GENERAL TERMS OF CONTRACT

Algarve Classic Rides, owned by Carlos Daniel Carvalho Nunes (hereinafter referred to as the “RENTAL COMPANY”), rents to the user (hereinafter referred to as the “CUSTOMER”) identified in the rental contract (hereinafter referred to as the “CONTRACT”), the vehicle indicated here, under the following terms and conditions, with which the CUSTOMER agrees and accepts:

1st – CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS

a) that it is necessary to present a valid driving license to rent the vehicle;
b) that if the CUSTOMER is a minor, they are not allowed to take the tour.
c) that the RENTAL COMPANY may refuse to rent the vehicle if the assessment of the driving skills is contrary to the health and safety of the CUSTOMER.

2nd – VEHICLE DELIVERY AND RETURN

a) that the CUSTOMER receives the vehicle in good condition and working order, as verified at the time of delivery, with the legal documentation;
b) that the CUSTOMER commits to returning the vehicle in the same condition; if this is not the case, the deposit fee will not be refunded, and the customer will also have to pay for any damages to the vehicle.
c) that the vehicle is returned to the RENTAL COMPANY’s premises;
d) Any other equipment provided by the RENTAL COMPANY, which is their property, must be returned in the condition in which they were received;
e) that the vehicle must be returned free of personal belongings.

3rd – RENTAL PERIOD AND PAYMENTS

a) that the minimum rental period is seven hours (7 hours) for the tours known as one-day tours, and for longer duration tours, the rental will be only for the necessary days, and the use of the rented vehicle beyond the initially agreed time implies an additional fee;
b) that payment is calculated in euros and made on the spot;
d) that the CUSTOMER is required to pay a deposit, which will be refunded at the end of the contract in the same proportion if there are no damages to the vehicle or rental equipment, or if there are no outstanding debts; The RENTAL COMPANY is not responsible for any differences in exchange rates in payments from international customers.
e) that all damages to the rented vehicle are the responsibility of the CUSTOMER, except those caused by third parties and duly proven.

4th – CONTRACTUAL BREACH

The RENTAL COMPANY reserves the right to immediately terminate the tour based on contractual breaches.

5th – USE OF THE VEHICLE

a) the vehicle must only be driven by the CUSTOMER or by authorised persons registered in the CONTRACT as additional drivers, for whom the CUSTOMER is personally responsible;
b) the vehicle cannot be used for the transportation of goods in violation of Portuguese legal regulations.
c) the vehicle can only be driven in Portugal, unless it is necessary to leave the national territory for route reasons, on a specific tour, by the RENTAL COMPANY;
f) the vehicle cannot be loaned or borrowed to third parties.

6th – ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

a) the CUSTOMER is fully responsible for the proper functioning of all accessories and equipment provided by the RENTAL COMPANY;
b) additional deposits may be required for special equipment such as GPS or others.
c) when returning accessories, their condition will be checked by the RENTAL COMPANY.
d) the CUSTOMER is responsible in case of damages, losses, or theft of the provided equipment, and must make full payment for them to the RENTAL COMPANY.

7th – PAYMENT OF EXPENSES

a) they expressly acknowledge their responsibility and undertake to pay the RENTAL COMPANY: the costs related to the rental period; all fines, sanctions, and legal expenses due to any road violations; the expenses for repairs and damages caused by accidents that are not covered by the agreed insurance conditions. In the case of toll charges, a replacement fee will be charged according to the price list;
b) in case of loss of documentation, the CUSTOMER will pay the amount presented in the price list, so that the RENTAL COMPANY can request new documentation. The RENTAL COMPANY reserves the right to apply a processing fee.

8th – INSURANCE AND OTHER COVERAGE

a) the rented vehicle is insured according to the legal provisions in force in Portugal (third-party liability insurance);
b) an additional insurance (called Super CWD) can be contracted by the RENTAL COMPANY, which covers damages resulting from collision, rollover, fire, lightning, or explosion, with a deductible franchise of 350.00 EUR.

9th – LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS

a) the RENTAL COMPANY is not responsible for the loss of goods left, stored, or transported by the customer, or by any other person, inside or on the vehicle, during the rental period and until its return.
b) customers are required to always lock the vehicle with the means provided by the RENTAL COMPANY.

10th – CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT

a) any additions or changes to the CONTRACT will be considered null and void if not made in writing and signed by both parties.

11th – PERSONAL DATA

a) authorisation, collection, and processing of personal data, in accordance with Law No. 67/98, of October 26, granted to the RENTAL COMPANY, for contractual use with the CUSTOMER and for direct marketing purposes by the RENTAL COMPANY.
b) the CUSTOMER reserves the right to access, rectify, update data and object to its use for direct marketing purposes by written communication to the RENTAL COMPANY.

12th – ADDRESS AND JURISDICTION

a) that all notifications and citations to be made under the CONTRACT will be sent to the addresses indicated therein, which both parties acknowledge as their permanent address for all legal purposes, mutually obliging themselves to communicate any change of address;
b) that any dispute shall be under the jurisdiction of the courts of the district of Faro.