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Rental conditions

Lessor: GB Rent Sp. z o.o., hereinafter referred to in the Rental Agreement and these General Rental Terms and Conditions as the “Lessor”.

Renter: a private individual or company indicated in the “Renter” section of the Rental Agreement, renting a vehicle from GB Rent Sp. z o.o., hereinafter referred to in the Rental Agreement and these General Rental Terms and Conditions as the “Renter”.

GB Rent Sp. z o.o. rents to the Client the vehicle specified in section 1 of the Rental Agreement, hereinafter referred to as the “Vehicle”.

By signing, the Client declares acceptance of the following General Rental Terms and Conditions and accepts personal responsibility for the Vehicle as well as responsibility for any persons to whom the Vehicle is entrusted.

§ 1
  1. The Lessor rents the Vehicle to the Renter in good technical condition, free from defects and visible damage. Any remarks concerning the condition or damage of the Vehicle must be reported to the Lessor’s representative at the time of collection.
  2. The Renter confirms that they have reviewed the legal and technical condition of the Vehicle and declares that:
    1. The Vehicle covered by the Agreement is in good technical condition, ready for use, constitutes the exclusive property of the Lessor or property entrusted thereto, holds valid third-party liability (OC), comprehensive (AC), and accident insurance (NW) for the duration of the Agreement, and is free from any third-party claims or encumbrances.
    2. The Vehicle has a full tank of fuel.
§ 2
  1. The Renter declares that they have not been convicted of any road traffic crime or offence.
  2. The Renter or an authorized person may drive the Vehicle provided that their driving licence has been valid for at least 1 year prior to the date of signing the Agreement and they are at least 21 years old.
  3. A third party may drive the Vehicle provided that they meet the driving licence requirements specified in section 2 and are indicated by the Renter to the Lessor’s representative either on the day of signing the Agreement or at least 1 day prior to allowing such third party to drive the Vehicle rented from the Lessor. Such indication must be made in writing and include the driving licence number as well as the date and place of issue. The Lessor’s representative may object to allowing the third party to drive the Vehicle.
  4. The Renter bears full responsibility for any breach or non-compliance with the General Rental Terms and Conditions and the Rental Agreement by the third party indicated by the Renter.
§ 3
  1. Upon payment for the Vehicle rental, the Lessor shall issue a VAT invoice to the Renter in accordance with applicable laws.
  2. The Lessor may require the Renter to pay, on the date of signing the Rental Agreement, an advance payment covering anticipated rental-related expenses.
  3. The Lessor may require a refundable security deposit for the rented Vehicle each time. The deposit shall be returned to the Renter after the undamaged Vehicle is returned.
§ 4
  1. Extension of the rental period is possible provided that a new Agreement or an Annex is concluded no later than on the day following the expiry of the rental period. The Renter is obliged to provide the Lessor with written information (letter, registered letter, fax, e-mail) bearing their handwritten signature regarding the intention to extend the rental period at least 2 days before its expiry.
  2. Such declaration shall be binding on the Renter and authorizes the Lessor to pursue payment for the declared extension period.
  3. In the event of failure to return the Vehicle on time, the Renter shall be charged an additional amount equal to 200% of the basic rental rate.
§ 5
  1. The Renter undertakes that they shall:
  1. not drive the Vehicle under the influence of alcohol or psychotropic substances,
  2. not smoke tobacco products inside the Vehicle. In the event of breach of this prohibition, the Renter accepts a fixed fee of PLN 500 net,
  3. be familiar with the insurance terms applicable to the Vehicle and shall not use the Vehicle in a manner that could invalidate the insurance policy,
  4. return the Vehicle no later than on the last day of the rental period,
  5. return the Vehicle with a full tank of fuel, otherwise a fee of PLN 10 net per litre of missing fuel shall apply,
  6. protect the Vehicle against theft or damage in a commonly accepted manner and with due care, using all installed security devices,
  7. not carry out any repairs to the Vehicle without prior authorization from the Lessor, except for replacement of a punctured wheel,
  8. not act on behalf of the Lessor,
  9. not transport more passengers than permitted in the vehicle registration certificate,
  10. comply with all applicable laws and road traffic regulations and not invoke ignorance thereof,
  11. not import or export goods prohibited under customs regulations into or outside the Polish customs territory,
  12. not use the Vehicle on unpaved roads or terrain,
  13. not transport dirty, corrosive, sharp-edged, or other materials that may cause corrosion, destruction, or damage to any part of the Vehicle.
§ 6
  1. During the term of the Agreement, the Vehicle (and its equipment) may not:
  1. be subject to legal proceedings or pledges,
  2. be used in a manner deviating from ordinary use, in particular:

a) subleased,

b) used in races, training sessions, rallies, or speed tests,

c) used for towing or pushing other vehicles,

d) used for towing trailers,

e) used in violation of law (in particular for smuggling, transporting illegal immigrants, or prohibited goods).

