed that theft or loss of the parts accessories
and / or equipment (partial theft) of Vehicle is not covered by the
above mentioned acceptance of “Theft protection” (TPC). c. Renter is
responsible for damage to the Vehicle due to collision or fire, unless
Renter has accepted the term “Collision Damage Waiver” (CDW) by
marking in the “Accept” box on the front side of this agreement and
by paying the respective daily charge. The above mentioned ac-
ceptance of “Collision Damage Waiver” (CDW) does not release
Renter, if Vehicle was not used in compliance with the terms of this
agreement and particularly in compliance with the terms of use (article
7). Even if Renter has accepted “Collision Damage Waiver” there is a
minimum charge for the restoration of the damage, as designated in
the official Lessor’s price list (tariff) or as stated in the front side of this
agreement, unless Renter has accepted «Full Damage Waiver” (FDW)
by marking in the “Accept” box & by paying the respective daily
charge. It is expressly agreed that the said acceptance of «Collision
Damage Waiver» (CDW) OR OF «FULL DAMAGE WAIVER» (FDW) does
not cover in any case damages caused -a. in violation of the Greek
DRIVING Code - b.in violation of the article no 7 - c. damages caused
underneath the vehicle -d. To the tires and wheels of vehicle - e. during
loading, unloading or transport of Vehicle by ships or trains or other
means of transport without Lessor’s prior written consent.
6. CHARGES Renter shall pay to the Lessor at the termination of the
rental period, unless otherwise agreed, the following sums a. The daily
fixed rental fee for the entire rental period b. The charges that corre-
spond to the mileage covered by the vehicle with period unless other-
wise agreed, based on the unit price per kilometer, as designated in
the official Lessor's price-list (tariff). The number of the covered kilo-
meters is computed according to the indications of the kilometer
counter at the beginning and at the end of the rental period. In case
the kilometer counter does not function, the charge is based on the
number of kilometers between distances covered by Renter with Ve-
hicle c. All charges concerning refueling of Vehicle, in case It is not re-
turned in the same level as it was, the time when the Vehicle was de-
livered to the Renter, the «Theft Protection» (TPC), the «Collision
Damage Waiver» (CDW), the «Personal Accident Insurance» (PAI), the
«Full Damage Waiver» (FDW) and any other charge provided by the
terms of this agreement or by the official price-list (tariff). Renter
agrees and accepts that in case at the end of the rental period he does
not return Vehicle to the Lessor with the same level of fuel, as it was,
the time when the Vehicle was delivered to the Renter, then he will be
additionally charged with the «Refueling Service Charge» as such fee is determined In the
official Lessor's price-list (tariff), d. Any taxes du-
ties & other expenses related to the rental of Vehicle e. Any Lessors
costs, including attorney’s fees & default interest incurred in collecting
any kind of payments due to this rental or related to the repossession
of Vehicle by the Lessor, f. Any fines, penalties, court costs and other
expenses, imposed or to be imposed on Lessor's due to the illegal use
of Vehicle by Renter. In this later case Renter or additional driver, men-
tioned on the front side of this agreement, shall continue to be respon-
sible for any illegal acts. g. Any amount necessary tor replacement or
repairing of destroyed tires or wheels or any sums for restoring dam-
ages on the lower part of Vehicle, for repairing any other damage and
also for compensating due to loss of Vehicle, unless the respective
waivers have been accepted and their terms have been applied.(article
5). h. The additional charge for delivering or returning of Vehicle and
also the charge for its return to a location different from the one des-
ignated on the front side of this agreement without Lessor’s written
consent, such charge being determined to the official Lessor’s price-
list (tariff). I. The additional «Airport Service Charge» in case Renter
rented Vehicle at a Lessor’s branch located in an airport. Renter agrees
and accepts: 1. Granted discounts will be recalled, If settlement of Les-
sor’s account is not made within the set limits. 2. All charges are sub-
ject to final audit by the Lessor, & the Renter accepts them fully in their
entirety with this agreements.
7. TERMS OF USE: Renter is expected to take good Care of Vehicle, to
preserve it in good condition, to check its mechanical condition, the oil
& water level, the tires, etc. end in general to behave to a prudent
manner. Any repair of Vehicle by Renter himself or any other person is
prohibited without Lessor's prior consent. Vehicle must not exit
Greece nor be loaded on train or ship or other mean of transportation
without Lessor’s prior written consent. Vehicle must not be used a. To
carry, persons or property for hire. b. To propel or to tow any vehicle,
trailer or other object, c. To participate in or to follow Rallies, d. For
subleasing by Renter to any third party, e. For purposes contrary to the
Greek Law, f. While Renter or the additional driver of the Vehicle Is
under the influence of alcohol, hallucinatory drugs, narcotics, barbitu-
rates or any other substance Impairing his unconsciousness or ability
to react, g. in violation of the Greek Driving Code, in contravention of
any customs, or other regulations., h. By any third person other than
Renter & any additional driver, for whom Renter has accepted the
daily charge for additional drivers, as such charge is designated in the
official Lessor's price-list (tariff), i. To transfer or carry heavy luggage,
inflammable materials, staining or badly smelting goods, narcotics,
etc.., j. To be involve illegal transports of locals or foreigners or to per-
form illegal acts. k. For Travelling outside of Greece without foe Les-
sor's written consent.
