In this Agreement, the Lessor means Suomen Ulkomainos Oy (Business ID 2385483-4), which conducts its lifting equipment business under the auxiliary business name Suomen Nostopalvelu, and the Lessee means the individual or company renting the equipment.
These rental terms and conditions apply exclusively to the rental of the GSR B230T truck-mounted lift. Separate terms and conditions apply to the rental of other lifts and equipment.
The Lessor shall hand over the equipment to the Lessee in working order at the agreed place and time. The rental period shall end only when the rented equipment has been returned to the possession of the Lessor.
The Lessor has inspected the equipment before handing it over to the Lessee. The Lessee shall inspect the equipment upon receipt and notify the Lessor, before using the equipment, of any damage, defects or other discrepancies observed. If no such damage, defects or discrepancies are reported before the equipment is used, the equipment shall be deemed to have been in externally acceptable condition upon receipt insofar as such defects or damage would have been detectable during an ordinary inspection.
Suomen Nostopalvelu shall provide operating instruction to the person receiving the equipment and to any other persons requiring such instruction who are present when the equipment is handed over. The Lessee shall ensure that all persons requiring operating instruction are present during the instruction. If a person requiring operating instruction is not present at the time, the Lessee shall ensure that the person receives sufficient instruction in the safe use of the equipment before using it.
The Lessee shall ensure that all persons operating the equipment have a valid driving licence and the knowledge, skills and experience required for its safe operation. The vehicle must not be operated under the influence of alcohol, narcotic drugs or any other substances that impair the ability to drive. The Lessee shall ensure that the equipment is operated in accordance with applicable legislation, official regulations, the operating instructions, the operating instruction provided by Suomen Nostopalvelu, and the manufacturer’s instructions.
If the Lessee or an operator of the equipment has received operating instruction during a previous rental, the instruction does not need to be repeated for each subsequent rental. In such cases, the Lessee shall ensure that the knowledge, skills and competence of all persons operating the equipment are up to date and sufficient for its safe operation.
The rented equipment may only be used in Finland unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Lessor. The vehicle may not be handed over to an external party or third party for use without the Lessor’s written permission. The written permission must be kept in the vehicle.
The equipment and any accessories supplied with it must be returned in the same condition as at the time of handover, except for normal wear and tear resulting from ordinary and proper use. The truck-mounted lift must be returned with the same amount of fuel as at the time of handover, unless otherwise agreed between the parties. If the equipment is not returned with the required amount of fuel, the Lessor shall have the right to charge the actual cost of the missing fuel and a refuelling fee of EUR 50.00 (VAT 0%).
The condition of the equipment shall be inspected upon return.
If the return of the equipment is delayed, the Lessee must notify Suomen Nostopalvelu without delay. The notification should primarily be made in writing, but may also be made by telephone.
If the equipment is returned late without the Lessor’s permission, the Lessor shall have the right to charge double the rental fee for the period of delay. In addition, the Lessee shall be liable for any direct financial loss caused to the Lessor by the delay, such as loss of revenue resulting from the cancellation of a subsequent rental.
The Lessee shall be responsible for removing any personal data from the vehicle before returning the equipment.
The Lessee shall handle the truck-mounted lift with due care and operate it in accordance with the operating instructions, the operating instruction provided, the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable legislation. The equipment may only be used for its normal intended purpose.
The use of the lift for sandblasting is prohibited. When the lift is used in connection with painting, coating or other similar work, or when handling chemicals, the Lessee shall ensure that the work platform and other parts susceptible to damage are properly protected against paint splashes, dust, chemicals and other contaminating or corrosive substances. The Lessee shall be liable for cleaning, repair and other costs or damage resulting from inadequate protection. When handling flammable or other hazardous substances, applicable legislation, official regulations and the substance manufacturer’s safety instructions must also be followed.
The Lessee shall be responsible for ensuring that the work area is safe, has sufficient load-bearing capacity and is suitable for the use of the equipment.
The Lessee shall ensure that the condition of the equipment is monitored during the rental period with the level of care normally required. If the Lessee discovers any defect, damage or other irregularity in the equipment, the Lessor must be notified without delay.
The vehicle must be kept locked whenever it is not in use. The keys must not be left in the vehicle or in a visible or easily accessible location.
Smoking and transporting animals in the vehicle are strictly prohibited.
The Lessee shall be responsible for all parking fines, traffic penalty fees, overload charges, road tolls and other official charges and penalties related to the use of the vehicle incurred during the rental period. The Lessee agrees that the Lessor may disclose the necessary identification details to the competent authority or the party that imposed the charge for the purpose of determining liability.
