1 GENERAL

The following terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you (the Hirer) and Nabishi UK Ltd (the Owners). Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Owners, these terms and conditions will attach to all transactions between the Hirer and the Owners.

2 PERIOD OF HIRE

The term of the hire shall be for a minimum of one week and continue thereafter for COMPLETE weekly periods. In addition at the end of the hire IT IS THE HIRER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM THE OWNERS OF THE TERMINATION OF HIRE BY TELEPHONE OR FAX.

3 HIRE CHARGES

The charges for rental shall be at the rates current at commencement of the Hire. PART OF A WEEK TO BE CHARGED AS IF IT WERE A FULL WEEK. A week is taken to be seven consecutive days, including the day the hire commences, charges for a month are based on a complete calendar month, extensions may be on a weekly basis. At any time the Owners reserve the right to alter rental charges delivery and collection charges, any discounts and the contents of the catalogue without prior notice. There is a minimum hire charge of £200.00 excluding transport charges which the Hirer accepts upon commencement of the hire irrespective of its duration.

4 COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION OF HIRE

THE HIRE COMMENCES ON THE DAY THE EQUIPMENT IS COLLECTED BY THE HIRER FROM THE OWNERS PREMISES OR THE DAY FOLLOWING DESPATCH FROM THE OWNERS PREMISES AND CONTINUES UNTIL AND INCLUDING THE DAY THE HIRER RETURNS THE EQUIPMENT TO THE OWNERS PREMISES OR, IN THE CASE OF DELIVERIES WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU), NOTIFIES THE OWNERS THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION AND OBTAINS AN 'OFF-HIRE' NUMBER FROM THE OWNERS. It is the Hirers responsibility to inform the Owners of intentions to either terminate or extend the hire. Where equipment is being returned or collected by the Owners' Transport or appointed agent the hire will terminate when the equipment is received by the Owners transport or their appointed agents. It is the Hirer's responsibility to obtain from an authorised member of the Owner's staff a written acceptance of receipt of the equipment when returned by the Hirer's own transport. If the equipment is not received at the Owners premises or the Hirer fails to make equipment available for the Owners' transport or appointed agent on or prior to the last day of the rental period, the period of hire shall be deemed to continue as referred to in clause 2 above and the Owners shall reserve the right to levy a minimum of £100 "Failed Collection Charge".

5 DELIVERY AND COLLECTION CHARGES

In addition to the hire charge, separate charges will be made for delivery and collection of the equipment. It is the Hirer's responsibility to agree the method of delivery and collection to be used prior to the commencement of hire:

(a) Delivery and collection up to a distance of 50 miles radius from the Owners premises may be made by the Owners' transport in accordance with the Owners' standard scale of charges.

(b) Delivery within the UK over a 50 mile radius from the Owners premises may be made by the Owners appointed agent, in accordance with the Owners standard scale of charges. Where the Hirer has requested collection by the Owners appointed agent from the Hirers premises a charge will be made in accordance with the Owners standard scale of charges otherwise the Hirer will be responsible for the return of the said equipment by his own transport or appointed agents. Details of the Owners standard scale of transport charges for all methods of delivery and collection of equipment are available upon request. Other transport services must not be used without the express permission of the Owners. ALL CASES MUST BE MARKED 'FRAGILE'.

(c) All packaging materials are chargeable if not returned or returned damaged at termination of hire.

(d) No equipment may be removed overseas unless the Owners prior agreement in writing has been obtained. It is the Hirer's responsibility to arrange and pay for delivery and return of the equipment and to obtain appropriate insurance cover based on the full replacement value of the said equipment. In addition, the Hirer shall continue to pay hire charges at the standard rates to cover the period of any and all delays which may occur during transit for whatever cause in accordance with clause 4 above.

6 ACCEPTANCE CONDITIONS

Acceptance of delivery of the equipment by the Hirer or his agent will be conclusive evidence that the said equipment has been examined and found to be complete in accordance with the manufacturer's description, in good order and condition, fit for any purpose for which it may be required and in every way satisfactory.

7 INDEMNITIES

Any claim for damages by the Hirer against the Owners arising out of the Hirer's use of the equipment shall, subject to the Owners admitting liability or being found liable for such damages, be limited in amount to the total amount of the rental payments paid by the Hirer for the equipment to the Owners as at the date of the Owners receiving notification of any such claim. The Hirer shall be solely responsible for and hold the Owners fully indemnified against any loss or damage (excluding death or personal injury) to any property arising in connection with any of the said equipment or as a result of the use thereof. The Owners shall not be liable for any loss other than death and personal injury which may arise out of or in connection with the failure of the said equipment for whatever reason. Save as provided by Law, the Owners exclude all warranties relating to the equipment and the Hirer's use thereof except as specifically stated herein.

