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*SINGLE DAY & MULTI-DAY HIRE RATES*
MULTIDAY FROM AS LOW AS $65
SINGLE DAY FROM $125 - $250 PER DAY
• Self Ride motorcycle hire •
Joyrides & guided tours
gift vouchers
delivery to sunshine coast airport (mcy)
& Door to door, available ON REQUEST
or
*book in to MEET us @ our DEPOT
1/8 KELLY COURT MAROOCHYDORE
(*bookings required, pickup depot only)
**frequent-freedom-flyer**
we offer discounts for return bookings
EMAIL: FREEDOM@SUNSHINECOASTMOTORCYCLEHIRE.COM.AU
SMS or CALL: 0499 877 587
we offer discounts for return bookings
EMAIL: FREEDOM@SUNSHINECOASTMOTORCYCLEHIRE.COM.AU
SMS or CALL: 0499 877 587
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About Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Hire & Tours
* Indian * Harley * Victory * BMW GS *
* V-Star (LAMS) *
Self ride Motorcycle Hire, Guided Tours & Joyrides
PREMIUM BIKES (30+)
* Age 30+ only allowed to hire our PREMIUM bikes. Fully Licensed Riders, min 3years riding experience on a Full/Open License
REGULAR BIKES (25+)
* Age 25+ only allowed to hire our REGULAR bikes. Fully Licensed Riders, min 3years riding experience on a Full/Open License.
LOW POWERED BIKES (25+)
* Age 25+ only allowed to hire our LOW POWER bikes. RE, RE OPEN, OPEN license holders with a min 3years riding experience
ALL BIKE HIRES
* $1000 security bond required at the start of every hire * $2000 accident excess applies to every bike * 3rd Party Insurance cover *
SIMPLE TO BOOK ONLINE
Hire an INDIAN motorcycle - premium bikes
FROM $143 PER DAY (weekly hire)
(OPEN LICENSE AGE 30+)
2016 indian chief classic
tHUNDERSTROKE 111ci
100% AMERICAN MUSCLE
PREMIUM BIKE Starting at $250 inc. gst
Hire The Chief of our Fleet!
Heavy, Low down torque, slick & dominating @111ci, hire includes a full tank of gas.
Pillion seat & backrest, luggage rack
(& optional huge saddle bags for storage.)
FULL DAY @ $250 FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $200 PER DAY (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
7 DAY @ $1,000 (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
MONTHLY @ $3,500 (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
All prices are inclusive of GST and are for pickup & return to the Maroochydore Depot or as advised
Options
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Hire Saddle bags $75
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month.
2018 indian darkhorse
THUNDERSTROKE 111CI
100% AMERICAN MUSCLE
PREMIUM BIKE Starting at $250 inc. gst
Hire The Dark Knight of our Fleet! Heavy, Low down torque, slick & dominating @ 111ci,
hire Includes a full tank of gas.
Mini-ape hangers, Pillion seat, backrest, luggage rack
(& optional huge saddle bags for storage.)
FULL DAY @ $250 FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $200 PER DAY (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
7 DAY @ $1,000 (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
MONTHLY @ $3,500 (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
All prices are inclusive of GST and are for pickup & return to the Maroochydore Depot or as advised
Options
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Hire Saddle bags $75
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month
HIRE A HARLEY DAVIDSON – – premium bikes
FROM $143 PER DAY (weekly hire)
(OPEN LICENSE AGE 30+)
2019 HD FATBOY CUSTOM M8 114ci
MODERN & CLASSIC
PREMIUM BIKE Starting at $250 inc. gst
Hire the Legend that is our Custom Harley Davidson 114 M8 FATBOY – Without doubt this is The Best Harley Davidson for Hire on the Sunshine Coast – This bike has Heavy Low down torque, custom seupt on HD BREAKOUT WHEELS with that sexy Fat back tyre, pulled along by the powerful Milwaukee8 114ci motor, Stage2 Cams, custom exhaust, Thundermax power tuner, and if you need it a Pillion seat & backrest. (& optional huge saddle bags for storage.)
FULL DAY @ $250 FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $200 PER DAY (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
7 DAY @ $1,000 (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
MONTHLY @ $3,500 (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
All prices are inclusive of GST and are for pickup & return to the Maroochydore Depot or as advised
Options
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Hire Saddle bags $75
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month
2019 HD SOFTAIL LOWRIDER
M8 107ci
COMFORT & POWER
PREMIUM BIKE Starting at
$250 inc. gst
The Softail by Harley Davidson is a worldwide phenomenon. Hire Our Softail LowRider S.
A super comfortable lowset beautifully balanced machine. Powered by the powerful Milwaukee8 107ci motor. Pillion seat & backrest.
FULL DAY @ $250 FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $200 PER DAY (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
7 DAY @ $1,000 (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
MONTHLY @ $3,500 (inc. Helmet/Jacket)
All prices are inclusive of GST and are for pickup & return to the Maroochydore Depot or as advised
Options
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month
REGULAR BIKES
FROM $78 PER DAY (weekly hire)
(OPEN LICENSE AGE 25+)
victory jackpot FATBACK
big v-twin freedom106ci
wide 260 REAR TYRE
Victory Jackpot ‘HiJACK’
STYLE = – Think Breakout/Fatboy/FatBob with forward controls and mini apes.
A very fat 260 rear tyre, sets off our blacked out JACKPOT nicely. With forward controls, loud freedom pipes, 12″ mini-ape handlebars, this bike is slick swift sexy and serious fun!
FULL DAY @ $150 inc. gst FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $100 PER DAY
7 DAY @ $550
**HOT** MONTHLY DEAL @ $1,750 (Includes Helmet, Jacket)
All prices are inclusive of GST and are for pickup & return to the Maroochydore Depot
Options
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month
victory boardwalk cruiser
big v-twin freedom106ci
Victory ‘Boardwalk’ Cruiser
STYLE = – Think Heritage/RoadKing/Chief Classic with big boards and wide beach bars.
Low down torque, wide beach bars, floorboards, blacked out loud Arlen Ness pipes, slick & swift @ 106ci.
Pillion seat & backrest.
(optional saddlebags for storage $50)
FULL DAY @ $150 inc. gst FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $100 PER DAY
7 DAY @ $550
**HOT** MONTHLY DEAL @ $1,750 (Includes Helmet, Jacket)
All prices are inclusive of GST and are for pickup & return to the Maroochydore Depot
Options
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Hire Saddle bags $50
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month
ADVENTURE/TOURING BIKES
FROM $65 PER DAY (weekly hire)
(OPEN LICENSE AGE 25+)
available now!
BMW R1200GS YELLOW
ADVENTURE/TOURING Starting at $150
Hire a BMW R1200GS Tourer YELLOW
The Ultimate touring/adventure bike
NOW INCLUDING SIDE AND REAR PANNIERS
FULL DAY @ $150 inc. gst FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $100 PER DAY
7 DAY @ $500
**HOT** MONTHLY DEAL @ $1,500 (Includes Helmet, Jacket)
All prices are inclusive of GST
pickup & return to the Maroochydore Depot (unless otherwise stated)
Options
* NEW – off road release form (*conditions apply*)
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month
AVAILABLE NOW!
BMW R1200GS BLUE **abs delete**
ADVENTURE/TOURING Starting at $125
Hire a BMW R1200GS Tourer BLUE
The Ultimate touring/adventure bike
**ABS DELETED** This bike has brand new direct brake control lines to callipers.
FULL DAY @ $125 inc. gst FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $85 PER DAY
7 DAY @ $450
**HOT** MONTHLY DEAL @ $12,50 (Includes Helmet, Jacket)
All prices are inclusive of GST
pickup & return to the Maroochydore Depot (unless otherwise stated)
Options
* NEW – off road release form (*conditions apply*)
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month
lams bikes under 650cc's
(RE LICENSE & minimum AGE 25+)
yamaha v-star classic
v-twin 650cc
LOWER POWERED BIKE Starting at $150
Hire A V-Star Classic, V-Twin 650cc lower powered bike is comfortably low set, very manageable power. Ideally this is a Single rider vehicle, spacious saddlebags included.