The Lessee shall be responsible for the fuel used during the rental period. Only the fuel specified for the vehicle may be used. The Lessee shall be liable for any damage and costs resulting from the use of incorrect fuel or incorrect refuelling.
If any defect, damage or other irregularity affecting safety is detected in the equipment, use of the equipment must be discontinued immediately and the Lessor must be notified.
The Lessee may not carry out any repairs, modifications or installations on the equipment without the Lessor’s permission.
The Lessee shall ensure that the vehicle is operated in such a manner that no substances or materials presenting a fire hazard can enter or come into contact with the vehicle, the lift or their structures. The Lessee shall ensure that the outriggers are used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The use of outrigger pads is mandatory on all surfaces.
The Lessee shall be responsible for assessing the suitability of the work area and ensuring that the ground has sufficient load-bearing capacity before commencing lifting operations.
The lift must not be used in an area where there is insufficient certainty as to the load-bearing capacity or stability of the ground. The Lessee shall ensure compliance with the permitted load limits of the lift. The work platform or other equipment must not be loaded beyond the maximum loads specified by the manufacturer.
The Lessee shall be responsible for assessing the safety of the work area before commencing lifting operations. Obstacles, slopes, holes, manholes, traffic and other conditions affecting safe operation within the work area must be taken into account before work begins.
The Lessee shall ensure that work is carried out at a safe distance from power lines and other electrically conductive structures. When working near power lines, applicable safety regulations must be observed.
The Lessee shall be responsible for taking weather conditions into account before commencing lifting operations and throughout the work. Lifting operations must not be commenced or continued if the conditions can reasonably be considered to endanger safe working. The operating limitations specified by the equipment manufacturer must always be observed.
The Lessee shall be responsible for the use of the equipment, the work area, the planning and performance of the work, the actions of persons operating the equipment, and all charges, damage and penalties incurred during the rental period, regardless of who operates the equipment on behalf of the Lessee. The Lessee shall also be responsible for all operating errors and any resulting damage, costs and other consequences.
The Lessee shall be liable for any damage, costs and other consequences resulting from a breach of these terms and conditions, operating error, negligence, or use of the equipment contrary to the operating instructions, the operating instruction provided, or the manufacturer’s instructions.
The Lessee must notify the Lessor without delay of all damage, personal injury, loss or theft of the equipment, and any incidents that have resulted in an investigation by the authorities.
The Lessee’s liability for damage to, loss or theft of the equipment shall be limited to EUR 2,000 per incident, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement.
The Lessee may purchase a waiver of the EUR 2,000 liability amount at a price of EUR 50 per day. A Lessee who has purchased the waiver shall not be liable for the above-mentioned EUR 2,000 amount. The Lessor reserves the right to decide whether to grant the waiver.
The Lessee shall be fully liable for the damage in all cases where the damage has been caused by:
If the damage prevents the normal use or rental of the equipment, the Lessee shall also be liable for reasonable compensation for loss of use resulting from the damage, for a maximum period of thirty (30) days at a rate of EUR 150 per day.
If the Lessor receives full compensation for the damage from a third party or that party’s insurance company, the Lessee shall not be charged the EUR 2,000 liability amount in respect of that damage.
The Lessor shall be responsible for technical defects in the equipment that are not caused by the actions, operating error or negligence of the Lessee or the operator of the equipment, or by a breach of this Agreement. The Lessor shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss suffered by the Lessee, interruption of work or production, loss of profit, or other similar indirect or consequential loss.
The Lessor shall have the right to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect if the Lessee materially breaches the terms of this Agreement or uses the equipment in a manner that endangers personal safety or property, or creates a significant risk of damage to the equipment.
Following termination of the Agreement, the Lessee must return the equipment without delay to the location designated by the Lessor.
Either party shall have the right to terminate the Agreement if the equipment is stolen or if the equipment develops a defect for which the Lessor is responsible that prevents its use and the Lessor is unable to provide replacement equipment within a reasonable period.
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its contractual obligations to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by force majeure.
Force majeure means an unforeseeable event beyond the control of the parties, the effects of which the affected party could not reasonably have prevented or avoided.
The party invoking force majeure shall notify the other party of the event without undue delay. If the force majeure event prevents the performance of the Agreement, either party shall have the right to suspend or terminate the Agreement without liability for damages.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Finland. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall primarily be resolved through negotiations. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, any dispute shall be resolved exclusively by the district court of the Lessor’s domicile.