Bikes Unlimited (Hill City Bikes LLC)
1312 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg, VA
(434)385-4157
Monday-Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following rental agreement terms and conditions:
The lessee of this Bicycle agrees to waive all claims and/or claims of action against the lessor (Bikes Unlimited Hill City Bikes LLC) arising from the operation, use or misuse of the bicycle.
The lessee agrees to pay all charges, including rental and damages to bicycle and/or equipment, which accrue because of the rental, and will at the expiration of the rental period leave the equipment in as good condition as received by the lessee outside of expected normal wear and tear. Normal wear and tear does not include broken spokes, rims, bent rims, damaged frames, handlebars, seats or other parts from misuse and/or crashes. Damaged parts or components will be repaired/replaced at the shops discretion and lessee agrees to pay regular shop rates and retail prices for damages.
Any bike not returned in the time-frame as agreed upon in the signed agreement (except in the case of prior mutual amendment to the original agreement) will be charged the hourly rate until said bike is returned.
Theft of rental bicycle and equipment is the sole responsibility of the lessee.
Bicycles are rented out clean and in proper working condition and must be returned in the same manner.
Helmets are offered and recommended as part of the rental contract. Customers who decline to wear helmets have done so at their own will and risk.
All Bicycle will undergo a safety inspection and pre-ride setup by a qualified mechanic but ultimately It is the responsibility of the lessee to check the bike BEFORE setting out on any ride.
Assumption of Risk: I understand and accept that renting this bicycle and participating in biking exposes me to many hazards and entail unavoidable risk of death, person injury (including but not limited to severe spinal or head injury) and loss of or damage to property. I also understand I should be in good physical health to participate in bicycling. I choose to participate in bicycling in renting this bicycle and participating in bicycling. In understand the inherent risk involved in using this equipment, accept full responsibility for any and all such damage or injury which may result.
Waiver And Release: In consideration of Bikes Unlimited renting me this bicycle, I specifically release and forever discharge Bikes Unlimited and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability or claims for injury, illness, death, or loss of or damage to property which I may suffer while renting this bicycle and participating in bicycling. This discharge specifically includes, but is not limited to, liability or claims for injury, illness death or damage caused by the negligence of Bikes Unlimited or its affiliates, officers, agents, or employees. It is my intent by the Waiver and Release Agreement to release Bikes Unlimited and hold it harmless from all liability for any such property loss or damage, personal injury or loss of life, whether caused by the negligence of Bikes Unlimited or whether based upon breach of contract, breach of warranty, or any other legal theory. In signing this document I fully recognize that if injury, illness, death, or damage occurs to me while I am engaged in renting this bicycle or participating in bicycling, I will have no right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against Bikes Unlimited or its affiliates, officers, agents, or employees, even if they or any of them negligently cause my injury, illness, death, or damage.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THIS IS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND I SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I SHOULD NOT AND MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS ACTIVITY IF I AM UNDER THIS INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.