Equipment Rental Agreement

This Agreement governs the rental of pipe and sewer inspection equipment from PipeEye Rentals of Van Alstyne, Texas. It applies to every rental unless a separate written agreement signed by both parties says otherwise.

1. Parties and Equipment

This Equipment Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into between PipeEye Rentals of Van Alstyne, Texas (“Owner,” “we,” or “us”), and the individual or entity identified on the signature page (“Renter” or “you”).

The equipment rented under this Agreement (the “Equipment”) is identified on the rental invoice by make, model, serial number and accessory list. The rental invoice is incorporated into and made part of this Agreement.

Owner retains full title and ownership of the Equipment at all times. This Agreement is a rental only. It is not a sale, a lease-to-own, or an option to purchase, and Renter acquires no ownership interest of any kind in the Equipment.

2. Rental Period and Rates

The rental period begins when the Equipment leaves Owner's possession — whether collected by Renter or delivered — and ends when the Equipment is returned to Owner's possession and checked in.

Current published rates are set out on the Equipment page and on the rental invoice. Rates are per unit and are quoted exclusive of tax and delivery. Monthly rentals are quoted on request. Members of BOMA receive 10% off published rental rates.

A rental day is a full 24 hours from the time the Equipment is released to Renter.

Equipment kept beyond 24 hours is charged an additional full day, and continues to accrue rental charges at the daily rate until it is returned, unless a different arrangement has been agreed with Owner in advance. Owner recognises that emergencies happen — call and it can be negotiated.

Equipment retained without contact and without agreement may be treated as unlawfully retained.

3. Payment, Taxes and Card on File

Owner accepts ACH transfer, Zelle, PayPal and credit card.

A valid credit card in Renter's name is required in order to rent.

Rental charges are payable by credit card on delivery or at pickup. A hold is placed on the card as security for the Equipment, and is released once the Equipment has been returned and checked in.

Owner may apply the hold, or charge the card, for any additional amounts properly due under this Agreement — including additional rental days, excessive cleaning, repair costs or replacement costs.

Texas sales tax at 8.25% is applied to all rental charges. Renter is responsible for all applicable taxes.

By signing this Agreement, Renter authorises Owner to charge the card on file for all amounts properly due under this Agreement.

4. Delivery, Pickup and Return

Renter may collect the Equipment at the pickup location given at the time of booking, or request delivery. Delivery is available for an additional charge, quoted in advance for the job location. There is no fixed service boundary — delivery is negotiable provided Owner can deliver on time.

Owner delivers to the job site wherever practical. A public meeting place may be arranged by agreement.

Delivery charges are separate from rental charges and are non-refundable once the delivery has been made.

Renter is responsible for providing safe, lawful and reasonable access for delivery and pickup. If Owner cannot deliver or retrieve the Equipment because access is not available at the agreed time, Renter may be charged an additional trip fee.

5. Condition and Inspection at Pickup

The Equipment is inspected, cleaned and function-tested by Owner before every rental, and is checked out and back in against a written checklist. The Equipment carries ONE-KEY™ tracking.

Renter has the right and the responsibility to inspect the Equipment before accepting it. By taking possession of the Equipment, Renter acknowledges that the Equipment was received in good working order and in clean condition, complete with all accessories listed on the rental invoice, unless Renter notes an exception in writing at the time of pickup or delivery.

If the Equipment malfunctions during the rental period through no fault of Renter, Renter must stop using it immediately and notify Owner at eddie@pipeeyerentals.com or 657-577-5576. Continuing to operate Equipment that is known to be malfunctioning is a breach of this Agreement and makes Renter responsible for any resulting damage.

6. Renter's Responsibility for the Equipment

Renter is responsible for returning the Equipment in the same condition in which it was received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

From the moment the Equipment leaves Owner's possession until it is returned and checked in, Renter bears the entire risk of loss, theft, damage or destruction of the Equipment, regardless of cause and regardless of fault. This includes but is not limited to damage caused by:

• misuse, abuse, overloading, or operation outside the manufacturer's stated limits;
• forcing the push cable, camera head or locator against an obstruction;
• use in pipe sizes or conditions outside the manufacturer's published range;
• chemical exposure, including drain-cleaning chemicals;
• fire, water, weather, vandalism, collision, or theft;
• operation by any person other than Renter or Renter's authorized employee; or
• failure to clean the Equipment before return.

If the Equipment is returned damaged, Renter shall pay the reasonable cost of repair. If the Equipment is lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged beyond economical repair, Renter shall pay the full current replacement cost of the Equipment, plus rental charges accruing until payment is made.

The Equipment must be returned in the same condition in which it was received. Excessive cleaning and any repairs required as a result of Renter's use are charged back to Renter at cost.

Renter shall not repair, alter, modify, disassemble or attempt to service the Equipment. Renter shall not remove, deface or obscure any serial number, identification plate, ONE-KEY™ tag, or ownership marking.

