GS VANLIFE, INC.
TERMS OF USE

Last Modified: October 2020

Acceptance of the Terms of Use

These terms of use are entered into by and between You and GS VanLife, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” or “us”). The following terms and conditions, together with any documents they expressly incorporate by reference (collectively, “Terms of Use”), govern your access to and use of our Company app and websites at https://nicesquirrel.com, including any content, functionality and services offered on or through the app and these domains, including confirmations using text messages (the “Website”), whether as a guest or a registered user.

Please read the Terms of Use carefully before you start to use the Website. By using the Website or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms of Use when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, found at https://nicesquirrel.com/privacy-policy/, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not want to agree to these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Website.

The Website is offered and available to users who are of legal driving age in their country of residence. Some or all of the services that we provide (the “Services”) may not be available in your country of residence. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with the Company and that you are of legal driving age. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you must not access or use the Website.

Changes to the Terms of Use

We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. However, any changes to the dispute resolution provisions set out in our organizational documents or applicable laws will not apply to any disputes for which the parties have actual notice on or before the date the change is posted on the Website.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page each time you access this Website so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

I. TERMS OF USE – WEBSITE:

Accessing the Website and Account Security

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Website, and any service or material we provide on the Website, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period. From time to time, we may restrict access to some parts of the Website, or the entire Website, to users, including registered users.

You are responsible for both:

  • Making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Website.
  • Ensuring that all persons who access the Website through your internet connection are aware of these Terms of Use and comply with them.

To access the Website or some of the resources it offers, you may be asked to provide certain registration details or other information. It is a condition of your use of the Website that all the information you provide on the Website is correct, current and complete. You agree that all information you provide to register with this Website or otherwise, including, but not limited to, through the use of any interactive features on the Website, is governed by our Privacy Policy and you consent to all actions we take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.

If you choose, or are provided with, a user name, password, or any other piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential, and you must not disclose it to any other person or entity. You also acknowledge that your account is personal to you and agree not to provide any other person with access to this Website or portions of it using your user name, password, or other security information. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your user name or password or any other breach of security. You also agree to ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. You should use particular caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer so that others are not able to view or record your password or other personal information.

We have the right to disable any user name, password, or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by the Company, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

These Terms of Use permit you to use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows:

  • Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
  • You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes.
  • You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.
  • If we provide desktop, mobile, or other applications for download, you may download a single copy to your computer or mobile device solely for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you agree to be bound by our end user license agreement for such applications.
  • If we provide social media features with certain content, you may take such actions as are enabled by such features

You must not:

  • Modify copies of any materials from this site.
  • Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
  • Delete or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this site

You must not access or use for any commercial purposes any part of the Website or any services or materials available through the Website.

If you wish to make any use of material on the Website other than that set out in this section, please address your request to: info@nicesquirrel.com.

If you print, copy, modify, download or otherwise use or provide any other person with access to any part of the Website in breach of the Terms of Use, your right to use the Website will stop immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made. No right, title or interest in or to the Website or any content on the Website is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Company. Any use of the Website not expressly permitted by these Terms of Use is a breach of these Terms of Use and may violate copyright, trademark and other laws.

Trademarks

The Company name, the Company logo, and certain related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans on this Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Prohibited Uses

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Website:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the United States or other countries).
  • For the purpose of exploiting, harming or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information, or otherwise.
  • To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use or re-use any material that does not comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using email addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Company or users of the Website, or expose them to liability.

Additionally, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website, including their ability to engage in real time activities through the Website.
  • Use any robot, spider or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Website.
  • Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Website, or for any other purpose not expressly authorized in these Terms of Use, without our prior written consent.
  • Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Website.
  • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.
  • Attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.
  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website.

User Contributions

The Website and the app may contain message boards, chat rooms, personal web pages or profiles, forums, bulletin boards and other interactive features (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to post, submit, publish, display or transmit to other users or other persons (hereinafter, “post”) content or materials (collectively, “User Contributions”) on or through the Website.

All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.

Any User Contribution you post to the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing any User Contribution on the Website, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material, in accordance with your account settings.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights in and to the User Contributions and have the right to grant the license granted above to us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors and assigns.
  • All of your User Contributions do and will comply with these Terms of Use.

