Rental car rental terms and conditions


Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Application of Terms and Conditions)

1.The Company shall lend a rental car (hereinafter referred to as the "Rental Car") to the lessee in accordance with the provisions of these terms and conditions, and the lessee shall accept the same.
Any matters not provided for in these terms and conditions shall be governed by the provisions of Article 38, laws and regulations, or general customs.

2.The Company may make special agreements within the scope that does not contradict the purpose of these terms and conditions, regulations, laws, administrative directives, and general customs. In the event of a special agreement, the special agreement shall take precedence over these terms and conditions.

Chapter 2: Reservations

Article 2 (Reservation Application)

1.The lessee, when renting a rental car, may apply for a reservation by clearly indicating the rental conditions (hereinafter referred to as the "Rental Conditions"), including but not limited to the vehicle class, start date and time of rental, rental location, rental period, return location, driver, necessity of child seats, and other rental conditions, agreeing to the terms and conditions and the separately specified rate table, etc., through the method separately specified.

2.When a reservation application is made by the lessee, the Company shall generally respond to the reservation within the range of rental cars owned by the Company. In this case, unless otherwise specified by the Company, the lessee shall pay a reservation application fee separately specified, except in cases recognized by the Company.

Article 3 (Modification of Reservation)

1.The lessee shall obtain the Company's approval in advance if they intend to modify the rental conditions specified in Article 2, paragraph 1.

Article 4 (Cancellation of Reservation, etc.)

1.The lessee may cancel a reservation through the method separately specified.

2.If the lessee does not commence the procedure for concluding the rental car rental agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Rental Agreement") even after one hour has passed since the reserved start time due to the lessee's circumstances, the reservation shall be deemed cancelled.

3.In the cases of the preceding two paragraphs, the lessee shall pay a reservation cancellation fee to the Company as separately specified. The Company shall return to the lessee the amount received as the reservation application fee, minus this reservation cancellation fee.

4.If the reservation is cancelled due to the Company's circumstances or if the rental agreement is not concluded, the Company shall refund the received reservation application fee and pay a penalty as separately specified.

5.In the event that the rental agreement is not concluded due to reasons such as accidents, theft, non-return, recalls, natural disasters, or other reasons for which neither the lessee nor the Company is responsible, the reservation shall be deemed cancelled. In this case, the Company shall refund the received reservation application fee.

Article 5 (Alternative Rental Car)

1.In the event that the Company is unable to provide a rental car of the same vehicle class as reserved by the lessee, the Company may offer the lessee an alternative rental car of a different vehicle class (hereinafter referred to as the "Alternative Rental Car").

2.If the lessee accepts the offer in the preceding paragraph, the Company shall provide the Alternative Rental Car under the same rental conditions as those at the time of reservation, except for the vehicle class. In the event that the rental fee for the Alternative Rental Car is lower than the rental fee for the reserved vehicle class, the rental fee for the Alternative Rental Car shall apply.

3.The lessee may reject the offer of the Alternative Rental Car in the preceding paragraph and cancel the reservation.

Article 6 (Exemption)

1.The Company and the lessee shall not make any claims against each other for the cancellation of a reservation or the non-conclusion of a rental agreement, except for the measures provided for in Articles 4 and 5.

Article 7 (Reservation Agency)

1.The lessee may make a reservation through a travel agency, affiliated company, etc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Agent") that handles reservation operations on behalf of the Company.

2.A lessee who has made a reservation through an Agent in the preceding paragraph may request changes or cancellations to the reservation only through that Agent.

Chapter 3: Rental

Article 8 (Conclusion of Rental Agreement)

1.The lessee shall specify the rental conditions as stipulated in Article 2, paragraph 1, and the Company shall specify the rental conditions by this contract, rate table, etc., and conclude the rental agreement, except in cases where there is no rental car available for rental or where the lessee or the driver falls under any of the items in Article 9, paragraphs 1 or 2.

2.Upon conclusion of the rental agreement, the lessee shall pay the rental fee as stipulated in Article 11, paragraph 1.

