Terms & Conditions

The vehicle may be driven during the period of rental only by the persons named in the rental agreement and only if they hold a current driver license appropriate for the vehicle they are driving at the time.
With third party insurance and pair of keys, by payment of the rental price and a deposit /credit card authorization per vehicle. Third-party liability insurance covers damage caused to third parties with the rental vehicle with US$500 deductible amount.

Section 2: Payment and deposit

Renter agrees to make a payment or give the authorization to Gloria N.V after the vehicle is received by Renter and after signing the agreement. The payment of the rental price is possible in cash, by bank transfer or by credit card. The deposit can be paid in cash or with a credit card authorization. After returning the vehicle, the deposit will be returned, if there is no damage and no other sanctions, like fines, has to be paid.  It may take 7-14 business days for the funds to be available in the Renter’s account, depending on the Renter’s bank's policies.

Section 3: Fuel

1. Rental Company will deliver the vehicle with a full fuel tank.

2. Renter is liable for the cost of all extra fuel consumed during the rental period. Rental Company charges a refueling service fee, 10$ for the scooters and 20$ for the ATVs for  missing fuel. During the online booking you can choose the refuelling service option in advance.

Section 4: Returning the Vehicle

The Renter, at or before the expiry of the term of hire, shall return the vehicle, all the accessories, the keys and all the vehicle documents to the Rental Company at the address detailed in the agreement. Should the Renter return the vehicle earlier than stated on the agreement a minimum early termination fee of two days rental plus any extra costs that are due when the contract is recalculated shall be due and payable. If the hire period is two days or less no refund is given. A rental day lasts 24 hours, starting from the moment this agreement is created. The rental Company offer 1 hour of courtesy time to return the vehicle without any extra charge. However, if the vehicle is returned after the 1hour courtesy period, an additional half day, after 6 hours an additional day will be charged. If damage is occurred to the vehicle, other people, or objects, during usage, this will be reported to the Rental Company as soon as possible. If a traffic fine given during the rental period the vehicle is in use, this must be reported. If the vehicle is returned after the rental period, as a result of an accident, damage or circumstances beyond one’s control, Renter will not be charged. Late evening pick-up/drop-off (after 7:00 p.m.) is available upon request for an additional fee of $25.

Immediate return of the vehicle where default or damage occurs: The owner shall be given the right to terminate the hiring and take immediate possession of the vehicle if the Renter fails to comply with any terms of this agreement, or if the vehicle is damaged. The termination of the hiring under the authority of this clause shall be without prejudice to the other rights of the Rental Company and the rights of the Renter under this agreement or otherwise.

Section 5: Damage of property, mechanical repairs and accidents

That Renter hereby releases and indemnifies Rental Company from and against any liability for loss or damage to any property (including cost relating thereto) left, stored or transported by Renter or any other person in or upon the vehicle before or after return of the vehicle to Rental Company.

If the vehicle is damaged or requires repairs or salvage whether because of an accident or breakdown, the Renter shall advise the owner or his or her agent of the full circumstances by telephone as soon as possible. The owner shall be permitted to have 48 hours in which to repair or replace the vehicle. The Renter shall not arrange or undertake any repairs or salvage without authority of the owner except to the extent that repairs are necessary to prevent further damage to the vehicle or other property. The Renter is responsible for any punctures, tire or rim damage that occurs during the term of hire.

Section 6: Insurance

Gloria N.V. made a third party liability insurance for the vehicle, a jurisdiction insurance and an accident insurance. Third-party liability insurance covers damage caused to third parties with the rental vehicle with US$500 deductible amount, which the Renter is obliged to pay. Renter will be responsible for all the damage and cost, occurred by using the rented vehicle which is the subject of this agreement. Renter agrees he/she knows that there is no other insurance made by Gloria N.V., like for damage to, or missing of the vehicle.

Subject to the exclusions set out below the Renter is indemnified in respect of liability he/she might have to the Rental Company in respect of the loss or damage to the vehicle, its accessories, spare parts and consequential loss of revenue or other expenses of the owner including towing and salvage costs associated with the recovery of the vehicle and its spare parts.

