Blackbird Rental Agreement Terms & Conditions

Rental Policy

Instrument rentals are on a month-to-month basis. Rates are locked in and will not increase during the length of agreement.

Insurance coverage includes all parts and repairs necessary along with any accidental damage or theft of the rental instrument. Finish flaws, which do not affect the playability of the rental instrument, need not be repaired and are not the customer's liability. Insurance does not cover instrument modifications and changes and placement of stickers on the instrument. Insurance does not include neglect and/or abuse to the instrument and the case. Repairs are not to be made by the renter. Return the instrument to Blackbird for an exchange instrument for one of equal quality.

In case of loss or theft, renter must report the incident within 72 hours to law enforcement authorities. A copy of the police report must be provided to Blackbird. Police report must include type, brand and serial number of stolen rental instrument with Blackbird listed as owner. Blackbird will issue another rental instrument when documents are submitted.

Renter is bound by the terms & conditions of this agreement with or without signature. Renter must notify Blackbird of any change of address, phone number or credit/debit card information. The rental instrument will remain the property of Blackbird even in the event of renter's bankruptcy.

Equity

Equity credit is defined as total rent paid less tax and insurance. Renter will receive equity credit towards the purchase of a new upgraded instrument of the same type currently renting. (Rental instruments are not for sale.) Instrument selection will be a choice by renter from Blackbird's product line inventory, with selling price being determined by the current manufacturers suggested retail price, Equity credit from more than one rental agreement may not be applied to a single purchase. Equity credit is not transferable and must be used within 30 days of rental instrument return. Equity credit does not give the Renter an ownership interest in the instrument rented. In the event of default by Renter in fulfilling the terms of this Agreement, all equity credit is forfeited.

Returns

Renter may return the instrument at any time to Blackbird and this agreement will terminate. Do not return the instrument to your school or your teacher.Renter will be fully responsible for the instrument and its return to Blackbird Music and Art Center - 23706 South Power Rd, Queen Creek AZ 85142 or 2100 W. Chandler Blvd. #34, Chandler AZ 85224. Upon return, all rental fees paid will be considered as rent and not equity credit. Rental fees are non-refundable.

If the rental instrument is not returned to Blackbird and no effort is made by renter to communicate with Blackbird in reference to the rental property and/or delinquent rental fees due, Blackbird shall have the right to take possession of rental property with or without any legal process or notice. Any collection, repossession fee, and/or attorney's fees incurred by Blackbird in repossession of Blackbird's rental property will be at the renter's expense.