At Alaska Car and Van Rentals we know when you arrive in our office you are usually very anxious to continue your trip. You may have spent hours on a plane, have young children with you, want to meet up with family or friends, or simply get to your hotel room for a much-needed sleep.

Whatever the case, we know most of our customers are in a hurry when they arrive in our office. To help expedite the rental process, we have provided the ADDITIONAL TERMS OF RENTAL listed on the back page of the Rental Agreement for you here, to read, digest, and understand at your leisure (and in larger print!) prior to coming into the car rental office should you choose to do so.

The renter agrees to all terms on both sides of the Agreement.

1. VEHICLE:  The Vehicle, which includes: tires, tools, equipment, accessories and Vehicle documents, does not belong to Renter, but it is delivered to Renter for rental purposes only and is in good operating condition.  THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY VEHICLE COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT.



2. VEHICLE RETURN:  Renter will return the Vehicle in the same good operating condition to the place and on the date due specified, or sooner, upon demand.



3. REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLE:  The Vehicle may be repossessed at Renter’s cost and without notice if it is not returned on the date due, is illegally parked, used in violation of law or of this Agreement, appears to be abandoned, or if Renter gave false or misleading information at time of rental.



4. AUTHORIZED DRIVERS:  In addition to Renter, the Vehicle may be driven only by those listed in the Additional Drivers section on the front of this Rental Agreement.



5. USE RESTRICTIONS:  Vehicle will not be used or operated by anyone:
   • Who has obtained the Vehicle by using false or misleading information; or
   • Who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or shows signs of drowsiness; or
   • To transport people or property for compensation; or
   • In any race, training, activity contest or for any illegal purpose; or
   • To push or tow any vehicle or other object; or
   • In any abusive, reckless, negligent, willful, wanton or unlawful manner; or
   • On unpaved, dirt, or gravel roads; or
   • In Canada without the prior written permission of the renting location; or
   • In violation of any local, city, or state traffic law.



6. LIABILITY INSURANCE:  The Renter represents, unless specifically denied on the Reverse, that the Renter has, to the Renter’s benefit, a policy of automobile liability insurance meeting minimum standards, in the state the Renter resides in, in full force and effect at the time of the rental of the Vehicle.  Liability insurance coverage provided by the Lessor for the Renter’s benefit, or that of any other person, is afforded only if clearly mandated by the Financial Responsibility Law or other similar law in the state where the Vehicle is rented, and then only in accordance with the minimum requirements of that law.  Our compliance with that law, may at our sole option, be afforded by bond, insurance programs, self-insurance, or other means permitted by law, or in any legally permissible combination of the above.  Any coverage referred to in this paragraph, if supplied, will not apply:  a. To Renter, or any unauthorized additional driver or any guest or passenger in the Vehicle for bodily injury or death unless such application is expressly mandated by law; b. To any obligation for which the Renter or the driver of the Vehicle or any insurance carrier may be held liable under Worker’s Compensation, disability benefits, unemployment compensation or similar law; c.  To any obligation assumed by the Renter or any authorized driver; d.  If there is other valid and collectable insurance, either primary or excess, with limits of liability at least equal to the minimum specified by the state financial responsibility law available to the Renter.  Any insurance law, Financial Responsibility Law or similar law which includes or defines Renter as a named insured, under Lessor’s policy, to the extent permitted by law, such inclusion shall be expressly effective only if no other valid and collectable insurance, either primary or excess, with limits of liability at least equal to the minimum specified by the state financial responsibility law is available to the Renter.  THE INSURANCE COVERING THIS VEHICLE SHALL BE SECONDARY OR EXCESS TO RENTER’S POLICY, EXCEPT THE CAR.  THE RENTER COVENANTS AND AGREES THAT RENTER WILL HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY LESSOR FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND EXPENSES OF ANY NATURE ARISING OR ALLEGED TO ARISE FROM ANY USE, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WHILE THIS AGREEMENT REMAINS IN FORCE AND EFFECT AND REIMBURSE LESSOR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DURING SAID PERIOD.



