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| The following are the terms and conditions that apply to the rental of item through Rent Instead Inc. (RI). By listing items for rent and renting items under this agreement, the Renter and Owner accept and agree to these terms and conditions. Any modification to the terms and conditions must be in writing and signed by a representative of RI. Items as referred to herein shall include all related accessories, manuals, and other items to be delivered as specified. Before you may become a member of RI, you must read and accept all of the terms and conditions in, and linked to, this Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. We strongly recommend that you access and read the linked information. This Agreement is effective on acceptance. |
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| Owner=Person holding legal ownership of item to item |
| Renter=Person who pays a fee to owner to be in temporary possession of item |
| Item=Anything of intrinsic value that Owner is allowing to be rented |
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| Warranty |
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| With respect to items, there is no warranty either expressed or implied. The only warranties that may exist are those expressed or implied by the Owner. IF item is not received in good operating condition due to no fault of the Renter, RI shall
bear no responsibility except for providing mediation between the Renter and Owner. Defects or discrepancies in or like objection to items must be reported to the Owner within 48 hours after Renter receives the Item(s), failing which it will be conclusively presumed that the item was as ordered, was received in good condition and is accepted.
The remedies provided herein are Renter’s sole and exclusive remedies. In no event shall RI be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damage (including loss of profits) whether based on contract or any other legal theory. RI makes no warranty expressed or implied that the item is fit for any particular purpose. |
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| Payment Terms |
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| Payment to RI will be at the time any payments or partial payments are made for rentals or rental reservations. Payment will be solely through PayPal and no other payment method will be accepted. All payments from Renter to Owner will be through PayPal as well. |
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| Shipment/Delivery |
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| All shipping costs, including cost of insurance are payable by Renter unless otherwise negotiated between Owner and Renter. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RENTER TO NOTIFY OWNER IF THE ITEM ARRIVES DAMAGED OR IF THE ITEM IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THE ESTIMATED SHIPPING ARRIVAL TIME. RI shall not be liable for delays in performance for any reason. Any disputes in Shipment/Delivery will be between Renter and Owner. |
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| Liability |
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| RI shall not be responsible for loss or damage to Renter’s/Owner’s business or property or for injury or death to persons; and Renter/Owner shall indemnify RI and hold it harmless for claims for any of the foregoing, including associated legal fees and expenses. |
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| Insurance |
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| 1. For an Owner renting “Real Estate”: Owner will contact Insurer about “Landlord’s Insurance”, if renting out an entire building. If renting out a portion of residence, Owner will contact Insurer to let them know.” If the Renter is a business, “Commercial Insurance” should also be considered for other types of property rentals. When Renters are businesses, Owner should request a “Waiver of Subrogation” to be placed on the Renters business liability policy, |
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| 2. For an Owner renting any kind of vehicle: Owner will inform Insurer to ensure adequate insurance coverage is in place. |
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| 3. For an Owner renting any kind of vehicle: Owner will inquire with Insurer about purchasing a short term liability insurance policy covering the duration of rental. |
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| 4. For an Owner renting an RV: Owner will Inform Insurer that RV will be rented so Insurer can provide adequate insurance coverage. |
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| 5. For a Renter Renting any type of vehicle: Renter will ensure that adequate insurance is in place either through Owners insurance or through Renters insurance or both. |
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| 6. For a Renter renting any item: Renter will ensure that home owners insurance is in effect and will cover liability and damage resulting from use of rented items. |
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| Inspection |
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| Renter will inspect any item (along with its accessories) being rented for safety and usability. Any item not being found to be safe will not be used or if becoming unsafe will not be used further until repairs are made. If item arrives incomplete or if any accessories are missing the item should not be accepted until items are provided or Renter is satisfied with item. If the item has been shipped, the Renter, upon receipt of the item, will immediately inspect item and determine usability and safety. If any discrepancies are found the Renter will immediately notify Owner and appropriate arrangements will be made. Should the item become unsafe, unusable, or fail to perform as advertised the Renter will immediately inform the Owner. |
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| Default |
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| Should Renter default in its obligations, Owner agrees to hold harmless RI for any expenses incurred by Owner in recovering the item or monies due and enforcing its
rights. RI shall be entitled to recover its legal fees and expenses whether or not formal legal action is instituted. |
