Camcorder Hire Terms & Conditions

LiamGast Photography trading as Liam Gast Vintage Camcorder Hire

1. Definitions “Company” refers to LiamGast Photography. “Hirer” refers to the individual or couple booking the camcorder hire service. “Equipment” refers to all items supplied as part of the hire.

2. Service description The Company provides a camcorder hire service for personal use during the Hirer’s wedding. The service consists solely of the temporary hire of equipment and, where applicable, the provision of edited footage subject to the conditions set out in these Terms & Conditions. This service is not professional videography. No representation or guarantee is made regarding the quality, completeness, continuity, or usability of any footage recorded.

3. Equipment supplied Each hire includes the following items: Two vintage camcorders One tripod Two SD cards Four batteries One battery charger with UK plug All Equipment remains the sole property of the Company at all times.

4. Price and payment The total hire fee is £375. A non refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure the booking. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 28 days prior to the wedding date. Failure to complete payment by this deadline constitutes a material breach of contract and may result in cancellation of the hire without refund.

5. Delivery and return The Equipment will be dispatched via tracked delivery and is intended to arrive up to seven (7) days prior to the wedding date. A prepaid return label will be supplied with the Equipment. Responsibility for the Equipment transfers to the Hirer upon confirmed delivery. All Equipment must be returned within five (5) working days following the wedding date, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Failure to return the Equipment within this timeframe may result in additional charges or replacement costs.

6. Care and responsibility From the point of confirmed delivery, the Hirer assumes full responsibility for the Equipment. The Hirer agrees to: Take reasonable care of the Equipment Prevent loss, theft, or misuse Return all items in the same condition as supplied, allowing for normal wear and tear Damage, loss, theft, or deterioration beyond normal wear and tear remains the responsibility of the Hirer.

7. Loss, damage, and missing items If any Equipment is returned damaged, incomplete, or not returned at all, the Hirer agrees to pay the reasonable costs of repair or replacement as determined by the Company. Normal wear and tear does not include impact damage, liquid damage, internal damage caused by misuse, or damage occurring during transit while under the Hirer’s responsibility.

8. Use by third parties and liability The Equipment may be used by any person selected by the Hirer. The Hirer accepts full responsibility for all acts and omissions of any person operating the Equipment. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by the Company’s negligence or for any other liability which cannot be excluded under applicable law. Subject to the above, the Company shall not be liable for injury, loss, damage, or expense arising from the use or misuse of the Equipment by the Hirer or any third party.

9. Technical disclaimer and footage risk The Hirer acknowledges that footage recorded using the Equipment is inherently unpredictable. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or failure of footage resulting from, but not limited to: Battery failure Equipment malfunction SD card corruption or failure Incorrect operation Accidental deletion Environmental or lighting conditions All risk relating to recorded footage rests entirely with the Hirer. No refunds or compensation shall be provided in respect of technical issues, guest use, or matters outside the Company’s reasonable control.

10. Edited footage condition Any edited highlights film or delivered footage is expressly conditional upon: Full return of all Equipment Equipment being returned undamaged Footage being readable and usable Where footage is corrupt, incomplete, unusable, or missing, the Company shall not be deemed at fault and shall have no obligation to provide edited content, replacement footage, or compensation.

11. Worldwide use The Equipment may be taken outside the United Kingdom provided the Company is informed in advance. The Hirer accepts full responsibility for all risks associated with international use, including but not limited to customs issues, loss, theft, seizure, or damage. International use does not transfer any liability to the Company.

12. Limitation of liability Subject to any liability which cannot be excluded by law, the Company shall not be liable for: Loss of footage Loss of enjoyment Emotional distress Indirect or consequential loss The Company’s total liability shall be limited to the hire fee paid.

13. Indemnity The Hirer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from the hire, use, or misuse of the Equipment by the Hirer or any third party.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Acceptance of terms By booking the camcorder hire service, the Hirer confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions in full.