FULL DAY @ $150 FOR 9HRS
8am – 5pm
MULTI DAY @ $100 PER DAY
7 DAY @ $500
**HOT** MONTHLY DEAL @ $1,500 (Includes Helmet, Jacket)
Options
* Door to door delivery $50 (Sunshine Coast Metro region)
* Hire a Helmet $25 (sizes XS – 2XL)
* Hire a Jacket $25 (sizes S – 3XL
* Hire riding Gloves $10
* Reduce your Insurance excess liability from $2000 – $1000 @ $50 per day / $150 per week / $300 month
JOY RIDES 1, 2, 3 HOUR DURATION
(*this is a pillion ride*)
ALL RIDING GEAR PROVIDED, FULLY INSURED, TMR DA ACCREDITED DRIVER
JOYRIDE - 1hr
$150
We pick you up for a pillion ride you’ll never forget around the glorious Sunshine Coast 60 mins of thrilling Freedom Power along the Sunshine Coast Beaches.
JOYRIDE - 2hr
$250
We pick you up for a pillion ride you’ll never forget around the glorious Sunshine Coast 120 mins of thrilling Freedom Power through a Tour of Beaches & Mountains & Food stops.
JOYRIDE - 3hr
$350
We pick you up for a pillion ride you’ll never forget around the glorious Sunshine Coast 180 mins of thrilling Freedom Power through a Tour of Beaches & Mountains & Food stops, or finish up at a Craft Brewery!
Guided 3 hour Tours from $350
• SUNSHINE & BEACHES • GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS • FOODIES & FROTHIES •
add YOUR CHOICE OF ANY REGULAR MOTORCYCLE above
FOR A PREMIUM MOTORCYCLE PLEASE ADD $100
(*SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
HELMET & JACKET PROVIDED ON REQUEST
departing from and returning to our depot
1/8 kelly court maroochydore
CALL US ANYTIME TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS AND BOOK TOURS
3hr GUIDED TOUR Sunshine & Beaches; visit some of the best spots along our amazing coastline of the Sunshine Coasts world class beaches, sand, sea, sunshine and maybe a few markets?
Stop for a lunch break at one of our world famous cafe’s, or maybe a food truck, the options are open, Get on board & find out what all the fuss is about.
3hr GUIDED TOUR Glasshouse Mountains; take a sense-filled adventure through mountains and forests, visit waterways hamlets and villages. Inhale that pristine fresh mountain air, see amazing sites and photo ops.
Stop for a lunch break at our favourite Burger joint, one of the homestead style brewpubs, or maybe the Cheese factory!
3hr GUIDED TOUR: Foodies & Frothies! We can tailor make a tour for you to experience the best of the Sunshine coast. We’re talking markets, fresh seafood, mountain dairies, the list goes on. Optional: Finish up your tour at one of the Sunshine Coasts fine Craft Breweries and enjoy a flight of hand crafted ales & beers, to sign off an amazing day! (*We will get the bike home, you can kick back and enjoy yourself!)
Special Occasions
Weddings & Parties & SURPRISES!
Ask for price · Duration varies
Do it differently, arrive at the Wedding or Party with Helmet hair!
We are more than happy to work with you on what you want, in order to make your day special,
This type of booking might include but is not limited to;
* Transfers
* Photoshoots
* Motorcycle Escort
* Bride & party transport
* Groom & party transport
* Riders in your group can opt to Self-drive or Pillion
This is a customised service, the price and quote is only by request and is subject to a detailed briefing
ie; hours required and any all preparations, hire one, two, three bikes, four or the entire fleet!
Rental Terms and Conditions
© Effective date: 21.11.24
Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Hire and Tours
ABN 46 008 068 533
1 Introduction
1.1 Rental Contract
Your contract to hire a Motorcycle from Us (Rental Contract) consists of:
(a) the agreement (Rental Agreement) You have signed to hire the Motorcycle from Us;
(b) the Handover Inspection Report; and
(c) these rental Terms and Conditions (Terms and Conditions).
1.2 Jurisdiction
The laws of Queensland govern the Rental Contract and You agree that courts in that state have non-exclusive jurisdiction
to determine any dispute that arises between You and Us.
1.3 Australian Consumer Law
The Australian Consumer Law applies to the Rental Contract and it provides You with rights that are not excluded,
restricted or modified by the Rental Contract and any provision in this contract is subject to the specific protections and
guarantees in that and any corresponding Federal, State or Territory legislation.
1.4 Electronic signatures
We may use electronic signatures as a means of entry into the Rental Contract. When You insert an electronic signature
You consent to the use of this means of acknowledgment and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and Your
obligations under the Rental Contract.
1.5 Amending these Terms and Conditions
We may amend these Terms and Conditions by providing You with 30 days’ notice in writing. If You do not accept the
amendments or replacement, You must return the Motorcycle prior to the end of the 30 day period.
2 Safety induction
2.1 Public safety
Safety is Our principal concern, and if in Our sole opinion You do not have the skill or competence to ride the Motorcycle
safely We may decline the rental. If that should occur, any prepaid charges will be refunded in full.
2.2 Induction
At the Start of the Rental We will conduct a conduct a short induction to make sure You are familiar with the handling of
the Motorcycle and its controls. This may require You to ride the Motorcycle for a short test drive so that We are satisfied
You have the competence to safely ride the Motorcycle during the Rental Period.
3 Who may ride the Motorcycle?
⚠ IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 3 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
3.1 Authorised Riders
(a) Only You can ride the Motorcycle.
(b) Allowing anyone else to ride constitutes a Major Breach of the Rental Contract that excludes You from all
entitlement to Damage Cover indemnity under clause 10 of these Terms and Conditions.
3.2 Age and experience limits
Limits apply to according to the class of Motorcycle as follows:
(a) Premium bikes (as defined by Us in Your Rental Agreement )
You must be at least 30 years of age and have no less than 3 years’ riding experience.
(b) Regular bikes (as defined by Us in Your Rental Agreement )
You must be at least 25 years of age and have no less than 3 years’ riding experience.
(c) Adventure bikes (as defined by Us in Your Rental Agreement )
You must be at least 25 years of age and have no less than 3 years’ riding experience.
(d) LAMS bikes (as defined by Us in Your Rental Agreement )
You must be at least 25 years of age and have no less than 3 years’ riding experience.
3.3 Licence requirements
(a) You must also have a valid licence to ride the Motorcycle which is:
(i) issued in an Australian state or territory or an international licence (with a valid International Driving
Permit or an approved translation into English if the licence is not issued in English); and
(ii) not subject to any restriction or condition.
(b) Learner drivers and provisional and probationary licence holders are not acceptable and must not ride the
Motorcycle.
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3.4 Cancelled and suspended licences
The Motorcycle must not be ridden by You if Your licence:
(a) is cancelled or suspended, including as a result of an accumulation of demerit points; or
(b) has been cancelled or suspended, within 12 months of the date of the Rental Agreement.
3.5 Prior insurance history
The Motorcycle must not be ridden by You if You have been refused motor vehicle insurance or had a policy of motor
insurance cancelled or declined by an insurer at any time prior to entering into the Rental Contract.
4 Prohibited Use
⚠ IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 4 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
4.1 Prohibited driving
The Motorcycle must not be ridden by You:
(a) whilst intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol or with a blood alcohol content or level of drugs
present in blood, urine or oral fluid that exceeds the limit set by law;
(b) recklessly or dangerously; or
(c) whilst the Motorcycle is damaged or unsafe.
4.2 Prohibited conduct
You must not:
(a) fail or refuse to undergo any breath, blood, urine or oral fluid test or drug impairment assessment;
(b) use the Motorcycle:
(i) for any illegal purpose;
(ii) to move dangerous, hazardous, inflammable goods or substances that pollute or contaminate, in
quantities above that used for domestic purposes;
(iii) to carry or transport illegal drugs or substances;
(iv) in connection with the motor trade for experiments, tests, trials or demonstration purposes; or
(v) in an unsafe or un-roadworthy condition; or
(c) use a mobile phone:
(i) to make or receive a phone call, perform any audio function or as a navigational device, unless the
Motorcycle is stationary and the body of the phone is secured in a mounting affixed to the Motorcycle
and its use does not require manual operation of the phone; or
(ii) to send a text message, video message, email or similar communication unless the Motorcycle is
parked.
