Rental Agreement for Rent-A-Car

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Application of the Agreement)

1. We shall rent the rental car (hereinafter referred to as "Rent-A-Car") to the renter in accordance with the provisions of this agreement, and the renter shall rent it under these terms. Matters not specified in this agreement shall be governed by the supplementary provisions in Article 38, laws, or general customs.

2. We may enter into special agreements within the scope not contrary to the purpose of this agreement, supplementary provisions, laws, administrative notices, and general customs. In the event of a special agreement, the special agreement shall take precedence over this agreement.

Chapter 2: Reservation

Article 2 (Application for Reservation)

1. The renter may apply for a reservation by indicating the car class, rental start date and time, rental location, rental period, return location, driver, the necessity of child seats, and other rental conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Rental Conditions") in advance, by agreeing to this agreement and the separately specified rate table, using the separately specified method.

2. When we receive an application for a reservation from the renter, we will, in principle, accept the reservation within the scope of our available rental cars. In this case, the renter shall pay the specified reservation deposit unless otherwise specified by us.

Article 3 (Change of Reservation)

1. If the renter wishes to change the Rental Conditions specified in Article 2, Paragraph 1, the renter must obtain our approval in advance.

Article 4 (Cancellation of Reservation, etc.)

1. The renter may cancel the reservation by the separately specified method.

2. If the renter does not commence the procedures for concluding the rental agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Rental Agreement") within one hour after the scheduled rental start time due to the renter's circumstances, the reservation shall be considered canceled.

3. In the cases mentioned in the preceding two paragraphs, the renter shall pay a cancellation fee to us according to the separately specified conditions. We will refund the amount after deducting the cancellation fee from the received reservation deposit.

4. If the reservation is canceled or the rental agreement is not concluded due to our circumstances, we will refund the received reservation deposit and pay the separately specified penalty.

5. If the rental agreement is not concluded due to accidents, theft, non-return, recalls, natural disasters, or other reasons not attributable to the renter or us, the reservation shall be considered canceled. In this case, we will refund the received reservation deposit.

Article 5 (Substitute Rent-A-Car)

1. If we are unable to rent the car class reserved by the renter, we may offer a substitute Rent-A-Car of a different car class (hereinafter referred to as "Substitute Rent-A-Car").

2. If the renter accepts the offer in the preceding paragraph, we shall rent the Substitute Rent-A-Car under the same rental conditions as the reservation, except for the car class.
If the rental fee for the Substitute Rent-A-Car is lower than that of the reserved car class, the rental fee for the Substitute Rent-A-Car will apply.

3. The renter may refuse the offer of the Substitute Rent-A-Car and cancel the reservation.

Article 6 (Exemption)

1. Neither we nor the renter shall make any claims regarding the cancellation of the reservation or the non-conclusion of the rental agreement, except as provided in Articles 4 and 5.

Article 7 (Delegation of Reservation Services)

1. The renter may apply for a reservation through a travel agency, partner company, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Agent") handling reservation services on our behalf.

2. The renter who applied for the reservation through the Agent can only apply for changes or cancellations through that Agent.

Chapter 3: Rental

Article 8 (Conclusion of Rental Agreement)

1. The rental agreement shall be concluded when the renter presents the Rental Conditions specified in Article 2, Paragraph 1, and we present the rental conditions in accordance with this agreement and the rate table, except when there is no available Rent-A-Car or when the renter or driver falls under any of the items in Paragraphs 1 or 2 of Article 9.

2. Upon concluding the rental agreement, the renter shall pay us the rental fee specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 11.

3. Based on the basic administrative notice of the supervising authority (Note 1), we shall record the name, address, type, and number of the driver's license on the rental book (rental ledger) and the rental certificate stipulated in Paragraph 1 of Article 14, or attach a copy of the driver's license to the rental agreement. Therefore, when concluding the rental agreement, we may require the renter to present the driver's license of the designated driver (hereinafter referred to as "Driver") and submit a copy. If the renter is the Driver, the renter shall present their driver's license and submit a copy; if the renter and the Driver are different, the Driver's license shall be presented, and a copy shall be submitted.
(Note 1) The basic administrative notice of the supervising authority refers to the "Basic Notice on Rent-A-Car" (Jiryuu No. 138, June 13, 1995) issued by the Director of the Automobile Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, 2. (10) and (11).
(Note 2) The driver's license refers to the driver's license stipulated in Article 92 of the Road Traffic Law, among the driver's licenses in the format of Appendix 14 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Road Traffic Law. International driving permits or foreign driver's licenses stipulated in Article 107-2 of the Road Traffic Law are treated as equivalent to a driver's license.