8 HIRER'S OBLIGATIONS

The Hirer agrees with the Owners during the continuance of the contract of hire as follows:

(a) To keep the equipment at the delivery address and in the Hirer's own possession unless otherwise agreed in writing by the owners.

(b) Not to allow the said equipment to be transferred to any country prohibited by the Department of Trade and Industry or the Bureau of Export Administration.

(c) To permit the Owners or their authorised representatives at all reasonable times to enter upon the premises or vessel where the equipment may from time to time be kept to inspect, maintain, repair and test the same.

(d) To repay to the Owners on demand all costs, charges and expenses incurred in any way by reason of any breach of these terms and conditions by the Hirer including, but not by way of limitation, all costs, charges and expenses incurred in ascertaining the whereabouts of the equipment.

(e) To keep the equipment in good condition and not subject to any misuse or wear and tear over and above that consistent with normal and reasonable use (including but not limited to use conflicting with the equipment manufacturers' recommendations).

(f) To preserve the Owners and manufacturer's identification numbers or mark or any nameplate that there should be upon the said equipment.

(g) TO ASSUME UPON RECEIPT OF THE EQUIPMENT UNTIL RETURNED TO THE OWNERS OR THE OWNERS APPOINTED AGENT THE ENTIRE RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT FROM ANY OCCURRENCE WHATSOEVER. THE HIRER UNDERTAKES TO ARRANGE AT ITS OWN EXPENSE APPROPRIATE INSURANCE COVER WITH AN APPROVED INSURANCE COMPANY. See clause 8(1) below for 'Insurance Option'.

(h) To notify the Owners in writing immediately of any loss or damage to the equipment and on demand to reimburse the Owners in respect thereof within 30 days of the occurrence. The Owners shall continue to charge the Hirer the full cost of hire for the equipment until such payment is received. The Hirer shall be liable for the new cost of replacing the equipment.

(i) Not to sell, assign, let on hire or transfer the benefit of hire contract in whole or in part or to part with possession of the said equipment or any part of it at any time during the hire.

(j) Not to make any alterations, modifications, or adjustments or attempt any repairs to the equipment.

(k) In the event of any breakdown or alleged defect in the equipment:-

(i) The Hirer shall give written notice to the Owners within 24 hours of the discovery of the alleged defect specifying the nature of the defect.

(ii) The Hirer shall make no further use of the equipment alleged to be defective after the time at which the Hirer discovers that it is defective.

(l) Insurance Option. As an alternative to clause 8(g) above and subject to payment of a premium calculated at a rate of 5% of the gross hire charge, the Owners undertake to arrange insurance to cover the risks of loss or damage to the hire equipment from any occurrence whilst in transit from the Owner's premises to Hirer's premises as agreed, whilst there and during subsequent re- delivery to the Owner's premises. This cover will be subject to the following limitations:-

(i) Insurance option must be exercised prior to commencement of hire.

(ii) Minimum premium of £5.00

(iii) Excluding rust, corrosion and electrical or mechanical derangement unless caused by a defined accident and excluding equipment left unattended on an unsecured site.

(iv) Excluding theft unless following violent and forcible entry or exit from Hirer's premises.

(v) Liability is limited to a total at any one location of £250,000.

(vi) Cover is not applicable to equipment hired for open exhibition purposes.

(vii) All accessories and consumables are excluded.

(viii) "Premises" includes motor vehicles.

(ix) Equipment left in vehicles is covered provided the vehicle is securely garaged.

9 OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The Owners will maintain the said equipment at no cost to the Hirer and will provide such service at the Owners premises during normal business hours save that the Hirer will be liable for the cost of any repairs necessary as a result of a breach of clauses 8(j) or 11. In the event of failure of any item of equipment whilst on hire, the Owners shall use their best endeavors to supply free of charge an identical or similar item of equipment within 24 hours of notification for UK based equipment, and within 72 hours of notification for equipment within Europe other than the UK. Replacement time of equipment at locations other than the UK or Europe will vary. Transportation costs for destinations other than the UK or Europe will be charged.

Replacement of equipment at locations other than the UK or Europe are subject to shipping times applicable to the delivery destination. Transportation costs as appropriate to that destination may be levied.

10 TERMINATION

At the termination of the hiring by either party and in the case of a hiring for a fixed period no later than the end of such period, the Hirer will make the said equipment available for collection by the Owners in accordance with clauses 4 and 5 above.