You understand and acknowledge that you are responsible for any User Contributions you submit or contribute, and you, not the Company, have full responsibility for such content, including its legality, reliability, accuracy and appropriateness.

We are not responsible or liable to any third party for the content or accuracy of any User Contributions posted by you or any other user of the Website.

Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

We have the right to:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any or no reason in our sole discretion.
  • Take any action with respect to any User Contribution that we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion, including if we believe that such User Contribution violates the Terms of Use, including the Content Standards, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Website or the public, or could create liability for the Company.
  • Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
  • Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Website.
  • Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms of Use.

Without limiting the foregoing, we have the right to cooperate fully with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Website. YOU WAIVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSEES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ANY CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN BY ANY OF THE FOREGOING PARTIES DURING, OR TAKEN AS A CONSEQUENCE OF, INVESTIGATIONS BY EITHER SUCH PARTIES OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES.

However, we cannot and do not undertake to review material before it is posted on the Website, and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted. Accordingly, we assume no liability for any action or inaction regarding transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party. We have no liability or responsibility to anyone for performance or nonperformance of the activities described in this section.

Content Standards

These content standards apply to any and all User Contributions and use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must in their entirety comply with all applicable federal, state, local and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not:

  • Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory or otherwise objectionable.
  • Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age.
  • Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
  • Violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations or that otherwise may be in conflict with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
  • Be likely to deceive any person.
  • Promote any illegal activity, or advocate, promote or assist any unlawful act.
  • Cause annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety or be likely to upset, embarrass, alarm or annoy any other person.
  • Impersonate any person, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
  • Involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes, and other sales promotions, barter or advertising.
  • Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any User Contributions violate your copyright, please send us a notice of copyright infringement. It is the policy of the Company to terminate the user accounts of repeat infringers.

Reliance on Information Posted

The information presented on or through the Website is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Website, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.

This Website may include content provided by third parties, including materials provided by other users, bloggers and third-party licensors, syndicators, aggregators and/or reporting services. All statements and/or opinions expressed in these materials, and all articles and responses to questions and other content, other than the content provided by the Company, are solely the opinions and the responsibility of the person or entity providing those materials. These materials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Company. We are not responsible, or liable to you or any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials provided by any third parties.

Changes to the Website

We may update the content on this Website from time to time, but its content is not necessarily complete or up-to-date. Any of the material on the Website may be out of date at any given time, and we are under no obligation to update such material.

Information About You and Your Visits to the Website

All information we collect on this Website is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.

Online Purchases and Other Terms and Conditions

All purchases through our app or the Website, or other transactions for the sale of goods, services or information through the Website, or resulting from visits to our app or Website made by you, are governed by our Terms of Use - Services below.

Additional terms and conditions may also apply to specific portions, services or features of the app, the Website or the Services. All such additional terms and conditions will be provided during such transactions and are hereby incorporated by this reference into these Terms of Use.

Linking to the Website and Social Media Features

You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part without our express written consent.

This Website may provide certain social media features that enable you to:

  • Link from your own or certain third-party websites to certain content on this Website.
  • Send emails or other communications with certain content, or links to certain content, on this Website.
  • Cause limited portions of content on this Website to be displayed or appear to be displayed on your own or certain third-party websites.

You may use these features solely as they are provided by us, solely with respect to the content they are displayed with and otherwise in accordance with any additional terms and conditions we provide with respect to such features. Subject to the foregoing, you must not:

  • Establish a link from any website that is not owned by you.
  • Cause the Website or portions of it to be displayed on, or appear to be displayed by, any other site, for example, framing, deep linking or in-line linking.
  • Link to any part of the Website other than the homepage.
  • Otherwise take any action with respect to the materials on this Website that is inconsistent with any other provision of these Terms of Use.

The website from which you are linking, or on which you make certain content accessible, must comply in all respects with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.

You agree to cooperate with us in causing any unauthorized framing or linking immediately to stop. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

We may disable all or any social media features and any links at any time without notice in our discretion.