4.3 Prohibited actions
(a) You must not:
(i) damage the Motorcycle deliberately or recklessly or allow anyone else to do so;
(ii) modify the Motorcycle in any way;
(iii) sell, rent, lease or dispose of the Motorcycle; or
(iv) register or claim to be entitled to register any interest in the Motorcycle under the Personal Property
Securities Act 2009.
(b) You must not use the Motorcycle to carry:
(i) passengers for hire, fare or reward or for rideshare purposes;
(ii) more than one pillion passenger; or
(iii) any load that exceeds the limits for which the Motorcycle was designed, constructed, registered or
licenced.
5 Prohibited areas of use
⚠ IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 5 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
5.1 Prohibited areas
Subject to clause 5.2, the Motorcycle must never be ridden:
(a) on an Unsealed Road; or
(b) Off Road.
5.2 Adventure bike exception
If the Motorcycle is an Adventure bike as defined by Us and shown in Your Rental Agreement, it may be ridden on
Unsealed Roads and Off Road, but You do so at Your own risk and You must pay for any Damage and there is no
Damage Cover for Third Party Loss.
5.3 Prohibited areas
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(a) The Motorcycle must not be used in any area that is prohibited by Us, including:
(i) any area where snow has fallen or is likely to fall;
(ii) roads that are prone to flooding or are flooded;
(iii) beaches, streams, rivers, creeks, dams and floodwaters;
(iv) any road where the police or an authority has issued a warning;
(v) any road that is closed; and
(vi) any road where it would be unsafe to ride the Motorcycle.
(b) The Motorcycle must never be ridden or used:
(i) outside a radius of 200 kilometres from the Rental Station;
(ii) interstate; or
(iii) onto any island that is off mainland Australia,
unless We have given Our prior written permission prior to the Start of the Rental and it is noted on the Rental
Agreement.
6 Your obligations
⚠ IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any of clauses 6.1, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 or 6.7 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for
further details.
6.1 No false and misleading information
(a) You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information supplied to Us at the Start of Rental is
accurate, complete and up-to-date and is not false or misleading.
(b) In entering into the Rental Contract with You We have relied upon the information You have provided to Us and:
(i) the wilful supply of false or misleading information, including false name, age, address, occupation or
driver’s licence details; or
(ii) acting in collusion with any other person to supply such false or misleading information,
is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract.
6.2 Start of the Rental
(a) At the Start of the Rental and before collecting the Motorcycle You must:
(i) present Your driver’s licence and permit copies of the drivers’ licences to be made and kept by Us;
(ii) inspect the Motorcycle to make sure that any pre-existing damage is accurately noted and shown in the
Handover Inspection Report and if there is any discrepancy You must notify Us prior to leaving the
Rental Station or agreed accommodation pick-up point; and
(iii) pay the anticipated Rental Charges and the Security Deposit as shown on the Rental Agreement.
(b) The Motorcycle may be collected from the Rental Station or delivered and picked up from Your accommodation in
the Maroochydore/Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast area.
6.3 Security Deposit
(a) The Security Deposit of $1,000 will be retained by Us as a security for the performance of any of Your obligations
and liabilities under the Rental Contract and is fully refundable to You provided that:
(i) all amounts due to Us under the Rental Contract have been paid, including toll road charges and
refuelling costs;
(ii) the Motorcycle has been returned to the Rental Station or agreed accommodation pick-up point at the
date and time set in the Rental Agreement;
(iii) there is no Damage or Third Party Loss;
(iv) the exterior and interior of the Motorcycle are clean;
(v) the Motorcycle has a full tank of fuel; and
(vi) there has not been a Major Breach of the Rental Contract,
(b) If at the End of the Rental You fail to pay any of the amounts in clause 6.3(a) for which You are liable, We will
apply the Security Deposit against those outstanding amounts.
We reserve the right to retain all or part of the Security Deposit if there is a breach of any of these conditions.
6.4 Motorcycle to be locked and keys kept in your possession
You must make sure that the Motorcycle is locked when not in use or unattended and the keys must be kept in Your
possession at all times and never left in the ignition when the Motorcycle is unattended.
6.5 Reasonable care
You must take reasonable care of the Motorcycle by:
(a) preventing it from being damaged;
(b) making sure that it is protected from the weather;
(c) maintaining the engine and brake oils and tyre pressures;
(d) using the correct fuel type; and
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(e) making sure it is not overloaded.
6.6 Notification of Motorcycle fault
You must inform Us immediately if:
(a) a warning light or fault message appears;
(b) You see or become aware of low engine or brake oils; or
(c) the Motorcycle develops any fault during the Rental Period.
If You fail to notify Us and continue to use the Motorcycle You will be responsible for any Damage or Third Party Loss.
6.7 Repair without authority prohibited
You must not let anyone else repair or work on the Motorcycle or tow or salvage it without Our prior written authority to do
so.
6.8 Repair with authority
Where We have given You Our prior authority to repair the Motorcycle You must keep and produce to Us the original tax
invoices and receipts for any repairs, towing or salvage and You will be reimbursed only if these expenses have been
authorised by Us. Any entitlement to reimbursement is subject to there being no Major Breach of the Rental Contract.
6.9 Staying with the Motorcycle after an Accident
You must not leave the Motorcycle unattended following an Accident and before the arrival of a tow or salvage operator
unless You or a pillion passenger are injured or at the direction of the Police in attendance.
7 Rental Period, costs and charges
7.1 Rental Agreement
The Rental Agreement shows:
(a) the Rental Period for which You have hired the Motorcycle; and
(b) the Rental Charges.
7.2 Tolls, fines and infringements
You must pay all tolls, speeding and traffic fines and infringements as well as any fines or charges imposed for parking or
using the Motorcycle or release of the Motorcycle if it has been seized by a regulatory authority. You will be charged an
administrative fee of $20 if We are required to nominate You as the responsible rider.
7.3 Return of the Motorcycle
(a) You must return the Motorcycle:
(i) to the Rental Station or the agreed accommodation pick-up point;
(ii) on the date and by the time shown in the Rental Agreement;
(iii) in a reasonable state of cleanliness;
(iv) in the same mechanical condition it was in at the Start of the Rental, fair wear and tear excepted; and
(v) with a full tank of fuel.
(b) If You fail to return the Motorcycle, We may terminate the Rental Contract and if the location of the Motorcycle is
known, recover it by lawful means or if it is unknown, after making reasonable attempts to contact You, report the
Motorcycle as stolen to the Police.
(c) If the Motorcycle is returned to Us early there is no entitlement to a refund.
(d) If You return the Motorcycle:
(i) with less than a full tank of fuel a refuelling charge of $55 (including GST) plus the cost of the fuel, will
apply;
(ii) more than one hour after the date and time set for its return in the Rental Agreement, We will charge You
$25 per hour up to one full day’s rental and a further full day’s rental at the standard rate for each 24 hour
period or part thereof until the Motorcycle is returned to Us; or
(iii) at any time outside Our normal business hours You must pay for the daily Rental Charges and all Damage
until the Rental Station next opens for business unless We have agreed to an after business hours drop
off and it is shown on the Rental Agreement.
7.4 End of the Rental
At the End of the Rental You must pay:
(a) the balance of the Rental Charges (if any);
(b) the Damage Excess if there is Damage or Third Party Loss as a result of an Accident or the Motorcycle is stolen;
(c) any costs We incur, including:
(i) refuelling costs;
(ii) extra cleaning costs; and
(iii) costs incurred in reinstating the Motorcycle to the same mechanical condition it was in at the Start of the
Rental, fair wear and tear excluded;
(d) for all Damage arising from a Major Breach of the Rental Contract;
(e) for all Overhead Damage;
(f) for all Underbody Damage; and
(g) for any Damage caused by the immersion of the Motorcycle in water.
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7.5 Credit card authority
If any amount is due to Us or remains unpaid, including:
(a) Rental Charges;
(b) tolls;
(c) speeding and traffic fines and infringements;
(d) fines or charges imposed for parking;
(e) the accessories hired pursuant to clause 8.1 are returned clean and in the same condition as at the Start of
Rental, subject to reasonable wear and tear;
(f) extra cleaning costs
(g) refuelling costs;
(h) Damage payable under clause 10.2; and
(i) the Damage Excess payable under clause 10.3,
You authorise Us to debit Your credit card with that amount within a reasonable time after the End of the Rental.
