1. While all care and precautions have been taken, Rooney’s do not accept liability for direct, indirect or consequential loss, injury or damage suffered by the Hirer, or any servant, agent or member of the Hirer’s household, arising out of any defects. Whether patent, in equipment out of hire.

2. The equipment hereby hired shall be at the sole risk of the hirer, who shall be liable and responsible for any damage to or destruction of or loss of such equipment howsoever caused, including vis major, casus fortuitus or act of any third party, from the time of delivery to the hirer until redelivery of the equipment to the premises of Rooneys.

3. On signing the order / delivery note, the Hirer acknowledges the Rooney’s Conditions of Hire and agrees to the terms and conditions laid out.

4. Interest will be charged on all overdue accounts at the current bank lending rate plus 2%.

5. All orders are to be paid in full before delivery or collection, until the order is paid in full it will remain as a quotation and is subject to change without notice.

6. Items will only be booked for the Hirer once the order has been paid for.

7. All orders will include a refundable deposit, which will cover the Hirer against goods that are damaged or lost. Any good that is damaged or lost will be charged for and deducted off the refundable deposit. All refundable deposits not collected with in 3 months will be written off.

8. Mileage will be charged for on all deliveries and collections. Any order that requires a second delivery due to client’s additions will be charged for.

9. Hire charges do not include the installing or set up of such items as fairy lights, chairs, tables, linen, cutlery, crockery etc. Rates for set up of equipment are available on application.

10. Hired equipment is not insured once it leaves Rooney’s premises. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure the security of all Hired equipment.

11. While great care is taken by our trained packing staff, all breakages and damage to equipment in transit or while in use will be charged for in addition to the hire charges.

12. Rooney’s cannot accept any responsibility for any damage that our equipment may cause to a clients vehicle once it has left Rooney’s premise. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure all goods are safely loaded and are secure before leaving Rooney’s.

13. To facilitate with loading and off loading of customer collection orders please note the following times:

- All orders being collected must be made before 3.00pm – weekdays

- All orders being returned must be made before 4.00pm – weekdays

- All orders on Saturday’s must be collected or returned by 11.00am

14. To facilitate in smooth deliveries of orders, goods maybe delivered a day early at no extra charge.

15. An additional hire charge of 50% per day of the “hire charge” will be charged on orders that are not returned by the return date.

16. Any goods returned in an unhygienic condition will attract a special cleaning charge.

17. No fires are to be made in or near Rooney’s Marquees / Tents / Gazebo’s. The smoke from fires, stain the fabric of the tents and cause dis-colouring. Any Marquee / Tent / Gazebo that is smoked will be charged for at replacement value of the fabric.

18. When erecting a marquee, stabilising pegs are driven into the ground – please ensure that any underground pipes or cables are clearly indicated to a Rooney’s Driver / Supervisor before installation takes place. Rooneys will not be responsible for any damaged pipes or cables or damage to any other property however such damage may be caused, including negligence on the part of any Rooney's employees.

19. Cancellations by the Hirer less than 7 days prior to the supply date will be subject to a 100% cancellation / surcharge fee of the total hire charge.

20. All delivery times given are estimates, Rooney’s cannot be held responsible for any delays beyond our control.

21. Rooney’s will only accept payments by cheque 14 day’s prior to supply date, otherwise all payments must be made by RTGS, cash or bank guaranteed cheque