4. We may require the renter and Driver to present identification documents other than the driver's license to confirm their identity and may take a copy of the submitted documents when concluding the rental agreement.

5. We may require the renter to provide a mobile phone number or other contact information to reach the renter or Driver during the rental period.

6. We may require the renter to pay by credit card or cash or specify other payment methods when concluding the rental agreement.

Article 9 (Refusal to Conclude Rental Agreement)

1. We shall not conclude the rental agreement if the renter or Driver falls under any of the following items:
(1) Failure to present the driver's license required to drive the Rent-A-Car or refusal to submit a copy of the driver's license despite our request.
(2) If it is recognized that the person is under the influence of alcohol.
(3) If it is recognized that the person is showing symptoms of drug addiction, such as narcotics, stimulants, thinner, etc.
(4) If a child under six years old is riding without a child seat.
(5) If it is recognized that the person belongs to an organized crime group, a member or associate of an organized crime group, or other anti-social organization.

2. We may refuse to conclude the rental agreement if the renter or Driver falls under any of the following items:
(1) If the Driver specified at the time of reservation is different from the Driver at the time of concluding the rental agreement.
(2) If there is a history of unpaid rental fees in previous rentals.
(3) If there has been a violation of the acts listed in Article 17 during previous rentals.
(4) If there has been a fact listed in Paragraph 6 of Article 18 or Paragraph 1 of Article 25 during previous rentals (including rentals from other Rent-A-Car companies).
(5) If there was a fact that automobile insurance was not applied due to a violation of the rental agreement or insurance policy during previous rentals.
(6) If, in connection with transactions with us, the renter or Driver committed a violent act against our employees or other related parties, demanded an unreasonable burden beyond reasonable limits, or used violent acts or language.
(7) If the person spread rumors, used deceptive measures, or force to damage our credibility or interfere with our business.
(8) If the person does not meet the conditions explicitly stated separately.
(9) If we deem the person unsuitable.

3. If a reservation has already been made with the renter in the cases mentioned in the preceding two paragraphs, the reservation shall be considered canceled, and we shall refund the received reservation deposit to the renter after deducting the cancellation fee.

Article 10 (Conclusion of Rental Agreement, etc.)

1. The rental agreement shall be concluded when the renter pays us the rental fee, and we hand over the Rent-A-Car to the renter. In this case, the received reservation deposit shall be applied as part of the rental fee.

2. The handover mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall take place at the rental location specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 2 at the rental start date and time specified in the same paragraph.

Article 11 (Rental Fees)

1. The rental fee refers to the total amount of the following fees, and we shall specify each amount or the basis for calculation in the rate table:
(1) Basic fee
(2) Exemption from liability system fee
(3) Optional fees
(4) Fuel charges
(5) Other fees

2. The basic fee shall be based on the rates notified to and implemented by the Director of the Regional Transport Bureau (in Hyogo Prefecture, the Director of the Kobe Transport Management Division Hyogo Land Transport Bureau, in Okinawa Prefecture, the Director of the Okinawa General Bureau Land Transport Office. The same applies to Paragraph 1 of Article 14.).

3. If the rental fee is revised after the reservation made under Article 2, the rental fee at the time of reservation and the rental fee at the time of rental shall be compared, and the lower rental fee shall apply.

4. The rental fee shall be determined by the supplementary provisions.

Article 12 (Change of Rental Conditions)

1. If the renter wishes to change the Rental Conditions specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 8 after concluding the rental agreement, the renter must obtain our approval in advance.

2. We may not approve the change if it hinders the rental business due to the change in the Rental Conditions specified in the preceding paragraph.

Article 13 (Inspection and Confirmation)

1. We shall rent out the Rent-A-Car after conducting the inspection specified in Article 48 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act [Regular Inspection and Maintenance] and performing the necessary maintenance.

2. We shall conduct the inspection specified in Article 47-2 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act [Daily Inspection and Maintenance] and perform the necessary maintenance.

3. The renter or Driver shall confirm that the inspection and maintenance specified in the preceding two paragraphs have been carried out and that there are no defects in the Rent-A-Car based on the separately specified inspection sheet, and that the Rent-A-Car meets the Rental Conditions.

4. If a defect is found in the Rent-A-Car during the confirmation specified in the preceding paragraph, we shall immediately perform the necessary maintenance.