3.Based on the basic directives of the supervisory authority (Note 1), the Company may request the lessee to present the driver's license of the designated driver (hereinafter referred to as the "Driver") specified by the lessee and attach a copy of the driver's license to the rental contract. In this case, if the lessee is the driver, the lessee shall present his or her own driver's license or submit a copy thereof. If the lessee is different from the driver, the lessee shall present the driver's driver's license or submit a copy thereof.
(Note 1) The basic directives of the supervisory authority refer to the Director's Directives of the Road Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, "Basic Directives for Rental Cars" (Self-Travel No. 138, June 13, 1995), 2. (10) and (11).
(Note 2) The driver's license refers to the driver's license specified in Article 92 of the Road Traffic Act, the format of which is specified in Annex 14 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Road Traffic Act. The international driver's license or foreign driver's license specified in Article 107-2 of the Road Traffic Act is equivalent to a driver's license.

4.In concluding the rental agreement, the Company may request the lessee and the driver to present a document that can verify their identity, and may take a copy of the document presented.

5.In concluding the rental agreement, the Company may request the lessee to provide contact information such as a mobile phone number for contacting the lessee and the driver during the rental period.

6.In concluding the rental agreement, the Company may request the lessee to make payment by credit card or cash, or specify another method of payment.

Article 9 (Rejection of Rental Agreement)

1.The rental agreement shall not be concluded if the lessee or the driver falls under any of the following items:
(1) When the driver fails to present the driver's license required for driving the rental car or refuses to submit a copy of the driver's license, despite the Company's request.
(2) When the driver is deemed to be under the influence of alcohol.
(3) When the driver is deemed to exhibit symptoms of drug addiction, such as those caused by narcotics, stimulants, or thinner.
(4) When a child under the age of 6 is carried without a child seat.
(5) When the lessee or the driver is recognized as a member or affiliate of a gangster group or a person belonging to other anti-social organizations.

2.The Company may reject the conclusion of a rental agreement if the lessee or the driver falls under any of the following items:
(1) When the driver at the time of rental agreement differs from the driver specified at the time of reservation.
(2) When there is a fact of delay in payment of rental fees in past rentals.
(3) When there has been an act listed in Article 17 in past rentals.
(4) When there has been a fact listed in Article 18, paragraph 6 or Article 25, paragraph 1 in past rentals (including rentals by other car rental companies).
(5) When there has been a fact that automobile insurance was not applied due to a violation of the rental agreement or insurance agreement in past rentals.
(6) When the lessee has engaged in violent acts, excessive demands beyond reasonable limits, or the use of violence or abusive language against employees or other personnel of the Company in relation to transactions with the Company.
(7) When the lessee spreads rumors, damages the Company's credibility by fraud or intimidation, or disrupts the Company's business.
(8) When the conditions expressly stated by the Company are not met.
(9) When the Company deems it inappropriate for other reasons.

3.In cases of the preceding two paragraphs, if a reservation has already been made between the lessee and the Company, it shall be treated as if the reservation has been canceled, and if the lessee has already paid a reservation cancellation fee, the Company shall refund the received reservation deposit to the lessee.

Article 10 (Conclusion of Rental Agreement, etc.)

1.The rental agreement shall be concluded when the lessee pays the rental fee to the Company and the Company delivers the rental car to the lessee. In this case, the received reservation deposit shall be allocated as part of the rental fee.

2.The delivery referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be made at the rental location specified in Article 2, Paragraph 1, at the rental start date and time specified in the same paragraph.

Article 11 (Rental Fee)

1.The rental fee refers to the total amount of the following charges, and the Company shall specify the amount or calculation basis of each in the fee schedule:
(1) Basic fee
(2) Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) fee
(3) Optional fees
(4) Fuel charges
(5) Other fees

2.The basic fee is based on the rates implemented by the local Transport Bureau Director (or the Hyogo Land Transport Department Director in Hyogo Prefecture, or the Okinawa General Office Land Transport Office Director in Okinawa Prefecture) at the time of renting out the rental car.

3.If the rental fee is revised after making a reservation under Article 2, the rental fee shall be based on the lower of the rates applied at the time of reservation and at the time of rental.

4.Details regarding the rental fee shall be specified in the detailed rules.

Article 12 (Modification of Rental Conditions)

1.After the conclusion of the rental agreement, the lessee must obtain the Company's approval before modifying the rental conditions specified in Article 8, Paragraph 1.

2.The Company may refuse to approve the modification of the rental conditions if it would disrupt the rental operations.

Article 13 (Inspection and Confirmation)

1.The Company shall conduct inspections as stipulated in Article 48 [Regular Inspection and Maintenance] of the Road Transport Vehicle Act and provide rental cars that have undergone necessary maintenance.

2.The Company shall conduct inspections as stipulated in Article 47-2 [Daily Inspection and Maintenance] of the Road Transport Vehicle Act and perform necessary maintenance.

