Common use of Servicer Functions Clause in Contracts

Servicer Functions. (a) With respect to any Lease Vehicle returned by any Lessee pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return), the Servicer shall direct such Lessee as to the return location with respect to such Lease Vehicle. The Servicer shall act as the Lessor’s agent in returning or otherwise disposing of each Lease Vehicle on the Vehicle Lease Expiration Date with respect to such Lease Vehicle, in each case in accordance with the Servicing Standard. In the event the Servicer is the Lessee, the Lessee shall act in its own capacity when returning any Program Vehicle to the Manufacturer pursuant to the applicable Manufacturer Program. (b) Upon the Servicer’s receipt of any Program Vehicle returned by any Lessee pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return), the Servicer shall return such Program Vehicle to the nearest related Manufacturer’s designated return facility or official auction or other facility designated by such Manufacturer at the sole expense of the Lessee thereof unless paid or payable by the Manufacturer thereof in accordance with the terms of the related Manufacturer Program. (c) With respect to any Lease Vehicle that is (i) a Non-Program Vehicle and is returned to or at the direction of the Servicer pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return) or (ii) becomes a Rejected Vehicle, the Servicer shall, subject to the direction of the Lessor, use commercially reasonable efforts, at its own expense, to arrange for the sale of each Non-Program Vehicle to a third party and maximise the sale price thereof (having regard to the then current wholesale or, where the context requires, retail market value of such Non-Program Vehicles). In the event that the sale price is proposed to be at a price which is outside of the guidelines agreed with the Lessor, the Servicer shall seek for approval by the Lessor such that the Lessor either confirms that such sale complies with any guidelines agreed between the Lessor and the Servicer in this respect or any individual instructions from the Lessor. (d) In connection with the disposition of any Lease Vehicle that is a Program Vehicle, the Servicer shall comply with the Servicing Standard in connection with, among other things, the delivery of any documents of transfer signed as necessary, signed condition reports and signed odometer statements to be submitted with such Program Vehicles returned to a Manufacturer pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return) and accepted by or on behalf of the Manufacturer at the time of such Program Vehicle’s return. (e) Upon the occurrence of a Liquidation Event, the Servicer shall dispose of any Lease Vehicles in accordance with the instructions of the Lessor or the German Security Trustee. To the extent the Servicer fails to so dispose of any such Lease Vehicles, the Lessor and the German Security Trustee shall have the right to otherwise dispose of such Lease Vehicles. (f) In each case, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Servicer shall: (i) if a Program Vehicle or a Non-Program Vehicle is sold to a third party, direct that the funds paid for such Vehicle by the purchaser are deposited into the German Collection Account; (ii) comply with all Requirements of Law and (in respect of a Program Vehicle) all requirements under the relevant agreements relating to the Manufacturer Program (each, a “Program Agreement”) with respect to each Vehicle in connection with the transfer of ownership by the Lessor of such Vehicle, including, without limitation, any warranty or servicing booklet; (iii) assist the Lessor in managing the on-going operation of the Vehicle Purchasing Agreements, including, without limitation: (A) where required under a Program Agreement, arrange for the furnishment and repair of Program Vehicles (or, as the case may be, agree damage costs payable) in accordance with the return standards of the respective Program Agreement prior to or (as the case may be) following the inspection of the Program Vehicles by the Manufacturer or Dealer (which cost shall be charged to the Lessee); (B) verify or (as the case may be) countersign the inspection report in respect of the Program Vehicles in accordance with the terms of the Program Agreement (including, without limitation, upon consolidation with the Lessor, assist the Lessor with exercising the right to dispute any items in the inspection report); (C) maintain all German Vehicle Documents and, where permitted under the Vehicle Purchasing Agreement, allow the relevant Manufacturer, Dealer or their agents access to such records; and (D) assist the Lessor with filing claims with the relevant Manufacturer, Dealer or transporter for damage in transit and other delivery claims related to the Vehicles; and (iv) otherwise administer and service the Lease Vehicles; and (v) subject to Clause 2.5(a) (Mandatory Program Vehicle to Non-Program Vehicle Redesignation), comply with any obligation to return vehicles to the Manufacturer in accordance with the relevant Manufacturer Program. (g) The Servicer shall have full power and authority, acting alone or through any party properly designated by it hereunder (including, without limitation, the related Sub-Servicers, if any, applied pursuant to Sub-Clause 6.7 (Sub-Servicers) below) to do any and all things in connection with its servicing and administration duties that it may deem necessary or desirable to accomplish such servicing and administration duties and that does not materially adversely (in the opinion of the German Security Trustee) affect the interests of the Lessor or the Noteholders. Any permissive right of the Servicer contained in this Agreement shall not be construed as a duty. (h) In each case, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Servicer shall: (i) monitor compliance by the Lessee of its obligations under Clause 5.1.2 (Insurance). If the Insurance Policies are not maintained by the Lessee, the Servicer shall, if required to do so by the Lessor, make arrangements in respect of the relevant Insurance Policy, as contemplated by Clause 5.1(a)(vii) (Insurance); (ii) upon knowledge of the occurrence of an event giving rise to a claim of the Lessor or the Servicer under any of the Insurance Policies, the Servicer shall assist the Lessor in filing the Lessor’s claim or arrange for the Servicer’s claim to be filed with the relevant insurance company or underwriters and provide assistance in attempting to bring the claim to successful conclusion; and (iii) ensure that the Insurance Policies are renewed or (as the case may be) replaced in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Insurance Policy. (i) The Lessor shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard and to the extent permitted by law, furnish the Servicer with all such information as the Servicer may require to enable it, to the extent permitted by law, to prepare any tax return for tax purposes in Germany (if necessary). The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Lessor with all such administrative assistance as is necessary in relation to compliance by the Lessor with German tax legislation (including the preparation of tax returns for the purposes of German tax). (j) The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Lessor with administrative assistance in relation to compliance by the Lessor with relevant VAT legislation in Germany (including, without limitation, assistance in relation to the preparation and filing of VAT returns and the issue of VAT invoices). (k) The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, assist the Lessor with any of its duties and obligations which may arise under the relevant regulatory and/or administrative law, including the preparation of the notification of the competent commercial regulatory authority (Gewerbeaufsichtsamt) if required under Section 14 of the German Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung), on a prompt and timely basis to enable the Lessor to perform its obligations under the Related Documents and conduct its business. (l) Upon becoming aware of the same, the Servicer shall promptly notify the Lessor and the German Security Trustee of any litigation instituted against the Lessor in which it is alleged that the Lessor has breached the terms of any applicable law or regulation. (m) The Servicer shall: (i) keep or procure that the German Vehicle Documents are kept in safe custody; (ii) inform the German FleetCo of the location at which the German Vehicle Documents are kept promptly after the date of this Agreement and promptly notify the German FleetCo and the German Security Trustee of any changes to such location effected thereafter; and (iii) keep the German Vehicle Documents in such manner as to ensure each is uniquely identifiable and distinguishable, by a reference number, from the records and other documents which relate to other agreements which are held by or on behalf of the Servicer. (n) The Servicer shall, subject to any applicable Requirement of Law, permit the German FleetCo and (following the delivery of a Master Lease Termination Notice or a Lease Event of Default which is continuing and is not remedied or waived) the German Security Trustee and any other Person reasonably nominated by the German FleetCo and (following the delivery of a Master Lease Termination Notice or a Lease Event of Default which is continuing and is not remedied or waived) the German Security Trustee at any time during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to have access to the German Vehicle Documents and the Servicer Records.