Links from the Website

If the Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. This includes links contained in advertisements, including banner advertisements and sponsored links. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

Geographic Restrictions

The owner of the Website is based in the State of Delaware in the United States. We provide this Website for use only by persons located in the United States. We make no claims that the Website or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of the United States. Access to the Website may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

II. TERMS OF USE – SERVICES:

Payment Platforms

GS Vanlife, Inc. uses the third-party payment platform, Stripe, Inc. (“Stripe”), to process credit and debit card transactions. Renter agrees to be bound by Stripe’s Terms of Service. Further information about Stripe and its services can be found at https://stripe.com/connect.

You expressly understand and agree that all payments and monetary transactions are handled by Stripe. You agree that GS Vanlife, Inc. shall not be liable for any issues regarding financial and monetary transactions between you and any other party, including Stripe.

Users of the Services are expressly prohibited from processing stolen credit cards or unauthorized credit cards through Stripe.

Summary Terms of Services

Terms of the Rental Agreement

Customers are subject to the terms and conditions of the rental contract and the laws of the state and country wherein the vehicle is rented.

  • All drivers must be at least 21 years of age.
  • All drivers must possess valid drivers’ license and valid credit card.
  • Renter’s identification name must match name on credit card being used to pay for rental.
  • All occupants of the motorhome must wear seatbelts.
  • Rentals may not be towed or driven to Mexico, Canada, on any beach, or off any paved road unless that road is part of a campsite, campground or RV park.
  • Nothing may be towed behind the motorhome.
  • Other than cats, pets are allowed.
  • Nothing is allowed to be attached or affixed to the roof of the motorhome.
  • NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BURNING INCENSE AND CANDLES IS ALLOWED. CLEANING DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED IF THERE IS ANY SMOKING.
  • User stipulates that allowing a cat in the van or smoking in the van constitutes willful negligence.

Rental period

One rental day is interpreted as a period of 24 hours. Included in this 24 hour period is the time where in you collect and return the rental vehicle.

Age

The minimum age of a driver is 21 years. Drivers and extra drivers above the age of 75 must be in possession of a declaration of health.

Renter and Driver Requirements

Only Authorized Driver(s) are permitted to drive & operate the GS Vanlife, Inc. Authorized drivers are defined as only those drivers expressly listed and designated as authorized drivers within this contract.

Renter relieves GS Vanlife Inc. and its insurance carrier(s) of any liability incurred while the motor home is driven or operated by anyone other than an authorized driver.

Renter certifies that all the information provided in the Reservation Application and in this contact is true and accurate. Any inaccurate or fraudulent information voids the rental contract.

Pick-up and return

Pick up is anytime 7 days a week 7am - midnight

At this time, delivery is not available.

There are no refunds for early returns.

At the end of the rental period you are required to return the vehicle undamaged and to a designated Squirrel drop off location.

Mileage

There are no refunds for unused miles. The first 50 miles per 24 hours are complimentary. Additional Mileage Charges: in excess of free miles of 50 miles per day, the renter will be charged at: $0.32 per mile for next 250 miles; the next 250 are at @ $0.78/mile. All miles beyond this are $1.59 per mile.

We may use your Security Deposit to pay any of these amounts owed us. Once the debit is made the guest’s credit card will be charged in order to replenish the security deposit so the balance stays at $500.

Indemnity and warranty

You agree to indemnify us, defend us, and hold us harmless from all claims, liability, costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by us resulting from, and arising out of, this rental and your use of the vehicle. We make no warranties, express, implied, or apparent, regarding the vehicle, and no warranty that the vehicle is fit for a particular purpose

Roof Access

For safety reasons, all members of the rental party are expressly prohibited from use of the roof. Any evidence of use or access of either of these items will result in full forfeiture of the Security and Damage Deposit in addition to any damage incurred.

Accidents

In case of an accident you have to call the police immediately and acquire a full police report. You must inform the rental company as soon as practicable of the accident and provide a copy of the police report to GS VanLife, Inc. Is there a law about this?

Quality Check

If you are, for whatever reason, not satisfied with your rental vehicle, you have to report the issue to us immediately. It is very difficult to judge a claim about the state of a vehicle after the rental period is over. We must always be informed of any problems to enable us to find an appropriate solution.