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| Notifications |
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| Any required notices shall be given in writing at the legal address of RI as shown on the WEB site or to such other address as RI provides as its legal address. |
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| Assignment |
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| Neither RI, Renter, nor Owner may assign or transfer any rights, duties, or obligations herein without the prior written consent of the other, and any purported attempt to do so shall be null and void. The Renter can neither lend nor sub-let the item without the Owner’s express written authorization. The Renter agrees not to use the Item for any illegal purposes or in a manner that is contrary to moral and social standards. |
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| Waiver |
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| Should RI choose not to exercise any of its rights, that shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver or forfeiture of such rights. |
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| Errors |
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| Stenographic, typographic and clerical errors in this agreement and any other agreements provided for Renter and Owner are subject to correction and Owner and Renter hereby agree to abide by the intent of the document. |
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| Ownership |
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| Rental item remains the property of the Owner unless Renter and Owner agree otherwise. Renter shall not remove, deface, or obscure ownership labels. The item will not be used for any illegal activities. |
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| Item Usage |
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| Renter shall not make any alterations, additions, modifications, or improvements to the item and shall use it only for the purpose and in the manner for which the manufacturer intended it. |
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| Renter Obligations |
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| Renter is responsible for all damage to item due to abuse, misuse, or negligence. Renter agrees to pay the charges to repair item so damaged. Item shall be returned to Owner in good condition and repair, wear from reasonable and proper use is accepted. Renter is responsible for loss or damage to item from theft, mysterious disappearance, fire or any other cause including but not limited to natural disasters. In accepting liability for the safe keeping of all rented items, Renter agrees to pay Owner the replacement cost (as determined by mutual agreement of Renter and Owner) of any such items which Renter is for any reason unable to return to Owner at the end of the rental period. If an agreement cannot be reached, Renter and Owner agree to abide by an arbitrator chosen by RI. The cost of the arbitrator will be split between the Owner and Renter and all decisions of the arbitrator will be binding. Rental charges will continue beyond the specified rental term, at the specified rental charge, until item is returned to Owner or Renter reimburses Owner for the replacement cost of the item. It is up the Renter to return the item to Owner in packaging that will ensure item arrives to Owner undamaged. Renter loses reservation deposit, unless cancellation is within 5 days of rental request confirmation. The Renter will not loan, re-rent, or sell the rented item. The item will remain in the Renter’s possession for the duration of the rental. The Renter will not hold the Owner responsible for any claim resulting from the use of the rented item. The Renter will return the item to the Owner on the day and time agreed. |
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| Owner Obligations |
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| Upon the return of the item to the Owner an inspection will be performed. The Owner will inform the Renter of any discrepancies and appropriate remedies will be determined between Owner and Renter. If an agreement cannot be reached, Renter and Owner agree to abide by an arbitrator chosen by RI. The cost of the arbitrator will be split between the Owner and Renter and all decisions of the arbitrator will be binding. The Owner may report the item stolen if the item is not returned at the rental return date and the renter has not contacted the owner to extend the rental and the delay is not caused by a delay in shipping. Upon return, Owner must certify that item is free from contamination. |
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| Rental Cancellations |
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| By Renter |
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| A Renter may cancel a reservation where no deposit has been placed without penalty. If a reservation deposit is in place and Renter cancels the reservation, deposit is forfeited according to the following schedule: |
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| Refund = 90% if reservation is cancelled more than 45 days from the rental start date. |
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| Refund = 50% if reservation is cancelled more than 7 but less than or equal to 45 days from the rental start date. |
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| Refund = 25% if reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours but less than or equal to 7 days from the rental start date. |
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| Refund = 0% if reservation is cancelled before the start date but less than or equal to 24 hours from the rental start date. |
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| By Owner |
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| Owner may cancel future reservations at any time without penalty. Owner may not cancel current rentals but may choose to not allow extensions, rent to own, or buy it now at Owner’s discretion. |
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| Rent to Own |