Article 14 (Issuance and Carrying of Rental Certificate, etc.)

1. When handing over the Rent-A-Car, we shall issue the prescribed rental certificate to the renter or Driver, stating the matters specified by the Director of the Regional Transport Bureau.

2. The renter or Driver shall carry the rental certificate received under the preceding paragraph while using the Rent-A-Car.

3. If the renter or Driver loses the rental certificate, they shall immediately notify us.

4. The renter or Driver shall return the rental certificate to us when returning the Rent-A-Car.

Chapter 4: Use

Article 15 (Management Responsibility)

1. The renter or Driver shall use and store the Rent-A-Car with the duty of care of a good manager from the time of receiving the Rent-A-Car until returning it to us (hereinafter referred to as "during use").

2. When using the Rent-A-Car, the renter or Driver shall comply with the laws, this agreement, the supplementary provisions, the instruction manual, and other usage methods provided by us.

Article 16 (Daily Inspection and Maintenance)

1. During use, the renter or Driver shall conduct the inspection specified in Article 47-2 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act [Daily Inspection and Maintenance] before using the Rent-A-Car every day and perform the necessary maintenance.

Article 17 (Prohibited Acts)

1. The renter or Driver shall not engage in the following acts during use:
(1) Use the Rent-A-Car for automobile transport business or similar purposes without our approval and without obtaining permission under the Road Transport Law.
(2) Use the Rent-A-Car for purposes other than the prescribed ones or allow someone other than the driver specified in the rental certificate in Paragraph 3 of Article 8 or those approved by us to drive the Rent-A-Car.
(3) Sublease the Rent-A-Car or engage in any acts that infringe our rights, such as using the Rent-A-Car as collateral for others.
(4) Forge or alter the vehicle registration number plate or vehicle number plate of the Rent-A-Car, or modify or remodel the Rent-A-Car to change its current condition.
(5) Use the Rent-A-Car for various tests or competitions without our approval, or use it to tow or push another vehicle.
(6) Use the Rent-A-Car in violation of laws or public order and morals.
(7) Take out damage insurance for the Rent-A-Car without our approval.
(8) Take the Rent-A-Car outside Japan or outside Okinawa Main Island.
(9) Damage or contaminate the electric vehicle or charger due to improper handling.
(10) Engage in any other acts that violate the Rental Conditions specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 8.

Article 18 (Measures in Case of Illegal Parking)

1. If the renter or Driver illegally parks the Rent-A-Car in violation of the Road Traffic Law during use, the renter or Driver shall immediately appear at the police station with jurisdiction over the area where the illegal parking occurred, pay the fines related to the illegal parking, and bear the costs associated with towing, storage, and retrieval due to the illegal parking.

2. If we receive notification from the police about the violation of parking regulations involving the Rent-A-Car, we shall contact the renter or Driver and instruct them to promptly move or retrieve the Rent-A-Car and appear at the police station by the expiration of the rental period or by the time specified by us to handle the violation. The renter or Driver shall comply with this instruction. If the Rent-A-Car is towed by the police, we may retrieve the Rent-A-Car at our discretion.

3. After issuing the instructions in the preceding paragraph, we shall confirm the status of the violation handling based on the traffic violation notice, payment slip, receipt, etc., and if it is not handled, we shall continue to instruct the renter or Driver until it is resolved. We may also ask the renter or Driver to sign a prescribed document acknowledging the violation of parking regulations and the fact that they will follow the legal procedures as the violator. The renter or Driver shall comply with this request.

4. If necessary, we shall submit the acknowledgment document and rental certificate containing personal information to the police, and cooperate in the pursuit of responsibility for the violation of parking regulations by the renter or Driver. We may also submit the explanation document and acknowledgment document stipulated in Paragraph 6 of Article 51-4 of the Road Traffic Law, as well as the rental certificate and other documents, to the public safety commission and take necessary legal measures, and the renter or Driver shall consent to this.

