The hirer will be liable to the Owner for any damage to the vehicle as mentioned hereunder.

(a) The vehicle is driven by a person other than by persons permitted as herein specified.

(b) The vehicle is used by the Hirer or the nominated driver for any illegal purpose or in any race, speed test, contest, to propel or tow any vehicle, or trailer or to convey any load in excess of that for which the vehicle was constructed or is used on a road other than a road as defined in the Traffic ordinance, or;

(c) The vehicle is driven by the hirer or the nominated driver carelessly or at any excessive speed or in a manner dangerous to the public, or;

(d) The vehicle is driven or used by the Hirer or the nominated driver when it is damaged or in unsafe condition or;

(e) The Hirer or the nominated driver leaves the vehicle unlocked or unattended or fails to take all reasonable precautions for its safety, or;

(f) The Hirer or the nominated driver drives the vehicle in a manner contrary to the provisions of any Ordinance Regulation or other Laws of Fiji and is convicted, or;

(g) The Hirer fails without reasonable excuse to return the vehicle to the Owner, or;

(h) The loss of or damage to the vehicle occurs outside the period of the hiring or any extensions thereof permitted by the Owner unless the hirer has a reasonable excuse for failing to return the vehicle within the time stipulated, or;

(i) The Hirer is in breach of any warranty made by him herein, or;

(j) The Hirer fails to complete and furnish to the Owner within a reasonable time such statements information and assistance as the Owner may reasonably require in respect of any other person, or;

(k) The Hirer has without the consent in writing of the Owner made or given any offer, promise of payment, settlement indemnity, or admission of liability in respect of any accident damage to the vehicle or to the property of any third person; in any of which events the Hirer is liable to the Owner whether guilty of negligence or not.
For the purpose of this Agreement, “damage to the vehicle” means all loss, damage, or injury of or to the vehicle, any costs, expenses or out goings in connection therewith or arising therefrom.

(l) Groups A, B,C, D, E, F these groups of vehicles are not permitted to be driven on gravel or unsealed roads. Any damage to the undercarriage of any hired vehicle will result in an FJD4,500 damage fee.