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Samples: German Master Lease and Servicing Agreement (Hertz Corp), German Master Lease and Servicing Agreement (Hertz Corp), German Master Lease and Servicing Agreement (Hertz Corp)

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Servicer Functions. (a) With respect to any Lease Vehicle returned by any Lessee pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return), the Servicer shall direct such Lessee as to the return location with respect to such Lease Vehicle. The Servicer shall act as the Lessor’s agent in returning or otherwise disposing of each Lease Vehicle on the Vehicle Lease Expiration Date with respect to such Lease Vehicle, in each case in accordance with the Servicing Standard. In the event the Servicer is the Lessee, the Lessee shall act in its own capacity when returning any Program Vehicle to the Manufacturer pursuant to the applicable Manufacturer Program. (b) Upon the Servicer’s receipt of any Program Vehicle returned by any Lessee pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return), the Servicer shall return such Program Vehicle to the nearest related Manufacturer’s designated return facility or official auction or other facility designated by such Manufacturer at the sole expense of the Lessee thereof unless paid or payable by the Manufacturer thereof in accordance with the terms of the related Manufacturer Program. (c) With respect to any Lease Vehicle that is (i) a Non-Program Vehicle and is returned to or at the direction of the Servicer pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return) or (ii) becomes a Rejected Vehicle, the Servicer shall, subject to the direction of the Lessor, use commercially reasonable efforts, at its own expense, to arrange for the sale of each Non-Program Vehicle to a third party and maximise the sale price thereof (having regard to the then current wholesale or, where the context requires, retail market value of such Non-Program Vehicles). In the event that the sale price is proposed to be at a price which is outside of the guidelines agreed with the Lessor, the Servicer shall seek for approval by the Lessor such that the Lessor either confirms that such sale complies with any guidelines agreed between the Lessor and the Servicer in this respect or any individual instructions from the Lessor. (d) In connection with the disposition of any Lease Vehicle that is a Program Vehicle, the Servicer shall comply with the Servicing Standard in connection with, among other things, the delivery of any documents of transfer signed as necessary, signed condition reports and signed odometer statements to be submitted with such Program Vehicles returned to a Manufacturer A36887653 XXXX: pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return) and accepted by or on behalf of the Manufacturer at the time of such Program Vehicle’s return. (e) Upon the occurrence of a Liquidation Event, the Servicer shall dispose of any Lease Vehicles in accordance with the instructions of the Lessor or the German Security Trustee. To the extent the Servicer fails to so dispose of any such Lease Vehicles, the Lessor and the German Security Trustee shall have the right to otherwise dispose of such Lease Vehicles. (f) In each case, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Servicer shall: (i) if a Program Vehicle or a Non-Program Vehicle is sold to a third party, direct that the funds paid for such Vehicle by the purchaser are deposited into the German Collection Account; (ii) comply with all Requirements of Law and (in respect of a Program Vehicle) all requirements under the relevant agreements relating to the Manufacturer Program (each, a “Program Agreement”) with respect to each Vehicle in connection with the transfer of ownership by the Lessor of such Vehicle, including, without limitation, any warranty or servicing booklet; (iii) assist the Lessor in managing the on-going operation of the Vehicle Purchasing Agreements, including, without limitation: (A) where required under a Program Agreement, arrange for the furnishment and repair of Program Vehicles (or, as the case may be, agree damage costs payable) in accordance with the return standards of the respective Program Agreement prior to or (as the case may be) following the inspection of the Program Vehicles by the Manufacturer or Dealer (which cost shall be charged to the Lessee); (B) verify or (as the case may be) countersign the inspection report in respect of the Program Vehicles in accordance with the terms of the Program Agreement (including, without limitation, upon consolidation with the Lessor, assist the Lessor with exercising the right to dispute any items in the inspection report); (C) maintain all German Vehicle Documents and, where permitted under the Vehicle Purchasing Agreement, allow the relevant Manufacturer, Dealer or their agents access to such records; and (D) assist the Lessor with filing claims with the relevant Manufacturer, Dealer or transporter for damage in transit and other delivery claims related to the Vehicles; and (iv) otherwise administer and service the Lease Vehicles; and (v) subject to Clause 2.5(a) (Mandatory Program Vehicle to Non-Program Vehicle Redesignation), comply with any obligation to return vehicles to the Manufacturer in accordance with the relevant Manufacturer Program. (g) The Servicer shall have full power and authority, acting alone or through any party properly designated by it hereunder (including, without limitation, the related Sub-Servicers, if any, applied pursuant to Sub-Clause 6.7 (Sub-Servicers) below) to do any and all things in connection with its servicing and administration duties that it may deem necessary or desirable to accomplish such servicing and administration duties and that does not materially adversely (in the opinion of the German Security Trustee) affect the interests of the Lessor or the Noteholders. Any permissive right of the Servicer contained in this Agreement shall not be construed as a duty. (h) In each case, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Servicer shall: (i) monitor compliance by the Lessee of its obligations under Clause 5.1.2 (Insurance). If the Insurance Policies are not maintained by the Lessee, the Servicer shall, if required to do so by the Lessor, make arrangements in respect of the relevant Insurance Policy, as contemplated by Clause 5.1(a)(vii) (Insurance);; A36887653 XXXX: (ii) upon knowledge of the occurrence of an event giving rise to a claim of the Lessor or the Servicer under