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Rentals > Globalstar Rentals > Terms & Conditions 1. Payment: The Renter shall pay to Satellite Phones Direct (SPD) the rental payment per the rental agreement (Agreement). These payments shall commence on the date of execution of the rental period. The Renter also agrees to pay any usage fees associated with the satellite communication equipment (Equipment) up to ninety days after the return of the Equipment, and the cost of shipping the unit from and to Satellite Phones Direct. Payment and security shall be guaranteed with a credit card. 2. Location and Use: Renter agrees to abide by all of the current regulations in effect in countries where the Equipment may be used, including the purchase of all required licenses. Neither Satellite Phones Direct nor Stratos Mobile Networks, our satellite service provider, will be held responsible for any operational restrictions, customs, license or permit fees required for operation in the destination country. In addition, neither Satellite Phones Direct nor Stratos may be held responsible for fines associated with terminal seizure or for legal ramifications associated with use of the Equipment in countries where such are prohibited. Customers are advised to contact the Embassy or Trade Commission of the destination country prior to operation of the Equipment in that country. 3. Title And Assignment: The Renter recognizes and acknowledges that SPD retains title to the Equipment, and that the Renter has the right to maintain possession of the Equipment conditional upon Renter's compliance with the terms of this agreement. The Renter agrees not to sell, assign, sublet, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber or suffer a lien upon or against any interest in this agreement or equipment. SPD may assign its rights hereunder to any other person. 4. Repairs and Maintenance: SPD shall not be responsible for any repair due to the misuse of Equipment by the Renter. The Renter shall be responsible for the repair of any damage caused by misuse. Misuse includes, but is not limited to, damage due to gross neglect, exposure to avoidable extremes in weather and temperature (heat, flooding); exposure to excessive vibration (not cushioned during transportation), connecting to unauthorized electrical sources or exposure to damaging materials or chemicals (placed in sandy or dusty environment). SPD retains the right to determine if the equipment has been damaged but will notify Renter before charging for any needed repairs. 5. Return of Equipment: Upon expiration of the rental term, the Renter shall return, at the Renter's sole risk and expense, the Equipment to SPD in the same condition as when delivered, ordinary wear and tear excepted. 6. Renter's Liability for Damaged/Lost/Stolen Phone: In the event the Renter has lost the Equipment or the Equipment has been damaged beyond reasonable repair, or if the Equipment cannot be returned in a reasonable time, SPD will charge or bill the Renter for the replacement value of the Equipment and accessories. Replacement value will be the current price as listed on the SPD website at www.SatellitePhonesDirect.com. For items no longer available on this web site, SPD will determine the fair market value, which will be used as the replacement cost. The Renter is liable for airtime usage charges incurred prior to the return or deactivation of the unit after notification to SPD of loss or theft. It is the renter's responsibility to notify SPD regarding lost or stolen phones. Upon notification, SPD will initiate deactivation procedures which may take up to 24 hours to become effective. Any airtime usage prior to deactivation is the renter's responsibility. In the case of a lost or stolen phone, the rental period ends the day payment is made to SPD for the lost/stolen phone. 7. Package: The Rental package includes a portable satellite phone with accessories specified on Rental Agreement. The accessories that are included are listed below:
8. Usage: It is the Renter's responsibility to understand the features and size of the selected phone, how to use the phone, the coverage areas and how calls are billed. Renter agrees to pay all rental and shipping charges regardless of coverage areas or equipment performance in area of attempted use. It is strongly recommended that the Renter test the phone immediately upon receipt, and notify SPD immediately if the phone does not function properly. SPD reserves the right to not refund or prorate rental fees for the rental period prior to the date SPD is notified of a problem. Disconnected or dropped calls are common occurrences with Satellite telephones, which are susceptible to many environmental conditions. SPD is liable to its airtime providers for disconnected/dropped calls, and therefore will bill charges for these calls to the Renter. The Renter agrees that SPD will bill the Renter for these calls, and that SPD is not obligated to refund airtime charges for disconnected or dropped calls.
10. Limitation of Liability: Satellite Phones Direct is not responsible for any damage or loss regardless of the reason or misuse of the equipment. Satellite Phones Direct makes no presentation that it can provide uninterrupted service. Satellite Phones Direct tests all equipment before it is rented and reminds the renter that satellite communications is a technology subject to hindrance by many factors including geography, topography, weather, system outage and misuse. Any and all credits will be at the sole discretion of Satellite Phones Direct. It is the renter's responsibility to test the phone upon receipt and notify Satellite Phones Direct of any problems. Failure to notify will waive any possible credits.
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