Rental Agreement
I agree to assume all responsibility for loss or damage incurred to the instrument rented during the rental period (normal wear excluded), and to return or renew the instrument by the due date. I absolve Ardsley Musical Instrument Service (AMIS) from any claims arising from the use of the rented instrument. I understand that damage protection (DP) is required and covers damage resulting from normal use. DP does not cover loss, theft, broken strings, vandalism, engravings, excessive dents, crushed bells or instruments, holes, broken bows, missing parts and/or attempts at repair by non-AMIS personnel. Attempts at such repair may void coverage and incur repair or replacement fees. Optional Instrument Replacement Protection (IRP) covers replacement of legally substantiated (police/fire/school report required) theft of the assigned rented instrument from home or school (one instrument per rental period). Claim must be made within 10 business days of occurrence. IRP does not cover bows, parts, accessories, acts of negligence, instruments left in vehicles or on transportation, and expires with rental. I understand that there are no refunds on early returns except on new rentals rented in September and returned before October 1st of the same year, and that there are no refunds on renewals or Covid related purchases. If my school allows school service and I would like AMIS to pick up the instrument from the school, I agree to follow return instructions provided by AMIS. If I miss the assigned pickup date, I agree to return the instrument to the office of AMIS by the end of the 15 day grace period. I understand that the school is neither responsible for the return of my instrument nor involved in this agreement. Attempts to return an instrument with a serial number other than that assigned, whether through the school or in person, void IRP coverage as do unauthorized, careless or irresponsible returns through my school. I agree to either return OR renew the instrument, not BOTH. If I return AND renew my instrument at the end of the year, I agree to pay a $25.00 administrative fee to have the instrument delivered back to the school. I agree to pay a $1.00 per day past due fee in addition to the initial renewal fee and protections commencing 15 days past the due date. If my instrument rental is over 30 days past due, I agree to pay the 12 month renewal fee and protections plus $1.00 per day past due. If the instrument becomes 60 days past due, I give AMIS full authorization to charge my credit card for the instrument replacement fee plus a $1.00 per day past due fee. If my credit card is declined, I agree to provide a replacement card and or pay in person by check, money order or cash. I agree to pay any collection and/or legal fees incurred. I understand that AMIS reports past due accounts to credit rating services. I agree to update my credit card information, address, school and all contractual information. I understand that this contract is not transferrable, AMIS is not responsible for personal items left in cases, and that instrument exchanges are a courtesy and will be provided if and when available.