5. If we receive an order to pay the parking violation penalty stipulated in Paragraph 1 of Article 51-4 of the Road Traffic Law and pay the parking violation penalty, or bear the costs for the investigation of the renter or Driver, or the costs associated with towing, storage, and retrieval of the vehicle, we shall charge the renter or Driver the following amounts (hereinafter referred to as "Parking Violation Related Costs"). The renter or Driver shall pay the Parking Violation Related Costs by the date specified by us.
(1) An amount equivalent to the parking violation penalty
(2) The parking violation penalty specified separately by us
(3) Costs incurred for the investigation, towing, storage, and retrieval of the vehicle

6. If the renter or Driver should pay the fines related to the illegal parking according to the provisions of Paragraph 1 but fails to comply with our instructions based on Paragraph 2 to handle the violation or sign the acknowledgment document based on Paragraph 3, we may charge the renter or Driver a parking violation fine (referred to as "Parking Violation Fine" in the next paragraph) separately specified by us, as compensation for the parking violation fine and the parking violation penalty.

7. If the renter or Driver pays us the amount we requested based on Paragraph 5, and later pays the fines related to the parking violation, or the order to pay the parking violation penalty is canceled due to prosecution or other reasons, and we receive a refund of the parking violation penalty, we shall refund the renter or Driver the amount equivalent to the parking violation penalty from the Parking Violation Related Costs already received. The same applies when we have collected the Parking Violation Fine under Paragraph 6.

Article 19 (GPS Function)

1. The renter or Driver agrees that the Rent-A-Car may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (hereinafter referred to as "GPS Function"), and that the current location, route, and other information of the Rent-A-Car may be recorded in our system, and that we may use the recorded information for the following purposes:
(1) To confirm that the Rent-A-Car has been returned to the designated location at the end of the rental agreement.
(2) To confirm the current location of the Rent-A-Car, etc., if the situation falls under Paragraph 1 of Article 25, or if it is deemed necessary for the management of the Rent-A-Car or the fulfillment of the rental agreement.
(3) To use for marketing analysis to improve the quality of products and services provided to the renter and Driver, and to improve customer satisfaction.

2. The renter and Driver agree that if we are required by law to disclose the information recorded by the GPS Function, or if we receive a request or order for disclosure from a court, administrative agency, or other public institutions, we may disclose the necessary information to the extent required.

Article 20 (Drive Recorder)

1. The renter and Driver agree that the Rent-A-Car may be equipped with a drive recorder, and that the driving conditions of the renter and Driver may be recorded, and that we may use the recorded information for the following purposes:
(1) To confirm the situation at the time of the accident in the event of an accident.
(2) To confirm the driving conditions of the renter and Driver if it is deemed necessary for the management of the Rent-A-Car or the fulfillment of the rental agreement.
(3) To use for marketing analysis to improve the quality of products and services provided to the renter and Driver, and to improve customer satisfaction.

2. The renter and Driver agree that if we are required by law to disclose the information recorded by the drive recorder, or if we receive a request or order for disclosure from a court, administrative agency, or other public institutions, we may disclose the necessary information to the extent required.

Chapter 5: Return

Article 21 (Responsibility for Return)

1. The renter or Driver shall return the Rent-A-Car to us at the designated return location by the expiration of the rental period.

2. If the renter or Driver violates the provisions of the preceding paragraph, they shall compensate for all damages caused to us.

3. If the renter or Driver is unable to return the Rent-A-Car within the rental period due to a natural disaster or other force majeure, they shall immediately contact us and follow our instructions.

Article 22 (Confirmation at the Time of Return, etc.)

1. The renter or Driver shall return the Rent-A-Car and its accessories after refueling the vehicle under our supervision. In this case, except for the parts worn out due to normal use, the Rent-A-Car shall be returned in the same condition as when it was handed over. If the fuel is not refueled, the renter or Driver shall immediately pay us the amount calculated based on our specified conversion table according to the distance traveled during use.

2. When returning the Rent-A-Car, the renter or Driver shall confirm that there are no belongings of the renter, Driver, or passengers left in the Rent-A-Car, and we shall not be responsible for any belongings left in the Rent-A-Car after the return.

Article 23 (Rental Fee When Changing the Rental Period)

1. If the renter or Driver changes the rental period according to Paragraph 1 of Article 12, they shall pay the rental fee corresponding to the changed rental period.

Article 24 (Return Location, etc.)

1. If the renter or Driver changes the designated return location according to Paragraph 1 of Article 12, they shall bear the cost of transportation required for returning the Rent-A-Car to the original location due to the change in the return location.

2. If the renter or Driver returns the Rent-A-Car to a location other than the designated return location without obtaining our approval according to Paragraph 1 of Article 12, they shall pay the separately specified penalty for changing the return location.

