Common use of Your General Obligations Clause in Contracts

Your General Obligations. 9.1. During the Rental Period you shall: 9.1.1. keep the Vehicle free from legal process or lien, fully protected and secured; 9.1.2. if applicable, register and pay for any days the Vehicle will operate in the congestion zone in London or any other congestion zone which may apply in accordance with Congestion Charge Law; 9.1.3. check on a daily basis the engine oil level, water level in radiator, washers and wipers, lights, wheel nuts and brake fluid level, tread depth and inflation on all tyres; 9.1.4. ensure the Vehicle is driven using reasonable skill and care and in accordance with any applicable road use rules (including the Highway Code and other applicable laws); 9.1.5. ensure that no smoking is carried out in the Vehicle; and 9.1.6. if requested by us on reasonable notice make the Vehicle available for inspection, service or repair work. 9.2. During the Rental Period you shall not use the Vehicle: 9.2.1. for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward; 9.2.2. for transportation of any live animals except where the Vehicle has been adapted to accommodate transportation of animals e.g. pest control vehicles; 9.2.3. for any illegal purpose or in contravention of any Regulations affecting the Vehicle, its use or construction; 9.2.4. if the Vehicle exceeds 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight unless you have obtained a valid Operator’s Licence in accordance with the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995, and supplied a copy of the same to us; 9.2.5. for any off-road driving; 9.2.6. for competitive racing of any nature; 9.2.7. to propel or tow any other vehicle or trailer unless the Vehicle is properly equipped to tow in which case towage weights must be adhered to at all times. It is your responsibility to ensure any such towing is appropriate and undertaken with due skill and care to ensure no damage is caused to the Vehicle or to the trailer being towed. We shall have no liability for the insurance of, or any damage to, any towed trailer howsoever caused; and 9.2.8. outside of the United Kingdom without our prior written consent. 9.3. You shall ensure the Vehicle is not driven by any driver who: 9.3.1. does not hold a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle to which the Vehicle belongs; 9.3.2. is not covered fully by a comprehensive insurance policy. 9.4. You shall not modify or alter the Vehicle in any way without our prior written consent and you shall be liable for any and all costs incurred by us to reverse such modifications (including rectifying any damage caused by modifications or their reversal and any servicing and safety checks following such reversal).