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| A Renter may elect to choose the Rent to Own option if an Owner allows this option. Owner must be willing to accept the Buy it Now terms which state that the Renter may buy the item at the Owners listed BIN price – the sum of the accrued percentages of rent allowed purchasing the item. The Owner will specify in the listing of the item what the purchase price is and how much of the rent will be allowed toward the purchase price. RI will then calculate the number of payments the renter must make to own the item. RI will hold the Owner required deposit in Renters PayPal account. The deposit and 1st month’s payment will be ensured at time or selecting RTO. If funds are unavailable, the transaction is cancelled. Renter may reapply when funds are available and RTO conditions are still in place. RTO may not be selected greater than 14 days from the start of the rental transaction. An automatic recurring payment will be set up through PayPal. If at any time the Renter changes their mind about Rent to Own they may return the item and it will be treated as a standard rental and all terms and conditions for a standard rental will apply. Items will be returned by next scheduled payment plus 1 day for non-shipped items and next scheduled payment plus calculated shipping time and 1 day for shipped items. Recurring payments will be stopped after transaction is completed or terminated. No refunds will be due to the Renter for an early return. |
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| Triple Rental Fees |
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| In the event a Renter fails to return item on the scheduled return date and does not obtain an extension or exercise a “Buy It Now”, Triple rental fees will apply. For a shipped item, triple fees will start the day after the scheduled ship back date if the item was not placed with the designated shipping agent. For a non-shipped item, triple fees will start on the day after the scheduled return date if the item has not been returned to the Owner. |
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| Rental Extensions |
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| A Rental transaction may be extended if the calendar is not already booked for the proposed extension time. A Renter may extend the Rental period by booking the unit for the proposed extension time and paying the additional rental fees. Rental rates will remain the same as for the original transaction, no further deposit will be required and the Ship Back date will be automatically adjusted for the new transaction period. |
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| Unacceptable Rental |
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| A Renter may elect to classify a Rental experience as unacceptable. Doing this forms the basis of a possible Rental Rate reduction. A Renter may exercise this option at any time during the Rental Period within the Rent Instead website. Grounds may include but are not limited to: Late Arrival, Missing Parts or Accessories, In a Worse Condition Than That Identified by Owner, Unsafe, Fails During Normal Use, or Poor Communication On the Part of the Owner. |
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| Removal of RI Customers |
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| At any time Rent Instead may remove a User for any cause Rent Instead feels is justified. These could include but are not limited to: Illegal activities, Violation of Rent Instead Policies, and Failure to Pay Rents and Fees that are Owed. Removal may be done without prior notification to the User. An email follow-up will be sent to any User that is removed explaining why they were removed and any recourse that may exist to them to be reinstated |
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| Special Instructions |
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| Any special instructions for the Renter in the Rental Agreement or other instructions or requirements set out by the Owner, are to be considered in addition to Rent-Instead's Terms and Conditions, unless they are in conflict with Rent-Instead's Terms and Conditions as described herein. If Owner's special instructions, either written or verbal, conflict in any way with Rent-Instead's Terms and Conditions, Rent-Instead's Terms conditions will preside/override, without exception |
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| Using RI |
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| While using RI, you will not: |
| • Post content or items in an inappropriate category or areas on our sites and services; |
| • Violate any laws, third party rights, or our policies such as the Prohibited and Restricted Items policies; |
| • Use our sites or services if you are not able to form legally binding contracts, are under the age of 18, or are temporarily or indefinitely suspended from our sites; |
| • Cancel payment for items rented or purchased by you. |
| • Fail to deliver items rented or purchased from you, unless the Renter fails to meet the posted terms, or you cannot authenticate the Renter’s identity; |
| • Circumvent or manipulate our fee structure, the billing process, or fees owed to RI; |
| • Post false, inaccurate, misleading, defamatory, or libelous content (including personal information); |
| • Take any action that may undermine the feedback or ratings systems (such as displaying, importing or exporting feedback information off of the sites or using it for purposes unrelated to RI); |
| • Transfer your RI account (including feedback) and User ID to another party without our consent; |
| • Distribute or post spam, chain letters, or pyramid schemes; |
| • Distribute viruses or any other technologies that may harm RI, or the interests or property of RI users; |
| • Copy, modify, or distribute content from the Sites and RI's copyrights and trademarks; or |
| • Harvest or otherwise collect information about users, including email addresses, without their consent |
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| Abusing RI |
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| RI and it’s Community need to work together to keep our sites and services working properly and the Community safe. Please report problems, offensive content, and policy violations to us. |
