The vehicle is an inalienable property of TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR, and the Lessor shall not acquire any other rights regarding this vehicle, except those given to the Lessor in the Rental Agreement.
1. Authorized vehicle operation
Only persons older than 23 years who have a valid driving license for at least years (3 x 365 days) shall be allowed to operate the vehicle.
2. Rental of the vehicle
The vehicle shall be rented by concluding a Rental Agreement. By signing the Rental Agreement, the Lessor confirms that the vehicle and equipment listed on page 1 of the Rental Agreement are in good technical condition. The Lessor must return the rented vehicle within the deadline stated in the Agreement.
3. Limitations
The rented vehicle cannot be used:
- For paid transport of passengers and goods;
- If the data given by the person who concluded the Rental Agreement is false;
- In any competition, speed test, or race;
- By persons under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, narcotics, soporifics, or other medicines;
- When the vehicle is not in driving condition or is overloaded with extra passengers or luggage, has expired registration, or for any other reason the vehicle is not in technically good condition;
- Beyond categorized roads;
- Contrary to special conditions, limitations, or prohibitions which refer to the use of the rented vehicle in individual countries or regions, of which the Lessor will be informed upon concluding the Rental Agreement and will accept by signing the Agreement. TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR does not accept any liability for any damage which arises in the event the Lessor does not observe the above-mentioned limitations.
4. Lessor’s liability for damage
The Lessor shall be responsible for any damage to the vehicle, parts thereof it and additional equipment that is not acknowledged under the general conditions of motor full insurance. The Lessor excessive use shall include use exceeding normal use appropriate for the duration of the rental and mileage. The Lessor shall be liable for all damage that results from the replacement of parts or equipment when replacement is not necessary or is performed such that a new or a good part is replaced with an old or inappropriate part. The Lessor shall undertake to pay all established damages which under these general conditions should be covered by the Lessor based on an additional bill issued by TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR.
5. Payment of the invoice
After the end of the rental, an invoice shall be prepared based on the Rental Agreement price list valid upon the conclusion of the contract and taking into account all data from the contract, additional costs, and any special arrangement. Upon returning the vehicle, the Lessor shall be obliged to pay the rent based on the invoice within 8 days after the receipt of the invoice. In the event of a delay in payment penalty interest shall be charged in the amount determined by the Law on penalty interest rates if not agreed otherwise.
6. Extension of the rental
If the Lessor desires to extend the rental, they shell first inform the respective Branch Office that rented the vehicle, one day in advance. In the event of non-fulfillment of this condition, it shall be deemed that the Lessor has appropriated the vehicle illegally and criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Lessor if the Lessor returns the vehicle after the date stated agreed upon in the Rental Agreement and if the price has been changed during the rental period, the rental from the date of the planned return of the vehicle to the actual date of return of the vehicle shall be calculated at the new price. Mileage shall also be calculated at the new price, i.e., by dividing the number of kilometers traveled by the number of days of the rental. The average number of kilometers traveled per day obtained in such manner shall be multiplied by the number of days overdue, and the number of kilometers shall be calculated using the new price per km.
7. Mileage
The number of kilometers traveled during the rental of the vehicle shall be determined based on an odometer installed in the vehicle at the factory. Odometers in vehicles are sealed and the customers shall be obligated to check whether the seal is undamaged upon receiving the vehicle.
8. In case of removal of the built-in odometer seal
In case when the vehicle is returned it is established that the seal has been removed during the rental period, the customer shall pay for an additional 500 km per day of the agreement according to the valid price list which is the agreed-upon contractual penalty between the contracting parties.
9. Fuel
Fuel is not included in the price of the rental. Vehicles shall be rented and returned with full fuel tanks.
10. Maintenance
The Lessor undertakes to take care of the vehicle and regularly check the oil level in the engine and automatic gearbox if the vehicle is equipped with one, water in the radiator and battery, as well as the correct pressure in the tires. Oil should be changed every 10.000 km. The cost of oil, etc. shall be paid to the Lessor upon presentation of bills. The Lessor shall be obliged to pay for all damages caused due to incorrect maintenance.
11. Breakdowns
Repairs or replacement of parts may be performed only at authorized service workshops and after receiving the prior approval of the Branch Office which rented the vehicle. The costs of repairs shall be returned to the Lessor upon presentation of the bill. In case of replacement of parts, the Lessor shall also be obliged to present the replaced parts. If the repair is performed abroad, in addition to the prior approval of the Branch Office for the repair, upon crossing the border the Lessor shall obtain a receipt at customs for the import of the replaced part and upon returning, submit the bill, the replaced parts, and the customs receipt.