7.6 Default in payment
If You default in the payment of any moneys owed to Us under the Rental Contract:
(a) You must pay Us interest on that overdue amount calculated at the rate of 10% per annum and starting 7 days
after the date that overdue amount became payable to Us and ending on the date of payment of all amounts due;
(b) We may engage a mercantile agent or debt collector and You must pay the reasonable costs and charges We
incur in recovering or attempting to recover that overdue amount, including mercantile or debt collection fees,
commission and any legal costs; and
(c) You authorise Us to provide information of that default to a credit reporting body and to obtain an up to date
consumer credit report on You. Personal information may be used and disclosed by the credit reporting body in
accordance with the Privacy Act to create or maintain a credit information file containing information about You,
including defaults in excess of 60 days and the debt owed to Us.
8 Accessories for hire
8.1 What may be hired
At extra cost, You may also hire accessories such as helmets, gloves, jackets and goggles.
8.2 Charges for missing items
You will be charged the replacement cost if any of the accessories are missing or not returned in the same condition as at
the Start of Rental, subject to fair wear and tear.
9 Toll charges
9.1 Tolls
(a) You must pay all tolls for using a toll road.
(b) An electronic tag (e-tag) is not fitted to the Motorcycle and it is Your responsibility to fit an e-tag to the Motorcycle
or purchase a day pass for payment of tolls when using the Motorcycle on toll roads.
9.2 Failure to pay
If You fail to do so and We are required to nominate You as the responsible party We will charge You an administrative
fee for each nomination.
10 Damage, Damage Cover
10.1 Damage Cover is for Third Party Loss only
Damage Cover for Third Party Loss is included in the Rental Charges but there is no Damage Cover for Damage to the
Motorcycle or if it is lost or stolen and not recovered. .
10.2 Loss or Damage to the Motorcycle
(c) If there is any Damage to the Motorcycle that is repairable You must pay the full Damage cost.
(d) If the Damage to the Motorcycle is so substantial that it is not repairable or it is lost or stolen and not recovered
You must pay for the replacement cost of the Motorcycle.
(e) You will forfeit the Security Bond which will be applied to the Damage or replacement cost if there is any Damage
to the Motorcycle, or it has been stolen and not recovered.
10.3 Third Party Loss
(a) If there is Third Party Loss arising from an Accident You must pay the Damage Excess of $2,000.
(b) Payment of the Damage Excess under clause 10.3(a) is additional to Your obligations under clause 10.2 to pay
for the repair or replacement cost of the Motorcycle if there is Damage to it or it is stolen.
10.4 When is the Damage amount payable?
(a) For single vehicle Accidents the Damage amount is payable to Us:
(i) if the Motorcycle has been substantially Damaged and We reasonably believe the cost of repairs will
exceed the replacement cost, upon reporting the Accident to Us; or
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(ii) if the Damage is not substantial, after We have provided You with a reasonable estimate of the repair
cost.
(b) If the Motorcycle has been stolen, after We have made reasonable enquiries and in Our opinion it is unlikely the
Motorcycle will be recovered.
10.5 When is the Damage Excess Payable?
You must pay the Damage Excess if there is Third Party Loss upon reporting the Accident to Us under clause 14.1.
10.6 Exemption from paying for Damage or the Damage Excess
In Our sole discretion We may excuse payment for Damage under clause 10.2 and payment of the Damage Excess under
clause 10.3, but only if:
(a) You have fully completed an Incident Report Form with:
(i) the name, residential address, contact phone, email address and licence number of any person involved
(Third Party);
(ii) the registration number of all vehicles involved;
(iii) an accurate written and diagrammatic description of the Accident and location; and
(iv) the names and addresses of all attending police officers and the stations at which they are based;
(b) You have taken all necessary steps to assist Us in Our investigation of the Accident;
(c) We believe You were not at fault for an Accident involving a Third Party; and
(d) You have supplied or We have established the name of the insurer of any Third Party You believe was at fault
and the insurer will agree to pay Us for the Damage.
10.7 Refund of Damage/Damage Excess paid
(a) We will refund any amount paid for Damage to the Motorcycle or the Damage Excess paid for Third Party Loss
as soon as practicable:
(i) in full, if We recover the Damage from a responsible third party or their insurer or successfully reject or
defend a claim for Third Party Loss;
(ii) in part, if the repair cost to the Motorcycle is less than the amount You have paid;
(iii) in part, if a claim for Third Party Loss is rejected or defended for an amount less than the Damage Excess;
or
(iv) on a pro rata basis if We recover only a proportion of any amount We have claimed against a Third Party
for Damage.
(b) In making a refund We may take into account all reasonable administrative, collection agency and legal costs
incurred in connection with the recovery of the Damage cost or rejection or defence of a claim for Third Party
Loss.
10.8 Claims Administration fee
All Accident, attempted theft and theft claims will incur a claims administration fee in addition to the Damage Excess
liability. This fee is to compensate Us for the labour and associated costs with processing Your claim.
11 Damage Cover Exclusions
11.1 General exclusions
There is no Damage Cover, and You are liable for:
(a) Damage to the Motorcycle however it is caused;
(b) Third Party Loss arising from:
(i) a Major Breach of the Rental Contract; or
(ii) the use of the Motorcycle by any other rider than You;
(c) Underbody Damage; and
(d) Damage caused by immersion or impact of the Motorcycle in water, sand or mud.
11.2 Lack of co-operation exclusion
Your entitlement to Damage Cover for Third Party Loss will be reduced to the extent We are prejudiced as a result of any
delay or failure by You or any Authorised Rider to comply with Your obligations under clause 14 of these Terms and
Conditions.
11.3 Exclusion for accessories and personal items
There is also no Damage Cover for:
(a) the full cost of replacing or repairing any accessories supplied by Us including, but not limited to lost keys; or
(b) personal items that are left in or stolen from the Motorcycle or for loss or damage to property belonging to or in
the custody of:
(i) You; or
(ii) any relative, friend or associate of Yours ordinarily residing with You or with whom You ordinarily reside.
12 Cancellation
12.1 Charges for late notification of cancellation
If:
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(a) Your booking is cancelled within 24 hours prior to the Start of the Rental; or
(b) You fail to notify Us of Your intended cancellation prior to the Start of the Rental and fail to pick up the
Motorcycle,
You will be charged the Rental Charges for the Rental Period as booked unless We are able to rent the Motorcycle to
another renter for an equivalent term and rate.
12.2 Cancellation must be confirmed
A cancellation is not effective until acknowledged and confirmed by Us.
13 Breakdowns
13.1 Roadside assistance
(a) We will provide You with a Motorcycle that is of acceptable quality and in good working condition taking into
account the age of the Motorcycle but breakdowns do occur.
(b) Twenty four hour roadside assistance is provided free of charge for breakdowns (but not for Accidents) and if the
Motorcycle breaks down during the Rental Period You must contact Us on 0499 877 587 to arrange assistance.
If the fault cannot be repaired on site We will recover and repair the Motorcycle as soon as possible but if it
cannot be repaired We will use Our best endeavours to provide a replacement Motorcycle where one is available.
13.2 Assistance not covered
We are also not responsible for:
(a) Damage as a result of use of the incorrect fuel type;
(b) a flat battery;
(c) tyre changing; or
(d) lost keys.
Extra charges will apply if any of these services are provided at Your request.
13.3 Consequential and other loss
Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, We are not responsible for:
(a) flights You have missed;
(b) holiday plans that are disrupted;
(c) loss or inconvenience caused by natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, hailstorms, earthquakes, bushfires,
or pandemics;
(d) loss of enjoyment; or
(e) consequential or economic loss.
We strongly recommend You purchase a travel insurance policy.
14 Accident and theft reporting
⚠ IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 14 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
14.1 Reporting an Accident or theft to Us
(a) If You have an Accident or if the Motorcycle is stolen You must:
(i) contact Us to report the Accident or theft as soon as practicable, but in no case more than 24 hours of it
occurring; and
(ii) subsequently fully complete an Incident Report Form.
(b) The Incident Report Form should include as much information as is reasonably practical, including:
(i) the information listed in clause 14.3 regarding the contact details for the other driver and witnesses and
an accurate written and diagrammatic description of the Accident and its location; and
(ii) the circumstances under which the Accident or theft occurred.