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| RI’s does not condone listed items that may infringe upon the copyright, trademark or other rights of third parties. If you believe that your rights have been violated, please notify RI and we will investigate. |
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| RI reserves the right to limit, suspend or terminate our service and user accounts, prohibit access to our website, delay or remove hosted content, and take technical and legal steps to keep users off the sites if we think that they are creating problems, possible legal liabilities, or acting contrary to the letter or spirit of our policies. We also reserve the right to cancel unconfirmed accounts or accounts that have been inactive for a long time. |
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| Fees and Services |
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| Joining RI and listing items is free. We do charge fees for using other services, such as renting items. When you rent an item or use a service that has a fee you have an opportunity to review and accept the fees that you will be charged based on our Fees schedule, which we may change from time to time. Changes to that Policy are effective after we provide you with at least fourteen days' notice by posting the changes on the RI site. |
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| Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in U.S. Dollars. All payments are collected through your PayPal account. If your payment method fails or your account is past due, we may collect fees owed using other collection mechanisms. (This includes charging other payment methods on file with us, retaining collection agencies and legal counsel, and for accounts over 180 days past due, deducting the amount owed from your PayPal account balance.) |
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| Liability |
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| You will not hold RI responsible for other users' content, actions or inactions, or items they list. You acknowledge that RI is not a traditional internet site. RI is a mechanism to allow anyone to rent, sell, and buy just about anything, at anytime, from anywhere in the US. We are not involved in the actual transaction between Owners and Renters. We have no control over and do not guarantee the quality, safety or legality of items advertised, the truth or accuracy of users’ content or listings, the ability of Owner’s to rent or sell items, the ability of Renter’s to pay for items, or that an Owner or Renter will actually complete a transaction. |
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| We do not transfer legal ownership of items from the Owner to the Renter, and nothing in this agreement shall modify any governing provisions under which legal ownership of an item is transferred upon physical delivery of the item to the Owner by the Renter. Further, we cannot guarantee continuous or secure access to our services, and operation of the site may be interfered with by numerous factors outside of our control. |
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| Accordingly, to the extent legally permitted, we exclude all implied warranties, terms and conditions. We are not liable for any loss of money, goodwill, or reputation, or any special, indirect, or consequential damages arising out of your use of our site and services. Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of warranties or exclusion of damages, so such disclaimers and exclusions may not apply to you. |
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| Regardless of the previous paragraph, if we are found to be liable, our liability to you or to any third party is limited to the greater of (a) the total fees you paid to us in the 12 months prior to the action giving rise to the liability, and (b) $100 |
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| Release |
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| If you have a dispute with one or more users, you release RI from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes |
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| Access and Interference |
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| Much of the information on the sites is updated on a real-time basis and is proprietary. You agree that you will not use any robot, spider, scraper or other automated means to access the sites for any purpose without our express written permission.
Additionally, you agree that you will not |
| • Take any action that imposes or may impose (in our sole discretion) an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure; |
| • Copy, reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, distribute, or publicly display any content (except for Your Information) from the sites without the prior expressed written permission of RI; |
| • Interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the sites or any activities conducted on the sites; or |
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| Indemnity |
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| You will indemnify and hold RI harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of this Agreement, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. |
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| Agency |
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| No agency, partnership, joint venture, employee-employer or franchiser-franchisee relationship is intended or created by this Agreement. |
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| Resolution of Disputes |
| • If a dispute arises between you and RI, our goal is to provide you with a neutral and cost effective means of resolving the dispute quickly. Accordingly, you and RI agree that we will resolve any claim or controversy at law or equity that arises out of this Agreement or our services (a "Claim") in accordance with one of the subsections below or as we and you otherwise agree in writing. Before resorting to these alternatives, we strongly encourage you to first contact us directly. We will consider reasonable requests to resolve the dispute through alternative dispute resolution procedures, such as mediation or arbitration, as alternatives to litigation. |