Mechanical problems

In the case of mechanical problems you must immediately inform us custumer care via phone with call to be recorded for quality assurance.

Rental Rates

The published rates are correct at the moment of publication. However changes in federal, state or local laws and taxes can cause price increases. We reserve the right to adjust our published rates as needed.

Parking

Guest must follow all parking laws. The guest is responsible for the costs of all parking tickets, moving violations, towing charges, and fines or fees incurred as a result of illegally parking. Renter is responsible for late fees if towing leads to delayed return of vehicle.

Your Property

You release us, our agents and employees from all claims for loss of, or damage to, your personal property or that of any other person. This includes any personal property left behind in the squirrel after the Squirrel reservation period is over. This Includes vehicles parked at Squirrel designated pick-up and drop-off locations.

Summary of Guests Costs

Charges

Renter authorizes full payment to be made by any credit reference listed on the Reservation.

You agree to pay us for all charges due to us under the terms of your rental contract, including, but not limited to: (a) a mileage charge based on our experience if the odometer or its seal is tampered with, or disconnected; (b) all expenses we incur in locating and recovering the vehicle if you fail to return it or if we elect to repossess it under the terms of this contract; (c) all costs, including pre- and post-judgment attorney’s fees, we incur collecting payment from you or otherwise enforcing our rights under this contract; (d) a 2% per month late fee, or the maximum allowed by law (if lower than 2%) on all amounts due us but not paid upon return of the vehicle; (e) $100, plus $5 per mile for every mile between the renting location and the place where the motor home is returned or abandoned, plus any additional recovery expenses we incur; (f) $25 if your credit card is declined.

We may use your Security Deposit to pay any of these amounts owed us. Once the debit is made the guest's credit card will be charged in order to replenish the security deposit so the balance stays at $500

Holding deposit of $500 is charged at time of booking.

Each daily payment is charged and is non-refundable 24 hours before the start of that daily period.

Guest is responsible for costs (not to exceed the $500 security deposit) including but not limited to gasoline, propane, motor oil, replacing damaged tires, unlawful disposal of sewage and trash, cleaning of the inside and outside of the Squirrel during the time the van is rented, parking ticket, moving violations. Unless those costs are a result of negligence, in which case user’s liability is not limited to the amount of the sec deposit.

Insurance

The first $500 in damage will be covered by the guests deposit. Guest will pay all damages regardless of fault from the $500 security deposit.

Insurance is included in your rental. No additional insurance is needed.

Customer is responsible for all damage or repair due to negligence or failure to provide maintenance while the renter is responsible for the motorhome.

In case of an accident, we must be notified as soon as possible no later than 6 hours from the time of the event. A copy of the full police report is required if applicable to the event. If a police report is not needed, a full written accident report will be filled out at the time of return. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of your security deposit.

A $500 security and damage deposit is required before departure and is charged to your credit card and held by us. This deposit covers any damage to the Squirrel motorhome and the furniture, fixtures, and equipment. During the rental period, regardless of fault. The deposit, or unused portion, is refundable within 7 days after the completion of your use of your Squirrel.

We have the right to apply the security deposit to any amounts owed by renter to Squirrel, but The $500 security deposit does not cover any additional charges for fuel, motor oil, water, coolant, “consumables”, additional mileage, additional days, parking tickets, traffic tickets or other fines incurred, replacing damaged tires. This deposit also covers all costs and our lost time ($75/hr), including pre-and post-judgment attorney’s, legal & collection fees we incur collecting payment from you or otherwise enforcing our rights under this contract. The deposit may be held until the completion of any legal or collection action. The deposit, or unused portion, is refundable within 7 days after the completion of your use of your Squirrel.

If during your use of Squirrel the $500 security and damage deposit is ever reduced you authorize us to charge your credit card to the Security Deposit always remains at $500.

All damaged tires must be reported to Squirrel customer care. Squirrel customer care will have the tire replaced within 4hours at the guest’s expense.

During the trip we may use your Security Deposit to pay monies owed GS VL, INC. Once the debit is made, the guest's credit card will be charged in order to replenish the security deposit so the balance stays at $500

Cancellations

Renter is entitled to a full refund if reservation is cancelled 24 prior to reservation start date.