(c) The Incident Report Form must be submitted to Us:
(i) within seven (7) days of the Accident or theft, or upon the return of the Motorcycle if it is returned to Us
within that seven (7) day period; or
(ii) if the Motorcycle is stolen, immediately the theft of the Motorcycle is reported to the police.
14.2 Reporting an Accident or theft to the police
If the Motorcycle is stolen or if You have an Accident where:
(a) any person is injured;
(b) the other party has failed to stop or leaves the scene of the Accident without exchanging names and addresses;
or
(c) the other party appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
You must also report the theft or Accident to the police as soon as:
(i) the theft is discovered; or
(ii) it is practical to do so after an Accident.
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14.3 Steps You must take following an Accident
If You have an Accident You must:
(a) make the Motorcycle secure;
(b) exchange names and addresses, phone numbers and email addresses with the other driver;
(c) obtain the name of the other driver’s insurance company;
(d) take a photo of the other driver’s licence;
(e) take the registration numbers of all vehicles involved;
(f) take as many photos as is reasonable showing:
(i) the position of the Motorcycles before they are moved for towing or salvage;
(ii) the Damage to the Motorcycle;
(iii) the damage to any third party vehicle or property; and
(iv) the general area where the Accident occurred, including any road or traffic signs; and
(g) obtain the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all witnesses.
14.4 Subsequent assistance
Subsequent to the Accident of theft You must:
(a) forward all third party correspondence or court documents to Us within seven (7) days of receipt;
(b) co-operate with Us in the investigation of any Accident or theft claim and supply such further information as We or
Our investigator may reasonably request within seven (7) days of receipt of such a request; and
(c) co-operate with Us in the prosecution of any legal proceedings that We may institute or the defence of any legal
proceedings which may be instituted against You or Us as a result of an Accident, including attending:
(i) Our lawyer’s office; and
(ii) any Court hearing.
14.5 What You must not do
You must not:
(a) make any admission of fault;
(b) make any offer or promise to pay or settle any claim for Third Party Loss; or
agree to indemnify, waive, or release any other party from liability to pay for Damage as a result of an Accident,
theft of attempted theft.
14.6 Consequences of lack of co-operation
Your entitlement to Damage Cover will be reduced, including to nil, according to the extent We are prejudiced as a direct
result of any delay in complying with:
(a) the reporting obligations in clauses 14.1 and 14.2; and
(b) the obligations in clause 14.4 to forward third party correspondence and court documents to Us within seven (7)
days and to co-operate with Us in the investigation of any Accident of theft claim and the prosecution or defence
of any legal proceedings.
15 Major Breach, termination and repossession
15.1 Major Breach
You commit a Major Breach of the Rental Contract if there is a breach of any of the following:
(a) clauses:
(i) 3 (who may ride the Motorcycle);
(ii) 4 (prohibited use);
(iii) 5 (prohibited areas of use);
(iv) 6.1 (false and misleading information);
(v) 6.4 (Motorcycle to be locked and keys kept in your possession);
(vi) 6.5 (reasonable care);
(vii) 6.6 (notification of fault); or
(viii) 6.7 (repair without authority),
that causes Damage, theft of the Motorcycle or Third Party Loss; or
(b) clause 14 (Accident reporting) that prevents Us from properly investigating a claim arising from an Accident or
theft or from prosecuting or defending any Accident or theft claim; or
(c) clause 17.2(c) (removal of or tampering with the Tracking Device).
15.2 No Damage Cover
If You:
(a) commit a Major Breach of the Rental Contract; or
(b) ride the Motorcycle in a reckless manner so that a substantial breach of road safety legislation has occurred,
You are liable for all Third Party Loss and any additional costs or expenses We incur in recovering the Motorcycle.
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15.3 Termination and repossession
Acting reasonably, We may terminate the Rental Contract and take immediate possession of the Motorcycle if:
(a) there has been a Major Breach; or
(b) there has been a breach of clause 15.2(b).
16 Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)(PPSA)
16.1 Interest as bailee only
You have no right to, or interest in, the Motorcycle other than as a bailee and You must not endeavour to obtain any other
right or interest by Yourself or Your nominee.
16.2 Security Interest
You acknowledge that:
(a) the Rental Contract may create a security interest (Security Interest) (as that term is defined in the PPSA) in the
Motorcycle;
(b) We have a Security Interest in the Motorcycle and the Motorcycle will at all times remain subject to that Security
Interest; and
(c) We may register the Security Interest on the Personal Property Securities Register.
17 Privacy
⚠ IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of clause 17.2(c) is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
17.1 Personal information
(a) We are committed to respecting privacy and will not collect, use or disclose Your personal information where
doing so would be contrary to law.
(b) When We collect Your personal information We will do so only for the purpose of providing rental services to You.
If You choose not to provide this information to Us We may not be able to provide those rental services to You.
(c) We take reasonable steps to make sure Your personal information is accurate, up to date and complete and that
it is protected from misuse, loss or unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
17.2 Tracking Device
(a) To maintain and protect the Motorcycle We may fit a Tracking Device to the Motorcycle to enable Us to monitor
the condition, performance and operation of the Motorcycle and to track the Motorcycle’s movements.
(b) Information from the Tracking Device may be used during and after the Rental Period. When You sign the Rental
Agreement, You expressly consent to Us:
(i) using the Tracking Device on the Motorcycle during the Rental Period; and
(ii) collecting, using and retaining information from the Tracking Device for the purposes referred to in
clause 17.2(a).
(c) You must not tamper with the Tracking Device or remove it from the Motorcycle.
18 Definitions and interpretation
18.1 Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions:
Accident means an unintended and unforeseen incident, including:
(a) a collision between the Motorcycle and another vehicle or object, including animals and roadside infrastructure;
and
(b) a weather event, including hail Damage,
that results in Damage or Third Party Loss.
Damage means:
(a) any loss or damage to the Motorcycle including its parts, components and accessories, including the GPS unit,
that is not fair wear and tear;
(b) towing and salvage costs;
(c) assessing fees; and
(d) Loss of Use,
and for the removal of doubt, any Damage to the Motorcycle, including, the headlights, lights or tyres, that makes the
Motorcycle unroadworthy is not fair wear and tear.
Damage Cover means the cover You have for Third Party Loss under clause 10, subject to the Damage Cover Exclusions
in clause 11.
Damage Excess means the amount, including GST, up to which You must pay Us in the event of an Accident or
attempted theft that causes Third Party Loss.
End of the Rental means the date and time shown in the Rental Agreement or the date and time the Motorcycle is
returned to Us, whichever is the earlier.
Handover Inspection Report means the document that shows the condition of the Motorcycle and lists any Damage at
the time of the inspection
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LAMS or Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme means the scheme under which learner permit and licence holders
with a restricted licence can ride approved motorcycles with a limited engine capacity.
Loss of Use means Our loss calculated on a daily basis at the daily rate shown in the Rental Agreement because the
Motorcycle is being repaired or replaced if it is written off as a result of an Accident or it has been stolen.
Major Breach means a breach of any part of clause 15.1.
Motorcycle means the Motorcycle described in the Rental Agreement and includes its parts, components and
accessories, including the GPS unit.
Off Road means any area that is neither a sealed or an Unsealed Road and includes but is not limited to unformed roads,
fire trails, tracks, river and tidal crossings, creek beds, beaches, streams, dams, rivers, flood waters, sand, deserts, rocks,
fields and paddocks.
Rental Charges means the charges payable for renting the Motorcycle from Us together with GST and any other taxes or
levies which are all fully set out in the Rental Agreement.
Rental Period means the period commencing at the time shown in the Rental Agreement and concluding at the End of
the Rental.
Rental Station means 8 Kelly Court Maroochydore or as otherwise shown on the Rental Agreement.
Security Deposit means the amount shown in the Rental Agreement We collect from You at the Start of the Rental as
security for the Rental Charges and other fees and charges incurred during Your rental and the amount is fully refundable
subject to clause 6.3(a).
Start of the Rental means the date and time that the rental commences as shown in the Rental Agreement.
Third Party Loss means loss or damage to third party property, including other motor vehicles and any claim for third
party loss of income.
Tracking Device means a device that is fitted to the Motorcycle that has electronic tracking capabilities to determine its
location and other data including speed.