 

Section 7: Inspection/damage/fines

1. Renter shall have the right to inspect the vehicle on arrival. Renter must give notice to Rental Company of any claim for damage on account of condition, quality or grade of the vehicle, and Renter must specify the basis of the claim of Renter in detail. The failure of Renter to comply with these conditions shall constitute irrevocable acceptance of the vehicle by Renter. The Renter responsible for all damage, direct, or in accordance of, occurred during the rental period.

2. The Rental Company is allowed to determine the amount of damage. If the vehicle has been into the salt water, Renter will be charged replacing price of the vehicle.

3. The Rental Company is not responsible for damage to the vehicle, the Renter or other people driving the vehicle, or other people involved.

4. Renter is liable for the cost of all tickets and fines received during rental. The Rental Company isn’t responsible for any of these cost or consequences.

Damage to the vehicle   

Plastic Damage: $75 - Bent Rim: $50.00 - Broken Mirror: $40.00 - Loss of Key: $50.00 – Loss of Helmet: $60. Full list of the parts is available by the Rental Company.

In case of major damage, the exact amount of the damage will be determined based on an official estimation. The Renter is required to pay the official estimation assessment, which is 60$.

Section 8: Notification

In case of emergency, damage, fines, defects, the Renter have to inform the Rental Company as soon as possible and if asked, write down all the information needed. If the police involved the Renter is mandatory to give all the information needed to make up a protocol. If Renter does not, he/she will be responsible for all the consequence of it.   

Section 9: Usage

1.         It is not allowed to drive with drugs or alcohol above the limit prescribed by the Dutch Government in St Maarten.

2.         Transferring the driving of the vehicle to another person is not permitted.

3.         It is not allowed to drive the vehicle with more than one passenger.

4.         It is not allowed to race, or speed-test with the vehicle, use of the vehicle is only allowed in normal, upright way.

5.         The Renter has to act upon the traffic rules in the St. Maarten/St. Martin.

Section 10: Responsibility

The Rental Company is not responsible for all cost of damage occurred by any damage of defects of the vehicle. Renter will be responsible for all the damage and cost, occurred by using the vehicle. The Renter is obliged to use the lock and chain on the vehicle provided by the Rental Company every time it is parked.

Section 11: Abstraction or loss

If  the vehicle will not be returned to the Rental Company, the Police will be informed. Renter will be charged replacing price of the vehicle.

Scooters: Yamaha Cygnus: $2000, Yamaha Zuma: $2000, Honda PCX: $2500, Piaggio Fly: $2000, Aprilia SXR160: $3000, Peugeot Tweet: 2500$, Aprilia Storm: $2200, ATV’s: $3500.

If the lost/stolen vehicle is recovered as a result of the cooperation of the authorities, the Renter is obliged to pay the amount of damage to the vehicle and the cost of towing.

Section 12: Defect

Renter agrees that Rental Company whilst taking all precautions and using its best efforts to prevent such happening shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from any fault or defects in or from mechanical failure of the vehicle of any consequential loss or damage. Renter shall always lock the vehicle when not in use. If the vehicle isn’t working properly, the Rental Company have to be informed about the recent location and the details of the defect. If possible, the Rental Company will try to arrange another vehicle, if it’s available and he’s not inhibited. If the Renter isn’t responsible for the vehicle defects, and the vehicle cannot be replaced, Renter will get back the part of the rent, if the vehicle couldn’t be used.

Section 13: Certification

Renter agrees by signing this agreement that he/she has an official driving license. If asked this license will be shown to the Rental Company and it’s allowed to make a copy of it. Renter agrees by signing this agreement that he know the traffic rules and will act in accordance of it.

Section 14: Agreement

This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of St. Maarten. The Renter agrees that the data shown overleaf may be stored, processed and transmitted by Rental Company. The data processing is necessary for the performance of this rental agreement to which the Renter (data subject) is party. The Rental Company hereby inform the Renter that the scooters and ATVs that are the subject of the rental contract are equipped with a GPS tracking device. The GPS location data processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the data controller for property and personal protection purposes. The Rental Company can always cancel this agreement, if there is an assumption, the vehicle will not be used in a competent way, without notification.