Terms and Conditions
- Hourbike agrees to let and the Hirer agrees to take on rental the bike subject to the terms and conditions set out herein. Hourbike and the Hirer are the only parties to this Agreement, notwithstanding that a reservation for the bike may have been arranged by a third party or that a third party may pay for all or part of the hire. The Hirer is the sole lessee and is solely responsible for compliance with all terms and conditions contained herein.
- The Hirer agrees to return the bike to Hourbike in the same condition received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
- No bikes should be removed from the boundary of Dublin Airport without the express and written permission of Hourbike.
- The Hirer agrees not to use a bike for onward hire or reward, nor use it in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation, nor remove it (without prior written consent of Hourbike) from Dublin Airport.
- The Hirer hereby warrants and undertakes to Hourbike that he will not operate the bike or permit the bike to be operated whilst unfit through drink or drugs or with blood alcohol concentration above the limit prescribed for the time being by road traffic legislation.
- The Hirer hereby warrants and undertakes to Hourbike that he will further protect the interests of the bike by ensuring the bike is always locked when unattended.
- If the Hirer commits any breach of these terms and conditions Hourbike may treat the agreement as terminated and may seize, without legal process, or notice to the Hirer, the bike at any time or place and the Hirer waives all claims for damages connected with such seizure.
- The Hirer expressly agrees to pay Hourbike on demand all fines and court costs including administrative fees for parking, bus lane, traffic or other legal violations assessed against the bike, the Hirer or Hourbike during the hire.
- The Hirer expressly agrees to pay Hourbike on demand a reasonable administrative handling fee for processing any fine or legal violation against the bike, the Hirer or Hourbike during the hire except where caused by Hourbike's default.
- The Hirer expressly agrees to pay Hourbike on demand Value Added Tax and all other taxes (if any) payable on the aforesaid items.
- The Hirer expressly agrees to pay Hourbike on demand Hourbike's costs, including reasonable legal fees where permitted by law, incurred collecting payments due from the Hirer hereunder.
- The Hirer expressly agrees to pay Hourbike on demand the fair market value of repairing damage howsoever caused to the actual bike supplied.
- The Hirer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Hourbike harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, claims, demands, costs and expenses (except where caused by Hourbike's negligence or default) incurred by Hourbike in any manner from this rental transaction.
- Use of the Hourbike system is open to all current Dublin Airport Authority employees only.
- When you accept the application form you are declaring that you are physically fit enough to ride a bicycle and also that you are reasonably competent to ride on the road.
- On payment of an appropriate premium Hourbike will cover the cost of any damage to the bike or cost of replacement due to theft (but no damage to the Hirer or any third party). The cover is valid from the time of payment to Hourbike for a period of one year and is a legally binding contract between the applicant and Hourbike Ltd. Premium rates are available from www.hourbike.com The cover becomes void with immediate affect if the hirer is riding under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other medium that affects judgment or perception in any way.
- Once the hire has commenced, the Hirer has full responsibility over the bicycle. The Hirer will be liable for all costs in the event of damage to the bike, themselves or third parties or theft whilst the bike is in their care.
- It is the Hirer's responsibility to ensure that the bicycle is in proper working order BEFORE the hire takes place; this includes brakes, lights, steering, tyres and drive shaft including pedals. If there are any problems with the bicycle then this must be reported immediately to Hourbike where another bike may be allocated.
- Any wilful or negligent act of destruction of Hourbike property will result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the law and Hourbike will seek the recovery of all costs and administration charges from the defendant.
- The Hourbike cycles are for the exclusive use of the Hirer only. All other situations will invalidate the hire conditions and any insurance cover.
- The rear basket is intended to carry light goods only. DO NOT fill with heavy items as this may affect your balance, steering control as well as safety and comfort.
- DO NOT fill past the rim of the basket. Fill evenly with no long or sharp edges sticking out of or through the basket as these may become dangerous to other pedestrians and to the rider.
- If an accident should occur due to the carriage of an over-weight or awkward load then the hirer is liable for all costs.
- If any of the working parts should become defective whilst riding an Hourbike, the rider must STOP and call Hourbike customer services. They may issue another bike to you at the nearest Hourbike rental station or arrange to pick up the faulty cycle.
- DO NOT pull or push anything with the bicycle as this may lead to steering defects, mal-align the frame or cause undue 'wear and tear' to the tyres.
- DO NOT use the Hourbike for racing, mountain bike riding, stunt or trick riding or for any other purpose other than riding to and from a destination.
- In the event of a puncture or burst tyre, the hirer should STOP riding and call Hourbike customer services.
- Hourbike recommends that the hirer wears a suitable approved cycling helmet and High visibility vest when using the Hourbike. We are happy to provide these free of charge during the registration process. Please indicate on the registration form if you require a free cycling helmet and High Visibility vest for use on the scheme.
- Hourbike reserves the right to cancel any contract/hire agreement at any time with a customer without prior arrangement or written warning if the customer is in default hereunder.
- NOTHING IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS EXCLUDES OR LIMITS THE LIABILTY OF HOURBIKE FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY HOURBIKE'S NEGLIGENCE. OTHERWISE HOURBIKE'S TOTAL LIABILTIY IN CONTRACT, TORT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY, MISREPRESENTATION, RESTITUTION OR OTHERWISE , ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIRE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT IT RECEIVES HEREUNDER. HOURBIKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE HIRER FOR ANY PURE ECONOMIC LOSS, LOSS OF PROFIT OR LOSSES OF BUSINESS IN EACH CASE WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL COMPENSTION WHATSOEVER AND HOWSOEVER CAUSED WHICH ARISES UNDER THE HIRE.
