Rental of container from or provision of services by Master Container
Last Update: April 25, 2022
Please read carefully. This agreement includes an indemnification clause, a class action and jury waiver, and limitations of Masters’ liability. By accepting delivery of the Container or Services (defined below) or making payment(s) to Master for the same, Customer agrees to be bound by the Rental and Service Terms and Rental Protection Program (“RPP”) Terms (if applicable), even if the Rental and Service Agreement has not been fully executed.
1. DEFINITIONS
“Agreement” means the Reservation Details (as defined below), together with any associated Rental and Service Agreement (as defined below), including these Rental and Service Terms which are incorporated by reference therein.
“Customer” means the person or entity identified in the Reservation Details or any representative, agent, officer or employee of Customer.
“Equipment” means any one or more of the items identified as rental items in the Reservation Details and any accessories, attachments or other similar items delivered to Customer including, but not limited to, Telematics Devices (as defined below), the Wedge System (as defined below), air hoses, electric cords, blades, welding cables, liquid fuel tanks and nozzles.
“Qualified Operator” means any individual who is permitted by Customer to operate the Vehicle. This includes individuals identified in the Rental and Service Agreement as additional QUALIFIED OPERATOR(S). All Qualified Operators must have a valid operator’s license (as applicable), and relevant experience and training to operate the Vehicles and/or Equipment. By operating the Vehicle, a Qualified Operator will be deemed jointly and severally responsible for Customer’s obligations related to the Vehicle and for any obligations that the Rental and Service Agreement imposes on a Qualified Operator of the Vehicle.
“Rental and Service Agreement” means the agreement made between Customer and United for United to rent Equipment and/or provided Services, whether that Agreement is made in person at the Store Location, online, or at the time of Equipment delivery, and which incorporates by reference these Rental and Service Terms and which identifies the Equipment to be rented by Customer. The Agreement incorporates these Rental and Service Terms by reference.
“Rental Period” means the period of time between the “Rental Out” and “Scheduled In,” set forth in the Rental and Service Agreement, except that the Rental Period may terminate earlier as provided in Sections 20 and 28 hereof or if Customer returns the Equipment earlier. “Credit Card” means the credit card provided by Customer as part of this Agreement or otherwise kept on file with United.
“Reservation Details” means the Equipment, Rental Period, delivery information, payment information and other information set forth on the Confirmation/Order Summary Screen or the Rental and Service Agreement, as the case may be.
“Service” or “Services” means the services provided by United in connection with the rental of Equipment, including Trench Services, Scaffolding Services, Portable Sanitation Services, Fluid Solutions Services, Power and HVAC Services and Tool Services (each as defined in Section 23 below).
“Specialty Media” means specialty filtration materials purchased in connection with the rental of Equipment used for fluid solutions, such as sand, gravel, carbon, or other materials used to remove certain contaminants or other materials.
“Store Location” means the United address set forth in the Rental and Service Agreement.
“Tanks” means the Equipment identified as rental items as part of the Fluid Solutions Services in which Customer stores materials.
“United” means United Rentals (North America), Inc.
“Vehicle” means a motor vehicle identified as the rental item(s) in a Rental and Service Agreement, reservation detail, or similar document; and “Vehicles” collectively refers to each such Vehicle.
“Non-Hazardous Waste” means any material, substance or waste that does not fall under the definition of “Regulated Materials” defined in Section 7(B).
2. AUTHORITY TO SIGN; FORM CONTRACTS
Any individual signing the Agreement represents and warrants that he or she is of legal age and has the authority and power to sign this Agreement on behalf of Customer.
3. INDENMNITY / HOLD HARMLESS
INDEMNITY / HOLD HARMLESS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CUSTOMER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD UNITED, AND ALL OF ITS RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES, PARENTS AND SUBSIDIARIES, HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, LOSS, DAMAGE OR COSTS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LEGAL FEES, LOSS OF PROFIT, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR OTHER SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR DAMAGES RELATING TO WRONGFUL DEATH) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE (A) INSTALLATION, OPERATION, USE, ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, REMOVAL, POSSESSION OR RENTAL OF THE EQUIPMENT, (B) CLAIMS BY ANY CUSTOMER EMPLOYEE, AGAINST CUSTOMER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIM THAT CUSTOMER FAILED TO DISCLOSE OR OBTAIN CONSENT TO DATA COLLECTION CONTEMPLATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR (C) ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INACCURACIES OR MISREPRESENTATIONS (WHETHER INTENTIONAL OR INADVERTENT) IN THE DOCUMENTS OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CUSTOMER, OR OBTAINED FROM OTHERS (INCLUDING ANY THIRD-PARTY DOCUMENTS OR DOCUMENTATION), UPON WHICH UNITED RELIES WHEN PROVIDING THE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES. THIS INDEMNITY PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO ANY CLAIMS ASSERTED AGAINST UNITED BASED UPON STRICT OR PRODUCT LIABILITY CAUSES OF ACTION. HOWEVER, CUSTOMER SHALL NOT BE OBLIGATED TO INDEMNIFY UNITED FOR THAT PART OF ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR LIABILITY CAUSED SOLELY BY THE INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OR SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF UNITED. IN FURTHERANCE OF, BUT NOT IN LIMITATION OF THE INDEMNITY PROVISIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT, CUSTOMER EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY AGREES THAT THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE AFFECTED OR DIMINISHED BY ANY STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OR IMMUNITY CUSTOMER ENJOYS FROM SUITS BY ITS OWN EMPLOYEES. THE DUTY TO INDEMNIFY WILL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT NOTWITHSTANDING THE EXPIRATION OR EARLY TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT.
4. INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
Customer acknowledges that Customer has inspected the Equipment prior to taking possession thereof, finds it in good working order and repair, and suitable for Customer’s needs. Customer further acknowledges that Customer has inspected the propulsion tank of vehicles registered and licensed, or required to be registered and licensed, for use on any highway or public road prior to taking possession thereof, and such propulsion tank contained no dyed fuel. Customer has inspected or will inspect all hitches, bolts, safety chains, hauling tongues, and other devices and materials used to connect the Equipment to Customer’s towing vehicle, if any. Customer acknowledges United is not responsible for any damage to Customer’s towing vehicle caused by detachable hitches or mirrors. With respect to the rental of Tanks, Customer shall take independent action to ensure that any materials Customer stores in the Tanks are chemically compatible with the Equipment. Customer shall provide United with the safety data sheet (“SDS”) or verified laboratory tests that identify the material Customer stores in the Tanks. For Tanks subject to the West Virginia tank law, Customer agrees that Customer has received a copy of the Certificate to Operate for each Tank identified rented under this Agreement. If Customer discovers any malfunction or defect in Equipment, Customer shall promptly notify United. Customer shall abide by all third party manufacturer requirements regarding repair, maintenance, and notice.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall United be liable or responsible to Customer or any other party for: (i) any loss, damage or injury caused by, resulting from or in any way connected with the Equipment, its operation or its use; (ii) United’s failure to deliver the Equipment as required hereunder or United’s failure to repair or replace non-working Equipment; or (iii) any incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages, including damages resulting from the delay to any ongoing projects, in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter under any legal or equitable theory, including breach of contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or product liability, even if so advised of the possibility of such damages, if such damages were otherwise foreseeable, and notwithstanding the failure of any agreed or other remedy of its essential purpose. Customer acknowledges and assumes all risks inherent in the operation, use and possession of the Equipment from the time the Equipment is delivered to Customer until the Equipment is returned to United and will take all necessary precautions to protect all persons and property from injury or damage from the Equipment.