3.The lessee or driver shall confirm that the inspections and maintenance as mentioned in the preceding two paragraphs have been conducted and that there are no maintenance issues with the rental car through an inspection of the exterior and accessories of the vehicle based on a separately specified inspection sheet, among other checks, to ensure that the rental car meets the rental conditions.

4.If any maintenance issues are discovered in the rental car through the confirmation in the preceding paragraph, the Company shall promptly conduct necessary maintenance.

Article 14 (Issuance and Carrying of Rental Certificate)

1.The Company shall issue a designated rental certificate to the lessee or driver, detailing the matters specified by the local transport bureau director, upon handing over the rental car.

2.The lessee or driver must carry the rental certificate issued in accordance with the preceding paragraph during the use of the rental car.

3.In the event that the lessee or driver loses the rental certificate, they must immediately notify the Company.

4.When returning the rental car, the lessee or driver must return the rental certificate to the Company at the same time.

Chapter 4: Use

Article 15 (Responsibility for Management)

1.The lessee or driver shall use and store the rental car with the duty of a good manager from the time of receipt until return to the Company (hereinafter referred to as "during use").

2.The lessee or driver shall comply with laws, these terms and conditions, regulations, operating instructions, and any other usage instructions provided by the Company when using the rental car.

Article 16 (Daily Inspection and Maintenance)

1.The renter or driver must perform daily inspections and necessary maintenance on the rental car in accordance with Article 47-2 of the Road Transport Vehicle Law [Daily Inspection and Maintenance] before each day's use.

Article 17 (Prohibited Acts)

1.The lessee or driver shall not engage in the following acts during use:
(1) Use the rental car for automobile transportation business or similar purposes without the consent of the Company and the permits required under the Road Transport Act.
(2) Use the rental car for purposes other than its intended use or allow a person other than the driver listed in the rental certificate specified in Article 8, paragraph 3, and a person approved by the Company to drive the vehicle.
(3) Engage in any act that would infringe upon the Company's rights, such as subleasing the rental car or using it for other collateral purposes.
(4) Falsify or alter the vehicle registration number plate or vehicle identification number plate of the rental car, or modify or alter the rental car to change its current condition.
(5) Use the rental car for various tests or competitions, or use it to tow or push other vehicles without the consent of the Company.
(6) Use the rental car in violation of laws or public order and morals.
(7) Obtain insurance for the rental car without the consent of the Company.
(8) Take the rental car out of Japan without the consent of the Company.
(9) Damage or soil the electric vehicle or charger due to improper handling of the electric vehicle or charger.
(10) Engage in any act that violates the lessee conditions specified in Article 8, paragraph 1.

Article 18 (Treatment in Case of Illegal Parking)

1.In the event that the lessee or driver illegally parks the rental car during use, the lessee or driver shall immediately appear at the police station having jurisdiction over the area where the illegal parking occurred, pay the fine for the illegal parking, and bear the costs of towing, storage, and removal associated with the illegal parking.

2.If the company receives notification from the police regarding a violation of the rental car being parked illegally, the company shall contact the lessee or driver, promptly move or retrieve the rental car, instruct the lessee or driver to appear at the designated police station for processing of the violation by the expiration of the rental period or the time specified by the company, and the lessee or driver shall comply with such instructions. The company may, at its discretion, require the lessee or driver to retrieve the rental car from the police if it has been moved by them.

3.After giving the instructions in the preceding paragraph, the company shall, at its discretion, confirm the status of the violation processing by means of a traffic violation notice, payment receipt, or other document, and if the violation has not been processed, the company shall continue to give instructions to the lessee or driver until the violation is processed. The company may also require the lessee or driver to sign a document provided by the company (hereinafter referred to as the "self-recognition document") acknowledging the fact that they have appeared at the police station or other such place and have accepted legal measures as the violator, and the lessee or driver shall comply with this requirement.

4.When deemed necessary, we will cooperate with the police by submitting documents containing personal information, such as the acknowledgment form and the rental certificate, to pursue the liability of the lessee or driver for the illegal parking violation. We may also take necessary legal actions, such as submitting an explanation document and an acknowledgment form as well as the rental certificate to the Public Safety Commission to report the facts. The lessee or driver agrees to this.