any of the Insurance Policies, the Servicer shall assist the Lessor in filing the Lessor’s claim or arrange for the Servicer’s claim to be filed with the relevant insurance company or underwriters and provide assistance in attempting to bring the claim to successful conclusion; and (iii) ensure that the Insurance Policies are renewed or (as the case may be) replaced in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Insurance Policy. (i) The Lessor shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard and to the extent permitted by law, furnish the Servicer with all such information as the Servicer may require to enable it, to the extent permitted by law, to prepare any tax return for tax purposes in Germany (if necessary). The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Lessor with all such administrative assistance as is necessary in relation to compliance by the Lessor with German tax legislation (including the preparation of tax returns for the purposes of German tax). (j) The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Lessor with administrative assistance in relation to compliance by the Lessor with relevant VAT legislation in Germany (including, without limitation, assistance in relation to the preparation and filing of VAT returns and the issue of VAT invoices). (k) The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, assist the Lessor with any of its duties and obligations which may arise under the relevant regulatory and/or administrative law, including the preparation of the notification of the competent commercial regulatory authority (Gewerbeaufsichtsamt) if required under Section 14 of the German Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung), on a prompt and timely basis to enable the Lessor to perform its obligations under the Related Documents and conduct its business. (l) Upon becoming aware of the same, the Servicer shall promptly notify the Lessor and the German Security Trustee of any litigation instituted against the Lessor in which it is alleged that the Lessor has breached the terms of any applicable law or regulation. (m) The Servicer shall: (i) keep or procure that the German Vehicle Documents are kept in safe custody; (ii) inform the German FleetCo of the location at which the German Vehicle Documents are kept promptly after the date of this Agreement and promptly notify the German FleetCo and the German Security Trustee of any changes to such location effected thereafter; and (iii) keep the German Vehicle Documents in such manner as to ensure each is uniquely identifiable and distinguishable, by a reference number, from the records and other documents which relate to other agreements which are held by or on behalf of the Servicer. (n) The Servicer shall, subject to any applicable Requirement of Law, permit the German FleetCo and (following the delivery of a Master Lease Termination Notice or a Lease Event of Default which is continuing and is not remedied or waived) the German Security Trustee and any other Person reasonably nominated by the German FleetCo and (following the delivery of a Master Lease Termination Notice or a Lease Event of Default which is continuing and is not remedied or waived) the German Security Trustee at any time during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to have access to the German Vehicle Documents and the Servicer Records.

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Samples: German Master Lease and Servicing Agreement (Hertz Corp)

Servicer Functions. (a) With respect to any Lease Vehicle returned by any Lessee pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return), the Servicer shall direct such Lessee as to the return location with respect to such Lease Vehicle. The Servicer shall act as the Lessor’s agent in returning or otherwise disposing of each Lease Vehicle on the Vehicle Lease Expiration Date with respect to such Lease Vehicle, in each case in accordance with the Servicing Standard. In the event the Servicer is the Lessee, the Lessee shall act in its own capacity when returning any Program Vehicle to the Manufacturer pursuant to the applicable Manufacturer Program. (b) Upon the Servicer’s receipt of any Program Vehicle returned by any Lessee pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return), the Servicer shall return such Program Vehicle to the nearest related Manufacturer’s designated return facility or official auction or other facility designated by such Manufacturer at the sole expense of the Lessee thereof unless paid or payable by the Manufacturer thereof in accordance with the terms of the related Manufacturer Program. (c) With respect to any Lease Vehicle that is (i) a Non-Program Vehicle and is returned to or at the direction of the Servicer pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return) or (ii) becomes a Rejected Vehicle, the Servicer shall, subject to the direction of the Lessor, use commercially reasonable efforts, at its own expense, to arrange for the sale of each Non-Program Vehicle to a third party and maximise the sale price thereof (having regard to the then current wholesale or, where the context requires, retail market value of such Non-Program Vehicles). In the event that the sale price is proposed to be at a price which is outside of the guidelines agreed with the Lessor, the Servicer shall seek for approval by the Lessor such that the Lessor either confirms that such sale complies with any guidelines agreed between the Lessor and the Servicer in this respect or any individual instructions from the Lessor. (d) In connection with the disposition of any Lease Vehicle that is a Program Vehicle, the Servicer shall comply with the Servicing Standard in connection with, among other things, the delivery of any documents of transfer signed as necessary, signed condition reports and signed odometer statements to be submitted with such Program Vehicles returned to a Manufacturer pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return) and accepted by or on behalf of the Manufacturer at the time of such Program Vehicle’s return. (e) Upon the occurrence of a Liquidation Event, the Servicer shall dispose of any Lease Vehicles in accordance with the instructions of the Lessor or the German Security Trustee. To the extent the Servicer fails to so dispose of any such Lease Vehicles, the Lessor and the German Security Trustee shall have the right to otherwise dispose of such Lease Vehicles. (f) In each case, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Servicer shall: (i) if a Program