Article 25 (Measures When Not Returned)

1. If the renter or Driver does not return the Rent-A-Car to the designated return location despite the expiration of the rental period and does not comply with our request for return, or if the renter's whereabouts become unknown, or for other reasons, the Rent-A-Car is considered not returned, we shall take legal action, such as filing a criminal complaint.

2. If the situation falls under the preceding paragraph, we shall take necessary measures, such as conducting interviews with the renter's or Driver's family, relatives, workplace, and other related parties to confirm the location of the Rent-A-Car, and activating the vehicle location information system.

3. If the situation falls under Paragraph 1, the renter or Driver shall be responsible for compensating us for damages caused under Article 30 and for bearing the costs incurred for recovering the Rent-A-Car and locating the renter or Driver.

Chapter 6: Measures in Case of Breakdown, Accident, or Theft

Article 26 (Measures When a Breakdown is Discovered)

1. If the renter or Driver discovers any abnormalities or breakdowns in the Rent-A-Car during use, they shall immediately stop driving and contact us, and follow our instructions.

Article 27 (Measures in Case of Accident)

1. If an accident occurs involving the Rent-A-Car during use, the renter or Driver shall immediately stop driving and take legal measures regardless of the size of the accident, and take the following measures:
(1) Immediately report the situation of the accident, etc., to us and follow our instructions.
(2) If repairing the Rent-A-Car based on the instructions in the preceding item, the repair shall be conducted by us or a factory designated by us, unless otherwise approved by us.
(3) Cooperate with the investigation conducted by us and our insurance company regarding the accident, and promptly submit the necessary documents.
(4) If entering into a settlement or other agreement with the other party regarding the accident, obtain our approval in advance.

2. In addition to the measures specified in the preceding paragraph, the renter or Driver shall handle and resolve the accident at their responsibility.

3. We shall provide advice for handling the accident for the renter or Driver and cooperate in its resolution.

4. We shall record situations such as impact or sudden braking in vehicles equipped with an on-board accident recording device to confirm the situation at the time of the accident.

5. If deemed necessary, we shall take measures such as verifying the records mentioned in the preceding paragraph.

Article 28 (Measures in Case of Theft)

1. If the Rent-A-Car is stolen or suffers other damage during use, the renter or Driver shall take the following measures:
(1) Immediately report to the nearest police station.
(2) Immediately report the situation of the damage, etc., to us and follow our instructions.
(3) Cooperate with the investigation conducted by us and our insurance company regarding the theft or other damage, and promptly submit the required documents.

Article 29 (Termination of Rental Agreement Due to Inability to Use)

1. If the Rent-A-Car becomes unusable due to breakdown, accident, theft, or other reasons (hereinafter referred to as "Breakdown, etc.") during use, the rental agreement shall be terminated.

2. In the case mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the renter or Driver shall bear the costs for recovering and repairing the Rent-A-Car, and we shall not refund the received rental fee. However, this does not apply if the Breakdown, etc., is due to the reasons specified in Paragraphs 3 or 5.

3. If the Breakdown, etc., is due to defects existing before the rental, a new rental agreement shall be concluded, and the renter may receive a substitute Rent-A-Car from us. The conditions for providing the substitute Rent-A-Car shall apply mutatis mutandis to Paragraph 2 of Article 5.

4. If the renter does not receive a substitute Rent-A-Car mentioned in the preceding paragraph, we shall refund the full amount of the received rental fee. The same applies if we are unable to provide a substitute Rent-A-Car.

5. If the Breakdown, etc., is caused by reasons not attributable to the renter, Driver, or our company, we shall refund the remaining amount of the rental fee after deducting the rental fee corresponding to the period from the rental to the termination of the rental agreement from the received rental fee.

6. The renter and Driver shall not make any claims against us for damages arising from the inability to use the Rent-A-Car, except for the measures specified in this Article.

Chapter 7: Compensation and Insurance

Article 30 (Compensation and Business Compensation)

1. If the renter or Driver causes damage to a third party or us while using the Rent-A-Car, they shall compensate for the damage, except when the damage is caused by reasons attributable to us.

2. Of the damages suffered by us mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the renter or Driver shall compensate for damages or provide business compensation as specified in the rate table if we are unable to use the Rent-A-Car due to an accident, theft, breakdown caused by reasons attributable to the renter or Driver, contamination or odor in the Rent-A-Car, etc., and the renter or Driver shall pay this amount.

3. If the renter or Driver causes damage to a third party or us related to the use of the Rent-A-Car due to their willful misconduct or negligence, they shall compensate for the damage.