5.If we receive a payment order for a parking violation fine under Article 51-4, Paragraph 1 of the Road Traffic Act and pay the parking violation fine, or if we bear the cost of searching for the lessee or driver or the cost of moving, storing, and picking up the vehicle, we will request the lessee or driver to pay the following amounts ("parking violation-related expenses"):
(1)The amount equivalent to the parking violation fine
(2)Parking violation penalty as separately determined by us
(3)The cost of searching for the lessee or driver and the cost of moving, storing, and picking up the vehicle
In this case, the lessee or driver shall pay the parking violation-related expenses by the deadline specified by us.

6.If the lessee or driver should pay the fine for illegal parking under the provisions of Paragraph 1, but fails to comply with our instructions to process the violation based on Paragraph 2 or to sign the acknowledgment form requested by us based on Paragraph 3, we may collect from the lessee or driver the parking violation fine as well as the parking violation penalty specified in Paragraph 5 as the amount to be used for the parking violation penalty.

7.If the lessee or driver has paid the amount requested by us under Paragraph 5 and later pays the fine for the parking violation, or if the prosecution is initiated, and the payment order for the parking violation fine is canceled, and we receive a refund of the parking violation fine, we will return only the amount equivalent to the parking violation fine of the parking-related expenses that we have already received from the lessee or driver. The same applies if we have collected the parking violation fine under Paragraph 6.

Article 19 (GPS Function)

1.The lessee or driver agrees that the rental car may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (hereinafter referred to as "GPS function"), and that the current location and route of the rental car may be recorded in the designated system of the Company, and that the Company may use such recorded information for the following purposes:
(1) To confirm that the rental car has been returned to the specified location at the end of the rental contract.
(2) To confirm the current location of the rental car, etc., when it falls under Article 25, Paragraph 1, or when it is deemed necessary for the management of the rental car or the performance of the rental contract, etc.
(3) To use for marketing analysis for improving the quality of products and services provided to the lessee and driver, and enhancing customer satisfaction, etc.

2.The lessee and driver agree that the Company may disclose, to the extent necessary, information recorded by the GPS function to the lessee or driver if the Company is requested to do so based on laws and regulations, or if the Company receives a request or order for disclosure from a court, administrative agency, or other public institution.

Article 20 (Drive Recorder)

1.If a drive recorder is installed in the rental car, the borrower and the driver agree that the recorder may record their driving conditions and that the company may use this recorded information for the following purposes:
(1) To confirm the circumstances of an accident if one occurs.
(2) To confirm the driving conditions of the borrower and the driver as necessary for the management of the rental car or the performance of the rental contract.
(3) To use the recorded information for marketing analysis to improve the quality of products, services, etc., provided to the borrower and the driver and to enhance customer satisfaction.

2.The borrower and the driver agree that the company may disclose the recorded information from the drive recorder to the extent necessary if requested to do so by law or if requested to disclose it by a court, administrative agency, or other public institution.

Chapter 5: Return

Article 21 (Return Responsibility)

1.The borrower or driver shall return the rental car to the designated return location by the end of the rental period.

2.If the borrower or driver violates the preceding provision, they shall compensate the company for any damages incurred.

3.In the event that the borrower or driver is unable to return the rental car within the rental period due to natural disasters or other force majeure, they shall immediately contact the company and follow the company's instructions.

Article 22 (Confirmation upon Return)

1.The borrower or driver shall return the rental car and equipment to the company in the presence of the company, after refueling the gasoline or other fuel. In this case, except for areas worn out by normal use, the rental car shall be returned in the same condition as it was at the time of delivery. If the gasoline or other fuel is not refueled, the borrower or driver shall immediately pay the company an amount calculated based on the mileage traveled according to the company's prescribed conversion table.

2.The borrower or driver shall confirm that there are no personal belongings of the borrower, driver, or passengers left in the rental car when returning it, and the company shall not be responsible for storing any belongings left behind after the return of the rental car.

Article 23 (Rental Fee for Changes in Rental Period)

1.In the event that the borrower or driver changes the rental period in accordance with Article 12, they shall pay the rental fee corresponding to the changed rental period.

Article 24 (Return Location, etc.)

1.If the borrower or driver changes the designated return location in accordance with Article 12, they shall bear the cost of transportation required for the change of return location.

2.If the borrower or driver returns the rental car to a location other than the designated return location without obtaining the consent of the Company in accordance with Article 12, they shall pay a separate penalty fee for changing the return location as specified.

Article 25 (Measures in Case of Non-Return)

1.In the event that the borrower or driver fails to return the rental car to the designated return location despite the expiration of the rental period and fails to respond to the Company's return request, or if the whereabouts of the borrower are unknown, the Company shall take legal action such as filing a criminal complaint.

