Adams®   Terms   &   Conditions

Thank you for considering Adams Rental for your event rental requirements. By proceeding with this transaction, you confirm you have read and will abide by the following Terms & Conditions. Please contact us with any questions.

1. DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION. You have provided Adams Rental, dba Tents, Chairs & Party Wares Inc. with a list of Rented Items that will be required for, and the timing and duration of, your event. To reserve Rented Items, a non-refundable Deposit of 50% of the anticipated total must be paid to execute this Contract. If the event is cancelled, additional fees will be charged as follows: 2 to 6 days before delivery, 75% of the total rental amount; 1 day before delivery, 100% of the total rental amount.
2. PREPAYMENT. Payment of all anticipated Rent and other related charges is due at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled delivery of your Prepayment may be made by check or major credit card. The prepayment is not an upper limit of your liability under this Contract. It is merely an estimate of the Rent and other charges anticipated to be due if all Rented Items are returned on time and in the condition required. No Rented Items will be provided until the Prepayment amount is received.
3. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION. Subject to such limitations as may be set forth in applicable law, you authorize Adams Rental to submit for payment on the credit card you have provided, all charges for rent, delivery and/or installation, damages or lost goods, or additional charges coming due under this Contract, and you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Adams Rental with respect to the same.
4. TIME is of the essence in this Contract. Charges are based on time out whether equipment is used or not.
5. LATE RETURN. If you pick up Rented Items from our location, you agree to return the Rented Items during our regular business hours, upon termination of the rental period. If not timely returned, you agree to pay an additional charge of 1/3 of the daily rate for each day the goods are retained beyond expiration of the rental period.
6. REPOSSESSION. Upon a failure to pay rent or other breach of this Contract, we may terminate this Contract and take possession of and remove the Rented Items from wherever they are. We and our employees shall not be liable for any claims for damage or trespass arising out of the removal of the Rented Items.
7. DELIVERIES. Delivery/pick-up service is available at an additional charge at our convenience by prior arrangement. A minimum order size is required. Additional charges shall apply for delivery to, or pick-up from, any location other than ground level, distance from curbside, during weekends or after hours, and/or special timing requirements. Set-up and/or take-down of chairs/tables is available for an additional fee.
8. LOSS OR DAMAGE. You are responsible for the Rented Items while they are out of our possession. You bear all risk of loss, damage or destruction, regardless of cause (ordinary wear and tear excepted). If any Rented Item is lost, damaged or destroyed during the Term, whether or not your fault, you will notify us immediately, and you will pay us (a) the retail value of the parts and labor necessary to repair the Rented Item if damaged, or (b) its replacement cost if lost, destroyed or damaged beyond our reasonable ability to repair it; and all packing, shipping, handling, storage and other associated costs. Rent previously paid will not be applied against the above-referenced charges. YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO COLLECT FROM US, AND YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST US FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS OR EXPENSE YOU MAY INCUR AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF ANY RENTED ITEM, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST TIME, LOST PROFITS, COST OF COVER (OBTAINING A REPLACEMENT ITEM AND/OR PERFORMANCE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE), INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, INJURIES, LOSSES, COSTS OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OR ANY FAILURE OF, OR ANY UNKNOWN DEFECT IN OR WITH RESPECT TO, ANY OF THE RENTED ITEMS. YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY FAILURE OF OR DEFECT IN, OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE RENTED ITEMS IS TERMINATION OF THE ACCRUAL OF RENTAL CHARGES AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.
9. DAMAGE WAIVER/EQUIPMENT PROTECTION PLAN. Damage Waiver is available as an option with this Rental transaction. If you accept it, we will waive our right to recover from you the retail value required to repair or replace transaction. Rented Items which are accidentally damaged or destroyed while in your possession.
   • Damage Waivermust be accepted prior to taking possession of the Rented Items and is not refundable.
   • Damage Waiver is secondary to your own insurance. Some homeowner and business insurance may provide coverage for damage to Rented Items. Check with agent or broker to determine if such coverage exists. If Damage Waiver is accepted, you agree to exercise all rights available under your insurance coverage and assign all claims and proceeds from insurance coverage to us.
   • Damage Waiver waives your liability for rented items that are returned damaged. If damaged items are not returned, proof of damaged items must be established, and such other evidence as we may reasonably require.
   • DamageWaiver does not waive liability for loss caused by neglect, abuse, vandalism, theft, mysterious or unexplained disappearance, or shortages.
10. HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNITY. You assume all risks associated with the possession, use, transportation and storage of the Rented Items. ACCORDINGLY, YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL LIENS AND CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR ASSOCIATED WITH, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS ADAMS RENTAL FROM AND AGAINST, ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS’ FEES, CLAIMS FOR BODILY INJURY(IES) (INCLUDING DEATH), PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF TIME AND/OR INCONVENIENCE) RESULTING FROM OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH POSSESSION, USE, TRANSPORTATION AND/OR STORAGE, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT DIRECTLY RESULTING FROM OUR GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
11. CARE OF EQUIPMENT. You shall: Repack equipment (chairs, canopies, chafers, flatware, glassware, china, serving pieces, etc.) and return them in the crates, racks, containers or bags in which they were delivered; Place linen in laundry bags provided; Rinse and remove food particles from china, glassware and flatware; Pay a reasonable cleaning charge for any Rented Items returned excessively dirty; Protect Rented Items from the elements from the time of delivery, use, storage and until pick-up.
12. AFTER-HOURS SERVICE. For emergency after-hours service, call our main number 609 689-9500 and select option # 5. Additional charges may apply.
13. PERMITS. You shall obtain all necessary permits, licenses, approvals, and authorizations prior to delivery and/or installation of equipment. Upon request, we can assist with that process. Fees may apply.
14. SITE PREPARATION. You shall ensure that the intended site is ready and clear of obstacles that prevent access or installation of the Rented Items upon crew arrival. You will notify Adams Rental personnel PRIOR to installation of underground impediments such as irrigation, septic, pipelines, etc. You agree to accept additional charges for any delay incurred, additional labor performed by Adams, or damage to Rented Items resulting from failure to do so.
15. UNDERGROUND. If installation of tents is planned, Adams Rental is required by law to initiate a ONE CALL prior to the event to determine the existence of any underground public utilities, cables, pipelines, sewer, etc., Utilities Protection Service will mark all public underground utilities and cables at the site. A five-day turnaround is required for this service. Otherwise, tents must be anchored with ballast such as concrete blocks resulting in additional charges.

Info: Call 811, or in New Jersey, call 800 272-1000, or go to www.nj1-call.org for details. In Pennsylvania, call 800 242-1776, or go to www.pa1call.org for details