Rental Conditions
RENTAL CONDITIONS AND RULES FOR RENTED SNOWMOBILES
1. VEHICLE USE
I. The renter is obliged to take care of the vehicle as a careful person takes care of their own. The renter must exercise special care and caution when driving.
II. The vehicle may only be used on routes designated by law. If the vehicle is used on routes where its use is not permitted, the renter is responsible for all possible sanctions or compensations resulting from unauthorized use.
III. The vehicle may only be driven by the renter, and the vehicle may only be handed over to another person or driven by another person if the rental agreement specifically grants permission to that person.
IV. The vehicle may not be used for illegal purposes, competitions, or their practice. The vehicle may not be used for driving instruction without a separate agreement.
V. The vehicle and its accessories must be properly locked when parked.
VI. When the rental company hands over the vehicle to the renter, both parties must inspect the external condition of the vehicle to prevent ambiguities regarding the timing of possible damage. Any damage must be noted in the agreement.
VII. The vehicle is delivered with a full tank and returned with a full tank. Fuel is not included in the rental price.
VIII. Daily rental time is 08:30–20:00. Exceptional rental times must be agreed separately and noted in the agreement.
IX. Daily rental includes a maximum of 200 km, with 1 €/km for excess. 2 days includes 350 km, 3 days includes 500 km, with 1 €/km for excess.
X. The renter commits to following Finnish law.
XI. The renter must have at least a T-class driver's license.
XII. The renter must be at least 18 years old.
2. LIABILITY FOR THE VEHICLE, ITS EQUIPMENT AND DRIVING EQUIPMENT DURING THE RENTAL PERIOD
I. All rental items are insured by the rental company. The snowmobile's deductible is €1,500 and the renter is obliged up to the deductible limit specified in the agreement to:
A. compensate for damage to the vehicle during the rental period
B. compensate for broken driving equipment during the rental period in full
C. compensate for lost parts and accessories of the vehicle or driving equipment.
II. The deductible is charged if necessary immediately after the vehicle inspection and repair estimate. (Dents and scratches that occur during the rental period are always attempted to be agreed between the renter and the rental company.)
III. The renter is not responsible for breakdowns that result from technical errors or normal wear of technical parts. However, the renter is responsible if technical breakdowns result from customer negligence or use of the vehicle contrary to the terms of this agreement.
3. RENTER'S ACTIONS IN CASE OF FAULTS, DAMAGE AND THEFT
I. The renter must immediately report to the rental company any damage that occurs to or affects the vehicle. Theft must be reported to the police without delay, who will then inform the renter what measures should be taken as a result of the incident.
II. In case of a traffic accident, the renter is always obliged to make a damage report to the rental company without delay. The report is made by calling: +358 44 2146363. If guilt is unclear, the renter must report the matter to the police. A police report must always be made when personal injury is involved. The renter must also always report moose damage to the police and provide the rental company with a certificate from the police of the report made.
III. If a fault occurs in the vehicle during the rental period, it must be reported to the rental company without delay by calling +358 44 2146363. Possible repairs may not be started without the rental company's permission. In a fault that prevents driving, the renter is obliged to return the vehicle to the rental company's pickup point or to a repair shop agreed with the rental company.
IV. If the renter neglects to make the aforementioned reports, they are responsible to the rental company for the damage caused.
4. RETURNING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF THE AGREED RENTAL PERIOD
I. The vehicle must be returned to the agreed location at the end of the agreed rental period. Changes to the return time must be agreed with the rental company well in advance. The agreed rental period ends when the vehicle is returned to the rental company and the vehicle is accepted as received by the staff.
II. If the vehicle is not returned at the end of the rental period and no agreement has been made with the rental company about extending the rental period, the matter is reported to the police. In this case, the rental company has the right to charge full compensation for the costs incurred and charge daily rental for each new rental day increased by 50%.
III. If the renter neglects the obligations mentioned in section 1, the rental company has the right to charge reasonable compensation for the economic losses caused to the rental company by the neglect.
5. TERMINATION / CANCELLATION OF THE AGREEMENT
I. The rental company has the right to terminate this agreement during the rental period if it becomes apparent that the renter materially breaches this agreement or that the renter is not, in the rental company's assessment, capable of handling the vehicle appropriately.
II. Renter's liability for all damage: If damage to the vehicle is the result of the renter's intent, gross negligence, use of the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances, use of the vehicle for criminal purposes, or if the renter has otherwise materially breached the terms of this agreement, the renter is obliged to compensate the rental company for the damage in full.
III. Renter's release from liability: The renter is released from liability if the rental company receives full compensation for the damage based on the other party's traffic insurance or from the person who caused the damage.
IV. Other payment obligations: The renter is obliged to pay all costs for fines, parking, and parking violation fees incurred from the use of the vehicle during the rental period.
V. Snowmobile variator belts are renewed at regular intervals, so the belt does not break due to wear. If the belt needs to be renewed during the rental period, the belt price (€100) is charged in addition to the rental.
6. DELIVERY OF THE SNOWMOBILE TO THE PLACE OF USE
I. Transporting the snowmobile to the place of use is done using transport equipment designed for it. The snowmobile may not be driven in places or on surfaces that do not belong to it. The renter is responsible for the rented item for the entire rental period, including transport to the place of use.
7. RENTAL PAYMENT
I. The rental is paid in advance.
II. Possible additional payments, such as excess kilometer charges (€1/km), are charged according to the agreement when the vehicle is returned.
III. Other payment methods for the rental can be agreed before the rental by making a note in the rental agreement.
8. FUEL AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
I. The fuel suitable for the vehicle is 98 E-5. The renter is responsible for damage caused by the use of poor quality fuel. During the rental period, the renter is obliged to take care of the vehicle's normal checks, such as the amount of engine oil (only full synthetic XPS 2T oil should be filled), coolant, etc. The snowmobile is returned with a full tank. A fee of €40 and €2.20/L is charged for filling an empty tank. The rental price includes fresh lubricating oil.
II. When the rental company terminates the rental agreement, the renter is obliged to return the vehicle to the rental company without delay. Taking the vehicle outside the borders of Finland is prohibited without the written permission of the rental company. The rental company decides on the possible granting of permission on a case-by-case basis at its discretion. The rental company may charge a pre-agreed additional fee for the insurance costs caused by taking the vehicle abroad.
III. The renter has the right to cancel the reservation or terminate this agreement within the following time limits. The cancellation of the reservation must always be made in writing to the rental company. The cancellation is considered to have occurred at the moment when the information has reached the rental company. The rental company is obliged to confirm the cancellation immediately upon receiving it. If no confirmation has been received within 3 business days of the cancellation, the renter must ensure that the cancellation reaches its destination. When the reservation is cancelled more than 30 days before the start of the rental period, the reservation fee is refunded, reduced by €80 processing costs. The renter is obliged to pay half of the agreed rental. If the reservation is cancelled later than 14 days before the start of the rental period, the renter is obliged to pay the agreed rental price in full.
IV. The renter can cancel the snowmobile rental and get a refund minus the office fee (€80) if the renter can provide a doctor's certificate of illness that prevents the renter from renting and driving the snowmobile.
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
I. Finnish law applies to this agreement. Disputes that may arise from the agreement are primarily attempted to be resolved through negotiations between the parties. If no agreement is reached, the consumer has the right to bring the matter to the Consumer Disputes Board (kuluttajariita.fi). If the dispute proceeds to court proceedings, the consumer has the right to file a lawsuit in the district court of their own domicile. The company can only file a lawsuit against the consumer in the district court of the consumer's domicile.