Rental terms

1. Scope

These terms apply to the rental of film and camera equipment by Thomas Kürzl, Kollersteig 53–55, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria (the “lessor”). Online rental through doptom.com is aimed at businesses; private customers can rent by individual arrangement. Mandatory provisions of the Austrian Consumer Protection Act (KSchG) remain unaffected.

2. Request, option and booking

Requests via doptom.com or by email are not binding. The requested equipment is held for seven days from receipt of the request without obligation (option).

The rental contract is concluded only when the lessor confirms the booking. This requires the insurance under section 12 to be settled.

If another customer wants to book the same equipment firmly, the lessor may ask the option holder to book within 48 hours. Otherwise the option lapses.

3. Pick-up and return

The equipment is picked up from and returned to the lessor in Klosterneuburg by appointment. It is not shipped.

The lessor does his best to meet the renter’s preferred dates. If a date cannot be met, he is liable for resulting damage only in the case of intent or gross negligence.

4. Rental period and charges

The contract ends once all rented items have been fully returned. If they are not returned on time, the rental continues until they are returned.

Charges are based on rental days: the pick-up day and the return day each count as a rental day. Saturday and Sunday together count as one rental day. Seven consecutive calendar days cost 3 day rates. From 9 rental days the lessor grants a 5 % discount, from 15 rental days 10 %.

5. Identification and data

On pick-up, the renter presents an official photo ID (passport or identity card). On their first rental, business customers also present a current extract from the companies register or trade register. For new customers the lessor makes a copy of the ID.

For private customers we store first and last name, home address, phone number and email address; for business customers the company name, company address, VAT ID, contact person, phone number and email address.

The ID copy is deleted once the equipment has been returned and all claims have been settled, or earlier at the renter’s request if no claims are outstanding. Details are set out in the privacy notice at doptom.com/en/datenschutz.

6. Deposit and payment

Unless agreed otherwise, the renter pays a deposit of no more than EUR 300.00 on pick-up. It is refunded when the equipment is returned in proper condition.

Private customers pay the rental on pick-up. Business customers receive an invoice payable within 30 days of the invoice date.

All prices are net plus 20 % VAT unless expressly stated otherwise.

7. Ownership

The equipment remains the property of the lessor. Subletting is prohibited.

8. Handover and inspection

Defects must be raised on handover. Unless recorded otherwise in writing, the equipment is deemed to have been handed over complete and in working order.

Technical faults during use cannot be ruled out despite careful checks. For damage caused by such faults — such as lost shooting time or lost profit — the lessor is liable only in the case of intent or gross negligence.

9. Instruction

On request, the lessor is happy to share his knowledge of how to handle the equipment. Instruction is voluntary; the renter remains responsible for proper operation.

10. Duty of care

The equipment must be handled carefully and properly. The renter reports defects, damage and losses arising during the rental period without delay and no later than on return. Theft must also be reported to the police immediately.

11. Safety

The renter complies with all necessary safety regulations and takes the measures required to prevent accidents.

12. Insurance

The equipment must be insured against damage, destruction, loss and theft for the entire rental period. When requesting, the renter chooses one of two options:

a) Own insurance: the renter provides proof of equipment or production insurance covering the rented items at replacement value for the rental period. The certificate states the insurer, policy number and term and can be uploaded via doptom.com.

b) Inclusion in the lessor’s equipment insurance: for a fee of 10 % of the net rental, the renter is included in the lessor’s existing equipment insurance. The lessor provides the policy terms on request. If the insurer refuses to pay because the damage was caused negligently, the renter pays for the full damage within 14 days.

A booking is confirmed only once the proof under a) has been received and checked by the lessor, or inclusion under b) has been chosen.

13. Liability

During the rental period, the lessor is liable for damage in connection with the equipment only in the case of intent or gross negligence. Liability for personal injury remains unaffected.

Obtaining any required permits and complying with official requirements is the renter’s responsibility. This also applies to technical modifications that void country-specific approvals or markings such as the CE mark.

14. Invoicing

The renter provides the lessor with a current postal and email address. An invoice sent to this address is deemed delivered.

If the invoice is addressed to a third party, the renter ensures that it is paid unless otherwise agreed in writing.

15. Late payment

After the 30-day payment term has expired, the lessor sends one reminder by email with read receipt. If needed, two phone calls follow to clear up any questions. All further correspondence after the payment term is charged:

Phone call or written statement on outstanding claims: EUR 15.00 per started 15 minutes. Resending an invoice: EUR 6.00.

After the payment term, the lessor may charge default interest of 8 % per year. If a claim has to be taken to court, a flat fee of EUR 60.00 per claim is added, plus court costs and outstanding interest.

Towards consumers, reminder and collection costs are charged only insofar as they are necessary for appropriate collection and reasonable in relation to the claim.

16. Final provisions

Only written agreements apply; email is sufficient. Towards consumers, oral commitments by the lessor also remain effective.

Austrian law applies. For businesses, the place of jurisdiction is the court with subject-matter jurisdiction for Klosterneuburg; for consumers, § 14 KSchG applies.

If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.