NABC Poultry Equipment Terms & Conditions

Renter agrees to use equipment in a safe and careful manner, in accordance with the Usage Instructions provided by NABC.  Renter agrees to pay the cost of repairing the equipment if damage to the equipment and/or its parts occurs due to an external cause or due to any negligence or any factor under the control of the Renter.  Renter agrees to replace any equipment not returned to NABC or its storage facility partner.  Renter acknowledges that NABC is providing the equipment only.  Renter is responsible for providing all consumable materials including propane and propane tank, water, and electricity.
 
Renter will transport the equipment by use of an appropriately sized vehicle.  It is the responsibility of the Renter to secure load, transport equipment, and to return the equipment to the storage facility location designated by NABC unless other arrangements have been made by mutual agreement with NABC staff.  Failure to return the equipment or deliver it to the designated location shall result in a late or retrieval penalty of $25.00/day.  Renter agrees to return the equipment in clean and usable condition according to cleaning checklist.  Failure to clean the equipment adequately will result in a $25 cleaning charge.
 
Renter releases NABC and the storage facility from any and all liability arising from the use and/or transportation of the equipment. Neither NABC nor the storage facility shall be liable for any personal injury or property damage occurring as a result of the use or transport of the equipment or any other loss or damage including but not limited to those resulting from (1) loss caused by theft, (2) accidental damage to persons or property from the operation or use of the equipment, (3) damage or injury resulting from the conduct of the Renter whether negligent or otherwise.
 
In the event injury or damage is not insured against, Renter shall pay for injury or damages at the sole expense of the Renter.  Renter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless NABC and the storage facility from any and all claims arising by virtue of the use of the equipment pursuant to this agreement.  In the event NABC incurs any legal fees or other costs enforcing the terms of this agreement, Renter shall be responsible for all such fees and costs.
 
Renter acknowledges that neither NABC nor the storage facility is responsible for any public health issues arising from the use of this equipment.  If using the equipment for commercial poultry processing, the Renter is responsible for acquiring all state and local food safety permits and providing copies of those permits/licenses to NABC before equipment is released.  The priority of use and availability of equipment will be determined at the sole discretion of NABC.