2.If the Company determines that the situation described in the preceding paragraph has occurred, it shall take necessary measures to confirm the location of the rental car, including conducting inquiries with the borrower's family, relatives, employer, etc., and activating the vehicle location information system.

3.In the event of the circumstances described in paragraph 1, the borrower or driver shall be liable for compensating the Company for damages in accordance with Article 30, as well as bear the cost of recovering the rental car and searching for the borrower or driver.

Chapter 6: Measures in Case of Breakdowns, Accidents, or Theft

Article 26 (Measures When Breakdown is Detected)

1.The lessee or driver shall immediately stop driving and contact the company if they discover any abnormalities or malfunctions in the rental car during use, and shall follow the instructions of the company.

Article 27 (Measures in Case of Accident)

1.In the event of an accident involving the rental car during use, the lessee or driver shall immediately stop driving, take legal measures regardless of the size of the accident, and take the following measures:
(1) Immediately report the situation of the accident to the company and follow the company's instructions.
(2) If repairs to the rental car are necessary based on the instructions in the previous item, except when approved by the company, the repairs shall be carried out by the company or a factory designated by the company.
(3) Cooperate with the company and the insurance company contracted by the company in investigating the accident, and promptly submit necessary documents, etc.
(4) When settling the accident with the other party or reaching any other agreement, obtain the prior approval of the company.

2.In addition to the measures in the preceding paragraph, the lessee or driver shall handle and resolve the accident at their own responsibility.

3.The company shall provide advice on handling the accident for the lessee or driver and cooperate in its resolution.

4.For vehicles equipped with an onboard accident recording device, the company shall record situations such as impacts or sudden braking to confirm the circumstances of the accident.

5.The company shall take measures such as verifying the records if deemed necessary.

Article 28 (Measures in Case of Theft)

1.In the event of theft or other damage to the rental car during use, the lessee or driver shall take the following measures:
(1) Immediately report to the nearest police station.
(2) Immediately report the situation to the company and follow the company's instructions.
(3) Cooperate with the investigation of the theft or other damage by the company and the insurance company contracted by the company, and promptly submit requested documents, etc.

Article 29 (Termination of Rental Agreement due to Inoperability)

1.In the event that the rental car becomes inoperable due to breakdown, accident, theft, or other reasons (hereinafter referred to as "malfunction, etc.") during use, the rental agreement shall be terminated.

2.In the case of the preceding paragraph, the lessee or driver shall bear the cost of retrieving and repairing the rental car, and the company shall not refund the rental fee already received. However, this shall not apply if the malfunction, etc. is due to the reasons set forth in paragraph 3 or 5.

3.If the malfunction, etc. is due to defects that existed before the rental, a new rental agreement shall be concluded, and the lessee may receive a substitute rental car from the company. The conditions for providing a substitute rental car shall be applied mutatis mutandis to paragraph 2 of Article 5.

4.If the lessee does not accept the provision of a substitute rental car as described in the preceding paragraph, the company shall refund the entire rental fee received. The same shall apply if the company is unable to provide a substitute rental car.

5.In the event that the malfunction, etc. occurs due to reasons that are not attributable to the lessee, driver, or the company, the company shall refund to the lessee the remaining amount after deducting the rental fee corresponding to the period from the rental to the termination of the rental agreement from the rental fee already received.

6.Except for the measures provided for in this Article, the lessee and the driver shall not make any claims against the company for damages arising from the inability to use the rental car.

Chapter 7: Compensation and Indemnity

Article 30 (Compensation and Operational Compensation)

1.The lessee or driver shall compensate for any damages caused to third parties or the company during the use of the rental car by the lessee or driver, except in cases attributable to the company.

2.Regarding the damages of the company mentioned in the preceding paragraph, compensation shall be made or operational compensation shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of the rate table for damages resulting from accidents, theft, breakdowns due to the fault of the lessee or driver, and damages resulting from the rental car being unusable due to contamination or odors, etc. The lessee or driver shall be responsible for paying this.

3.The lessee or driver shall compensate for any damages caused to third parties or the company due to the intentional or negligent acts of the lessee or driver during the use of the rental car.

