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A line drawing of the Internet Archive headquarters building façade. I looked her up and she only has 4 credits that stop at 1980! Janus did say that Gene told him over the phone that he was in his gym clothes. Pingback: Columbo top 10 episodes as voted for by the fans: 2020 edition | THE COLUMBOPHILE. Is this it? 01 May 2014 Columbo 26 - An Exercise in Fatality (1974) part … As Janus himself confides to partner-in-crime Buddy Castle: “In eight months I’ll be in my villa overlooking the Adriatic with 2 million in Swiss francs to keep me warm.”, He’s sufficiently spooked, however, to know he has to prevent Gene from blowing his cover. You said so. !” There are MYRIAD little clues along the way — check it out. The rest of the cast are terrific, as well, and I did enjoy seeing Columbo lose his cool in the hospital waiting room. I agree that scenes like the one at the information desk could have been cut shorter, but there’s clearly some entertainment value about the machinery that’s writing the info about Lewis Lacey. But how does it compare to all that’s come before it? I check this website whenever I watch another episode, and I currently have four more on dvr to watch this weekend. Anybody else found this? I found myself thinking ‘OK Columbo, I’m not THAT stupid, I get what you’re on about!’ The employment office scene is long too, but it’s appropriate as it adds to Columbo’s impatience. A health club owner kills his partner who is about to uncover a fraud and makes it look like an accident 02. I’ll start. Well, it was the first time she’d ever been at Janus’s house. Chancer. Apologies if someone else has mentioned this — if so, I missed it — but Ruth Stafford is played by Collin Wilcox, who is best known to most as Mayella Ewell, the young woman who accuses Tom Robinson of raping her in the 1962 film *To Kill a Mockingbird.*. This is one of his best ever Columbo turns, boasting great humour, humanity and steel. A health and fitness entrepreneur kills to prevent his dodgy dealings being exposed. 01 May 2014 Columbo 26 - An Exercise in Fatality (1974) part 01 Janus and Columbo never warm to each other. Hiding his brilliance within a shabby, disheveled man in a trench coat, Columbo outfoxes everyone he encounters—especially the culprit, whom he invariably nails in the end. The contrast between the self-effacing but brilliant detective and the vain, arrogant icon of physical fitness is highlighted throughout. It’s a fine performance from the nerveless Janus, who has every reason to believe he’s gotten away with murder. So maybe it’s the horse one. Her name is Susan Jacoby. With that much printing, it should have been ten times as long. It was in France in 1995 (source in French: http://www.leparisien.fr/val-d-oise-95/a-la-telece-soir-tmc-20h45-08-06-2012-2037909.php). Dear Columbophile, That was achieved literally and figuratively with An Exercise in Fatality, which pitted the doughty Lieutenant against cold-hearted fitness fanatic, Milo Janus. Well spotted! S4 E2 95m. There are several things about the storyline here that I question (that I don’t think anyone else has mentioned): 1. Janus creates a would-be perfect alibi for himself involving a tape recording of his victim's voice, a phone that doesn't light up, a sexy secretary, a party for friends at his house, and a pornographic horror movie. The first – his tirade at Joan Hudson – was not real rage at all, but a calculated act designed to intimidate the weak link in his investigation. So far, I thought this was only for comic value (incidentally, love the music when Columbo tries to keep up with MJ on the beach! It’s not. God forbid! Invited to tag along, it’s not long before Columbo is a dishevelled, sweaty mess – and he’s not getting much out of Janus. What about the fact that Janus would know that a guy like Stafford could bench maybe 135 lbs for reps at a max and that’s with taking the bar off a stand? I don’t see where MJ removes the light bulb from the phone once he arrives home. And It’s Buddy that tips Milo off about Gene’s investigation. Of the nine episodes he wrote, I personally think this one stands alone. All participants benefit from a splendid Peter S. Fischer script, who proved his worth on Season 3 outings Publish or Perish and A Friend in Deed on his way to becoming the series’ official story editor for Season 4. A wide selection of these Columbo Screenshots is available at this blog - arguably the largest online Columbo collection at the web. Hayden is being blackmailed by Rosanna Wells, the featured vocalist on the cruise. 