| • Law and Forum for Disputes - This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New Mexico as they apply to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within New Mexico between New Mexican residents, without regard to conflict of law provisions. You agree that any claim or dispute you may have against RI must be resolved by a court located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, except as otherwise agreed by the parties. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within Bernalillo County, New Mexico for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes. |
| • Arbitration Option - For any claim (excluding claims for injunctive or other equitable relief) where the total amount of the award sought is less than $10,000, the party requesting relief may elect to resolve the dispute in a cost effective manner through binding non-appearance-based arbitration. In the event a party elects arbitration, they shall initiate such arbitration through an established alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") provider mutually agreed upon by the parties. The ADR provider and the parties must comply with the following rules: a) the arbitration shall be conducted by telephone, online and/or be solely based on written submissions, the specific manner shall be chosen by the party initiating the arbitration; b) the arbitration shall not involve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties; and c) any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction |
| • Improperly Filed Claims - All claims you bring against RI must be resolved in accordance with this Resolution of Disputes Section. All claims filed or brought contrary to the Resolution of Disputes Section shall be considered improperly filed. Should you file a claim contrary to the Resolution of Disputes Section, RI may recover attorneys' fees and costs up to $1000, provided that RI has notified you in writing of the improperly filed claim, and you have failed to promptly withdraw the claim. |
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| General |
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| RI Inc. is located at 1520 Erwin Pl NW Albuquerque, NM 87114. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. In our sole discretion, we may assign this Agreement in accordance with the Notices Section. Headings are for reference purposes only and do not limit the scope or extent of such section. Our failure to act with respect to a breach by you or others does not waive our right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. We do not guarantee we will take action against all breaches of this Agreement. |
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| We may amend this Agreement at any time by posting the amended terms on this site. Except as stated elsewhere, all amended terms shall automatically be effective 30 days after they are initially posted. Additionally, we will notify you through the RI Message Center. This Agreement may not be otherwise amended except in a writing signed by you and us. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between us with respect to the subject matter hereof. The following Sections survive any termination of this Agreement: Fees and Services (with respect to fees owed for our services), Release, Content License, Liability, Indemnity and Resolution of Disputes |
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| Each of these policies may be changed from time to time. Changes take effect when we post them on the RI site. When using particular services on our sites, you are subject to any posted policies or rules applicable to services you use through the sites, which may be posted from time to time. All such policies or rules are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. |
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| Additional Terms |
| Outage Policy |
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| RI’s highest priority is its members’ success. However, the RI site occasionally experiences outages during which Users are unable to access certain functions. When outages occur that are at least one hour in duration, RI will provide appropriate compensation as it deems appropriate. |
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| Prohibited or illegal items |
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| Before you list your item, you need to find out if your item is allowed on RI and if the type of item is subject to certain restrictions to avoid potential issues with your listing As a User of RI, you are ultimately responsible for making sure that selling an item is legal in the eyes of the law and does not violate RI’s policies. |
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| Rent-Instead
restricted items |
| • Artifacts (i.e.
Native American crafts, cave formations,
and grave-related items) |
| • Catalytic Converters and Test Pipes |
| • An indefinite sanction |
| • Counterfeit Currency and Stamps |
| • Drugs & Drug Paraphernalia |
| • Drugs, Describing Drugs or Drug-like Substances |
| • Embargoed Goods and Prohibited Countries (i.e. items from Cuba) |
| • Firearms, Weapons and Knives – Including ammunition, gun parts, starter pistols, stun guns, fake guns etc. Anything designed to kill harm or maim |
| • Government and Transit and Shipping Related Items (i.e. blueprints of transit facilities, airplane operations manuals, and flight attendants and transit’ uniforms) |
| • Government IDs and Licenses |
| • Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Items (i.e. fireworks, Freon, food) |
| • Illegal Electronic Surveillance Equipment (i.e. wiretapping devices, and telephone bugging devices) |
| • Illegal Electronics Equipment (i.e. cable TV de-scramblers, radar scanners, and traffic signal control devices) |
| • Importation of Goods into the United States (i.e. CDs that were intended only for distribution in a certain country) |
| • International Trading |
| • Items Encouraging Illegal Activity (i.e. eBook describing how to create methamphetamine) |
| • Live Animals |
| • Lockpicking Devices |
| • Mailing Lists and Personal Information |
| • Medical Devices-Prescription or non-over the counter or surgically implanted Medical Devices |
| • Offensive Material (i.e. ethnically or racially offensive material and Nazi memorabilia) |
