In these Terms, the following words have the following meanings:
Instrument - the musical instrument provided by or on behalf of HMS as part of this Agreement. All Instruments remain the property of Hertfordshire County Council and/or HMS and/or Hertfordshire Music Hub at all times.
Accessories - any additional items provided with the Instrument which relate to its use, but excluding Consumables, as defined below.
Consumables - any additional items initially provided with the Instrument that, when the Instrument is subject to reasonable use for its intended purpose, require periodic replacement. For example, but not limited to, reeds, strings and plectrums.
Fees – the charges payable for the hire of the Instruments, payable for the duration of the hire period [this definition could detail where the current Fees can be found, e.g. on a link or attached to the Terms].
Force majeure - any event outside the reasonable control of HMS or the Hirer, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, flood, fire, riots, malicious damage, explosion, terrorism, and any other similar events.
Hirer (also “You” or “User”) - the person who hires the Instrument.
HMS (also “We” or “Us”) - Hertfordshire Music Service, a department of Hertfordshire County Council.
Hire period - the period commencing on the date the Hirer collects the Instrument and ending upon:
- the date the Hirer returns the Instrument and all Accessories, to HMS; or
- the date of repossession, or collection of the instrument and Accessories by HMS.
Third party – a party or individual who is not a party to this Agreement or the intended user of the Instrument including, but not limited to, teachers, friends, relatives or acquaintances of the intended user or instrument repair shops.
Wear and tear - any minor and/or superficial damage which does not impact the functionality of the Instrument or Accessories, as the case may be, including, but not limited to light scratching/scuffing.