15 October 1974 15 Oct 1974. Directed by: Bernard Kowalski I’m disappointed to find that Columbophile has it on the “B-List”. I can bench 250 lbs and could never maneuver even the 185 lbs on that bar over my chest to a lying down position. The time spent on that scene doesn’t bother me. I don’t suspect it mattered to Buddy one way or the other. Especially considering the technical level of our time. She reveals that she’s got Lacey’s notes and is going to pick up Gene’s investigations from where they left off, but Janus laughs it off and even suggests they head back to his place – at which point she flings a glass of wine in his face and departs. Compare that to the intricate hints you get about the shoelaces all the way through “An Exercise in Fatality” and just marvel at what Fischer and Kowalsky did. But I guess being Stafford was a ‘novice’ so to speak, they could have used that excuse. And even if he was eventually ‘choked’ in a 10th of the time that would really be required, it’s a very powerful scene. Milo Janus is an arrogant SOB, possibly the most arrogant killer in the history of the “Columbo” series. Why doesn’t Columbo pursue this information from Lacey and/or Ruth? I won’t address alternate since not even implication it occurred. Episode 1 98 mins. The scuff marks on the gym floor are shoe-related; the viewer should be thinking shoes are more important than just the proof of a scuffle. Yes, I guess with all the evidence that was the final nail in the coffin that made Janus crack. He’s trying to kid Ruth, so that she won’t continue with Gene’s investigation and try to bring charges against him for fraud, if not murder. This means that Gene Stafford himself was not alive at the time his gym clothes and shoes were put on his body. His bemusement at being served up a Janus-style breakfast of carrot juice and vitamin pills is palpable. Within ear shot of his guests, Janus makes it clear that Gene is already in his gym gear and is planning a workout before heading home, and loudly warns him not to try anything too strenuous. S4 E3 98m. One of the reasons I remember it so well is the discussion I had with my mother over this episode. His bid to escape is short-lived, however, as Janus chases him down and chokes him to death. 15720 Ventura Blvd, is the location of the Milo Janus health spa at Chatsworth. And there is also the clue about the heel marks from Gene’s shoes being on the floor after it had been cleaned. Columbo fills his shoes with sand while running on the beach and then he is shown slowly pouring the sand out — to ensure that the alert viewer is always thinking about shoes. Gene is in high spirits, believing he’s found what he needs to see Janus charged with grand larceny – and that’s when Janus springs into action. In case you don’t know, it seems a real crime has been inspired by this episode. S4 E5 74m. Janus responds by murdering his partner and making it look as if he had accidentally killed himself trying to lift a barbell that was too heavy for him. I don’t think that this is the same person, but the age is about right for the Tricon lady in Columbo. That makes complete sense. Opbygningen af episoderne afviger fra den, der kendes fra de fleste kriminalhistorier, idet seerne overværer … She joins the list of sad alcoholic Columbo wives, which includes Vicky Hayward from Candidate for Crime and Joanna Clay from Last Salute to the Commodore. Sociopaths are ruinously arrogant sometimes but tend to be smarter than avg bear. Excellent point with Columbo’s shoes with sand. 06. Columbo usually finds something to admire about people, but the more he gets to know Janus, the less he likes him. He returns home to plant the sham tape recorded message in his study, pointedly removing a light bulb from his phone that indicates when one of its two lines is in use. Minimal research reveals that there is an American author called Susan Jacoby, who was born in 1945. Columbo wonders why Gene would workout after eating a large Chinese meal. He also spots brown shoe polish marks on the newly waxed gym floors – the sort that would be made if someone was running, then involved in a scuffle. Summoning Janus to a meeting, Gene tells him that his days are numbered. By Dawn's Early Light. Since Columbo established that the killer tied the gym sneakers and Janus was the only one that stated he knew he was in his gym clothes,,, Pingback: Columbo top 10 episodes as voted by the fans: 2019 edition | THE COLUMBOPHILE. “Before coffee I’m up, I’m walking around, but I’m not awake.”