Vehicle or a Non-Program Vehicle is sold to a third party, direct that the funds paid for such Vehicle by the purchaser are deposited into the German Collection Account; (ii) comply with all Requirements of Law and (in respect of a Program Vehicle) all requirements under the relevant agreements relating to the Manufacturer Program (each, a “Program Agreement”) with respect to each Vehicle in connection with the transfer of ownership by the Lessor of such Vehicle, including, without limitation, any warranty or servicing booklet; (iii) assist the Lessor in managing the on-going operation of the Vehicle Purchasing Agreements, including, without limitation: (A) where required under a Program Agreement, arrange for the furnishment and repair of Program Vehicles (or, as the case may be, agree damage costs payable) in accordance with the return standards of the respective Program Agreement prior to or (as the case may be) following the inspection of the Program Vehicles by the Manufacturer or Dealer (which cost shall be charged to the Lessee); (B) verify or (as the case may be) countersign the inspection report in respect of the Program Vehicles in accordance with the terms of the Program Agreement (including, without limitation, upon consolidation with the Lessor, assist the Lessor with exercising the right to dispute any items in the inspection report); (C) maintain all German Vehicle Documents and, where permitted under the Vehicle Purchasing Agreement, allow the relevant Manufacturer, Dealer or their agents access to such records; and (D) assist the Lessor with filing claims with the relevant Manufacturer, Dealer or transporter for damage in transit and other delivery claims related to the Vehicles; and (iv) otherwise administer and service the Lease Vehicles; and (v) subject to Clause 2.5(a) (Mandatory Program Vehicle to Non-Program Vehicle Redesignation), comply with any obligation to return vehicles to the Manufacturer in accordance with the relevant Manufacturer Program. (g) The Servicer shall have full power and authority, acting alone or through any party properly designated by it hereunder (including, without limitation, the related Sub-Servicers, if any, applied pursuant to Sub-Clause 6.7 (Sub-Servicers) below) to do any and all things in connection with its servicing and administration duties that it may deem necessary or desirable to accomplish such servicing and administration duties and that does not materially adversely (in the opinion of the German Security Trustee) affect the interests of the Lessor or the Noteholders. Any permissive right of the Servicer contained in this Agreement shall not be construed as a duty. (h) In each case, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Servicer shall: (i) monitor compliance by the Lessee of its obligations under Clause 5.1.2 (Insurance). If the Insurance Policies are not maintained by the Lessee, the Servicer shall, if required to do so by the Lessor, make arrangements in respect of the relevant Insurance Policy, as contemplated by Clause 5.1(a)(vii) (Insurance); (ii) upon knowledge of the occurrence of an event giving rise to a claim of the Lessor or the Servicer under any of the Insurance Policies, the Servicer shall assist the Lessor in filing the Lessor’s claim or arrange for the Servicer’s claim to be filed with the relevant insurance company or underwriters and provide assistance in attempting to bring the claim to successful conclusion; and (iii) ensure that the Insurance Policies are renewed or (as the case may be) replaced in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Insurance Policy. (i) The Lessor shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard and to the extent permitted by law, furnish the Servicer with all such information as the Servicer may require to enable it, to the extent permitted by law, to prepare any tax return for tax purposes in Germany (if necessary). The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Lessor with all such administrative assistance as is necessary in relation to compliance by the Lessor with German tax legislation (including the preparation of tax returns for the purposes of German tax). (j) The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Lessor with administrative assistance in relation to compliance by the Lessor with relevant VAT legislation in Germany (including, without limitation, assistance in relation to the preparation and filing of VAT returns and the issue of VAT invoices). (k) The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, assist the Lessor with any of its duties and obligations which may arise under the relevant regulatory and/or administrative law, including the preparation of the notification of the competent commercial regulatory authority (Gewerbeaufsichtsamt) if required under Section 14 of the German Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung), on a prompt and timely basis to enable the Lessor to perform its obligations under the Related Documents and conduct its business. (l) Upon becoming aware of the same, the Servicer shall promptly notify the Lessor and the German Security Trustee of any litigation instituted against the Lessor in which it is alleged that the Lessor has breached the terms of any applicable law or regulation. (m) The Servicer shall: (i) keep or procure that the German Vehicle Documents are kept in safe custody; (ii) inform the German FleetCo of the location at which the German Vehicle Documents are kept promptly after the date of this Agreement and promptly notify the German FleetCo and the German Security Trustee of any changes to such location effected thereafter; and (iii) keep the German Vehicle Documents in such manner as to ensure each is uniquely identifiable and distinguishable, by a reference number, from the records and other documents which relate to other agreements which are held by or on behalf of the Servicer. (n) The Servicer shall, subject to any applicable Requirement of Law, permit the German FleetCo and (following the delivery of a Master Lease Termination Notice or a Lease Event of Default which is continuing and is not remedied or waived) the German Security Trustee and any other Person reasonably nominated by the German FleetCo and (following the delivery of a Master Lease Termination Notice or a Lease Event of Default which is continuing and is not remedied or waived) the German Security Trustee at any time during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to have access to the German Vehicle Documents and the Servicer Records.