Article 31 (Insurance and Compensation)

1. When the renter or Driver is liable for compensation under Paragraph 1 or 3 of the preceding Article, the insurance contract for the Rent-A-Car concluded by us or the damage compensation liability mutual aid contract or compensation system established by us shall pay the following amounts as insurance money or compensation within the limits:
(1) Personal compensation: Unlimited per person (including compulsory automobile liability insurance)
(2) Property compensation: Unlimited per accident
(3) Personal injury compensation: Unlimited per person

2. If the cause falls under the exemptions specified in the insurance policy or compensation system, the insurance money or compensation specified in Paragraph 1 shall not be paid.

3. Damages not covered by insurance money or compensation or damages exceeding the amounts specified in Paragraph 1 shall be borne by the renter or Driver.

4. If we pay the damages to be borne by the renter or Driver, the renter or Driver shall immediately reimburse us for the amount paid by us.

5. The insurance premium equivalent for the insurance contract specified in Paragraph 1 or the mutual aid premium equivalent for the damage compensation liability mutual aid is included in the rental fee.

Chapter 8: Termination of Rental Agreement

Article 32 (Termination of Rental Agreement)

1. If the renter or Driver violates this agreement or the supplementary provisions during use, or if they fall under any of the items in Paragraph 1 of Article 9, we may terminate the rental agreement without any notice or demand and immediately request the return of the Rent-A-Car. In this case, we shall not refund the received rental fee.

2. If the rental agreement is terminated under the preceding paragraph, the renter or Driver shall compensate for the damages caused to us.

Article 33 (Mutual Agreement Termination)

1. The renter may terminate the rental agreement even during use with our consent after paying the termination fee specified in the next paragraph. In this case, we shall refund the remaining amount of the received rental fee after deducting the rental fee corresponding to the period from the rental to the return.

2. If the renter terminates the rental agreement under the preceding paragraph, they shall pay the following termination fee to us:
Termination fee = {(basic fee corresponding to the rental agreement period) - (basic fee corresponding to the period from rental to return)} × 50%

Chapter 9: Personal Information

Article 34 (Purpose of Using Personal Information)

1. The purposes for which we obtain and use personal information of the renter or Driver are as follows:
(1) To fulfill the obligations imposed as a condition for business permission when concluding the rental agreement, such as preparing the rental certificate as a company licensed for the Rent-A-Car business under Paragraph 11 of Article 80 of the Road Transport Law.
(2) To provide information on Rent-A-Car, used cars, and other products handled by us, as well as related services, and to guide various events, campaigns, etc., by sending advertising materials, sending emails, etc.
(3) To conduct identity verification and review the eligibility for concluding the rental agreement regarding the renter or Driver at the time of concluding the rental agreement.
(4) To conduct surveys for the purpose of planning and developing products and services handled by us or considering measures to improve customer satisfaction, targeting the renter or Driver.
(5) To statistically aggregate and analyze personal information and create statistical data that cannot identify or specify individuals.

2. If we obtain personal information from the renter or Driver for purposes not specified in each item of Paragraph 1, we will indicate the purpose in advance.

Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Provisions

Article 35 (Offsetting)

1. If we have monetary obligations to the renter or Driver under this agreement, we may offset them against the monetary obligations of the renter or Driver to us at any time.

Article 36 (Consumption Tax)

1. The renter or Driver shall pay us the consumption tax (including local consumption tax) imposed on transactions under this agreement.

Article 37 (Late Payment Interest)

1. If the renter or Driver or we fail to fulfill the monetary obligations under this agreement, the defaulting party shall pay late payment interest at an annual rate of 14.6% to the other party.

Article 38 (Governing Law, Priority of Japanese Agreement)

1. The contracts, rentals, and all actions incidental to the rentals under this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under Japanese law.

2. If there is a discrepancy between the Japanese agreement and the English agreement in terms of text or terms, the Japanese agreement shall be considered the official version and shall take precedence.

Article 39 (Supplementary Provisions)

1. We may separately establish supplementary provisions for this agreement, which shall have the same effect as this agreement.

2. If we establish supplementary provisions, they shall be described in our brochures, rate tables, websites, etc. The same applies when we change them.

Article 40 (Agreed Jurisdictional Court)

1. If a dispute arises regarding the rights and obligations under this agreement, regardless of the amount of the claim, the summary court with jurisdiction over the location of our head office, branch, or business office shall have jurisdiction.

Supplementary Provisions
This agreement shall be effective from May 1, 2024.