The Lessor, “Travel Cars” EOOD, rents a car to the Lessee, described in detail on the front page of this agreement, under the terms outlined herein.
1. Acceptance and Handover
a. The car is provided to the Lessee in good condition with the mandatory equipment required by the Traffic Police (KAT), as documented in the mutually signed Acceptance-Handover Protocol, which is an integral part of this Agreement. The return of the car is conducted under the same conditions and is also documented in the aforementioned protocol. The Lessee agrees to return the car, along with all provided documents, at the agreed time and place, in the same condition in which it was handed over, as verified in the protocol.
b. In case of delayed return of the car, the Lessee must notify the Lessor no later than the agreed return time. For delays, the Lessee owes a penalty fee equal to a maximum of the daily rental price of the car. The Lessee may extend the agreement by phone for a maximum of 48 hours. For delays exceeding two days, the Lessee must sign a new agreement.
c. Failure to return the rented car for more than two days without notifying the Lessor is considered misappropriation, and the Lessor reserves the right to notify the relevant authorities while retaining all rights under this Agreement.
2. Damages, Losses, Theft, and Other Incidents
a. In cases of damage, loss, or theft of the car or parts thereof, as well as in cases of fire or glass breakage caused by the Lessee’s fault, the Lessee must compensate the Lessor in full (including costs for renting a replacement car, return costs, repair costs, lost profits, and rental fees). A replacement car, under this clause, is defined as a vehicle provided to the Lessee while the rented car is partially or fully unusable.
b. The Lessee is fully responsible for damages to the underside of the car, tires, rims, theft of hubcaps, or the car radio.
c. Responsibility for damages caused to third parties, if due to the Lessee’s fault, is covered by the “Third-Party Liability” insurance up to its limit, except for cases specified in clauses 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 of this Agreement. In cases of a valid regressive claim by the insurer under Article 19 of the Mandatory Insurance Regulation, this responsibility is assumed by the Lessee.
d. In the event of loss, destruction, or theft of the vehicle’s registration document, key, or license plate, the Lessee owes a penalty equivalent to five days’ rental price of the car.
3. Prices and Payment Terms
a. The rental price is determined based on the daily rate specified in the Tariff, which is an integral part of this Agreement, and is paid upon handover of the car and signing of the Acceptance-Handover Protocol.
b. The Lessee must pay a deposit, as specified in the Tariff, upon signing the Agreement. After the car is returned in proper condition—as per the Acceptance-Handover Protocol—the deposit is released. In cases where minor damages or deficiencies are documented in the protocol, or if the car is returned with less fuel than agreed, the respective costs are deducted from the deposit, and the remaining amount, if any, is refunded.
4. Lessor’s Responsibilities
a. The Lessor is responsible for damages caused by the Lessee or third parties as a result of technical defects in the rented car, verified by an independent auto-technical expert. The costs for the expert’s assessment are borne by the party against whom the conclusion is made.
b. The Lessor agrees to provide a replacement car for the duration of the agreement if the rented car becomes inoperable.
5. Lessee’s Obligations and Responsibilities
5.1 The Lessee must:
a. Use the car as intended and maintain it with the care of a good owner.
b. Take all necessary measures to save, limit, or reduce damages to the rented car in case of an accident, damage, or malfunction.
c. In the event of an accident or damage (excluding minor incidents), comply with the Road Traffic Act and its regulations regarding the preparation of protocols and other documents. Within 24 hours of the incident, but no later than the expiration of the Agreement, the Lessee must notify the Lessor, providing all facts, circumstances, and details (e.g., names of witnesses). The Lessee must also cooperate fully with the Lessor and the insurance company to clarify the incident and the resulting damages.
5.2 The Lessee is not permitted to:
a. Use the car for towing other vehicles or trailers, participate in races, training sessions, tests, or transport bulky, loose, or other loads.
b. Drive the car under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating medications.
c. Sublease the car to third parties or use it for international travel without permission.
5.3 The Lessee must hold a valid driver’s license, have at least one year of driving experience, and be at least 21 years old.
5.4 Violation of clauses 5.1-5.3, resulting in damages, excludes limited liability, and the Lessee owes full compensation.
5.5 The Lessee agrees that their personal data, as outlined in the Agreement, may be used for seeking criminal and civil liability.
6. Final Provisions
a. All amendments and supplements to this Agreement, as well as any documents reflecting its execution, are valid only if made in writing and signed by both parties or their authorized representatives.
b. Any disputes regarding the conclusion, amendment, execution, or termination of the Agreement are resolved through negotiations between the parties. If no agreement is reached, disputes are settled by the competent court.
c. For all unresolved and arising issues under the Agreement, the provisions of Articles 228-239 of the Obligations and Contracts Act, the Road Traffic Act, and other relevant regulations apply.
This Agreement is executed and signed in two identical copies—one for each party. The Acceptance-Handover Protocol is an integral part of this Agreement.