Underbody Damage means any damage to the Motorcycle caused by or resulting from contact between the underside of
the Motorcycle and any part of the roadway or any object or obstruction, including kerbs, gutters, speed or road humps,
barriers or wheel stops and does not arise as a result of an impact with another vehicle.
Unsealed Road means a road, other than a road that is undergoing temporary roadworks, that has been formed and
constructed but is not sealed with a hard material such as tar, bitumen or concrete.
We, Us, Our, means 1E Group Pty Ltd ATF Garth Taylor Family Trust trading as Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Hire and
Tours ABN 46 008 068 533.
You, Your means the person, whether it is an individual, a firm or company or government agency that rents the
Motorcycle from Us and whose name is shown in the Rental Agreement.
18.2 Interpretation
In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) headings are for convenience only and do not form part of the Terms and Conditions or affect their interpretation;
and
(b) where You comprises two or more persons each is bound jointly and severally.
Rental Terms & Conditions
Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Hire and Tours pty ltd
ABN
1 Introduction
- Rental Contract
Your contract to hire a Motorcycle from Us (Rental Contract) consists of:
(a) the agreement (Rental Agreement) You have signed to hire the Motorcycle from Us;
(b) the Handover Inspection Report; and
(c) these rental Terms and Conditions (Terms and Conditions).
- Jurisdiction
The laws of Queensland govern the Rental Contract and You agree that courts in that state have non-exclusive jurisdiction to determine any dispute that arises between You and Us.
- Australian Consumer Law
The Australian Consumer Law applies to the Rental Contract and it provides You with rights that are not excluded, restricted or modified by the Rental Contract and any provision in this contract is subject to the specific protections and guarantees in that and any corresponding Federal, State or Territory legislation.
- Electronic signatures
We may use electronic signatures as a means of entry into the Rental Contract. When You insert an electronic signature You consent to the use of this means of acknowledgment and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and Your obligations under the Rental Contract.
2 Safety induction
- Public safety
Safety is Our principal concern, and if in Our sole opinion You do not have the skill or competence to ride the Motorcycle safely We may decline the rental. If that should occur, any prepaid charges will be refunded in full.
- Induction
At the Start of the Rental We will conduct a conduct a short induction to make sure You are familiar with the handling of the Motorcycle and its controls. This may require You to ride the Motorcycle for a short test drive so that We are satisfied You have the competence to safely ride the Motorcycle during the Rental Period.
3 Who may ride the Motorcycle?
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 3 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
- Authorised Riders
(a) Only You can ride the Motorcycle.
(b) Allowing anyone else to ride constitutes a Major Breach of the Rental Contract that excludes You from all entitlement to Damage Cover indemnity under clause 10 of these Terms and Conditions.
- Age limits
There is a minimum and maximum age limit for those renting Our Motorcycles. You must be at least 25 and not over 75 years of age and have no less than 3 years rider driving experience, unless We have agreed to a variation of that restriction before the Start of the Rental and it is shown in the Rental Agreement.
- Licence requirements
(a) You must also have a valid licence to ride the Motorcycle which is:
(i) issued in an Australian state or territory or an international licence (with a valid International Driving Permit or an approved translation into English if the licence is not issued in English); and
(ii) not subject to any restriction or condition.
(b) Learner drivers and Provisional and probationary licence holders are not acceptable and must not ride the Motorcycle.
- Cancelled licences
The Motorcycle must not be ridden if Your licence has been cancelled within 2 years of the date of the Rental Agreement.
- False information
The Motorcycle must never be ridden if You have provided a false or misleading name, age, address or driver's licence.
4 Prohibited Use
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 4 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
- The Motorcycle must not be ridden by You:
(a) whilst intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol or with a blood alcohol content or level of drugs present in blood, urine or oral fluid that exceeds the limit set by law;
(b) recklessly or dangerously; or
(c) whilst the Motorcycle is damaged or unsafe.
- You must not:
(a) fail or refuse to undergo any breath, blood, urine or oral fluid test or drug impairment assessment;
(b) use the Motorcycle:
(i) for any illegal purpose;
(ii) to move dangerous, hazardous, inflammable goods or substances that pollute or contaminate, in quantities above that used for domestic purposes;
(iii) to carry or transport illegal drugs or substances;
(iv) in connection with the motor trade for experiments, tests, trials or demonstration purposes; or
(v) in an unsafe or un-roadworthy condition; or
(c) use a mobile phone:
(i) to make or receive a phone call, perform any audio function or as a navigational device, unless the Motorcycle is stationary and the body of the phone is secured in a mounting affixed to the Motorcycle and its use does not require manual operation of the phone; or
(ii) to send a text message, video message, email or similar communication unless the Motorcycle is parked.
- You must not:
(a) damage the Motorcycle deliberately or recklessly or allow anyone else to do so;
(b) modify the Motorcycle in any way;
(c) sell, rent, lease or dispose of the Motorcycle; or
(d) register or claim to be entitled to register any interest in the Motorcycle under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009.
- You must not use the Motorcycle to carry:
(a) passengers for hire, fare or reward or for rideshare purposes;
(b) more than one pillion passenger; or
(c) any load that exceeds the limits for which the Motorcycle was designed, constructed, registered or licenced.
5 Prohibited areas of use
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 5 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
- The Motorcycle must never be ridden:
(a) on an Unsealed Road;
(b) Off Road; or
(c) in any area where snow has fallen or is likely to fall.
- The Motorcycle must not be used in any area that is prohibited by Us. Prohibited areas include:
(a) roads that are prone to flooding or are flooded;
(b) beaches, streams, rivers, creeks, dams and floodwaters;
(c) any road where the police or an authority has issued a warning;
(d) any road that is closed; and
(e) any road where it would be unsafe to ride the Motorcycle.
- The Motorcycle must never be ridden or used:
(a) outside a radius of 200 kilometres from the Rental Station;
(b) interstate; or
(c) onto any island that is off mainland Australia,
unless We have given Our prior written permission prior to the Start of the Rental and it is noted on the Rental Agreement.
6 Your obligations
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any of sub-clauses 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 or 6.6 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
- Start of the Rental
(a) At the Start of the Rental and before collecting the Motorcycle You must:
(i) present Your driver's licence and permit copies of the drivers' licences to be made and kept by Us;
(ii) inspect the Motorcycle to make sure that any pre-existing damage is accurately noted and shown in the Handover Inspection Report and if there is any discrepancy You must notify Us prior to leaving the Rental Station or agreed accommodation pick-up point; and
(iii) pay the anticipated Rental Charges and the Security Deposit as shown on the Rental Agreement.
(b) The Motorcycle may be collected from the Rental Station or delivered and picked up from Your accommodation in the Maroochydore/Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast area.
- Security Deposit
(a) The Security Deposit will be retained by Us as a security for the performance of any of Your obligations and liabilities under the Rental Contract and is fully refundable to You provided that:
(i) all amounts due to Us under the Rental Contract have been paid, including toll road charges and refuelling costs;
(ii) the Motorcycle has been returned to the Rental Station or agreed accommodation pick-up point at the date and time set in the Rental Agreement;
(iii) there is no Damage or Third Party Loss;
(iv) the exterior and interior of the Motorcycle are clean;
(v) there has not been a Major Breach of the Rental Contract,
(b) If at the End of the Rental You fail to pay any of the amounts in clause 6.2(a) for which You are liable, We will apply the Security Deposit against those outstanding amounts.
We reserve the right to retain all or part of the Security Deposit if there is a breach of any of these conditions.
- Motorcycle to be locked and keys kept in your possession
You must make sure that the Motorcycle is locked when not in use or unattended and the keys must be kept in Your possession at all times and never left in the ignition when the Motorcycle is unattended.
- Reasonable care
You must take reasonable care of the Motorcycle by:
(a) preventing it from being damaged;
(b) making sure that it is protected from the weather;
(c) maintaining the engine and brake oils and tyre pressures;
(d) If refuelling is necessary, only use the correct fuel type (Premium 95); and
(e) making sure it is not overloaded.
- Notification of Motorcycle fault
You must inform Us immediately if:
(a) a warning light or fault message appears;
(b) You see or become aware of low engine or brake oils; or
(c) the Motorcycle develops any fault during the Rental Period.