Renter will be charged for one nights rent of $149 if reservation is cancelled less than 24 hours prior to reservation.

The cancelation fee of $149 will be deducted from the $500 holding deposit.

U.S. military service members are eligible to receive a full refund regardless of the cancellation policy if their cancellation is due to an active deployment or other military-issued order (Company reserves the right to ask for supporting documentation). From time to time, at Company’s sole discretion, Company may offer refunds outside of the cancellation policy.

Responsibilities Regarding Damages, Loss or Mechanical Issues

Renter is liable damage resulting from negligence, carelessness or inattentiveness on your behalf is your responsibility. This includes all off road damage, damage to the undercarriage, damage to or below the bumper line, any damage while intoxicated or while committing a crime or driving illegally. Negligence includes interior damage and damage to the body of the van.

Renter will be solely responsible for the condition of the RV which includes both the full interior of the RV and any and all parts of the exterior of the RV during the rental period and the condition that the RV is returned in to GS Vanlife, Inc. Renters (and not Company) will be held liable for any and all damages to the RV that occur during the rental period, provided that damages not caused by renter negligence shall be capped at $500. Further, Renters will be held liable for any damage that cannot be proven to have existed prior to the rental period. All Renters agree to assist Company in the settlement of security deposit claims and dispute resolution.

The renter is responsible for checking the engine oil, fluids, and coolant levels at each refueling, as well as reporting any mechanical failures immediately.

We are not liable for renter’s breakdowns that may happen as a result of improper maintenance to engine oil, fluids, and coolant levels as well as not reporting any mechanical issue immediately.

Renter is liable for any damage or injury caused by renters failure to follow standard maintenance procedures.

The costs of these charges is the sole responsibility of the guest and is not paid for by the holding deposit.

Loss of use

The causes listed below are fully the responsibility of the renter and will be charged to the renter. 1) Return of the motorhome by the renter past or before the contracted return date and/or time, 2) Repairs from damage to the motor home that are the responsibility of the renter. 3) Any other criminal or misdemeanor action by the renter that renders the motorhome unavailable for use. The rate charged will be our normal daily peak rental rate (complete day) for the period of lost use. Each day of lost use equals 4 hrs labor on the repair invoice/estimate. Renter authorizes GS Vanlife to charge their credit card for these charges.

Beyond GS Vanlife's Inc.’s control.

Maintenance expense reimbursement policy is available from GS Vanlife Inc.

In the event the Squirrel is broken down and in repair for 3 hours or more, through no fault of the customer, our responsibility to the customer is limited to refund of daily rate or portion thereof. Or, GS Vanlife Inc can opt to replace the Squirrel.

In the case of repair. Customer agrees to make the Squirrel available to designated Squirrel mechanic or repairmen.

All damage to the vehicle beyond anything that can be cleaned by common household products. For this damage the most a renter can be charged for damages is $500 unless this damage is caused by renter negligence. This includes:

  • Loss of use of the vehicle while it is being repaired for damage caused by renter
  • Diminution of the vehicle’s value caused by damage to it or repair of it,
  • The diminution in value charge is 2% of the value of the motor home. The value is listed on the “Insurance Binder / Endorsement Request Form” page of this Rental Contract.
  • All damage or loss caused by blowouts, punctures or other road damage, unless the damage is caused by a “loss” that is a collision determined not to be renter fault
  • Missing or damaged furniture, fixtures and equipment,
  • Anything broken to the interior or exterior of the squirrel
  • Damage to the Squirrel’s exterior. This can include but is not limited to scratches, dings, dents, and /or damage.
  • Our administrative fees connected with any damage claim, regardless of whether you are at fault. These fees are:
Amount of DamageAdministrative Fee (Cal. Civil Code 1936 (b)(6))
Under $100None
$100 to $500$100
$501 to $1,500$250 (if due to renter negligence)
Over $1,500$350(if due to renter negligence)

If damages exceed $500. The $500 holding deposit will be applied to those

THEFT & VANDALISM: Up to $500, you are responsible for loss due to theft or vandalism, or attempted theft or vandalism, of the vehicle and all damage due to vandalism that occurs in connection with a theft. Unless as determined by GS VL, INC that the loss or damage from theft or vandalism was a direct result of renter’s negligence or criminal activity, then the renter will be responsible for the total of those costs.

