In these Conditions “The Company” means Countrywide Executive Travel Ltd.

The Company shall not be liable for loss to the hirer or any of the passengers in the vehicle resulting from:

1. Stoppages of work howsoever caused, preventing performance of the contract of hire.
2. Loss of luggage or any personal belongings.
3. Breakdowns of any vehicles owned either by the Company or hired on their behalf.
4. The condition of any vehicle or premises belonging to third parties.
5. The Company hereby limits its liability from vehicle hire to the total cost of the hire.

1. Quotations are based on cost levels at the date of quotation, and are valid for one calendar month after which the Company reserves the right to amend its quote. Bookings once accepted will ordinarily be executed at the quoted price but should abnormal and or unforeseen increase in cost occur the price of hire may be amended.
2. Where a deposit is required the Company reserve the right to retain the deposit or part thereof if the hiring is subsequently cancelled.
3. If the Hirer cancels the hire at short notice the Company hereby gives notice that it will hold the hirer responsible for any loss incurred.
4. If the Hirer fails to cancel any booking before the vehicle is dispatched for any reason then the Company hereby gives notice that it will hold the hirer responsible for the full amount of the booked journey.
5. VAT will be added to the charge of the hire and will be clearly stated on any invoice.
6. If, on the Hirers instructions or any agent of the Hirer, the hire is extended in time or distance an additional charge may be payable at the discretion of the Company.

1. Unless otherwise specifically agreed the hire charge must be paid in full in cash on completion of the journey to the driver.
2. Where account facilities are available the Hirer must agree to settle the Invoice amount in full within 30 days of the Invoice date. All queries i.e. cost centre numbers must be raised within this period otherwise interest will be charged on the full outstanding amount until payment is made.
3. The Company reserve the right to charge the Hirer daily interest on any outstanding amounts at 8% above the Bank of England Base Lending Rate, such a charge will accompany any new invoice and will itself be subject to interest.
4. Payment made by Credit Card is subject to a £3.00 administration fee.
5. Payment made by Cheque must be accompanied by the appropriate Cheque Guarantee Card and is subject to a £3.00 administration fee.
   

1. The Company’s servants and agents have no authority to waive or vary any of the “Conditions of Hire” or to extend or vary any liability.
2. The Company reserves the right to refuse to convey any person who in the opinion of the Company or its servants may cause inconvenience or danger to the driver or damage to the Company’s vehicles and the Company will not be held responsible for any loss or delay so caused.
3. The Hirer or any agent of the Hirer shall be liable for the cost of repairs to the vehicle that was caused by unreasonable behaviour of passengers.
4. The Company operates a “No Smoking Fleet” but is discretionary upon the driver’s approval.
5. In the interest of passenger and driver safety No Alcohol and No Food will be consumed aboard any of the Company’s vehicles or their agents.
6. The Company reserves the right to sub contract either part or all of the hire.
   

1. The Laws of England shall apply.