If You fail to notify Us and continue to use the Motorcycle You will be responsible for any Damage or Third Party Loss.
- Repair without authority prohibited
You must not let anyone else repair or work on the Motorcycle or tow or salvage it without Our prior written authority to do so.
- Repair with authority
Where We have given You Our prior authority to repair the Motorcycle You must keep and produce to Us the original tax invoices and receipts for any repairs, towing or salvage and You will be reimbursed only if these expenses have been authorised by Us. Any entitlement to reimbursement is subject to there being no Major Breach of the Rental Contract.
- Staying with the Motorcycle after an Accident
You must not leave the Motorcycle unattended following an Accident and before the arrival of a tow or salvage operator unless You or a pillion passenger are injured or at the direction of the Police in attendance.
7 Rental Period, costs and charges
- Rental Agreement
The Rental Agreement shows:
(a) the Rental Period for which You have hired the Motorcycle; and
(b) the Rental Charges.
- Tolls, fines and infringements
You must pay all tolls, speeding and traffic fines and infringements as well as any fines or charges imposed for parking or using the Motorcycle or release of the Motorcycle if it has been seized by a regulatory authority. You will be charged an administrative fee of $20 if We are required to nominate You as the responsible rider.
- Return of the Motorcycle
(a) You must return the Motorcycle:
- to the Rental Station or the agreed accommodation pick-up point;
- on the date and by the time shown in the Rental Agreement;
- in a reasonable state of cleanliness;
- in the same mechanical condition it was in at the Start of the Rental, fair wear and tear excepted.
(b) If You fail to return the Motorcycle, We may terminate the Rental Contract and if the location of the Motorcycle is known, recover it by lawful means or if it is unknown, after making reasonable attempts to contact You, report the Motorcycle as stolen to the Police.
(c) If the Motorcycle is returned to Us early there is no entitlement to a refund.
(d) If You return the Motorcycle:
- more than one hour after the date and time set for its return in the Rental Agreement, We will charge You $25 per hour up to one full day's rental and a further full day's rental at the standard rate for each 24 hour period or part thereof until the Motorcycle is returned to Us; or
- at any time outside Our normal business hours You must pay for the daily Rental Charges and all Damage until the Rental Station next opens for business unless We have agreed to an after business hours drop off and it is shown on the Rental Agreement.
- End of the Rental
At the End of the Rental You must pay:
(a) the balance of the Rental Charges (if any);
(b) the Damage Excess if there is Damage or Third Party Loss as a result of an Accident or the Motorcycle is stolen;
(c) any costs We incur, including:
- extra cleaning costs; and
- costs incurred in reinstating the Motorcycle to the same mechanical condition it was in at the Start of the Rental, fair wear and tear excluded;
(d) for all Damage arising from a Major Breach of the Rental Contract;
(e) for all Overhead Damage;
(f) for all Underbody Damage; and
(g) for any Damage caused by the immersion of the Motorcycle in water.
- Credit card authority
If any amount is due to Us or remains unpaid, including:
(a) Rental Charges;
(b) tolls;
(c) speeding and traffic fines and infringements;
(d) fines or charges imposed for parking;
(e) the accessories hired pursuant to clause 8.1 are returned clean and in the same condition as at the Start of Rental, subject to reasonable wear and tear;
(f) extra cleaning costs
(g) the Damage Excess payable under clauses 10.1 and 10.2,
You authorise Us to debit Your credit card with that amount within a reasonable time after the End of the Rental.
- Default in payment
If You default in the payment of any moneys owed to Us under the Rental Contract:
(a) You must pay Us interest on that overdue amount calculated at the rate of 10% per annum and starting 7 days after the date that overdue amount became payable to Us and ending on the date of payment of all amounts due;
(b) We may engage a mercantile agent or debt collector and You must pay the reasonable costs and charges We incur in recovering or attempting to recover that overdue amount, including mercantile or debt collection fees, commission and any legal costs; and
(c) You authorise Us to provide information of that default to a credit reporting body and to obtain an up to date consumer credit report on You. Personal information may be used and disclosed by the credit reporting body in accordance with the Privacy Act to create or maintain a credit information file containing information about You, including defaults in excess of 60 days and the debt owed to Us.
8 Accessories for hire
- At extra cost, You may also hire accessories such as helmets, gloves, jackets and protective glasses.
- You will be charged the replacement cost if any of the accessories are missing or not returned in the same condition as at the Start of Rental, subject to fair wear and tear.
9 Toll charges
- An electronic tag (e-tag) is not fitted to the Motorcycle and it is Your responsibility to fit an e-tag to the Motorcycle or purchase a day pass for payment of tolls when using the Motorcycle on toll roads.
- If You fail to do so and We are required to nominate You as the responsible party We will charge You an administrative fee for each nomination.
10 Damage Cover
10.1 Damage Excess payable
(a) Standard Damage Cover is included in the Rental Charges.
(b) Subject to these Terms and Conditions, We will indemnify You for the theft, any Damage or Third Party Loss but You must pay up to the Damage Excess shown on the Rental Agreement for each Accident or theft claim unless all, of the following requirements have been met:
(i) You have fully completed an Incident Report Form with:
(A) the name, residential address, contact phone and licence number of any person involved (Third Party);
(B) the registration number of all vehicles involved;
(C) an accurate written and diagrammatic description of the Accident and location; and
(D) the names and addresses of all attending police officers and the stations at which they are based;
(ii) you have taken all necessary steps to assist Us in Our investigation of the Accident or theft claim;
(iii) We agree You were not at fault; and
(iv) the other party was insured and their insurance company accepts liability.
(c) The Damage Excess payable under clauses 10.1(b) and 10.2 will be charged to Your credit card:
(i) for single vehicle Accidents, after a repairer's estimate or tax invoice verifying the amount charged for Damage has been sent to You;
(ii) if the Motorcycle has been stolen, after We have made reasonable enquiries and in Our opinion it is unlikely the Motorcycle will be recovered; and
(iii) for Accidents in which there is also Third Party Loss, after:
(A) a reasonable estimate of the Third Party Loss has been made;
(B) a repairer's estimate or tax invoice verifying the amount charged for Damage has been obtained; and
(C) all documents verifying the Third Party Loss and Damage have been sent to You.
10.2 Damage Excess reduction
You may reduce the Damage Excess to the amount shown in the Rental Agreement by payment of an additional daily fee.
10.3 Claims Administration fee
All Accident, attempted theft and theft claims will incur a claims administration fee in addition to the Damage Excess liability. This fee is to compensate Us for the labour and associated costs with processing Your claim.
11 Damage Cover Exclusions
- There is no Damage Cover, and You are liable for:
(a) Damage or Third Party Loss arising from:
(i) a Major Breach of the Rental Contract; or
(ii) the use of the Motorcycle by any other rider than You;
(b) Underbody Damage; and
(c) Damage caused by immersion or impact of the Motorcycle in water, sand or mud.
- There is also no Damage Cover for:
(a) the full cost of replacing or repairing any accessories supplied by Us including, but not limited to lost keys; or
(b) personal items that are left in or stolen from the Motorcycle or for loss or damage to property belonging to or in the custody of:
(i) You; or
(ii) any relative, friend or associate of Yours ordinarily residing with You or with whom You ordinarily reside.
12 Cancellation
- If:
(a) Your booking is cancelled within 48 hours prior to the Start of the Rental; or
(b) You fail to notify Us of Your intended cancellation prior to the Start of the Rental and fail to pick up the Motorcycle,
You will be charged the Rental Charges for the Rental Period as booked unless We are able to rent the Motorcycle to another renter for an equivalent term and rate.
- A cancellation is not effective until acknowledged and confirmed by Us.
13 Breakdowns
- We will provide You with a Motorcycle that is of acceptable quality and in good working condition taking into account the age of the Motorcycle but breakdowns do occur. Daylight hours roadside assistance is provided free of charge for breakdowns (but not for Accidents) and if the Motorcycle breaks down during the Rental Period You must contact Us immediately on 0499 877 587 to arrange assistance. If the fault cannot be repaired on site We will recover and repair the Motorcycle as soon as possible but if it cannot be repaired We will use Our best endeavours to provide a replacement Motorcycle where one is available.
