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The Hirer
1.1. The Hirer must be over the age of 18.
1.2. The Hirer is responsible for the bike hired and it is the Hirer’s responsibility to keep the bike safe from damage, loss or theft, use it in a proper manner and not subject it to any misuse or unfair wear and tear.
1.3. The Hirer will not assign, transfer or subcontract the bike to another party.
1.4. The bike remains the property of Birmingham Bike Foundry at all times and the Hirer shall have no right, title or interest in the bike.
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Hiring and returning the bike
2.1. Pick up and returns can only be done by appointment, booked through the website.
2.2. A £50 deposit will be taken and refunded once the bike is returned, the Hirer has completed the Compulsory Post Hire Survey, and Birmingham Bike Foundry is satisfied the bike is in the same condition as when it was lent out to the Hirer.
2.3. The Hirer must return the bike in the condition it was lent out or be subject to pay for any damage, with the exception of wear and tear. Any damage caused by neglect is the Hirer’s responsibility and will be charged for.
2.4 Wear and tear is wear that has occurred to consumable parts of the bike under normal use conditions related to the period of time since last service. Consumable parts includes, but is not limited to, brake systems, tyres, inner tubes, bearing units, chains or belts, chain wheels and sprockets.
2.5. Birmingham Bike Foundry will carry out routine repairs and maintenance of the bike. In the event that the Hirer notices a worn or damaged component, it is the Hirer's duty to inform Birmingham Bike Foundry as soon as possible and bring the bike in for repair work to be carried out at a mutually agreed date/time. If the wear or damage is due to normal wear and tear, Birmingham Bike Foundry will carry out the repair work at no charge to the Hirer.
2.6. The Hirer is not required to carry out any repair work on the bike, but they should ensure that the bike is kept in good condition. This includes ensuring the bike is cleaned as needed with appropriate cleaning products, wiping or oiling the chain when needed, keeping the tyres inflated to within the recommended pressure range stated by the manufacturer, or avoiding knocking, scratching, or denting the bike.
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Using the bike
3.1. When using the bike the Hirer must obey the Highway Code and be considerate of all other road users and pedestrians.
3.2. The bike must not be left unattended for more than five hours where there is public access.
3.3. The bike should not be used to carry loads that exceed the maximum recommended weight for the model.
3.4. The bike should not be used for commercial use, such as deliveries.
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Locking the bike
4.1. The bike must be locked through the frame with the lock provided by Birmingham Bike Foundry.
4.2. When the bike is locked in public it must be locked through the frame to a cycle parking stand or an immovable object* with a minimum height of three metres.
4.3. When not in use the bike must be secured inside a lockable building:
- House/flat;
- Garage/outbuilding;
- Shed, where all external doors and windows are locked, and theft is occasioned by a forcible and/or violent entry. In this instance, the bicycle must be stored out of sight;
- Communal hallway;
- Communal outbuilding or;
- Purpose-built bike container where all external doors and windows are locked and the bicycle has been secured through its frame to an immovable object.
4.4. If the Hirer does not follow the proper locking procedure, Birmingham Bike Foundry reserves the right to terminate the hire immediately. No refund will be given for the spent hire period.
*An immovable object is any solid object fixed in, or on to, concrete or stone, which is not capable of being undone, removed, or lifted under or over.
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If the bike is lost or stolen
5.1. If the bike is stolen, the Hirer is responsible for reporting the incident to the Police within 24 hours, and a crime reference number must be provided by the Hirer to Birmingham Bike Foundry within 24 hours via email.
5.2. If the bike is lost or stolen, the Hirer’s deposit will be retained by Birmingham Bike Foundry.
5.3. If the bike is lost or stolen due to misuse, neglect, or improper locking, the Hirer is liable to pay Birmingham Bike Foundry the Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of the bike. If the Hirer does not comply with this, further action such as legal proceedings may follow.
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If you are involved in a collision
6.1. If the bike is involved in a collision, the Hirer is responsible for reporting the incident to the Police within 24 hours, and a traffic case reference number must be provided by the Hirer to the Birmingham Bike Foundry within 24 hours via email.
6.2. If the bike is involved in a collision due to improper use**, the Hirer is liable to pay for any damages. If the bike is damaged beyond repair the Hirer is liable to pay the Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of the bike.
**Improper use is defined at the discretion of Birmingham Bike Foundry, and includes (but is not limited to); exceeding the maximum weight limit of the bike, using the bike whilst intoxicated, modifying the bike in any way, or failure to bring the bike in to the shop to replace any worn or damaged components.