Article 31 (Insurance and Compensation)

1.When the lessee or driver is liable for compensation under the preceding article's paragraph 1 or paragraph 3, compensation within the following limits shall be paid under the damage insurance contract or liability insurance contract for the rental car concluded by the Company or under the compensation system determined by the Company:
(1) Personal injury compensation: Unlimited per person (including compulsory automobile liability insurance)
(2) Property damage compensation: Unlimited per accident
(3) Bodily injury compensation: Unlimited per person

2.Compensation shall not be paid for insurance benefits or compensation under paragraph 1 if they fall under the exemption reasons of the insurance policy or compensation system.

3.The lessee or driver shall bear damages for which insurance benefits or compensation are not paid, as well as damages exceeding the insurance benefits or compensation amounts paid pursuant to paragraph 1.

4.When the Company has paid damages that should be borne by the lessee or driver, the lessee or driver shall immediately reimburse the Company for the amount paid by the Company.

5.The amount equivalent to the insurance premium of the damage insurance contract stipulated in paragraph 1 or the amount equivalent to the insurance premium of the liability insurance contract for damages shall be included in the rental fee.

Chapter 8: Termination of Rental Agreement

Article 32 (Termination of Rental Agreement)

1.The Company may terminate the rental agreement without any notice or demand for return of the rental car if the lessee or driver violates these terms and conditions during use, or falls under any of the items of Article 9, paragraph 1. In this case, the Company shall not refund the rental fee already received to the lessee.

2.In the event of termination under the preceding paragraph, the lessee or driver shall compensate the Company for any damages incurred.

Article 33 (Consented Termination)

1.The lessee may terminate the rental agreement with the consent of the Company, even during use, upon payment of the termination fee specified in the following paragraph. In this case, the Company shall refund the lessee the remaining amount after deducting the rental fee corresponding to the period from rental to termination from the received rental fee.

2.When the lessee terminates the agreement under the preceding paragraph, the lessee shall pay the following termination fee to the Company:
Termination Fee = { (Base Fee corresponding to the rental period) - (Base Fee corresponding to the period from rental to termination) } × 50%

Chapter 9: Personal Information

Article 34 (Purpose of Use of Personal Information)

1.The purposes for which the Company acquires and uses the lessee's or driver's personal information are as follows:
(1) To perform the obligations stipulated as conditions for business permits, such as creating a rental certificate at the time of entering into a rental agreement, as a business operator who has obtained a permit under Article 80, Paragraph 1 of the Road Transport Act.
(2) To provide information about rental cars, used cars, and other products handled by the Company, as well as services related to them, and to notify the lessee or driver of various events, campaigns, etc., by sending promotional materials, emails, etc.
(3) To conduct an examination of the lessee or driver regarding the identity verification and the approval or disapproval of the rental agreement at the time of entering into the rental agreement.
(4) To conduct questionnaire surveys of the lessee or driver for the purpose of planning and developing the Company's products and services, or considering measures to improve customer satisfaction.
(5) To aggregate and analyze personal information statistically, create statistical data processed into a form that cannot identify or specify individuals, for the purpose of creating statistical data.

2.In cases where personal information of the lessee or driver is acquired for purposes not specified in each item of Paragraph 1, the purpose of use shall be clearly stated in advance.

Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Provisions

Article 35 (Setoff)

1.The Company may offset at any time the monetary obligations of the lessee or driver based on these terms and conditions against the monetary obligations of the lessee or driver to the Company.

Article 36 (Consumption Tax)

1.The lessee or driver shall pay the consumption tax (including local consumption tax) imposed on transactions based on these terms and conditions to the Company.

Article 37 (Late Payment Charges)

1.In the event that the lessee, the driver, or the Company fails to fulfill a monetary obligation under these terms and conditions, they shall pay the other party late payment charges at an annual rate of 14.6%.

Article 38 (Governing Law, Priority Application of Japanese Text)

1.All contracts, rentals, and acts related to rentals under these terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Japanese law.

2.In the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese text and the English text of these terms and conditions, the Japanese text shall prevail and be given priority.

Article 39 (Detailed Rules)

1.The Company may establish detailed rules in addition to these terms and conditions, which shall have the same effect as these terms and conditions.

2.When the Company establishes detailed rules, it shall include them in brochures, rate tables, and its website. Any changes to these rules shall also be included in the same manner.

Article 40 (Jurisdiction)

1.In the event of a dispute arising regarding rights and obligations under these terms and conditions, the summary court with jurisdiction over the Company's head office, branch, or office shall be the exclusive jurisdictional court, regardless of the amount in dispute.

 

Supplementary Provision
These terms and conditions shall come into effect on July 28, 2022.