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Samples: Master Lease and Servicing Agreement (Hertz Corp)

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Servicer Functions. (a) With respect to any Lease Vehicle returned by any Lessee pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return), the Servicer shall direct such Lessee as to the return location with respect to such Lease Vehicle. The Servicer shall act as the Lessor’s agent in returning or otherwise disposing of each Lease Vehicle on the Vehicle Lease Expiration Date with respect to such Lease Vehicle, in each case in accordance with the Servicing Standard. In the event the Servicer is the Lessee, the Lessee shall act in its own capacity when returning any Program Vehicle to the Manufacturer pursuant to the applicable Manufacturer Program. (b) Upon the Servicer’s receipt of any Program Vehicle returned by any Lessee pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return), the Servicer shall return such Program Vehicle to the nearest related Manufacturer’s designated return facility or official auction or other facility designated by such Manufacturer at the sole expense of the Lessee thereof unless paid or payable by the Manufacturer thereof in accordance with the terms of the related Manufacturer Program. (c) With respect to any Lease Vehicle that is (i) a Non-Program Vehicle and is returned to or at the direction of the Servicer pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return) or (ii) becomes a Rejected Vehicle, the Servicer shall, subject to the direction of the Lessor, use commercially reasonable efforts, at its own expense, to arrange for the sale of each Non-Program Vehicle to a third party and maximise the sale price thereof (having regard to the then current wholesale or, A36887653 XXXX: where the context requires, retail market value of such Non-Program Vehicles). In the event that the sale price is proposed to be at a price which is outside of the guidelines agreed with the Lessor, the Servicer shall seek for approval by the Lessor such that the Lessor either confirms that such sale complies with any guidelines agreed between the Lessor and the Servicer in this respect or any individual instructions from the Lessor. (d) In connection with the disposition of any Lease Vehicle that is a Program Vehicle, the Servicer shall comply with the Servicing Standard in connection with, among other things, the delivery of any documents of transfer signed as necessary, signed condition reports and signed odometer statements to be submitted with such Program Vehicles returned to a Manufacturer pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.4 (Return) and accepted by or on behalf of the Manufacturer at the time of such Program Vehicle’s return. (e) Upon the occurrence of a Liquidation Event, the Servicer shall dispose of any Lease Vehicles in accordance with the instructions of the Lessor or the German Security Trustee. To the extent the Servicer fails to so dispose of any such Lease Vehicles, the Lessor and the German Security Trustee shall have the right to otherwise dispose of such Lease Vehicles. (f) In each case, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Servicer shall: (i) if a Program Vehicle or a Non-Program Vehicle is sold to a third party, direct that the funds paid for such Vehicle by the purchaser are deposited into the German Collection Account; (ii) comply with all Requirements of Law and (in respect of a Program Vehicle) all requirements under the relevant agreements relating to the Manufacturer Program (each, a “Program Agreement”) with respect to each Vehicle in connection with the transfer of ownership by the Lessor of such Vehicle, including, without limitation, any warranty or servicing booklet; (iii) assist the Lessor in managing the on-going operation of the Vehicle Purchasing Agreements, including, without limitation: (A) where required under a Program Agreement, arrange for the furnishment and repair of Program Vehicles (or, as the case may be, agree damage costs payable) in accordance with the return standards of the respective Program Agreement prior to or (as the case may be) following the inspection of the Program Vehicles by the Manufacturer or Dealer (which cost shall be charged to the Lessee); (B) verify or (as the case may be) countersign the inspection report in respect of the Program Vehicles in accordance with the terms of the Program Agreement (including, without limitation, upon consolidation with the Lessor, assist the Lessor with exercising the right to dispute any items in the inspection report); (C) maintain all German Vehicle Documents and, where permitted under the Vehicle Purchasing Agreement, allow the relevant Manufacturer, Dealer or their agents access to such records; and (D) assist the Lessor with filing claims with the relevant Manufacturer, Dealer or transporter for damage in transit and other delivery claims related to the Vehicles; and (iv) otherwise administer and