7. Permitted Use and Restrictions

Renter represents that Renter has a working knowledge of the Equipment and is competent to operate it safely. Owner speaks with every Renter before Equipment is released, and may decline a rental where the Equipment is not suited to the intended work.

Renter shall use the Equipment only for its intended purpose, in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions and all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and safety regulations.

Renter shall not:

• sublease, rent, loan, pledge, or otherwise transfer the Equipment to any third party;
• remove the Equipment from the State of Texas without Owner's prior written consent;
• permit any person who is not competent and properly instructed to operate the Equipment;
• use the Equipment while impaired by alcohol, drugs or medication; or
• use the Equipment in any application involving live electrical lines, hazardous or explosive atmospheres, or confined spaces, except in full compliance with applicable safety regulations and with appropriate training, permits and protective equipment.

Renter is solely responsible for identifying and avoiding underground and in-wall utilities, and for complying with all applicable one-call / 811 utility locating requirements before any excavation. Nothing produced by the Equipment — including camera footage, locator readings or depth indications — substitutes for a professional utility locate.

8. Assumption of Risk, Release and Indemnity

Assumption of risk. Renter acknowledges that operating pipe and sewer inspection equipment involves inherent risks, and that Renter is renting the Equipment voluntarily and with full knowledge of those risks. Renter accepts full responsibility for the safe operation of the Equipment during the rental period.

Release. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Renter releases and holds harmless Owner, and Owner's officers, employees and agents, from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, costs and expenses arising out of or relating to the possession, use, operation, transportation or condition of the Equipment during the rental period, including but not limited to:

• personal injury or death to Renter, Renter's employees, or any other person;
• damage to any real or personal property, including pipes, drain lines, sewer laterals, building structures, landscaping, fixtures, or vehicles;
• damage caused by the Equipment itself, whether resulting from its operation, its failure, or its malfunction;
• business interruption, lost profits, delay, or any other economic or consequential loss; and
• any conclusion, diagnosis, repair recommendation, or business decision made on the basis of images, video, readings or other output produced by the Equipment.

Indemnity. Renter agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner from and against any claim brought by any third party arising out of Renter's possession or use of the Equipment, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of defense.

Limitation of liability. Owner's total liability arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the total rental charges actually paid by Renter for the rental giving rise to the claim. In no event shall Owner be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any kind.

This section survives the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Owner maintains and inspects the Equipment between rentals and represents that the Equipment is in good working order at the time it is released to Renter.

Beyond that representation, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Equipment is rented “as is” and Owner disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Owner is not the manufacturer of the Equipment and makes no warranty on the manufacturer's behalf. Owner does not warrant that the Equipment will detect, reveal or accurately characterize any particular defect, blockage, break, or condition in any pipe or line.

10. Insurance

Owner does not require Renter to carry insurance as a condition of rental.

That does not transfer the risk. As set out in Section 6, Renter remains responsible for the Equipment while it is in Renter's possession — including damage and theft — and the card on file secures that responsibility.

Whether to insure that exposure on Renter's own policy is Renter's choice. Renter's own insurance, if any, is primary with respect to any loss or damage to the Equipment and any claim arising from Renter's use of the Equipment.

11. Default and Remedies

Renter is in default if Renter fails to pay any amount when due, fails to return the Equipment when due, breaches any term of this Agreement, or becomes insolvent or subject to bankruptcy proceedings.

On default, Owner may, without notice and to the extent permitted by law, declare all amounts immediately due, terminate this Agreement, and take reasonable and lawful steps to recover the Equipment. Renter grants Owner the right to enter the premises where the Equipment is located, at reasonable times, for the purpose of recovering it.

Equipment not returned, and for which Renter cannot be reached, may be reported to law enforcement as stolen. The Equipment carries ONE-KEY™ tracking.

Renter shall pay Owner's reasonable costs of collection and enforcement, including attorneys' fees.

12. General Provisions

Governing law and venue. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Exclusive venue for any dispute lies in Grayson County, Texas.

Entire agreement. This Agreement, together with the rental invoice, is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions. It may be amended only in writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect, and the unenforceable provision shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.

No waiver. Owner's failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of that provision or of any other provision.

Notices. Notices to Owner may be sent to eddie@pipeeyerentals.com. Notices to Renter may be sent to the email address or mailing address given on the rental invoice.

Consider adding: a photo/video documentation clause (both parties photograph the equipment at pickup and return), an electronic signature clause, a dispute-resolution or arbitration clause, and a personal-guaranty line if renting to business entities.

13. Acknowledgement and Signature

By signing below, Renter acknowledges that Renter has read this Agreement in full, understands it — including the assumption of risk, release, indemnity and limitation of liability in Section 8 — and agrees to be bound by it. Renter further acknowledges having inspected the Equipment and received it in good working order.