  1. In the event of non-compliance with section 1, the Renter shall be charged an additional fee of PLN 2,000 net.
  2. In the event that the Vehicle is detained by national or international authorities, the Renter shall cover all costs related to recovering the Vehicle and shall be financially liable for each day of vehicle downtime in the amount of PLN 200 net per day, regardless of the vehicle class.
§ 7
  1. The Renter accepts additional financial liability in the event of damage, loss, or destruction of the Vehicle or its parts due to the driver’s fault or where the perpetrator is unknown. This obligation constitutes a declaration to cover additional costs determined by the Lessor on a lump-sum basis related to repair of damages, as follows:
  1. Citigo, Fiesta, Fabia – up to PLN 1,250 net (segment A and B vehicles),
  2. Focus, Rapid, Courier – up to PLN 1,950 net (segment C vehicles),
  3. Transit, Mondeo, Galaxy, Octavia, Sportage – up to PLN 2,500 net (segment D and higher vehicles).
  1. The Renter shall additionally cover the cost of any additional technical inspection if required as a result of the damage.
  2. By signing the Rental Agreement, the Renter releases the Lessor from liability for items left in the Vehicle and for damages, acts, or omissions resulting from such events, and waives all claims against the Lessor arising therefrom.
  3. In the event of theft of the rented Vehicle, the Renter is obliged to return the registration certificate and keys. Otherwise, the Lessor shall have the right to charge the Client up to the full value of the Vehicle.
  4. In the event of theft of the radio and failure to provide the removable radio panel, the Renter shall be liable for all damages incurred by the Lessor in connection with such event.
  5. If a collision, accident, or similar incident occurs while the driver is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, the Lessor shall have the right to demand reimbursement from the Renter of all incurred costs or costs which the Lessor is obliged to bear as a result of such event, including those relating to the Vehicle, third-party liability, or any other damages suffered by the Lessor in connection therewith.
  6. In the event of a collision or road accident during the rental period, the driver is obliged to immediately notify the Police and the Lessor’s employee, record all details concerning the vehicles involved, insurance policy numbers and insurer names, names and addresses of participants and witnesses, and secure the Vehicle (e.g. place it in a guarded parking lot, garage it, secure it with foil) if required until arrival of the Lessor’s employee or representative.
  7. In the event the Vehicle is abandoned by the Renter without informing the Lessor of its location, the Renter accepts a penalty of PLN 1,000 net.
§ 8
  1. Damage to the underbody, vehicle interior, wheels and tyres, windows, mirrors, loss or destruction of keys, wipers, and antennae are not covered by insurance and shall be repaired entirely at the Renter’s expense according to lump-sum rates specified by the Lessor or according to actual repair costs.
  2. In the event of damage, loss, or theft of the Vehicle resulting from breach by the Renter of any provisions of the Agreement, the Renter shall bear full financial liability towards the Lessor for all resulting damages.
  3. In the event of loss, misplacement, or destruction of the registration certificate, the Renter shall be charged a fixed fee of PLN 300 net. Additionally, the Renter shall be charged PLN 140 net per day for each day the Vehicle remains out of service.
  4. In cases involving attempted replacement, exchange, or dismantling of parts, or tampering with the odometer in order to conceal the actual mileage, the Renter shall be charged the value of the parts according to current retail prices, the installation costs of such parts, and an additional penalty of PLN 5,000 net.
  5. The Renter bears full and complete responsibility for all fines, parking fees, etc. received by the Renter or driver of the Vehicle and not paid on time, until they are settled. The Renter shall additionally pay the Lessor up to PLN 100 net for providing information to law enforcement authorities.
  6. The Renter’s liability towards the Lessor under sections 1, 2, and 3 remains effective regardless of the duration of the Agreement.
  7. The Lessor reserves that in the case of theft damages occurring in unguarded locations, the Lessor’s deductible is waived, however the insurer shall retain the right of recourse against the Renter.
§ 9
  1. The Renter is obliged to immediately inform the Lessor about:
  1. theft, loss, or damage to the Vehicle,
  2. any faults occurring during operation of the Vehicle, including tyre punctures,
  3. loss of the Vehicle keys.
  1. In the event of theft, loss, or damage to the Vehicle resulting from a road collision, the Renter shall immediately notify law enforcement authorities and provide the Lessor with a written report including a sketch of the incident.
§ 10

The Renter consents to the processing of their personal data contained in the Agreement, including transfer of such data to third parties, in particular for insurance purposes and to law enforcement authorities.

§ 11
  1. The Lessor reserves the right to immediately repossess the Vehicle from the Renter at the Renter’s expense in the event of use of the Vehicle contrary to the terms of this Agreement, in particular failure to return the Vehicle on time.
  2. In the cases specified in section 1, the Renter is obliged to pay the full rental amount due. The Lessor shall have the right to charge the Client for all costs related to recovery of the Vehicle and any identified damages.
  3. The Lessor shall not be liable for items left in the Vehicle during transportation, and retrieval of such items shall be at the Renter’s expense.
§ 12

Any amendments to the Agreement shall require a written annex under pain of nullity.

§ 13

The Renter authorizes GB Rent Sp. z o.o. to remotely charge the Renter’s credit card in the event of non-payment of rental fees or any additional costs arising under this Agreement.

§ 14
  1. Matters not regulated herein shall be governed by generally applicable laws.
  2. Any disputes arising from performance of the Agreement shall be submitted to the court having jurisdiction over the Lessor’s registered office.
  3. The Agreement has been executed in two identical counterparts, one for each Party.
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