Definitions

From reliable compact cars to practical sedans and fuel-efficient SUVs, SWOOP RENTALS offers a dependable selection of economy vehicles designed for everyday driving, business travel, rideshare, and flexible transportation needs. Our fleet includes trusted brands from around the world, including Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, Volkswagen, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, and more.

Rental, Indemnity, and Warranties

This agreement is a contract for the rental of the vehicle. We may repossess the vehicle at your expense and without notice if it is abandoned or used in violation of the law or this agreement.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from all claims, liabilities, costs, and attorney’s fees arising from this rental and your use of the vehicle.

We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the vehicle, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Condition and Return of Vehicle

You must return the vehicle to our rental office on the date and time specified in this agreement and in the same condition in which you received it, except for ordinary wear and tear.

If the vehicle is returned after business hours, you remain responsible for the vehicle’s safety and for any damage or loss until it is inspected during our next business day.

Any service, repair, or replacement of parts or accessories during the rental period must receive our prior approval. You are also responsible for checking and maintaining all fluid levels.

Responsibility for Damage or Loss; Reporting to Police

You are responsible for all loss, theft, or damage to the vehicle. This includes repair costs, the vehicle’s actual cash value if it is not repairable, loss of use, diminished value, and administrative expenses related to processing the claim.

You must report all accidents, theft, or vandalism incidents to both us and the police as soon as possible after discovery.

Breach of Agreement

The following actions are prohibited and constitute a breach of this agreement:

• Allowing unauthorized or unlicensed drivers to operate the vehicle

• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Providing false or misleading information to obtain or extend the rental

• Using the vehicle for illegal purposes

• Using the vehicle for towing, racing, or commercial transport without authorization

• Transporting hazardous or illegal materials

• Operating the vehicle outside approved geographic areas

• Overloading the vehicle or driving on unpaved roads

• Failing to properly secure cargo or use required child safety restraints

• Tampering with the odometer

• Continuing to operate the vehicle when fluid levels are low or damage is likely

• Failing to report accidents involving injury or property damage to law enforcement

• Transporting animals that cause damage to the vehicle

You waive all recourse against us for any criminal reports or prosecutions resulting from your breach of this agreement.

Insurance

You are responsible for all damage or loss caused to others. You agree to maintain auto liability, collision, and comprehensive insurance covering yourself, us, and the vehicle.

Where required by state law, or if you do not carry liability insurance, we may provide secondary liability coverage subject to the minimum legal requirements of the applicable state.

You and we reject Personal Injury Protection (PIP), medical payments, no-fault, and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage where permitted by law.

Coverage may become void if you violate this agreement or fail to cooperate during a claim investigation.

Charges

You agree to pay all charges due under this agreement, including but not limited to:

• Rental time and mileage charges

• Additional driver fees

• Optional products or services purchased

• Fuel replacement charges

• Applicable taxes and fees

• Parking tickets, traffic violations, tolls, towing, impound, and storage fees

• Vehicle recovery and repossession expenses

• Collection costs and attorney’s fees

• Late payment fees

• Returned check fees

• Cleaning fees for excessively dirty vehicles

Deposit

We may apply your deposit toward any amounts owed under this agreement.

Your Property

You release us, our agents, and employees from all claims related to loss or damage to personal property left in, on, or transported with the vehicle or stored at our offices, regardless of negligence.

Modifications

No term of this agreement may be waived or modified except through a written agreement signed by us.

To extend the rental period, you must return the vehicle for inspection and receive written approval for the updated return date.

This agreement represents the complete understanding between you and us regarding the rental. Any prior agreements or representations are void.

Miscellaneous

Our waiver of any breach of this agreement does not waive future breaches or your obligations under this agreement.

Acceptance of payment or failure to enforce any rights under this agreement does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

Unless prohibited by law, you release us from liability for consequential, special, or punitive damages related to the rental or reservation of a vehicle.

If any provision of this agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable.