Car Rental Terms and Conditions

Enacted September 17, 2023

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Application of the General Terms and Conditions)

The Lessor (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") shall lend the rental car (hereinafter referred to as "the rental car") to the lessee, and the lessee shall borrow the rental car, in accordance with the provisions of these rental agreement (hereinafter referred to as "the agreement"). Any matter not provided for in the General Terms and Conditions shall be subject to laws and regulations or general custom.

The Company reserves the right to accept special terms and conditions to the extent that such terms and conditions do not conflict with the intent of the General Terms and Conditions, laws and regulations, administrative notices, and general customs. In the event of any special agreement, such agreement shall take precedence over the general terms and conditions.

Chapter 2 Reservations

Article 2 (Application for Reservations)

Upon agreeing to the General Terms and Conditions and the Company's prescribed fee schedule, etc., the lessee shall make a reservation application in the manner designated by the Company, specifying in advance the model and class of car, date of commencement of rental, place of rental, rental agency, return location, driver, whether a child seat or other equipment is required, and other rental conditions (hereinafter referred to as the "Rental Conditions"). The Company may make a reservation application for the rental vehicle by specifying the rental location, rental agency, return location, driver, whether or not equipment such as a child seat is required, and other conditions of rental (hereinafter referred to as "Conditions of Rental"). However, the Company shall not be liable for any discrepancy between the reservation and the actual contents of the reservation.                                                            

When the Company receives a reservation application from the Lessee, the Company shall, in principle, accept the reservation within the scope of the rental car held by the Company. In such a case, the Lessee shall pay the Company's prescribed reservation application fee, unless otherwise approved by the Company.

Article 3 (Change of Reservation)

The lessee shall obtain the prior approval of the Company when changing the terms and conditions of the rental agreement as stipulated in Clause 1 of the preceding Article prior to the execution of the rental agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Rental Agreement"). For the second and subsequent changes to the reservation, the renter shall pay a reservation administration fee (3,000 yen per change).

Article 4 (Cancellation of Reservations, etc.)

The lessee may cancel the reservation by the method designated by the Company.

If the Lessee has not started the procedures for concluding the rental agreement at least one hour after the reserved start time of the rental, the reservation shall be deemed cancelled, unless the Company has specifically authorized otherwise.

In the case of the preceding two paragraphs, the Lessee shall immediately pay to the Company the cancellation fee (cancellation administration fee) prescribed by the Company.

If the rental agreement is not executed due to accident, theft, non-return, recall, natural disaster, or any other cause not attributable to either the Lessee or the Company, the reservation shall be deemed cancelled.

Neither the Company nor the Lessee shall make any mutual claim with respect to the failure to execute the Rental Agreement, except as provided in these Conditions of Carriage.

Paragraph 4 of this Article shall apply when the reason for not being able to provide the charter service is due to reasons attributable to the Company, and Paragraph 5 of this Article shall apply when the reason for not being able to provide the charter service is due to reasons not attributable to the Company.

If the reservation is cancelled due to weather conditions (including typhoons, snowfall, etc.), the Lessee shall immediately pay to the Company the cancellation fee (cancellation administration fee) prescribed by the Company.

Article 5 (Substitute Rental Cars)

If the Company is unable to provide the car of the type and class reserved by the Lessee, the Company may request the rental of a car of a different type and class from that reserved (hereinafter referred to as "substitute rental car").

If the Lessee accepts the request of the preceding paragraph, the Company shall rent a replacement rental car under the same rental conditions as at the time of reservation, except for the make and class of the car. If the rental rate for the substitute rental car is higher than the rental rate for the reserved car class, the rental rate shall be based on the rental rate for the reserved car class, and if the rental rate is lower than the rental rate for the reserved car class, the rental rate shall be based on the rental rate for the car class of the substitute rental car.

In the case of Paragraph 3 of this Article, the lessee shall cancel the reservation under Paragraph 5 of this Article when the reason for the Company's inability to provide the rental car under Paragraph 1 of this Article is due to reasons beyond the Company's control.

Article 6 (Disclaimer)

Except as provided in Article 4 of the General Terms and Conditions, neither the Company nor the Lessee shall make any mutual claim with respect to the cancellation of the reservation or the non-execution of the rental agreement.

Article 7 (Reservation Services on Behalf of the Company)

The lessee may apply for a reservation at a travel agency or partner company (hereinafter referred to as "Agent") that handles reservation services on behalf of the Company.

The lessee who has made an application under the preceding paragraph to an agent may make a request to change or cancel the reservation only to such agent, and any such change of reservation must be approved by the Company through such agent.

Chapter 3 Loan and Delivery

Article 8 (Conclusion of Charter Agreement)

 

The lessee shall specify the terms and conditions of the rental agreement as set forth in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the General Terms and Conditions, and the Company shall enter into the rental agreement by specifying the terms and conditions of the rental agreement in the General Terms and Conditions, the Schedule of Charges, or other relevant documents. The Company shall not rent the rental car to the Lessee unless there is no rental car available for rent or the Lessee or the Driver falls under any of the items of Paragraph 1 or Paragraph 2 of Article 9 of the General Conditions of Car Charter.

Upon execution of the rental agreement, the Lessee shall pay to the Company the rental fee as provided in Article 11, paragraph 1 of the General Terms and Conditions.

 

In accordance with the basic notice (Note 1) of the supervisory authorities, upon conclusion of the rental agreement, the Company will request the Lessee to present and submit a copy of the driver's license of the driver designated by the Lessee (hereinafter referred to as the "Driver")  in order to enter the Driver's name, address, driver's license type and driver's license (Note 2) number in the rental book (rental book) and in the rental certificate provided in Article 14, paragraph 1 of the Agreement, or attach a copy of the Driver's license to the rental book. In such case, the Lessee shall present to the Company his/her driver's license if he/she is the driver, or the driver's license if the Lessee and the driver are different, and submit a copy thereof.

(Note 1 ) Basic notices from regulatory authorities refer to 2.(10) and (11) of the "Basic Notice on Rental Cars" (Jitetsu No. 138, June 13, 1995) issued by the Director-General of the Motor Vehicle Transportation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

(Note 2 ) Driver's license means a driver's license stipulated in Article 92 of the Road Traffic Law, which is in the form of a separate Form 14, Article 19 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Road Traffic Law. In addition, an international driver's license or a foreign driver's license stipulated in Article 107-2 of the Road Traffic Law is equivalent to a driver's license.

 

In concluding a rental agreement, the Company may request the Lessee and Driver to submit documents that verify their identity, in addition to their driver's license, and may take copies of the submitted documents.

Upon entering into the rental agreement, the Company shall request the Lessee to provide a cell phone number or other information to communicate with the Lessee and the Driver.

Upon execution of the rental agreement, the Company may require the  to pay the rental fee in cash or by credit card or other payment method and may specify the method of payment.

 

Article 9 (Refusal to Conclude a Loan Agreement)

 

If the Lessee or Driver falls under any of the following items, the Company shall not be able to conclude a rental agreement and may cancel the reservation.

 

When the Lessee or Driver do not have a driver's license required to drive the rental car, or does not present or submit a copy of his/her driver's license to the Company When the renter is under the influence of alcohol When the renter is under the influence of narcotics, stimulants, thinner, or other intoxicants When the renter is under the influence of a child seat but does not have a child seat When a driver's license has not been obtained for more than one year, or when a driver's license has been obtained for more than one year but there is concern about the driver's driving proficiency When the driver is a member of a designated organized crime group, a member of a designated organized crime group or related person, or when the driver is recognized as belonging to other antisocial organizations When a person commits a violent act against our company's employees or other related parties in connection with a transaction with us, or when a person demands expenses that exceed a reasonable range or uses violent language, or when a person spreads false rumors or uses deception or force to damage our company's credibility or obstruct our business, or when a person violates the general terms and conditions or detailed regulations In the event that the Lessee or the Driver falls under any of the following items, the Company may refuse to enter into the rental agreement.

When the driver specified at the time of reservation is different from the Driver at the time of conclusion of the rental agreement When the Lessee does not respond to the requests specified in Paragraphs 4 to 6 of Article 8 of the General Conditions of Carriage When the Lessee has failed to pay the rental fee or other obligations to the Company in the past rental deliveries When any of the acts specified in each item of Article 18 of the General Conditions of Carriage has occurred in the past rental deliveries In the case of the preceding two clauses, if a reservation has already been made with the borrower, the borrower shall be deemed to have cancelled the reservation and the Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the cancellation of the reservation. In the case of the preceding two Paragraphs, if a reservation has already been made with the Lessee, the reservation shall be treated as cancelled, and the Lessee shall immediately pay to Peach the cancellation fee as specified by Peach.

 

Article 10 (Formation of Loan Agreement, etc.)

 

The rental agreement shall become effective when the Lessee pays the rental fee to the Company and the Company delivers the rental car to the Lessee. Delivery of the rental car as specified in the preceding paragraph shall be made on the date and time specified in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the General Terms and Conditions and at the place of rental as specified in the same paragraph.

 

Article 11 (Rental Fees)

 

Rental Charges shall mean the total of the following charges, the amount of each or the basis of calculation of which will be clearly indicated in the Fee Schedule.

Basic charge

Exemption indemnity fee

Equipment rental

Vehicle dispatch and pickup fee

Other charges as specified by the Company

The basic rental fee shall be based on the rates notified to and implemented by the Company to the Director General of the Regional Transport Bureau at the time of rental of the rental car. In the event that the rental fee is revised after the completion of the reservation as set forth herein, the rental fee shall be the price set forth in the fee schedule applicable at the time of reservation.

 

Article 12 (Modification of the Terms and Conditions of the Lease)

 

The Lessee shall obtain the prior consent of the Company when changing the terms and conditions of the rental agreement as stipulated in Article 7, Paragraph 1 of the General Terms and Conditions after the conclusion of the rental agreement.

If any change in the borrowing conditions pursuant to the preceding paragraph causes hindrance to the rental operations, the Company may refuse to accept such change.

 

Article 13 (Inspection, Maintenance and Verification)

 

The Company shall inspect the rental car in accordance with Article 47, paragraph 2 (Daily Inspection and Maintenance) and Article 48 (Periodic Inspection and Maintenance) of the Road Vehicle Law, and shall perform the necessary maintenance before renting the rental car.

The Lessee or the Driver shall confirm that the inspections and maintenance described in the preceding paragraph have been performed and that the rental car is free from defects in maintenance by inspecting the exterior of the vehicle and its equipment based on the inspection list prescribed by the Company, and that the rental car meets the other conditions of the rental agreement.

If the Company discovers any maintenance defects in the rental car as a result of the checks described in the preceding paragraph, the Company shall immediately perform the necessary maintenance, etc.

The Lessee or the Driver shall be responsible for properly installing the child safety seat, and the Company shall not be responsible for the installation of the child safety seat.

 

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

Upon delivery of the rental car, the Company shall issue to the Lessee or the Driver a prescribed rental certificate stating the matters specified by the Director of the District Transport Bureau, District Transport Branch Office.

The Lessee or the Driver shall carry the rental certificate issued in accordance with the preceding paragraph from the time the rental car is delivered to the lessee until it is returned to the Company (hereinafter referred to as "during use").

If the Lessee or the Driver loses the rental certificate, the Lessee or the Driver shall immediately notify the Company of such loss and follow the Company's instructions.

When returning the rental car, the Lessee or the Driver shall return the rental certificate to the Company at the same time.

 

Chapter 4 Use

 

Article 15 (Management Responsibility)

 

The Lessee or the Driver shall use and keep the rental car with the due care of a good manager during the use of the rental car.

The Lessee or the Driver shall use the rental car in compliance with the laws, regulations, terms and conditions, detailed regulations, and operation manuals.

 

Article 16 (Daily Inspection)

 

The Lessee or the Driver shall inspect the rental car in use as stipulated in Article 47-2 (Daily Inspection and Maintenance) of the Road Vehicle Law before each day's use, and shall perform the necessary maintenance.

 

Article 17 (Prohibited Acts)

 

The Lessee or the Driver shall not do any of the following acts while in use.

Use of the rented car for the purpose of motor transportation business or similar purposes without our consent and permission based on the Road Transportation Law.

To use the rental car for any purpose other than the prescribed one, or to allow any person other than the Driver stated on the rental certificate as stipulated in Article 13 of the General Conditions of Car Rentals and the person approved by the Company to drive the rental car. To forge or alter the registration number or VIN number of the rental car, or alter the original condition of the rental car by remodeling or refurbishing the rental car. To use the rented car in violation of the law or public order and morals; To drive under the influence of alcohol; To purchase damage insurance for the rented car without the Company's consent; To take the rented car outside of Japan; To use the rented car for filming or events without the Company's consent; To ride two people if the rented car is a two-wheeled vehicle; To commit any other acts in violation of Article 8 of the General Conditions of Carriage. To commit any act that violates the terms and conditions of the rental agreement as stipulated in Article 8 of the agreement.

 

Article 18 (Measures for Illegal Parking)

 

If the Lessee or the Driver illegally parks the rental car during use, the Lessee or the Driver shall report to the police station having jurisdiction over the area where the illegal parking took place and immediately pay the penalty for illegal parking, and bear the costs of towing, storage, pickup, etc. associated with the illegal parking.

When the Company is notified by the police that the rental car has been illegally parked, the Company shall contact the Lessee or the Driver and instruct them to promptly move the rental car and report to the police station having jurisdiction over the area where the car was illegally parked at the end of the rental period or at the Company's instruction to deal with the violation, and the Lessee or the Driver shall comply with such instructions. The Lessee or the Driver shall comply with such instructions. In the event that the Rental Car is moved by the police, the Company may, at its own discretion, personally pick up the Rental Car from the police station.

If the rental period is exceeded due to illegal parking by the Lessee or the Driver, the Lessee shall pay a separate rental fee for such excess portion.

After giving the instructions set forth in Paragraph 2 of this Article, at the Company's discretion, the Company shall check the status of the illegal disposition by means of a traffic violation notice, payment slip, receipt, etc., and if the Lessee or the Driver has not yet disposed of the violation, the Company shall repeat the instructions set forth in the preceding Paragraph to the Lessee or the Driver until the violation is disposed of. In the event that the Lessee or the Driver has not yet completed the violation, the Lessee or the Driver shall be repeatedly instructed in accordance with the preceding paragraph until the violation is completed. If the Lessee or the Driver fails to comply with the instructions in the preceding paragraph, the Company may cancel the rental agreement and demand the immediate return of the rental car without any notice or demand, and the Lessee or the Driver shall be required to submit to the police the fact that he/she has committed an unattended parking violation, as well as to submit to the police station, etc., and to acknowledge that he/she will comply with the legal measures as a violator. The Lessee or the Driver shall comply with the request and sign the prescribed document (hereinafter referred to as "written acknowledgment") stating that he/she has committed an abandoned parking violation and that he/she agrees to appear at a police station, etc. and comply with the legal measures as a violator.

If deemed necessary by the Company, the Company shall cooperate with the police in pursuing the responsibility of the Lessee or the Driver for any abandoned parking violation by submitting to the police a written self-identification, rental certificate, and other documents containing personal information, or may take other necessary measures such as submitting to the Public Safety Commission a written explanation and self-identification as provided in Article 51-4, Paragraph 6 of the Road Traffic Law, as well as the rental certificate and other documents, and reporting the facts to the Public Safety Commission. 

In the event that the Company receives an order to pay a violation charge under Article 51-4, Paragraph 4 of the Road Traffic Law and pays the charge, or in the event that the Company bears the costs, etc. required to search for the Lessee or the Driver and to move, store, or pick up the rental car, the Lessee or the Driver shall be liable for compensation to the Company for the amount equivalent to the violation charge and costs incurred by the Company, and shall pay such amounts to the Company by the date designated by the Company. In this case, the Lessee or the Driver shall be liable to pay the Company the amount equivalent to the Penalty for Abandonment and the expenses incurred by the Company by the date designated by the Company. In the event that the Lessee or the Driver pays the Company the amount equivalent to the abandoned violation fines, and the order to pay the abandoned violation fines is rescinded due to the lessee or the driver paying the penalties or being sued for prosecution, etc., and the Company receives a refund of the abandoned violation fines, the Company shall refund to the Lessee or the Driver the amount equivalent to the abandoned violation fines that were refunded to them. The Company shall refund the amount equivalent to the refunded abandoned violation fee to the Lessee or the Driver.

The Company may refuse to rent the Rental Car to the Lessee or the Driver thereafter if the Company has received an order to pay the Penalty for Abandonment under the preceding paragraph or if the Lessee or the Driver fails to pay the amount demanded under the preceding paragraph by the date specified by the Company.

 

 

Chapter 5 Restitution

 

Article 19 (Liability for Restitution)

 

The Lessee or the Driver shall return the rental car and equipment to the Company at the designated place of return (if the place of return has been changed in accordance with Article 12, Paragraph 1 of the General Terms and Conditions, the place of return shall be the place after such change) by the end of the rental period.

If the Lessee or the Driver violates the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Lessee or the Driver shall pay to the Company an amount equivalent to the Rental Charges corresponding to the period from the expiration of the Rental Period until the return of the Rental Car and equipment, except when such violation is caused by a natural disaster or other force majeure. In addition, if the Company suffers any damage as a result of the breach of the preceding paragraph, the Lessee shall compensate the Company for all such damage.

The Lessee or the Driver shall not be liable for any damage incurred by the Company if the rental car and equipment cannot be returned within the rental period due to a natural disaster or other unforeseeable circumstances.

In such a case, the Lessee or the Driver shall immediately contact the Company and follow the Company's instructions.

 

Article 20 (Confirmation at the Time of Return, etc.)

 

The Lessee or the Driver shall refill the rental car with gasoline and other fuel and return the rental car and equipment in the presence of the Company. In this case, the rental car shall be returned in the same condition as at the time of delivery, except for any parts worn or deteriorated due to normal use. The rental car may be refilled with gasoline, etc. by paying an amount equivalent to the cost of refilling gasoline, etc., as provided for in Article 22, Paragraph 2 of the General Terms and Conditions.

Upon return of the rental car, the Lessee or the Driver shall make sure that there are no articles left behind by the Lessee, driver or passengers in the rental car, and the Company shall not be responsible for any storage of the articles after the return of the rental car.

 

Article 21 (Charges for Extension of Lease Period)

 

In the event that the rental period is extended pursuant to Article 12, Paragraph 1 of the General Terms and Conditions, the Lessee or the Driver shall pay to the Company the total of the following amounts (hereinafter referred to as "Extension Charges") at the time of return of the rental car.

The difference between the amount obtained by adding the excess charge prescribed by the Company to the rental fee corresponding to the rental period after the extension and the rental fee corresponding to the rental period before the extension, and the rental fee already paid

If the Lessee enrolled in the indemnity plan at the time of signing the rental agreement, the difference between the indemnity fee corresponding to the period of the rental period at the time of extension and the indemnity fee already paid

In the event that the Lessee or the Driver wishes to extend the lease period or change the place of return due to unavoidable circumstances, theLessee or the Driver must contact the departure office within the return period to obtain approval. In the event that the Lessee returns the vehicle after the rental period has expired without obtaining consent, the Lessee shall pay a penalty fee (100,000 yen) in addition to the extension fee stipulated in the preceding paragraph.

 

Article 22 (Settlement)

 

The Lessee or the Driver shall immediately pay to the Company any unsettled charges such as extension fees, change of return location penalty fees, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Unsettled Charges") at the time of return of the rental car.

If gasoline or other fuel is not replenished at the time of return of the rental car, the Lessee or the Driver shall immediately pay to the Company an amount calculated according to the conversion table prescribed by the Company based on the mileage during use (hereinafter referred to as "Fuel Refund").

 

Article 23 (Measures to be taken in case of non-return)

 

If the Lessee or the Driver fails to return the rental car and equipment to the designated return location despite the expiration of the rental period and does not respond to the Company's request for return of the rental car or equipment, the Company shall take civil or criminal legal action against the Lessee or the Driver.

If the preceding paragraph applies, the Company shall take necessary measures to locate the rental car and equipment, including interviewing the family members, relatives, employers and other relevant persons of the Lessee or the Driver, and activating the vehicle location information system.

In the event that Paragraph 1 of this Article applies, the Lessee or the Driver shall pay to the Company the amount equivalent to the rental fee for the period from the expiration of the rental period until the Company collects the rental car and equipment, and shall be liable to compensate the Company for any damages (including expenses incurred in searching for and collecting the rental car and in searching for the Lessee or the Driver) caused by the Company pursuant to Article 28 of these Conditions of Carriage. 

If the Lessee or the Driver does not return the rental car and the Company is unable to contact the Lessee or the Driver for 3 days or more from the expiration date of the rental period, the Company shall deem that the rental car has been stolen by the Lessee or the Driver. In such a case, a report of theft shall be filed with the police station having jurisdiction, and if such report cannot be filed, the rental agreement shall be terminated and the Company shall return to the Lessee the balance of the rental fee and the indemnity fee, less the rental fee and the indemnity fee corresponding to the period from the time of delivery until the termination of the rental agreement, from the rental fee and the indemnity fee already received. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the rental of the vehicle.

 

 

Chapter 6 Measures to be taken in case of breakdown, accident, or theft

 

Article 24 (Measures to be taken upon discovery of a failure)

 

If the Lessee or the Driver discovers any abnormality or malfunction of the rental car during use, the Lessee or the Driver shall immediately stop driving the rental car, notify the Company and follow the Company's instructions.

The Lessee or the Driver shall be liable to compensate the Company for any damage (including the cost of picking up and repairing the rental car) caused to the Company pursuant to Article 28 of the General Terms and Conditions if the abnormality or failure specified in the preceding paragraph is caused by the intentional act or negligence of the Lessee or the Driver.

In the event of any failure of the rental car due to a defect existing prior to the delivery of the rental car to the Lessee, if no replacement rental car is provided to the Lessee or if the Company is unable to provide a replacement rental car, the rental agreement shall be terminated and the Company shall refund to the Lessee the balance of the rental fee and indemnity compensation fee received, less the rental fee and indemnity compensation fee corresponding to the period from the delivery of the rental car to the termination of the rental agreement. The Company shall return to the Lessee the balance of the Rental Charges and the Exemption Compensation Fee, less the Rental Charges and the Exemption Compensation Fee corresponding to the period from the time of rental to the time of termination of the Rental Agreement.

 

Article 25 (Measures in the Event of an Accident)

 

In the event of an accident involving the rental car while in use, the Lessee or the Driver shall immediately stop driving the rental car and, regardless of the size of the accident, shall take the measures required by law, as well as the measures specified below.

Immediately report to the Company the circumstances of the accident and follow the Company's instructions

To cooperate with investigations by the Company and the insurance company with which the Company has contracted regarding the accident, and to submit any documents, etc. requested by the Company without delay.

The Lessee or the Driver shall, in addition to taking the measures set forth in the preceding paragraph, handle and settle the accident at his/her own responsibility.

The Company shall advise the Lessee or the Driver on how to handle the accident and shall cooperate in the resolution of the accident.

 

Article 26 (Measures in the Event of Theft)

 

If the rental car is stolen or otherwise damaged while in use, the Lessee or the Driver shall take the measures set forth below.

Immediately notify the nearest police station.

Immediately report the damage, etc. to the Company and follow the Company's instructions.

To cooperate with the Company and the insurance company with which the Company has contracted to investigate theft or other damage, and to submit any documents, etc. requested by the Company without delay.

 

Article 27 (Termination of Rental Agreement due to Loss of Use)

 

In the event that the rental car becomes unusable (including when the vehicle no longer meets the standards set forth in the Road Trucking Vehicle Law and other laws and regulations) due to accident, theft or any other reason (hereinafter referred to as "accident, etc."), the rental agreement shall be terminated and the lessee or driver shall immediately return the rental car and its equipment to the Company in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 of the General Conditions of Carriage.

In the case of the preceding paragraph, if there is any unsettled balance or fuel settlement, the Lessee shall immediately pay the same to the Company in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of the General Terms and Conditions and shall be liable to compensate the Company for any damages (including costs required for pick-up and repair of the rental car) caused to the Company in accordance with Article 28 of the General Terms and Conditions, and the Company shall not refund any rental fee and waiver compensation fee already received. 

In the event of an accident, etc., caused by reasons not attributable to the Lessee, the Driver, or the Company, the Company shall refund to the Lessee the balance of the rental fee and the exemption compensation fee, less the rental fee and the exemption compensation fee corresponding to the period from the time of delivery to the end of the rental agreement.

The Lessee or the Driver shall have no claim against the Company for any damage arising out of his/her inability to use the rental car other than as provided in this Article, except for the measures provided in this Article.

 

 

Chapter 7 Compensation and Indemnification

 

Article 28 (Compensation and Business Compensation)

 

The Lessee or the Driver shall compensate the Company for any damage caused by the Lessee or the Driver to a third party or the Company while using the Rental Car. However, this shall not apply in cases where the damage was caused for reasons not attributable to the Lessee or the Driver.

Of the damages incurred by the Company under the preceding paragraph, the Lessee or the Driver shall pay to the Company compensation for damages as a separate non-operation charge for damages caused by the Company's inability to use the rental car or equipment due to accident, theft, breakdown, stain, odor, etc. of the rental car or equipment caused by reasons attributable to the Lessee or the Driver.

