Terms and conditions

The Rental Agreement

These Rental Terms and Conditions, the rental document you receive when you are given access to the car you are renting (the “Rental Agreement”) any additional agreement signed by you, any documents or agreements (or links to on-line documents or agreements) sent to you electronically in connection with your rental, constitute the “Rental Agreement” between yourself and HT Rent A Car.

Your rental

You rent from HT Rent A Car the car described on the Rental Agreement, which rental is solely a transfer of possession, and not of ownership. You agree to the terms in the Rental Agreement provided any such term is not prohibited by the law of a jurisdiction covering this rental, in which case such law controls. “Renter” refers to the person who signs this agreement, “Owner” refers to HT Rent A Car.

Who may drive the car

You represent to HT Rent A Car that you are a capable and validly licensed driver and will remain a capable and validly licensed driver throughout the term of your rental. Any Authorized Driver must be at least 21 years old and must also be a capable and validly licensed driver at all times during which such person is operating the car. Any person other than the Renter or an Authorized Driver is prohibited to operate the car. The Renter acknowledges that he/she will remain financially responsible under the Rental Agreement at all times even if the car is operated by a Permitted Driver or someone other than yourself.

Return of the Car

You agree to return the car to us in the same condition you received it, on the date, at the time and to the location specified in the Rental Agreement. If returned later, you may be charged a late return fee. If you wish to extend the rental period you must contact us at 005999510935 to request the extension before your return date. We may or may not grant an extension or decline to grant it for the entire period you request. If you do not return the car to the location specified in the Rental Agreement, as and when required under the Rental Agreement, HT Rent a Car has the right to immediately reclaim the car. Any judicial cost incurred to claim the rental vehicle will be paid by the Renter.

PROHIBITED USE OF THE CAR

It is not allowed:

to transport persons or passengers for payment.
to transport more people than the number of seatbelts provided in the car.
to carry flammable and/or explosive goods in the car
to push/tow any vehicle and/or object.
to speed, drive recklessly, race or participate in any illegal activities during the use of the car.
to drive the car off-road.
to carry any pets/animals in the car.
to drive the car in an illegal/unsafe manner.
to smoke in the car.
to rent the car to another person.
to let other people drive the car. If in any circumstances another driver is found driving the car, the Owner will have the right to repossess the car. The driver will be fully responsible for any damages caused to the vehicle.

REPAIR, SAFETY, SECURITY AND FUEL

If the rented vehicle is involved in an accident, the Renter must notify the Owner immediately. No repair is to be done without the approval of the Owner. The Renter is responsible for and agrees to pay the repair costs for any physical damages or any general damages to the vehicle. Payment has to be made immediately unless any other alternative arrangement is made with the Owner.

You must:

report any defect of the car to the owner that you are aware of.
keep the car locked and keep the car keys always in your personal control.
keep your personal belongings always in your personal control and do not leave them in the car. In case of theft, all costs will be for the renter.
follow any reasonable written or unwritten instructions given by the owner.
refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level upon picking up the vehicle.
refuel the car with the designated fuel
inform the owner immediately in case of an accident.
return the car clean. If not, there is a $20 fee.

GPS track & trace

The renter is acquainted and agrees that the vehicle has electronic immobilizers and/or Track and Trace systems. The Owner will make use of those systems only when needed.

ACCIDENT

In case of an accident, the renter must:

remain calm.
Inform the owner immediately.
report the accident to ForenSys / CRS at phone number 199.
make no or give any offer, a promise of payment, settlement, waiver, release, indemnity, or admission of liability.

financial obligations

The renter must:

pay the full amount of the rent of the car at the beginning of the rental period. This can be in cash or through a credit card.
to pay a deposit of $250. The owner shall retain the deposit to be used, in the event of loss of or damage to the vehicle during the term of this Agreement. In the absence of damage or loss, said deposit shall be returned to the Renter.
pay all fines regarding any traffic offense that occurred during the rental period.
pay a fee of $30, if the car key is locked in the car.
pay a fee of $20 if the car is not cleaned upon return.

damage waiver

As an additional service to our customers, the Owner offers an optional collision damage waiver. A collision damage waiver will cost $10 per day. This is a non-refundable fee. The collision damage waiver does not cover theft, attempted theft or vandalism, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

rental Agreement termination

The Owner and Renter agree that this agreement terminates upon the End date specified in the agreements contract. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Owner or the Renter may terminate this Agreement prior to the End date with at least one (1) day notice. If this Agreement is terminated prior to the End date, Owner and Renter will work together to determine whether a refund is necessary.

The owner may terminate the Rental Agreement and require the immediate return of the Vehicle or re-possess the Vehicle, without notice if the owner has a reasonable ground to believe that:

the renter has breached any above-mentioned rental agreements that cannot be remedied or that can be remedied but has not happened in a reasonable time the owner has informed the renter.
it’s likely that the renter may cause damage to the car, or property, or harm to people during the rental period.

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of Curaçao. HT Rent a Car and yourself irrevocably consent that the courts of Curaçao shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these terms.

Contact us

In order to resolve a complaint regarding the agreement or to receive further information regarding the agreement, please contact us at:

HT Rent A Car
Phone: +5999 5109035
Email: hello@htrentacar.com