Terms and Conditions

I (Customer) have carefully read this agreement in its entirety and understand its content. I am aware this is an assumption of risk, waiver and release of liability and I sign it voluntarily.

Financial Assurance

Customer agrees to provide Sark Bike Hire with credit card details for precautionary use:

I authorize Sark Bike Hire to charge the credit card submitted for all eventual costs in case of damage to the e-Bike(s) during my rental period, except in the case that I can demonstrate other’s faults with evidence and all necessary information for reimbursement. In case of theft, I will be responsible for reimbursing Sark Bike Hire for the original price of the e-Bike(s), plus the cost of any accessories that were provided at the time of the bike rental.

Rental Agreement and Policies

I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following rental agreement terms and conditions:

  • Sark Bike Hire's bikes are rented out clean and in proper working condition and must be returned in the same manner.
  • Instruction will be provided in the use of the eBike(s) including the particularity of the electric assist technology, battery charging, etc.
  • eBike(s) are rented with a fully charged battery which is more than enough for a single day's usage, for multiple days rental it can be arranged to either exchange bikes when battery is low or we will provide a charger at our discretion.
  • Sark Bike Hire will aid with all punctures or mechanical issues while the eBike(s) are hired.
  • Helmets are available for those who want them at no extra cost.
  • eBike(s) are maintained in a roadworthy condition; however, it is the responsibility of the customer to check the bike before setting out on any ride.
  • Customer accepts the use of the equipment as is and accepts full responsibility for the care of the equipment while under his/her possession.
  • Customer agrees to return the bike in a undamaged condition to avoid any additional charges for the repair, maintenance or replacement.
  • Undamaged condition means normal wear and tear is accepted but does not include broken spokes, rims, bent rims, damaged frames, handlebars, seats or other parts from misuse and/or crashes. Damaged parts or components will be repaired/replaced at the shop’s discretion and customer agrees to pay regular shop rates and retail prices for components replaced.
  • Hourly and Daily rentals are due back 15 minutes before the closing time of the business premises. Late returns are subject to fees. Bikes not returned will result in a full charge at current RRP for its replacement.
  • Sark Bike Hire is not responsible for the recovery of the eBike(s) in the possession of the customer. This may be performed but it is at the discretion and terms laid out by the company.

Sark Bike Hire Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release Agreement


Assumption of Risk: I understand and accept that renting this eBike(s) and participating in bicycling exposes me/my child to many hazards that may entail unavoidable risk of death, personal injury (including but not limited to severe spinal or head injury) and loss of or damage to property. I also understand I/my child should be in good physical health to participate in bicycling, and I confirm that I/my child have no significant health issues that prevent me/my child from participating in bicycling. I/my child have no medical conditions, nor have I/my child been diagnosed with a condition that prevents me from bicycling. In spite of the aforementioned risks and acknowledgments, I hereby assume all risk of injury or loss of life to myself/my child and loss of or damage to property arising out of renting this e-Bike and participating in bicycling. I understand the inherent risk involved in using this rental bicycling equipment and accept full responsibility for any and all such damage or injury which may result.

 

Waiver and Release: In consideration of Sark Bike Hire renting me/my child this bicycle, I specifically release and forever discharge Sark Bike Hire and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability or claims for injury, illness, death or loss of or damage to property which I/my child may suffer while renting this eBike(s) and participating in bicycling. This discharge specifically includes, but is not limited to, liability or claims for injury, illness, death or damage caused by the negligence of Sark Bike Hire or its affiliates, officers, agents, or employees. It is my intent by the Waiver and Release Agreement to release Sark Bike Hire and hold it harmless from all liability for any such property loss or damage, personal injury or loss of life, whether caused by the negligence of Sark Bike Hire or whether based upon breach of contract, breach of warranty, or any other legal theory. In signing this document, I fully realize that if injury, illness, death or damage occurs to me/my child while I am engaged in renting this e-Bike or participating in bicycling, I will have no right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against Sark Bike Hire or its affiliates, officers, agents or employees, even if they or any of them negligently cause my injury/my child’s injury, illness, death or damage.

 

I realize the importance of wearing a helmet. I understand that this activity may result in severe injury, including but not limited to spinal or head injury. I understand that this activity may result in hazards posed by other bicycles and traffic or road conditions. Sark Bike Hire has answered any questions I have had.

I also understand that I should not and may not participate in this activity if I am under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

By confirming for a minor, I agree that I am their parent or legal guardian and am releasing Sark Bike Hire from any claims, lawsuits or responsibilities for that minor. Each of the undersigned has read this agreement for use of eBike(s) and release and waiver of liability. Furthermore, I agree to the terms of the Sark Bike Hire – bicycle rental agreement above.

Cancellation policy

If you wish to cancel before your hire pick-up time, you must cancel by emailing us at Ethanr53@icloud.com If you choose to cancel a prepaid reservation 48 hours prior to the hire pickup time, we will credit you 50% of the full prepaid amount, or you can choose to re-schedule the hire to another date. Once cancelled, we will credit you within approximately seven business days. Credits will be applied to the same method with which you prepaid. 

 

If you do not cancel the reservation prior to the time of pick-up and the eBike(s) is not picked up on the rental date, no portion of the prepaid amount will be refunded. If you return the eBike(s) before the original return date, you will not be refunded any portion of the payment.