7. ACCIDENTAL FIRE/ACTS OF NATURE:   Renter is not responsible for any loss of or damage to the Vehicle due to accidental fire or acts of nature, except as provided in Paragraph 8 below.



8. LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE:  Renter is responsible for the full value of any loss of or damage to the Vehicle including loss of use and any related cost and expenses even if Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) has been accepted by the Renter.  Loss of use means “The number of days from the date the Vehicle is damaged until it is repaired, multiplied by the Daily Rental Rate”.
   • Breaches any provision of this agreement, including but not limited to the items stated in Paragraph 5; or
   • Allows an unauthorized driver to operate the Vehicle; or
   • Fails to report theft, vandalism or any accident to Lessor and police authority within 24 hours; or
   • Allows another person, including any authorized driver, to come into possession of the Vehicle, or the keys of the Vehicle, and the Vehicle is not returned on the due back date.



9. DAMAGED VEHICLE:  Renter will not use the Vehicle if it is damaged or in need of repair, and will be responsible for all damage to the Vehicle resulting from such use.



10. PARKING VIOLATIONS:  Renter will pay for all parking violation fines and penalties plus all costs incurred in the event Renter fails to make such payments.  Renter agrees that in connection with any claimed violations, any information relating to Renter may be submitted to governmental authorities.



11.  PAYMENT:
    
    
    • Renter will pay on demand all charges due under this agreement including any loss of use due to necessary damage repairs as a result of Renter’s use outside of normal wear and tear.
    • All charges are subject to final audit, and if an error is found, either party shall promptly pay or credit the other, as appropriate, to correct the error.
    • If Renter has indicated that someone else or that some company will pay for charges due under this Agreement and payment is not made, Renter will pay upon demand.
    • Renter consents to the reservation of credit, by a credit card issuer, up to the amount of the estimated charges due under this Agreement and authorizes the renting location to process a credit card voucher, if applicable, in Renter’s name, for all charges due under this Agreement.
    • Renter will pay interest at the highest rate permitted by law on any past due charges and will also pay any collection costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, if all charges are not paid when due.


12. RENTER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY:  Renter is solely responsible for any property left or stored in the Vehicle, shuttle vehicle, or anywhere at the renting location, no matter who received, stored or handled the property.



13. FAILURE TO RETURN VEHICLE:  If Renter fails to return the Vehicle on the date due or within 24 hours following a written or oral demand to Renter (which demand, if in writing, shall be considered delivered forty-eight (48) hours after the mailing of a certified letter addressed to the residence or business address of Renter as shown on the reverse side), Renter will be deemed to be in unlawful possession of the Vehicle and to have authorized the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of Renter or any person possessing the Vehicle.



14. VEHICLE REPAIRS:  Renter will not permit any repair to or replacement of any part on the Vehicle without the prior consent of the Lessor and Renter agrees to pay for all such unauthorized repairs and parts.



15. MISCELLANEOUS:



A. Renter will pay all costs including reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by the Lessor and will defend and indemnify these parties from all claims, demands and lawsuits resulting from:

• The issuance of a warrant for the arrest of Renter or any person operating the Vehicle; and
• Any action by the Lessor, including self-help, used to get the Vehicle back or otherwise enforce the terms of this Agreement; and
• Any action against the Lessor resulting from Renter’s breach of this Agreement.
  

B. The Lessor shall have no liability for any indirect, special or consequential damages arising in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of the Vehicle or for any claim based upon the failure to honor a Vehicle reservation requested by Renter.

C. Renter shall not be considered the agent or employee of the Lessor for any purpose whatsoever.

D. Renter agrees to everything stated on both sides of this Agreement, which is the entire Agreement between the parties.  Renter agrees that this Agreement can only be changed in writing and if signed or initialed by both the Lessor and Renter.

E. CONFLICTS OF LAW/VENUE:

This agreement was entered into in Anchorage, Alaska.  Venue should be in the third judicial district, Anchorage Alaska.  This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alaska.

16. CLEANING FEE:

The charge to clean a Vehicle of the smell of fish will be $150.00.
Excessively dirty Vehicles will be charged a minimum of $25.00, maximum of $150.00.