- We are also not responsible for:
(a) Damage as a result of use of the incorrect fuel type;
(b) a flat battery;
(c) tyre changing; or
(d) lost keys. (nb: Key/Fob replacement cost is $500)
Extra charges will apply if any of these services are provided at Your request.
- Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, We are not responsible for:
(a) flights You have missed;
(b) holiday plans that are disrupted;
(c) loss or inconvenience caused by inclement weather, natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, hailstorms, earthquakes, bushfires, or pandemics;
(d) loss of enjoyment; or
(e) consequential or economic loss.
We strongly recommend You purchase a travel insurance policy.
14 Accident and theft reporting
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 14 is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
- If You have an Accident or if the Motorcycle is stolen You must report the Accident or theft to Us within 24 hours of it occurring and fully complete an Accident/Theft report form.
- If the Motorcycle is stolen or if You have an Accident where:
(a) any person is injured;
(b) the other party has failed to stop or leaves the scene of the Accident without exchanging names and addresses; or
(c) the other party appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
You must also report the theft or Accident to the Police.
- If You have an Accident You must:
(a) exchange names and addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses with the other driver;
(b) take the registration numbers of all vehicles involved;
(c) take as many photos as is reasonable showing:
(i) the position of the vehicles before they are moved for towing or salvage;
(ii) the Damage to the Motorcycle;
(iii) the damage to any third party vehicle or property; and
(iv) the general area where the Accident occurred, including any road or traffic signs;
(d) obtain the names, addresses and phone numbers of all witnesses;
(e) forward all third party correspondence or court documents to Us within 7 days of receipt; and
(f) co-operate with Us in the prosecution of any legal proceedings that We may institute or defence of any legal proceedings which may be instituted against You or Us as a result of an Accident, including attending:
(i) Our lawyer's office; or
(ii) any Court hearing.
- You must not:
(a) make any admission of fault;
(b) promise to pay any claim for Third Party Loss; or
(c) release the other party from any liability to pay for Damage as a result of an Accident, theft of attempted theft.
15 Major Breach and its consequences
- Major Breach
You commit a Major Breach of the Rental Contract if there is a breach of any of the following:
(a) clauses:
(i) 3 (who may ride the Motorcycle);
(ii) 4 (prohibited use);
(iii) 5 (prohibited areas of use);
(iv) 6.3 (Motorcycle to be locked and keys kept in your possession);
(v) 6.4 (reasonable care);
(vi) 6.5 (notification of fault); or
(vii) 6.6 (repair without authority),
that causes Damage, theft of the Motorcycle or Third Party Loss; or
(b) clause 14 (Accident reporting) that prevents Us from properly investigating a claim arising from an Accident or theft or from prosecuting or defending any Accident or theft claim; or
(c) clause 17.2(b) (removal of Tracking Device).
- No Damage Cover
If You:
(a) commit a Major Breach of the Rental Contract; or
(b) ride the Motorcycle in a reckless manner so that a substantial breach of road safety legislation has occurred,
You:
(i) have no Damage Cover;
(ii) are liable for all Damage, theft of the Motorcycle and Third Party Loss; and
(iii) are liable for and must pay any additional costs or expenses We incur in recovering the Motorcycle.
- Termination and repossession
Acting reasonably, We may terminate the Rental Contract and take immediate possession of the Motorcycle if:
(a) there has been a Major Breach; or
(b) there has been a breach of clause 15.2(b).
16 Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)(PPSA)
- You have no right to, or interest in, the Motorcycle other than as a bailee and You must not endeavour to obtain any other right or interest by Yourself or Your nominee.
- You acknowledge that:
(a) the Rental Contract may create a security interest (Security Interest) (as that term is defined in the PPSA) in the Motorcycle;
(b) We have a Security Interest in the Motorcycle and the Motorcycle will at all times remain subject to that Security Interest; and
(c) We may register the Security Interest on the Personal Property Securities Register.
- You have no right to, or interest in, the Motorcycle other than as a bailee and You must not endeavour to obtain any other right or interest by Yourself or Your
17 Privacy
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of subclause 17.2(b) is a Major Breach of the Rental Contract. See clause 15 for further details.
- Personal information
(a) We are committed to respecting privacy and will not collect, use or disclose Your personal information where doing so would be contrary to law.
(b) When We collect Your personal information We will do so only for the purpose of providing rental services to You. If You choose not to provide this information to Us We may not be able to provide those rental services to You.
(c) We take reasonable steps to make sure Your personal information is accurate, up to date and complete and that it is protected from misuse, loss or unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
- Tracking device
(a) We do have a GPS Tracking Device fitted to the Motorcycle to enable Us to track the Motorcycle when it is out of Our possession. When You sign the Rental Agreement You are authorising Us to use the GPS Tracking Device to track the Motorcycle until it is returned to Us.
(b) You must not tamper with the GPS Tracking Device or remove it from the Motorcycle.
18 Definitions and interpretation
- Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions:
Accident means an unintended and unforeseen incident, including:
(a) a collision between the Motorcycle and another vehicle or object, including animals and roadside infrastructure; and
(b) a weather event, including hail Damage,
that results in Damage or Third Party Loss.
Damage means:
(a) any loss or damage to the Motorcycle including its parts, keys/fob, components and accessories, including the GPS unit, that is not fair wear and tear;
(b) towing and salvage costs;
(c) assessing fees; and
(d) Loss of Use,
and for the removal of doubt, any Damage to the Motorcycle, including, the headlights, lights or tyres, that makes the Motorcycle unroadworthy is not fair wear and tear.
Damage Cover means the cover You have for Damage, theft, attempted theft and Third Party Loss under clause 10, subject to the Damage Cover Exclusions in clause 11.
Damage Excess means the amount, including GST, up to which You must pay Us in the event of an Accident or attempted theft that causes Damage or Third Party Loss or the Motorcycle has been stolen and not recovered.
End of the Rental means the date and time shown in the Rental Agreement or the date and time the Motorcycle is returned to Us, whichever is the earlier.
Handover Inspection Report means the document that shows the condition of the Motorcycle and lists any Damage at the time of the inspection
Loss of Use means Our loss calculated on a daily basis at the daily rate shown in the Rental Agreement because the Motorcycle is being repaired or replaced if it is written off as a result of an Accident or it has been stolen.
Major Breach has the meaning in clause 15.
Motorcycle means the Motorcycle described in the Rental Agreement and includes its parts, components and accessories, including the GPS unit.
Off Road means any area that is neither a sealed or an Unsealed Road and includes but is not limited to unformed roads, fire trails, tracks, river and tidal crossings, creek beds, beaches, streams, dams, rivers, flood waters, sand, deserts, rocks, fields and paddocks.
Rental Charges means the charges payable for renting the Motorcycle from Us together with GST and any other taxes or levies which are all fully set out in the Rental Agreement.
Rental Period means the period commencing at the time shown in the Rental Agreement and concluding at the End of the Rental.
Rental Station means 8 Kelly Court Maroochydore or as otherwise shown on the Rental Agreement.
Security Deposit means the amount shown in the Rental Agreement We collect from You at the Start of the Rental as security for the Rental Charges and other fees and charges incurred during Your rental and the amount is fully refundable subject to clause 6.2(a).
Start of the Rental means the date and time that the rental commences as shown in the Rental Agreement.
Third Party Loss means loss or damage to third party property, including other motor vehicles and any claim for third party loss of income.
Tracking Device means a device that is fitted to the Motorcycle that has electronic tracking capabilities to determine its location and other data including speed.
Underbody Damage means any damage to the Motorcycle caused by or resulting from contact between the underside of the Motorcycle and any part of the roadway or any object or obstruction, including kerbs, gutters, speed or road humps, barriers or wheel stops and does not arise as a result of an impact with another vehicle.
Unsealed Road means a road, other than a road that is undergoing temporary roadworks, that has been formed and constructed but is not sealed with a hard material such as tar, bitumen or concrete.
We, Us, Our, means Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Hire & Tours pty ltd
You, Your means the person, whether it is an individual, a firm or company or government agency that rents the Motorcycle from Us and whose name is shown in the Rental Agreement.
18.2 Interpretation
In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) headings are for convenience only and do not form part of the Terms and Conditions or affect their interpretation; and
(b) where You comprises two or more persons each is bound jointly and severally.