. Has anyone else shared a link to the internet TV channel on veetle which is called Columbo Again? And, destroying ALL his tapes (which he probably did periodically anyway) oddly could’ve avoided much suspicion since, without Lt getting hold of the one tape that confirmed his heretofore circumstantial theory, sociopath MJ could’ve held onto defense that Gene WAS on the phone and there was nothing to be found on now destroyed tapes. An Exercise in Fatality. ... Columbo And The Murder Of A Rock Star. Community Video. Every time I watch this episode, I wonder why did Milo show up at the hospital….a pillow over Mrs. Stafford’s face? Even if Milo removed and shredded it all (unseen to the viewer) after killing Gene and before going home to his “party”, isn’t it safe to assume that Gene would have already shared at least some, if not all, of this evidence with the other franchise owners, since they were all planning a class action suit together? Perhaps he does, but he’s just keeping schtum to prevent his part in the spa scam from being exposed. It seems insignificant now, but forms part of the rich tapestry of evidence Columbo is amassing. Episode Ep. Synopsis: A health club owner murders one of his franchisees; Lt. Columbo … See for yourself below. This is a list of episodes from the fourth season of Columbo.. Broadcast history. Milo’s alibi is that he was at a car dealership on the other side of town. Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. An illustration of a magnifying glass. That and his old-fashioned embarrassment at the naked body, that is! It may have been a poor life decision but not bad as expecting to outsmart Lt. Columbo. Columbo is a well respected LAPD homicide detective, who has a unique way of solving crimes. Directed by (1) Writing credits (4) Cast (28) Produced by (3) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Art Direction by (1) Set Decoration by (1) Production Management (1) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1) With reference to the shoelaces…ever since I saw this, I’ve been trying to tie my shoelaces without thinking about it (more difficult than it sounds!) The 90 minute episodes were made that length at NBC’s behest to fill the 9-11 PM Sunday night schedule. But there’s no indication that he did that. I’m a new poster here. Correct. I was waiting the whole episode for Columbo to question the purpose of Gene’s phone call from beyond the grave. He’s firing on all cylinders here and showing no signs of being jaded in the role. Additionally, the files that Lacey gives to Ruth probably had a lot of useful info that would substantiate Milo’s motive for wanting Gene out of the picture. Starring Robert Conrad in short shorts, and with the surprisingly shady scene of fitness club franchises as the backdrop, Exercise was treading new territory when it debuted on September 15, 1974. A Deadly State of Mind. Deux-Deux! I’m profoundly ashamed to say I missed all the shoe references. She tape records every call that is made to the office in case of law suits. Why did he have to play someone 13 years older? It’s his incessant bothering of suspects that leads to them confessing, they bleat. Manus Hand…Shouldn’t that be “Manos Hand”? My Stepfather's Secret. And it’s a long, damning list. All Gene is saying is true. The latter, when he slammed a pitcher down on the desk of the laughing Dr Mayfield, seemed genuine, although Columbo’s ulterior motive of forcing Mayfield into showing his hand was certainly a factor. Peter Falk (walking on stage as Columbo, and describing the case from An Exercise in Fatality) has a blast on an old episode of The Tonight Show… 68 notes Open in app The fake conversation is what’s nailed Janus. Check out some of our favorite Hollywood couples who found romance together on screen and in real life. Milo Janus is one of the series’ most loathsome baddies. Oddly, he did look 53. Things like “Undercover” and the parking meter coin?? Janus then carries Gene’s lumpen corpse to the changing rooms and kits him out in gym clobber and sneakers. My dad chose to spell it “Manus” on my birth certificate. A Los Angeles detective solves murder cases. Also, I’ve tried the laces test and, frankly, I don’t see it as dispositive at all. The worst Columbos are — well, “No Time to Die”, which makes me retch even typing its title — and the ones in which the viewer is completely disrespected and Columbo reveals some evidence out of nowhere at the end of the show. Monk. Troubled Waters. He’s got controlling interests in pretty much every supplier to the network, and is charging franchisees over the odds for everything from gym equipment to pens and paper. (1992) (TV) # Columbo: A Case of Immunity (1975) (TV) # Columbo: A Deadly State of Mind (1975) (TV) # Columbo: Murder with Too Many Notes (2000) (TV) # Columbo: A Friend in Deed (1974) (TV) # Columbo: No Time to Die (1992) (TV) # Columbo: A Matter of Honor (1976) (TV) # Columbo: A Trace of Murder (1997) (TV) # Columbo: Publish or Perish … Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In his sworn statement, Janus stated that Gene had claimed he was in his gym kit and about to work out. The Columbo formula worked right from the very first episode and the producers wisely stuck to it. Addeddate 2018-04-03 12:11:26 Identifier 4.1AnExerciseInFatility Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3. plus-circle Add Review. Playback. He’s one of the most demonstrably guilty of any Columbo killer. You make a valid point about “cross-handedness”, but it could easily be proved that Milo Janus is right handed, and Columbo’s main evidence is that only Milo knew that Gene was wearing gym clothes. The absence of the light bulb is mentioned several times. Hard-boiled eggs and black coffee this ain’t…. Columbo uses phone records in other episodes and I’m glad they weren’t used here. The Fourth Season. I think they got along just fine until Gene realised that he was being bilked. Hi Glenn — yes, my friends jokingly claim that it must have been my 1964 birth announcement in the LA newspapers that inspired the making of Manos. And, of course, Milo’s offering that anyone could’ve spliced it holds zero water for a couple reasons. Watch Columbo: An Exercise in Fatality, Part I at TVGuide.com. Gene Stafford: Philip Bruns Which does make me wonder why Buddy doesn’t seem to think that Gene’s death was anything other than an accident? Columbo Season show reviews & Metacritic score: A doctor kills the husband of the female patient he is having an affair with. 3. Milo Janus owns a chain of health clubs, but one of his franchisees discovers the man is cheating him - and can prove it to the authorities. Score by: Dick De Benedictis. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) BUT…murder plus international plus dollar amount here ($12-13 mil, imo, in 2020 dollar terms) might do the trick. Exercise delivers here, too – particularly with how effectively Columbo makes his case. This means that there is no way that Gene Stafford could have told Janus, over the phone, that he was in his gym clothes. It leads to the magnificent hospital showdown (outlined above), and a finale to savour as Columbo meticulously outlines his case against Janus, taking obvious pleasure in revealing just how much weight of evidence he has at his disposal to crush Janus into a proverbial pulp. S4 E6 74m. Well, of course there is no indication of the alternative of Janus destroying the tapes. Hi. And when he loses his cool with Milo Janus at the hospital following Ruth’s overdose, it’s as angry as we ever see him. Unlike many of Columbo’s high society adversaries, Conrad’s Janus is more grounded in reality. If the link works, you can scroll down and you will start seeing references to the Columbo episode, "An Exercise in Fatality," which was directed by Bernard Kowalski, who also directed her in the Rockford episode, so there is a link. it becomes important only if the call between Gene and Milo is demonstrate as a fake. And another one: why is there a Buddy Castle in this episode? S4 E4 98m. If I’m correct on this, one other obvious case, though a somewhat shorter scene, the recurring actor Vito Scotti plays a Funeral Director (undertaker) who tries to sell to Columbo. Fischer also ensured that Falk’s natural comic talents could be harnessed. Thanks for the reply. The Lieutenant heads out to Janus HQ to break news of Gene’s demise, but he’s absolutely thrown when a bikini-clad Jessica answers the door. Five best moments from An Exercise in Fatality Posted on May 24, 2020 by columbophile • 49 Comments Featuring a heavyweight clash between Columbo and Milo Janus, Season 4 opener An Exercise in Fatality is a muscular beast of an episode that packs quite a punch. We had a discussion many years ago about how, if she had been the killer putting shoes on the dead victim, her cross-handed tying of someone else’s shoes would look just like a right handed person had tied their own shoes. At that point, the conversation is interrupted by a call from Buddy Castle. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at the leads and deductions that leave Columbo convinced the death was no accident. Let’s stock up on carrot juice and vitamin pills and get ready to huff and puff on our rotten cigars until next July as we find out…, Lieutenant Columbo: Peter Falk S4 E6 74m. “It’s raw, it’s authentic and it makes for utterly gripping viewing.”