General Terms and Conditions – Bicycle Camper Rental
Definitions
- Landlord: The owner who rents out the bicycle camper.
- Tenant: The person who rents and pays for the bicycle camper.
- The bicycle camper: The micro-caravan, including the bicycle hitch and all accompanying accessories (such as the solar panel, awning, mattress, or kitchen set).
Booking and Payment
- Booking: A reservation is only confirmed once the landlord has sent a confirmation by email and the amount due has been paid.
- Payment: The tenant pays the full amount in advance.
- Borg: The tenant pays a mandatory security deposit of €250 in advance. The landlord refunds this amount within 7 days after the rental period, unless there is damage or items are missing.
Cancel (Cancel)
If the tenant wishes to cancel the booking, the following rules apply:
- More than 30 days before the start: Cancellation is free.
- Between 14 and 30 days before the start: The tenant pays 50% of the rent..
- Less than 14 days before the start: The tenant pays 100% of the rent.
Pick-up and Drop-off
- Control: Upon pickup, the owner and the renter jointly inspect the bicycle camper to ensure it is complete and free of damage. If any damage or missing parts are discovered, the associated costs will be deducted from the security deposit. Should these costs exceed the security deposit, the renter must pay the excess amount on the spot.
- Time: The renter must return the bicycle camper at the agreed time.
- Too late: If the bicycle camper is returned late, the rental company may charge an hourly fine or an additional day’s rental fee.
- Cleaning: The bicycle camper must be returned empty, dry, and swept clean. If the camper is very dirty, the renter will be charged an additional cleaning fee.
Rules of Use
- Deductible: The renter attaches the bicycle camper to their own (electric) bicycle. You are held jointly and severally liable in the event of theft of or damage to the bicycle camper. Check whether your bicycle insurance also covers the bicycle camper; if in doubt, it is advisable to verify this. In the event of damage or theft, an excess applies, which can be partially waived by paying an additional premium.
- Maximum load: The renter must not load more weight into the bicycle camper (renter + accessories) than the maximum permitted weight of 125 kg..
- Traffic rules: The renter must comply with traffic rules for cyclists at all times.
- To land: The bicycle camper may only be used in countries approved in writing by the lessor in advance.
- Forbidden: Smoking and bringing pets into the bicycle camper are prohibited, unless agreed upon separately in advance..
Damage, Theft, and Malfunctions
- Reporting obligation: Has something broken down, have you experienced a breakdown on the road, or has the bicycle camper been stolen? The renter must report this to the owner immediately..
- Repair it yourself: The renter must never carry out repairs to the bicycle camper—or have them carried out—without first obtaining the lessor’s permission.
- Safe storage: If the renter leaves the bicycle camper anywhere, it must always be securely locked using the supplied lock..
Liability (Who pays what?)
- Damage caused by use: The renter is fully liable for any damage to, theft of, or loss of the bicycle camper and its components during the rental period.
- Insurance: The renter must verify for themselves whether their personal liability insurance or travel insurance covers damage to a rented bicycle camper.
- Damage to third parties: The lessor is not responsible for accidents, personal injuries, or damage to the property of the lessee or other road users.