RENTER MUST INSPECT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF RENTAL FOR ANY DAMAGE PRIOR TO TAKING Occupancy. Any damage while renting will be billed to the renter. Each renter must complete and sign the Inventory Checklist prior to the rental starting. If the Inventory Checklist is not completed and signed within 2 hours of the rental beginning then it will be agreed that the renter acknowledges there is no damage, nothing is missing, and everything in the Squirrel is working order. (this ultimately needs to be done all through the app - no calls etc)

Charges, Cancelations and Charge Backs

In the event that a Renter initiates a chargeback with their credit card company, for either rental fees or a security deposit, Company will inform the Owner that a chargeback has been initiated. If Company deems that the chargeback is not warranted, Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to dispute the validity of the chargeback on the Owner’s behalf. Owner agrees to cooperate with Company and to provide any information that may be reasonably requested by Company in its investigation. If you are a Owner, you authorize Company to share information about a chargeback with the Renter, the Renter’s financial institution, and Owner’s financial institution in order to investigate or mediate a chargeback. In the event that a chargeback dispute is lost, and funds are debited from Company’s account, Owner authorizes Company to, without notice, recapture such amount from Owner’s bank account or to withhold such amount from any payment due to Owner now or in the future. Owner acknowledges that chargeback decisions are made by the applicable issuing bank, card networks, or NACHA and all judgments as to the validity of the chargeback are made at the sole discretion of the applicable issuing bank, Card Networks, or NACHA.

Generator

Check consumable console regularly for remaining battery power The generator releases Carbon Monoxide which is a toxic clear gas that has no smell. (Disclaimer here____)

Air conditioning

Check consumable console regularly for remaining battery power

Refrigerator

Check consumable console regularly for remaining battery power

DRY CAMPING

When a Renter is Dry Camping (not connected to an external power source), and is relying solely on the battery for their power source, problems may arise due to the battery going low. This may cause the appliances to malfunction or to not work at all. GS Vanlife Inc is not responsible for, nor will give any reimbursements for dry camping malfunctions or issues.

Smoking

There is no smoking of any kind or burning of incense / candles permitted in the Squirrel. An automatic $500 “fumigation fee” will be deducted for a Squirrel being returned having any evidence of smoke or smoking. This charge is at the sole discretion of GS Vanlife, Inc. Our main concern is for the health of subsequent renters.

We enforce a strict NO SMOKING policy.

Restricted use

  • All desert areas during hot periods, including Death Valley. During these periods, many areas are not habitable and could pose a danger to humans.
  • Gatherings or events, which could pose a danger to humans.
  • Non-Public roads, unpaved, dirt roads, and “off-road” areas

Renter is liable for all damages to vehicle, tires, batteries, towing charges and other expenses as a result of a breakdown associated with operating in these areas. Security & Damage Deposit will be forfeited if violated.

Renter is prohibited in use of the motorhome associated with any illegal or unsafe purpose, including consuming alcohol, drugs, and medication that impairs one judgment, while driving.

Security & Damage Deposit will be forfeited if any portion of this is violated.

Traffic Violation

Guest will be responsible for all moving and parking violations.

Sanitation dump

GS Vanlife Inc, will empty the sewage cartridge(s) when the motorhome is returned as part of the cleaning.

Should the RV be returned with holding tanks clogged, a fee of $500 will be charged. In addition, the renter will be responsible for any tickets or fines levied in conjunction with waste disposal. Toilet tank catalyst is provided to prevent this.

Cleaning charges

A fee to clean the motorhome upon return has been included in this contract. If the motorhome required Any damage that can't be cleaned by surface cleaning and washing will be deducted from your $500 holding deposit

Fuel

Fuel and propane tanks are released full and must be returned full.

No warranties are made regarding fuel tank capacity or fuel mileage.

All gasoline or propane refueling during the trip is at customer’s expense.