service the Lease Vehicles; and (v) subject to Clause 2.5(a) (Mandatory Program Vehicle to Non-Program Vehicle Redesignation), comply with any obligation to return vehicles to the Manufacturer in accordance with the relevant Manufacturer Program. (g) The Servicer shall have full power and authority, acting alone or through any party properly designated by it hereunder (including, without limitation, the related Sub-Servicers, if any, applied pursuant to Sub-Clause 6.7 (Sub-Servicers) below) to do any and all things in connection with its servicing and administration duties that it may deem necessary or desirable A36887653 XXXX: to accomplish such servicing and administration duties and that does not materially adversely (in the opinion of the German Security Trustee) affect the interests of the Lessor or the Noteholders. Any permissive right of the Servicer contained in this Agreement shall not be construed as a duty. (h) In each case, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Servicer shall: (i) monitor compliance by the Lessee of its obligations under Clause 5.1.2 (Insurance). If the Insurance Policies are not maintained by the Lessee, the Servicer shall, if required to do so by the Lessor, make arrangements in respect of the relevant Insurance Policy, as contemplated by Clause 5.1(a)(vii) (Insurance); (ii) upon knowledge of the occurrence of an event giving rise to a claim of the Lessor or the Servicer under any of the Insurance Policies, the Servicer shall assist the Lessor in filing the Lessor’s claim or arrange for the Servicer’s claim to be filed with the relevant insurance company or underwriters and provide assistance in attempting to bring the claim to successful conclusion; and (iii) ensure that the Insurance Policies are renewed or (as the case may be) replaced in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Insurance Policy. (i) The Lessor shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard and to the extent permitted by law, furnish the Servicer with all such information as the Servicer may require to enable it, to the extent permitted by law, to prepare any tax return for tax purposes in Germany (if necessary). The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Lessor with all such administrative assistance as is necessary in relation to compliance by the Lessor with German tax legislation (including the preparation of tax returns for the purposes of German tax). (j) The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Lessor with administrative assistance in relation to compliance by the Lessor with relevant VAT legislation in Germany (including, without limitation, assistance in relation to the preparation and filing of VAT returns and the issue of VAT invoices). (k) The Servicer shall, to the extent permitted by law, assist the Lessor with any of its duties and obligations which may arise under the relevant regulatory and/or administrative law, including the preparation of the notification of the competent commercial regulatory authority (Gewerbeaufsichtsamt) if required under Section 14 of the German Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung), on a prompt and timely basis to enable the Lessor to perform its obligations under the Related Documents and conduct its business. (l) Upon becoming aware of the same, the Servicer shall promptly notify the Lessor and the German Security Trustee of any litigation instituted against the Lessor in which it is alleged that the Lessor has breached the terms of any applicable law or regulation. (m) The Servicer shall: (i) keep or procure that the German Vehicle Documents are kept in safe custody; (ii) inform the German FleetCo of the location at which the German Vehicle Documents are kept promptly after the date of this Agreement and promptly notify the German FleetCo and the German Security Trustee of any changes to such location effected thereafter; and (iii) keep the German Vehicle Documents in such manner as to ensure each is uniquely identifiable and distinguishable, by a reference number, from the records and other documents which relate to other agreements which are held by or on behalf of the Servicer. (n) The Servicer shall, subject to any applicable Requirement of Law, permit the German FleetCo and (following the delivery of a Master Lease Termination Notice or a Lease Event of Default which is continuing and is not remedied or waived) the German Security Trustee and any other Person reasonably nominated by the German FleetCo and (following the delivery of a Master Lease Termination Notice or a Lease Event of Default which is continuing and is not remedied A36887653 XXXX: or waived) the German Security Trustee at any time during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to have access to the German Vehicle Documents and the Servicer Records.

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Samples: German Master Lease and Servicing Agreement (Hertz Corp)

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