Terms and Conditions of Leo's Camera Supply Rentals

Availability:
Product availability is not guaranteed. To help ensure availability, please book your rental as far in advance as possible (maximum 4 weeks ahead). To aid the staff of Leo's & the renting public, please inform us ASAP of any change in your bookings. This allows us to re-circulate the equipment. Overdue rentals are subject to full daily charge (see late & overdue Rentals). Please call the store to make a booking. We can not guarantee bookings made via email! If a RENTER has a 2 "NO-SHOW" rental bookings, rental reservation privileges will be suspended.

Deposits & Payment:
All rentals are prepaid in full at time of pickup. (Visa, M/C, Debit or Cash) Rental Deposits can be made by Visa, M/C, Bank Draft or cash (if paid via credit card, card holder must be present at the time of deposit). (Debit not accepted.) Valid Picture ID is required for all rentals. If the renter is from within B.C. (B.C. Drivers License or BCID is acceptable) (Passport will be accepted with proof of secondary ID). If renter is from out of province (out of country) Leo's will request a deposit based on the full replacement value of the equipment to be rented! (see below for additional information.) Leo's Cameras may request a deposit equal to the replacement value of said equipment at their discretion unless prior arrangements have been made. If renter is from out of province or can not provide adequate proof or residence, replacement value will be required.

Rental Periods and Rates:
Daily rental rates apply to all rentals up to (4) days (except weekends & holidays.) One day rentals start anytime during store operating hours one day and end before 4:00pm the following business days. Weekly rental rates (7) days are based on (4) billable days. Monthly rental rates (30) days are based on (16) billable days. Weekend rentals start at 9:00am Saturday and must be returned before 12:00pm on the following Monday, to be considered a (1) day rental. (Rentals picked up on Friday will be charged a (2) day rate!) Holiday weekends (Please enquire with Leo's staff as to period and rates for holiday weekends). Minimum charge on any rental contract is $10.00

Liability: The Renter agrees to rent the equipment listed in the rental agreement for the term and rate specified. (see late or overdue rentals) The Renter agrees that all rented equipment remains the sole property of Leo's Camera Supply Ltd. The renter is responsible for any loss or damage to the equipment, due to negligence, theft, improper installation and or operation of the equipment, excluding mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear. In the event of loss or damage of the equipment, the renter is liable for the cost of repair or replacement required, which is to be determined at the discretion of Leo's Camera. (Renters are encouraged for their own protection, to obtain adequate insurance coverage. Insurance information must be forwarded to Leo's no later than 48 hrs prior to the rental date.) The Renter acknowledges that Leo's Camera Supply Ltd. Has no specific knowledge of the Renter's requirements and in selecting the equipment the Renter has relied on his/her own judgement. Software required for editing purposes is the sole responsibility of the renter. We are not responsible for incompatibilities that may occur. Leo's Camera Supply Ltd. Is not responsible for improper use or insufficient knowledge by the Renter in the use of its rental equipment. (Instruction manuals are available for rental equipment upon request). Batteries (other than rechargeables, which are supplied with some products) are the responsibility of the renter. It is suggested that the renter ensures they have additional batteries on hand.

Booking Fees:
There will be a non-refundable $50.00 + tax booking fee on the following rental criteria: (A). If there are 5 or more items being rented, or (B). If the subtotal of the rental fee's come to $400.00 or higher. Payment of the booking fee is due upon reservation of the rental. At the time of pickup, the $50.00 fee will be deducted off the total rental fee's owing and the renter will pay the balance. If the rental is cancelled or a non-show, the booking fee is non refundable and will be forfeited. Booking fees are determined at the discretion of Leo's Camera Supply.

Late or overdue rentals
All rentals are due back on the date specified and agreed to on the rental contract. If the renter requires an extension of their rental and gives Leo's adequate warning, Leo's will extend to the renter the weekly or monthly discounts if applicable. (rental equipment must be available for this service to be extended) If the renter extends their rental without adequate notice or does not inform Leo's of their changes, the renter will be charged out at the full daily rate. This means that the renter will not receive any discount applicable, will charge out each day of the extends, including weekend. Also, if there is another rental that have to cancel due to the late return of that equipment, the rental also is reponsible to the lost of rental on top of the late charges.

"Try Before You Buy" Program:
Thinking of purchasing gear in our rental pool? We will apply (1) days rental towards the purchase of the same or equivalent gear within a (2)week period of rental completion. Special Note: Don't see it in our rental pool? Ask us and we may add it. If it's used and Leo's owns it, we will rent it!