The Squirrel is provided with fuel tank touching the full marker. Renter agrees to return the Squirrel with fuel tank at the same level; otherwise, the refill charge is double the actual cost to squirrel offilling up the tank at the most convenient retail gas station in squirrels sole discretion.

ADD SOMETHING ABOUT CARSEATS AND CHILDREN and their rules BEING renters responsibility.

Any windshield or window damage will result in the replacement of the windshield/window. This is for safety considerations. A designated Squirrel mechanic, repairmen, or service provider will make the repair.

Towing of trailers is not allowed

The installation of a trailer hitch to tow anything is strictly prohibited.

Roof Racks

The installation of a roof rack is strictly prohibited.

Refer a Friend Program

Under the Company’s Refer a Friend Program (the “Program”), Renters may invite prospective renters who are not currently nor have never been a renter to rent a Squirrel. For each referral that turns into a reservation the Squirrel guest will receive a $25 credit toward their vehicle rental.

A Referral Bonus can be earned as follows: (add here)

Once a reservation has been verified and the other conditions for payment (specified below) have occurred, the Referring Renter is eligible to receive a one-time “Referral Bonus” in an amount established by the Company from time to time in its sole discretion (currently $25).

For all Program Participants. We may suspend, terminate or change the terms and requirements of the Program at any time and for any reason. A Referral Bonus already earned in accordance with the terms of the Program before such change, suspension or termination, will be honored.

Program Participants have to be at least 21 years old. Employees, contractors and other personnel of the Company or its affiliates (as well as their immediate family members) are excluded from participation. Program Participants need to be natural persons. Referring Owners and Referred Owners must at all times be different people and unrelated. Referring Renters and Referred Renters must at all times be different people and unrelated. Participation in Program is void wherever prohibited under applicable law.

A determination on whether or not Participants have qualified for a Referral Bonus will be made by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion.

The Referring Renter can refer an unlimited about of times.. The Program can only be used for personal, non-commercial purposes.

The Program Participants will be responsible for any taxes or charges that may arise due to the earning and payout of the Referral Bonus.

Referring Renters are prohibited from forwarding, sharing, or transmitting Referral Links in violation of applicable anti-spam laws. Each Referring Renter will indemnify and hold the GS Vanlife Inc harmless, from and against any claims that may arise from any unlawful forwarding, sharing, or transmitting of the Referral Link.

With respect to the Program, Program Participants will: (i) not directly or indirectly (a) offer, promise, or give to any third party (including any governmental official or political party('s official, representative or candidate)), or (b) seek, accept, or get promised for itself of for another party, any gift, payment, reward, consideration, or benefit of any kind that would or could be construed as bribery or an illegal or corrupt practice, and (ii) comply with all applicable laws governing anti-bribery and corrupt gifts and practices (including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act).

The Company retains the right to, at its sole discretion, review a Program Participant’s compliance with the terms of the Program. We retain the right to investigate participation in the Program for any fraudulent activities and take any measures to end them. Referral Bonuses earned through fraudulent activities or activities in violation of these terms will be null and void and repayment may be requested by the Company (or, if applicable, applied as an offset or deduction against a Participant’s Member account).

Act of God

GS Vanlife Inc is not responsible for loss, damage or changes to the vehicle, delays or changes which happen because of civil conflict, corporate dilemmas including air traffic, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disasters, fire or unfavorable weather conditions, cancelled flights, or airline bankruptcies.

NOTICE: These Costs and Policies automatically constitute a portion of any and all Rental Contracts entered into by GS Vanlife Inc, Inc. and renter(s), and are binding on both parties. All other materials given the renter during the rental period are included as part of this contract. Signature warrants that renter accepts and understands all conditions herein.

III. MISCELLANEOUS

Disclaimer of Warranties

You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or the Website will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our site for any reconstruction of any lost data. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANY WEBSITE LINKED TO IT.

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Limitation on Liability

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Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Website’s content, services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use, or your use of any information obtained from the Website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms of Use or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Delaware, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms of Use in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

Arbitration

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Limitation on Time to File Claims

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Waiver and Severability

No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set out in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

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Your Comments and Concerns

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