RENTAL CONDITIONS

Parties, scope, rental object

These terms and conditions apply to the rental of equipment such as wingsurf boards, hydrofoils, and accessories between Wingsurffi Windsports (the rental provider) and the tenant / renter who is called here as a customer. These terms and conditions are valid unless the parties have agreed otherwise in writing on a specific point.

Rental period

The rental period begins from the moment the equipment is picked up, shipped, or has been available for pickup as agreed. The rental period ends when the equipment is returned in full (including any screws, tools, accessories, and other parts) to the rental provider. The pickup and return dates are included in the rental period.

Paid rental time can be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis when the rental agreement is made. The rental provider  may grant a discount on the rent if it is known and can be demonstrated that the equipment will be used for a limited number of days during the rental period.

Formation of the Contract

A contract is formed when the customer responds positively to the rental provider’s offer and the rental provider confirms that the offered equipment is still available and now reserved for the customer.

The prices and availability shown on the online rental service (wingsurf.fi) are indicative and the rental provider always confirms the availability, possible additional costs, and pricing at the time of inquiry with a separate offer.

Termination of the Contract and Pricing

Both parties may terminate the contract in writing 14 days before the agreed rental period begins. If the customer terminates the contract 3 days before the agreed rental period begins, the rental provider has the right to charge 50% of the agreed price.

Upon receipt of the equipment, the tenant is obliged to inspect that it corresponds to what has been agreed. If there is a reason for complaint, the customer must immediately notify the rental provider. Compensation for the rental price is calculated no earlier than from the moment the rental provider has received the information about deficiencies. Any compensation will be agreed separately.

The rental price of the equipment will not be refunded if the equipment could not be operated due to the customer’s lack of expertise or due to the equipment’s incompatibility with other systems. The customer is responsible for clarifying and testing the equipment interfaces before entering into the rental agreement.

Customer’s Responsibilities

The equipment must be used only for its original intended purpose, in an allowed usage environment, with care and caution. The equipment being offered for rent is intended for learning and easy free ride surfing. Performing freestyle tricks such as jumps is prohibited. The likelihood of equipment damage is significant in jumps and similar tricks and is therefore strictly prohibited.

The customer is required to familiarize themselves with the instructions for use of the equipment and any separate instructions provided by the landlord, and to follow them. The rental provider is not responsible for whether the equipment is suitable for the customer’s intended use.

The customer is responsible for ensuring that the persons using the equipment have sufficient guidance, experience, fitness, and safety equipment to avoid injury in case of, for example, equipment failure. The customer must be able to demonstrate their competence upon request.

The customer is required to test and check the equipment before use. Any deficiencies observed must be reported to the rental provider without delay.

The customer is responsible for compensating the rental provider for any equipment that is broken, lost, stolen or not returned, according to the fair market value. The customer will also reimburse the rental provider fully for the cost of repairing wear and tear or damage caused by careless or incorrect use and maintenance.

The equipment is not insured by the rental provider. The customer may ensure the equipment is insured and be prepared to meet any deductible in case of damage. If the customer does not wish to arrange insurance coverage, they must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet all payment obligations in case of damage.

The equipment must be returned to the rental provider immediately after the rental period ends to the same storage area from which the equipment was supplied, unless otherwise agreed. The equipment must be returned cleaned, carefully packed, and in the same condition as it was when rented, with all accessories.

If the equipment is not returned by the agreed date, the customer has not provided an explanation, and the rental provider cannot contact the customer, the equipment will be reported as lost, and a criminal complaint will be made. The rental rate will be charged for each day after the agreed rental period according to the price list.

By accepting the rental agreement and renting the equipment, the customer acknowledges being aware of the risks associated with the sport and the use of the rented equipment. Wing surfing is a sport comparable to extreme sports, practiced in windy conditions on the water, where injuries and equipment failures can be fatal.

Rental’ provider’s responsibility

The rental provider is responsible for the maintenance and repair costs resulting from normal wear and tear of the equipment. It should be noted that, for example, driving the equipment into a rock or grounding it cannot be considered normal wear and tear, and the customer is responsible for the repair costs or the cost of acquiring a replacement part.

The rental provider is not responsible for damages that have occurred due to circumstances beyond the ren’tal provider’s control or events that the rental provider could not reasonably have taken into account when conducting the rental business.

The rental provider is not liable for damages or indirect or direct costs to the customer or third parties resulting from the use or breakage of the equipment. The rental provider’s liability for equipment failure is limited to a refund of the rental fee. If the equipment failure is due to the customer’s or third party’s faulty or inadequate operation or damage, the customer is responsible for the equipment repair costs.

Force Majeure

The rental provider has the right to terminate the agreement without liability to the customer or third parties in the event of force majeure. Force majeure is considered to be natural disasters, terrorism, war, strike, actions by authorities preventing performance, payment disruptions, equipment failure or loss, transportation equipment breakdown, or other such obstacle that cannot be reasonably solved by the rental provider’s considering the rental price with reasonable effort and economic investment.

Breach of contract, failure to comply with payment terms

If the rental provider has reason to suspect that the equipment is at risk of breaking, spoiling, or getting lost, or the customer is otherwise not fulfilling their responsibilities or fails to meet payment obligations, or there has been a significant change in the customer’s solvency, the rental provider has the right to refuse to rent the equipment and take back the equipment or demand an advance payment. In this case, the rental provider also has the right to terminate all other contracts with the customer without liability to the customer or third parties. The customer is obliged to compensate the rental provider for the costs incurred by the termination of the rental agreement.

Assignment of the rental agreement

The rental agreement may not be transferred or the equipment be transferred to a third party without the rental provider’s written permission.

Disputes

Problematic situations are primarily resolved through negotiation. If an agreement cannot be reached through negotiation, disputes arising from the agreement between the parties will be resolved in the district court of the rental provider’s domicile.