In the event that the Lessee or the Driver violates Article 17 (7) (Prohibition of Drunk Driving) of the General Terms and Conditions and causes an accident, the Lessee or the Driver shall not be exempted from liability for any reason whatsoever and shall pay to the Company a penalty of 300,000 yen in cash. If the Company incurs any damage as a result of such violation, the Lessee or the Driver shall be separately liable to compensate the Company for such damage.

 

Article 29 (Insurance)

 

In the event of an accident involving the rented car, insurance coverage will be provided within the limits described in the Special Conditions below (hereinafter referred to as "Limit of Indemnity") under the non-life insurance policy concluded by the Company with respect to the rented car. In the event that the renter or user has their own insurance policy that provides for compensation for accidents involving the rented car, such insurance policy shall take precedence over the Company's insurance policy for the rented car.

Compensation Limit

① Bodily injury insurance: unlimited per person

②Property insurance: Unlimited per accident

③Passenger insurance: 30 million JPY per passenger

If any of the exclusions from liability under the policy terms and conditions applies, the insurance proceeds specified in Paragraph 1 of this Article will not be paid.

Any damage for which no insurance payment is made and any damage in excess of the Limit of Indemnity shall be borne entirely by the Lessee or the Driver.
Upon payment by the Company of the amount of Damage to be borne by the Lessee or the Driver, the Lessee or the Driver shall immediately reimburse the Company for the amount paid by the Company.

The amount of the deductible under Paragraph 1 or Paragraph 2 of this Article shall be borne by the Lessee or the Driver. However, if the Lessee has enrolled in the indemnity compensation system and paid the indemnity compensation fee at the time of the rental agreement, and if the accident is not reported to the police or the Company, if no insurance payment is made, if the accident occurs after the rental agreement has been rendered and falls under Article 9, Paragraph 1, Items 1 through 4 or any of the items of Article 17, or if the borrowing period is extended without permission and the accident occurs after such extension, the Company shall bear the amount of such indemnity. In the event that the accident does not fall under any of the above items, the Company shall bear the amount of such deductible.

Negligence due to reckless driving, such as driving off public roads (e.g. circuit tracks), driving on rough roads, or driving in automobile races, may not be covered by the insurance coverage and may be the full responsibility of the Lessee or the Driver.

 

 

Chapter 8 Cancellation

 

Article 30 (Cancellation of Rental Agreement)

 

In the event that the lessee or the driver violates any of the provisions of the rental agreement during use, or falls under any of the items of Paragraph 1 or Paragraph 2 of Article 9 of the rental agreement, the Company may cancel the rental agreement and demand the return of the rental car without any notice, and in such case,  the Lessee or the Driver shall immediately return the rental car and equipment to the Company in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of the General Terms and Conditions and shall immediately pay to the Company any unpaid balance or fuel charges, if any.

In the case of the preceding paragraph, the Company shall not refund to the Lessee any rental fee, exemption compensation fee, etc. already received by the Company.

 

Article 31 (Termination of Consent)

 

The Lessee may cancel the rental agreement with the consent of the Company upon payment of a cancellation fee separately determined by the Company, even while the equipment is in use. In such case, the Company shall return to the Lessee the balance of the rental fee and the waiver of liability compensation fee received by the Company, less the rental fee and the waiver of liability compensation fee corresponding to the period from the time of delivery until the return of the leased equipment.

In the event that the Lessee cancels the rental agreement as set forth in the preceding paragraph, the Lessee shall pay a cancellation fee as set forth by the Company. 【Cancellation fee】=(Basic charge for the period of the rental period specified in the rental agreement)-(Basic charge corresponding to the period from the delivery of the rental car to the return of the car due to cancellation)×50% In addition to the cancellation fee, the Lessee or the Driver shall immediately pay to the Company any unsettled charges or fuel charges, if any, pursuant to Article 21 of the General Conditions of Carriage.

 

 

Chapter 9 Miscellaneous Provisions

 

Article 32 (Setoff)

 

The Company may, at any time, set off any money owed by the Lessee or the Driver to the Company under the Conditions of Carriage against any money owed by the Lessee or the Driver to the Company.

 

Article 33 (Consumption Tax)

 

The Lessee or the Driver shall pay to the Company the consumption tax (including local consumption tax) imposed on transactions under the General Terms and Conditions.

 

Article 34 (Delayed Payment of Damages)

 

If the Lessee or the Driver and the Company fail to perform any monetary obligation under these Conditions of Carriage, the Lessee or the Driver and the Company shall pay to the other party a late payment charge at the rate of 14.6% per annum.