Under the conditions from the previous paragraph, costs in the amount from the bill, calculated in Macedonian Denars calculated to the middle exchange rate of the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia on the date of calculations, shall be acknowledged to the credit of the Lessor. If TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR did not give their prior approval to the repair of the vehicle abroad, upon returning the vehicle, these costs shall be acknowledged to the Lessor upon presenting the bill and replaced parts up to the amount assessed by the TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR commission. The cost shall not be acknowledged if the repair is performed without approval, outside of an authorized service, or if the replaced parts of the bill have not been presented. If upon returning the vehicle it is established that any part of the vehicle, equipment, or additional accessories have been lost, the Lessor shall be obliged to pay the damage in the amount of the market value of the lost part or equipment valid on the date of returning of the vehicle.
12. Vehicle documents and keys
All vehicles are equipped with all necessary documents including documents necessary for crossing borders, and the Lessor shall be responsible for them. In the case of loss of documents or keys, the Lessor shall pay the damage of 100 EUR.
13. Personal Accident Insurance
By paying an additional daily charge in the amount determined in the valid price list, the Lessor may insure him/herself, an authorized driver, and their relatives for damage due to death or physical injury suffered during the use of the vehicle, under the valid policy.
14. Vehicle insurance
All vehicles owned by TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR are insured against liabilities for damage caused to third parties. The insurance company will cover the costs of damage caused by the vehicle up to the insured amount determined by the law on the day when damage is caused. All vehicles owned by TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR have motor hull insurance, with a deductible. The Lessor shall cover the costs of damage up to the amount of the deductible, unless this is avoided by the payment of an additional daily amount, according to the conditions determined in the valid price list for all cases in which the damage to the vehicle is covered by the motor hull insurance. Insurance shall in no case cover the costs of damage to tires and the oil reservoir. The Lessor shall always cover the costs of this damage.
15. Theft protection
The vehicle, tools, accessories, and equipment can also be insured against theft by paying an additional charge in the amount and according to the conditions determined in the valid price list. In the event, such insurance has not been concluded and the theft of the vehicle, parts thereof, tools, accessories, or equipment occurs, and the insurance company does not cover these costs, the Lessor shall be obliged to cover these costs. The Lessor shall immediately inform the nearest police station and the TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR Office that rented the vehicle, of any theft.
16. Accidents
The Lessor shall immediately inform the nearest police station and TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR Office that rented the vehicle, of any accident. The Accident Report Form that is enclosed in the vehicle documents shall be filled in with all data on the accident and sent to the TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR Branch Office that rented the vehicle. The Lessor undertakes to cooperate with TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR in dealing with and removing the consequences of the accident. If TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR suffers any damage due to the non-cooperation of the Lessor these costs shall be charged to the Lessor.
17. Validity and changes to the Rental Agreement
The Rental Agreement shall come into force when it is signed by both contracting parties. Any other special conditions, limitations, or prohibitions which the Lessor is informed of and accepts by signing the agreement and which are an integral part thereof shall be valid simultaneously with the Rental Agreement. No provision of the agreement may be changed without the prior approval of TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR.
18. Inspection and seizure of the vehicle
All employees of TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR shall have the right to inspect the vehicles at any time. In case it is established upon such inspection that the Lessor is committing a breach of the Rental Agreement the employees of TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR shall be authorized to seize the vehicle from the Lessor. Upon their intervention employees of TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR shall be authorized to seize the vehicle from Lessor. Upon their intervention, an employee of TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR shall be obliged to present appropriate proof of being an employee of the company to the Lessor. The calculation of the rental shall be performed including the day when TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR has again gained possession of the vehicle.
19. Traffic offenses
The Lessor shall bear sole responsibility for traffic offenses committed during the rental period. The Lessor shall bear sole responsibility for all damages caused with the vehicle during the rental period for which the insurance company does not cover these costs for any reason.
20. Jurisdiction
In the case of deputes, the contracting parties hereby agree upon the competence of the Court of Skopje.
21. Definition of terms
a) TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR: owner of the vehicle that is a subject of this Rental Agreement with full name: TOP INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR Skopje, Skupi 67, Skopje
b) Lessor/Renter: the party that has rented the vehicle under the Rental Agreement and has undertaken to pay the costs of rental
c) Driver: the person who operates the vehicle