Rentals Terms and Conditions

General Information

• Normal business hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday Through Friday. Delivery and pick up in the Washington DC metropolitan area is available for a nominal charge during working hours. Special pick up and receiving arrangements can be made upon request.
  
• Weekly rates are four times the daily rate. Weekly rates apply only when made in advance. Extensions are considered new rental periods.
  
• All shipments of rental equipment shall be made either freight collect or prepaid with freight fees and carrier insurance charges added to the invoice. All equipment shall be returned freight prepaid, FOB destination.
  
• All equipment is rented in good condition and is to be returned in good condition, with ordinary wear and tear allowed. Telecam Films assumes in good faith that operators of rented equipment are knowledgeable and experienced in its use.
  
• In the event any part of the equipment is destroyed, damaged, lost or stolen during the rental period, the Lessee shall continue to pay rent until the equipment is replaced or repaired.
  
• The Lessee will be given the opportunity, and is encouraged, to inspect and test the equipment prior to its rental. Thereafter, the Lessee assumes full responsibility for all items until returned. Returning the equipment does not waive possible charges for abnormal maintenance and/or repair.
  
• Spare lamps and batteries are provided with certain rentals. No charge is assessed if the dead lamps or batteries are returned with the rental.
  
• Prices and specifications in this schedule are subject to change without notice.
  
  

Credit Requirements

• Credit is granted upon completion of an account application and receipt of favorable references. A personal guarantee may be required. Allow five working days for processing.
  
• Terms are net 30 days for established accounts.
  
• New accounts get 15-day terms and are upgraded to 30 days once a satisfactory payment performance is established.
  
• Cash customers provide a deposit and pay the complete rental fee at time of rental. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted, subject to the aforementioned requirements.
  
• Long-term productions are required to provide a minimum of two weeks advance rental and are billed on a regular basis with 7-day terms for the duration of the project.
  
• All additions to the original or subsequent rental equipment bill of material are considered new rentals and must also have an advance payment.
  

Insurance Requirements

• Customers who rent frequently may have their own policy covering leased equipment. In this case, their insurance carrier must provide a current Certificate of Insurance for our file naming Telecam Films as "Loss Payee" for full replacement cost of the equipment being leased.
  
• Depreciated value coverage is not acceptable. Coverage stating "only with regards to negligence by named insured" or similar disclaimer is not acceptable.
  
• Dollar limit for leased equipment coverage is at least equal to the value of the goods being leased.
  
• Deductible provision of the above coverage must be within credit limits established by our firm for the Lessee or a deposit may be required.
  
• Rental rates accrue until goods are replaced or repaired.
  
• Telecam Films shall be named as "Also Insured" in the liability portion of Lessee's insurance so defense is provided in the event litigation arises from an incident during lease.
  
• The certificate must be kept current.
  
• Large corporations who are self insured may provide a letter for our file acknowledging full replacement of leased equipment that is damaged, destroyed or stolen. Dollar limits also subject to credit limits established for the company by Telecam Films.
  
• In limited situations, customers without their own insurance provisions may purchase damage waiver for the equipment. A fee will be added to the rental contract equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the total rental charges (excluding tax and shipping). For example, a $200 rental would have a $30.00 damage waiver fee. Rates are subject to change.
  
• The damage waiver provision has a deductible of $2,500 except for rentals of certain cameras, e.g., DSR-500 and BVW-400/600, which bear a $5,000 deductible.
  
• Customers using Telecam Films's damage waiver are required to place a deposit to cover the deductible for all rentals.
  
• In the event the value of the equipment to be rented is less than $2,500, a deposit equal to the full replacement value of the equipment will be accepted.
  
• Checks presented for a deposit will be cashed. A refund will be given following return and inspection of the equipment rented.
  
• Credit card deposits will be processed in authorization mode (credit hold) for the term of the rental.