| • Police-Related Items |
| • Postage Meters |
| • Prescription Drugs |
| • Prohibited Services |
| • Recalled Items |
| • Slot Machines |
| • Stolen Property and Property with Removed Serial Numbers |
| • Subletting |
| • Underwear |
| • Wildlife Products (i.e. mounted specimens and ivory) |
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| Discussion Board Policy |
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| The RI Forum was created to provide a forum where Users can connect with other Users, receive support, and learn more about RI. Courteous and respectful postings are expected from all participants. |
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| Members wishing to post on RI Forum must adhere to the Usage Policies outlined below. Please review these sections carefully. |
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| Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including: |
| • Content removal (removal of posts) |
| • A warning or temporary sanction (being banned from the Forum) |
| • An indefinite sanction |
| • Limits on account privileges |
| • Account suspension |
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| The following are common examples of violations that may result in immediate post removal, warning, board sanction and/or suspension from the site: |
| • Including another Users contact information and/or email address in a post. |
| • Including profanity, vulgarity, hate speech, disruptive, or hostile comments, interpersonal disputes, or threats of violence in a post. |
| • Including material (graphic or text) that is obscene, pornographic or adult in nature. |
| • Using JavaScript or active code; making repetitive or disruptive posts; or otherwise taking actions that interfere with site operations. |
| • Attempting to impersonate RI staff or other RI Users. |
| • Encouraging others to violate RI policies or the RI User Agreement. |
| • Advertising merchandise, auctions, services or commercial Web sites, including offers to trade, "wanted" posts, or charitable solicitations. |
| • Refusing to follow RI staff instructions. |
| • Posting email content from private parties. |
| • Posting material that in any way violates the RI User Agreement. |
| • Posting Web addresses (URLs), item numbers or Web sites in the title of a threaded discussion. |
| • Inappropriate threads started on the Forum. |
| • Posting listing reports or member violations. To report suspected violations, please contact RI. |
| • Discussing or reposting deleted posts or warning letters, or discussion of sanctioned or no longer registered members. |
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| Rules for Listing |
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| To promote a safe, fair and enjoyable experience, RI has established a set of rules and policies for item listings. These restrictions involve how certain items are described, and practices that would provide an unfair advantage or result in a negative User experience.
Learning about RI's listing policies before you list an item will help you to avoid unintentionally breaking rules. |
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| Violations of these policies may result in a range of actions, including: |
| • Listing cancellation |
| • Limits on account privileges |
| • Account suspension |
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| When policy violations occur, RI emails the Owner, that a listing has been ended. |
| Listings must not misrepresent items. |
| • Except as noted in the specific policy as exceptions, sellers cannot: |
| • List items in inappropriate categories. |
| • Misrepresent the item location from which their item will be shipped. |
| • Include brand names or other inappropriate keywords in a title or description. This is known as keyword spamming. |
| • Have misleading titles that do not accurately describe the item for sale |
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| Listings cannot use techniques to avoid or circumvent RI fees. |
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| Owners cannot: |
| • Offer a catalog from which Renters may use to rent different items directly |
| • Allow buyers a choice of significantly different items |
| • List a single item but offer additional identical items for sale in the item description. |
| • Include separate payment surcharges that buyers pay to use ordinary forms of payment. |
| • Charge excessive shipping. |
| • Offer the opportunity through RI to rent or purchase the item or other merchandise outside of RI. |
| • Listings must promote a fair and level playing field, and provide an enjoyable and safe experience for buyers. |
| Except as noted in the specific policy as exceptions, Owners cannot: |
| • Solicit buyers to mail cash or use other payment methods not specifically permitted by RI as accepted payment methods. |
| • Communicate to buyers that they accept, or will not accept, specific forms of PayPal payment. |
| • Include links that do not conform to RI's Links Policy. Specific types of links that are limited include links to further descriptions, email address, photos, listing terms and conditions |
| • Use certain types of HTML and JavaScript in item listings. Any attempts to disguise the intention or function of the source code (HTML or JavaScript) of your listing are in violation of RI policy. This includes, but is not limited to: |
| • The use of unescape functions in JavaScript |
| • Items that split HTML or other JavaScript tags with the express purpose of hiding the tags within the source code of the listings’s HTML or script |
| • Users may not manipulate or edit any areas outside of the areas designated for member content |
| • Promote giveaways, random drawings, raffles, prizes or bonuses. |
| • Create a listing that does not offer an item. |
| • Advertise a desire to buy or trade items, |
| • Include third-party endorsements of RI members. |
| • Create test listings. |
| • Use profanity in a listing. |
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| Acceptance |
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| By checking this, I agree that I have read and understand the above Terms and Conditions, and will be bound by them. |
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