Inspection and Use. Upon collection of the Equipment, you agree to inspect the Equipment and report to Nikon any and all defects, damage or malfunctions in the Equipment at that time. You are wholly responsible for proper and careful use of the Equipment and keeping the Equipment in the same condition throughout, and shall not remove, modify or alter or permit the removal, modification or alteration of any part of the Equipment, including markings indicating Nikon's ownership of the Equipment. You shall not use the Equipment for any unlawful purpose.
Inspection and Use. 4.1 The lessee has the right to inspect the rented material prior to or during the delivery. In case the lessee omits this or accepts the rented material after inspection without comments, the rented material is considered to be in conformity with the agreement. Complaints after commissioning are not accepted unless the lessee, at the same time, offers to compensate the lessor for extra costs.
4.2 The lessee will take care of the rented material as befits a good lessee and will effectively protect and use the rented material in accordance with the conditions of use. The lessee is obligated to check regularly if the rented material is functioning properly and shall notify the lessor in case of malfunction.
4.3 The lessee is not allowed to sublet the rented material or put the rented material at the disposal of any third parties.
4.4 The lessee is not allowed, in whole or in part, to modify, disassemble or repair the rented material or to let unqualified personnel use the rented material.
4.5 When the rented material is temporarily out of service due to a defect caused by incorrect or improper use, rent remains payable by the lessee for the duration of the repair.
4.6 The lessee is allowed to use the rented material in Western Europe and adjacent coastal waters. When the lessee wishes to use the rented material in another region, the lessee’s prior written consent is required and needs to be requested in due time.