8. EXTENSION OF RENTAL PERIOD: If Renter wishes to prolong the
rental period of Vehicle, he has to notify to the Lessor in writing at least
twenty-four (24) hours before the end of the period to receive the re-
spective written approval. If he fails to do so he will have both civil and
penal liability for illegal use and possession of Vehicle. In case of ex-
tension of rental Renter shall be bound by the terms and conditions
both of the initial agreement and the rental extension agreement,
whether concerning the Vehicle or any replacements thereof.
9. INDEMNITY: Renter expressly agrees that Lessor is not responsible
for any loss or damage suffered by Renter or third parties during the
rental period and no claim will be raised against Lessor for the above
reason.
10. ACCIDENTS: in case of any accident or any other incident (fire,
theft, etc), Renter or the additional drivers) are obliged to immediately
do the following: a. Not acknowledge liability or guilt and claims of
third parties in any way, direct or indirect, b. Note the names and the
addresses of eye witnesses and also the name & the address of the
driver & the data of the vehicle, with which Vehicle may have collided,
e. Notify the Police to investigate the liability of the third party and
provide care to any injurers. d. Contact with the Lessor immediately by
phone or other means (fax etc), e. Obtain the relevant information
from any third party. 1. Photograph the location of the accident & the
vehicles participating in the accident, if possible. Renter must com-
plete and sign an accident/theft report latest within twenty-four (24)
hours at the nearest Lessor's branch and send any relevant documents
or Information to the Lessor. In case of theft or loss of Vehicle Renter
must report the incident in writting at the nearest police department
within twenty-four (24) hours.
11. INSURANCES: a. Lessor provides Renter and any additional driver
with insurance coverage by insurance companies of Its choice for
death or injuries of third parties, passengers or not, of Vehicle (the Ve-
hicle driver is excluded) to the total maximum amount of Euros
1.220.000 and for material damages of third parties except Lessor’s
vehicle causal on objects inside or on vehicle to the total maximum
amount of Euros 1,220 000 provided that they do not violate any term
of this agreement, b. Lessor provides insurance coverage against third
parties only to those persons who use Vehicle with its permission, by
an Insurance policy, the terms of which are available for examination.
c. Renter, additional authorized drivers and all other passengers of the
Vehicle are not covered by «Personal Accident Insurance» (PAI) as
such term is determined in the official Lessor’s price-list (tariff), unless
Renter accepts «Personal Accident Insurance» at the beginning of
rental by initiating in «Accept» box on the front side of this agree-
ment, this accepting the coverage provided by Lessor’s Insurance pol-
icy for personal accidents, as mentioned in the official price-list & pay-
ing the respective daily charge, d. Luggage is not covered by insurance
and Renter is responsible for any loss or damage of property belonging
to him or not. Lessor holds no responsibility for any such loss, damage
etc. at the time of rental or after the return of Vehicle to the Lessor.
12. MISCELLANEOUS a. Vehicle is always property of the Lessor com-
pany. This is an agreement of Rental only. Renter is not Lessor’s agent
in any way & in case. Renter acknowledges that he acquires no rights
other than those stated in this agreement, b. During the rental all ad-
ditional drivers are jointly and severally liable with the Renter, c. Like-
wise in case that this agreement Is signed by any representative of the
Renter, he would be jointly and severally responsible with the Renter,
d. This agreement supersedes any other prior or verbal agreement be-
tween the Lessor and Renter, e. The Lessor cannot waive any of its
rights deriving from the law and the agreement, f. Any alteration of
the terms of this agreement is not valid if it is not agreed In writing, g.
Renter agrees and accepts that all above-mentioned terms are valid
both in case of the initial agreement with the Lessor and in any case of
extension of this time of the rental and/or replacement of the Vehicle
by another, h. in case there is difference between the copies end the
original of this agreement the original possessed by the Lessor always
supersedes. i. The contracting parties acknowledge and accept that all
terms of this agreement are substantial & fundamental from the pur-
pose hereof.
13. JURISDICTION This agreement is governed by Greek Legislation
and any dispute between the Lessor company and the Renter arising
from this agreement shall fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the
ATHENS courts.