 

Article 35 (Bylaws)

 

The Company may establish separate detailed regulations for the General Terms and Conditions, which shall have the same effect as the General Terms and Conditions.

The Company may establish separate detailed regulations for the General Terms and Conditions, which shall have the same effect as the General Terms and Conditions.

 

Article 36 (Dynamic Control and Vehicle Operation Recordings)

 

The Lessee and the Driver agree that the rental car may be equipped with a global positioning system (GPS function) and a driving recording system (drive recorder), and that the Lessee's and the Driver's current location, driving route, driving conditions, etc. will be recorded, and that the Company may use such records in the cases specified below. The Lessee agrees without objection that the current location, driving route, driving conditions, etc. of the Lessee and the Driver may be recorded and that the Company may use such records in the following cases

When the Company deems it necessary to know the driving conditions of the Lessee and the Driver in order to administer the Rental Car and the Rental Agreement

When used for marketing analysis to improve the satisfaction of lessees, drivers, other customers, etc., such as to improve the quality of products and services provided to lessees and drivers.

The Lessee and the Driver agree that the information recorded by the Global Positioning System (GPS function) and the Driver Recorder in the Rental Car as described in the preceding paragraph may be disclosed to the extent necessary to respond to the request or order of disclosure by the Company based on legal grounds, or by a court, investigative agency, or administrative agency. You agree without objection that the information recorded by the Global Positioning System (GPS function) and the Driver Recorder may be disclosed to the extent necessary to respond to such disclosure requests or orders.

 

Article 37 (Handling of Personal Information)

 

The purposes for which we collect and use the personal information of the Lessee or the Driver are as follows.
In the event that we acquire the personal information of a Lessee or the Driver for a purpose other than those specified below, we will clearly indicate the purpose of use in advance,
the Company will clearly indicate the purpose of use in advance.

To provide rental cars and related services to Lessees or Drivers for the purpose of identification and screening of Lessees or Drivers. To inform the Lessee or the Driver of rental cars, used cars, other products and services handled by the Company, as well as various events, campaigns, etc., by sending promotional materials, e-mails, etc. For the purpose of planning and developing products and services handled by the Company or considering measures to improve customer satisfaction To conduct questionnaire surveys of lessees or drivers for the purpose of planning and developing products and services handled by the Company or studying measures to improve customer satisfaction

To compile and analyze personal information statistically and create statistical data processed in a form that does not identify or specify individuals.

 

Article 38 (Agreed Jurisdiction)

 

In the event of any dispute concerning rights and obligations under the Terms and Conditions, the district court or summary court having jurisdiction over the location of the Company's head office or branch and the location of the borrowing location shall be the court of exclusive jurisdiction of the first instance.

 

Article 39 (Supplementary Provisions)

 

These terms and conditions shall come into effect on the date of approval.

That is all.

 

Separate sheet

【Reservation Cancellation Fee】

After application is completed・・・10% of the rental fee

During office hours 7 days prior to the start of the rental・・・20% of the rental fee

During business hours 6 to 2 days prior to the start of the rental・・・30% of the rental fee

During business hours on the day before the start of the rental・・・80% of the rental fee

The day of the rental start・・・100% of the rental fee

*Applicable only during high season and premium season. No cancellation fee will be charged for weekdays and weekends up to 8 days prior to the date of use.
No cancellation fee will be charged for weekdays and weekends up to 8 days prior to the date of use.

Cancellations made after 6:00 p.m. will be treated as cancellations for the following day.

【About the mileage limit】

If the specified mileage is exceeded ,

An excess mileage fee of 50 JPY per kilometer (excluding tax) will be charged.

Free of charge up to the following mileage

-72 hours of use:Free of charge up to 1,000 km

73-120 hours of use: free of charge up to 1,500 km

121-240 hours of use: free of charge up to 3,000 km

Additional 300 km will be free of charge for every 24 hours thereafter.

【Non-operating charge】

①Rent-a-car

If a rented car is driven by itself and not returned to the scheduled place of return... 150,000 JPY

If the rented car is returned to the scheduled place of return after being driven by yourself... ...200,000 JPY

②equipments

In case of unavailability... 100% of the purchase price of the replacement product

In case of repair required... number of repair days x daily rental fee for the relevant item x 50%.

That is all.