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MEI Student Rental division covers the leasing of musical instruments to enthusiastic students eager to learn an instrument before they decide to buy.
The following words and expressions have the following meaning unless inconsistent with the context. ‘Instrument’ means the instruments as listed in the schedule ‘Hirer’ means the person described in the Application Form ‘Hire Fees’ means the fees payable in accordance with the Application ‘Hire Period’ means the term hire for an instrument ‘MEI’ means the establishment responsible for hiring out instruments on a rental basis
The headings in the conditions are for convenience only and shall not affect its interpretation. The singular includes the plural and vice versa; one gender includes all others.
This agreement sets out the terms and conditions upon which MEI will rent the Hirer the instrument on a rental basis . The Hirer will rent the Instrument (including all accessories thereto) on the terms and conditions set out in this agreement hereinafter referred to as ‘The Agreement’.
This Agreement shall commence on the date the Instrument is issued when application has been made and shall continue for the period specified, unless terminated earlier under the terms of this Agreement.
This Agreement will end at the expiry of the Hire Period in accordance with the Application. MEI reserves the right to terminate the contract if there is any indication of Breach of Agreement.
The Hirer shall pay the Hire Fees specified in the Application for the Instrument as of the date(s) stated in Application.
The Hirer shall submit the security deposit fee upon commencement of the agreement. The Security Deposit is 100% refundable upon safe return of the instrument post expiration of hire duration. Security Deposit amounts are subject to the instrument hired and is specified in the Application for the Instrument. Security Deposit to be made in the form of Cash only.
The Hirer shall notify MEI immediately by letter or email of any change to your address, contact details or students’ school.
The Hirer shall use the instrument properly and shall not modify or alter it, nor remove or permit alteration of the identification or registration numbers of the Instrument. The Hirer shall keep the instrument properly protected and safe and shall ensure that it will be used safely and without risk to health.
The Hirer shall immediately give notice in writing to MEI in case of any material loss of, or damage to, the Instrument.
The Hirer shall be responsible for loss of or damage caused to the Instrument so far as such loss or damage is not covered by effective insurance. The Hirer must notify MEI immediately of any such loss or damage and replace or compensate for the repair of the Instrument as per the Instrument Value stated in the Rental Application Form.
The Hirer shall keep the Instrument properly maintained. Should the Instrument be in need of service/ repair the hirer should notify MEI. The Hirer should not attempt to repair or arrange for instrument to be repaired by any third party.
The Hirer shall keep the instrument in his/her sole possession as per the residence and/or institution address written in the application form of this Agreement and shall not by any means sell, assign, mortgage, charge or sub-let the instrument to a third party.
The Hirer shall keep the instrument insured to its full replacement value against loss or damage by fire, theft and other such risks. As the Hirer you shall notify MEI forthwith of any loss of or damage to the Instrument and hold any insurance compensation in trust for MEI, values are based on MRP.
The Hirer shall understand the Instrument is and will remain the property of MEI on the instrument rental basis
The Hirer shall be responsible to return the rented instrument by the final return date stipulated in the agreement unless alternate changes have been made and pre arranged with MEI prior to said date. MEI allows for a 1 week grace period post contract termination for the return, in the event of failure to return on specified return date or within the grace period will result in the instrument's 1 week rental rate per week and an additional penalty fees of AED 150 per week chargeable during the return of instrument or renewal of hire.
If Hirer is unable to return the instrument to MEI, and MEI is unable to reach the Hirer by any means of communication, MEI is permited to collect the instrument from the Hirer's premises at any given time in which will incur additional collection fee of AED 100 for Dubai locations and AED 200 for other locations within UAE, chargeable at the time of the collection
The Hirer may not transfer his/her obligations under this Agreement.
This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and undertakings between the Hirer and MEI and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. The Hirer confirms that they have not entered into this Agreement on the basis of any representation that is not expressly incorporated into this Agreement.
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In the absence of any formal Contract, Hire Agreement or Purchase Order, both parties will adhere to the following terms and conditions
This is defined as the period of time from the date that the equipment leaves the warehouse of MEI to the date that it is returned to the warehouse of MEI. These dates will be agreed between MEI and Client prior to the transit of equipment from MEI's warehouse and will be stated on the quotation supplied by MEI to Client. Any adjustment to this hire period after the date that the equipment is booked, whether an extension or reduction to the overall period, should be negotiated at the time and will be invoiced separately.
The equipment, the subject of an individual hire, is the property of MEI and will remain the property of MEI throughout the hire period. It is the responsibility of Client to check the equipment for damage and malfunction. MEI will check the equipment prior to delivery and supply suitably qualified personnel to set-up the equipment. In the event that Client chooses to hire the equipment exclusive of MEI operational personnel, it is Client’s sole responsibility to source and employ suitably qualified personnel to operate the equipment. In the event of damage to the equipment, at any stage during the hire period, MEI will invoice Clients accordingly for the cost of repair (it is at the sole discretion of MEI to appoint a suitably qualified agent to source spare parts and repair the damaged equipment accordingly), or cost of replacement of the damaged equipment. Items are to be returned in the same condition as they leave the MEI warehouse, any missing items upon return will result in the client being invoiced. In the event that the equipment is no longer in manufacture, but manufacture has been replaced by a current day specification of a similar item of equipment then the cost of that current specification equipment will be billed. It will be understood by both parties that there will be a 24 hour discretionary period both before and after the delivery or return to MEI warehouse whereby either party can inform the other of damage to equipment that have not been previously noted. Client is not permitted to remove the equipment outside of the borders of UAE without the express written permission of MEI. Whilst every endeavor will be made to supply equipment as ordered, we reserve the right to substitute suitable replacements if required. Any replacements will be similar products as specified by MEI technicians.
It is understood by Client that confirmation of hire is only recognised as such after the receipt by MEI of a signed Purchase Order, or Service Agreement from Client agreeing to all related terms and costs of hire as detailed in the quotation supplied by MEI. Upon confirmation these will be invoiced and will be payable according to payment terms stated in quotation. If the variations have been negotiated and agreed post the completion of the installation stage then all variations become payable immediately.Hire confirmation can take the form of a signed and stamped quotation, service agreement and or official purchase order.
Unless otherwise stated, the payment terms of the Company are strictly Cash In Advance.
The equipment to be returned by the final return date stipulated in the quotation unless alternate changes have been made and pre arranged with MEI prior to said date via email. Failure to return on return date without notification will result in penalty fees based on equipment daily hire rate chargeable during the return of equipment.
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MEI has almost a decade of experience providing innovative backline and orchestral solutions for concerts, weddings, and festivals. We deliver a complete backline solution that will be sure to wow your guests and leave a lasting impression.
The Shed Warehouse 3 & 4
Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
Dubai, UAE
(+971) 4 2659533