Conditions of Hire

Bookings may be made in person, by telephone, or by email
Please pay particular attention to our terms and conditions of hire, as you will be asked to confirm your identity and provide payment and a suitable deposit BEFORE any equipment is issued for hire.

We will be pleased to advice on equipment operation and use, but you must satisfy yourself that the equipment that you book is right for your application. We may also be able to help with items not listed, please ask.

Prices shown INCLUDE V.A.T

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE.

IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THE PERSON, PERSONS, COMPANY, INSTITUTION, SCHOOL, OR GROUP WILL BE REFERRED TO AS THE HIRER

The hirer must be over eighteen years of age, and must provide two separate forms of identification, including a CURRENT PASSPORT and DRIVING LICENCE, and a further proof of current address. One of these may be retained for the duration of the hire. The HIRER will also provide a deposit. (See 2 below).

1. The HIRE CHARGE must be paid in full on COLLECTION of equipment. Payment may be made in cash or by credit card only.
2. In addition to the hire charge a DEPOSIT will be required from the HIRER. This will be calculated as a percentage of the value of the hired equipment. (Minimum £50). DEPOSITS will ONLY be accepted in the form of a credit card or cheque only if supported by a current and valid cheque guarantee card. (In the name of the HIRER only).
3. Equipment will be available for collection from 10 am on the day of hire and must be returned before 12 noon on the day of return. Unless prior arrangements have been made, OVERDUE hires will be charged at the FULL DAILY RATE until returned. Langley Sound and Light retain the right to use deposits as payment towards overdue charges.
4. All equipment will be supplied and demonstrated to be in working order. Langley Sound and Light cannot be liable in any way for equipment failure or consequences of equipment failure.
5. It is the hirers responsibility to satisfy themselves that they have collected appropriate equipment and leads.
6. Additional leads for customers own equipment will be charged at standard rates.
7. Equipment must be returned in a clean and working condition. Leads must be neatly coiled. A charge will be made for equipment that requires cleaning and leads that require attention.
8. Batteries where required are not included in the hire charge. Suitable batteries are available at additional charge
9. On COLLECTION of the equipment the hirer assumes FULL responsibility for the hire equipment and thereby agrees to pay for any LOSS or DAMAGE of hire equipment. All blown or broken lamps not returned will be charged for.
10. Insurance of equipment is NOT included in the hire charge. Valuations for insurance purposes available on request.
11. Langley Sound and Light reserve the right to supply alternative equipment where circumstances dictate.
12. Langley Sound and Light are not liable in any way for personal injury or consequential damage arising from the use of hired equipment.
13. The hirer is responsible for all copyright permissions, licences or any other consents required for use of equipment.

Hire Bookings made for New Years Eve and certain other dates will be taken only with non-refundable full payment as deposit. Equipment will be reserved only upon receipt of full payment, which will not be refunded fully or in part in the event of cancellation.