. I’m kind of shocked the snooty woman at Tri-Con didn’t go on to have a big career after this. Search for "An Exercise in Fatality" on Amazon.com, Title: I agree that just because Milo is fit and healthy, that does not necessarily make him an honest person, and that he holds unfit people in contempt, but he could still make an honest living without owning the companies that supply his franchises. What bothers me is that, even after the printer has been printing for several minutes, the actual printout is only one sheet long, looking like it has about 20 lines of information. Columbo picked away at the high weight, but Milo fell back on “but anybody could have put a higher weight on the bar!”. He’s still pretending to be sorry for Gene’s “accidental” death and putting on a big show of fake concern for Ruth, who suspects him of fraud and possibly murder. Peter Falk is marvellous throughout. ... An Exercise in Fatality. I don’t recall specifics but do recall MJ, at some point, telling her it was all legal. I have watched this eposide for the first time (as I am running through all Columbos in chronological order), and the downfall of its antagonist was probably the most satisfying one so far. ALL THAT BEING SAID, the total of those juicy tidbits, imo, does not get prosecution past “reasonable doubt,”…without that spliced tape. The place was then locked up for the night and Gene was found dead in his gym clothes the next morning. S4 E4 98m. Here the episode takes a dark twist. Chancer. Season four is more of the same, which is no problem at all as far as I’m concerned. You’re right about the shoelaces bit. Neither of them are fooled for a moment, any more than Gene was, but Milo has to constantly keep up the pretence of being an honest businessman. The Tricon scene, where Columbo is kept waiting for a computer printout by a snooty jobsworth, is particularly tiresome. “Lewis Lacey”….brilliant. The actress was great, it’s unbelievable she only has 4 acting credits that ended in 1980. Famous and Fatal. While Janus is technically within the law, Lacey suspects that he’s been sending company funds abroad without informing the IRS. 28 April 1990 28 Apr 1990. That’s how Torgo spells it, anyway. Ráadásul valamilyen szinten ismeretterjesztő a fiataloknak hogy milyen volt a világ az okostelefonok, számítógépek, internet nélkül. Lewis Lacey: Darrell Zwerling Nine hours before the body was found, Janus was having a ‘conversation’ about how Gene was already dressed for his workout. Negative Reaction. Pingback: Episode review: Columbo Murder Under Glass | THE COLUMBOPHILE, Pingback: Episode review: Columbo Try & Catch Me | THE COLUMBOPHILE. Playback. As he takes his leave, he notices the burn mark from the coffee on Janus’s arm. It’s white with some dark brushstrokes, and it’s wider than it is tall. He also commits one of the most violent, frightening Columbo murders. None of the police officers are wearing brown heels, but Columbo finds Gene’s shoes in his gym locker. Read any of my past episode reviews via the links below. But why does Janus not destroy the unnecessary tapes, esp as the Scruffy Lieutenant presses on? You May Also Like. Columbo (Original Series) (1968-1978) - Columbo (Revival Series) (1989-2003) NBC Mystery Movie: Columbo (original series)(1968-1978) Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive with contributions by references: “How did you know he was in his gym clothes if you didn’t change the clothes? Falk had earned a big pay hike for Season 4, up from $100,000 per episode to $132,000 (the equivalent of $660,000 today), but he can’t be accused of going through the motions. That was Fischer’s first Columbo script, and you can find video of Peter Falk raving about it to promote the show with Johnny Carson. Na české obrazovky se dostal seriál poprvé v letech 1975–1979 jako nahodilý 12dílný výběr pod názvem Inspektor Colombo (změna jména Columbo-Colombo) s dabingem Petra Haničince v hlavní roli. It fades out, so we don’t see exactly what he’s doing, but we get enough indication for it all to make sense later on. S4 E1 98m. Archive jomtpodcast Peter Falk (walking on stage as Columbo, and describing the case from An Exercise in Fatality) has a blast on an old episode of The Tonight Show… “Before coffee I’m up, I’m walking around, but I’m not awake,” he confides to a colleague – a sentiment that reverberates with millions of viewers to this day. 37 of 38 people found this review helpful. So wouldn’t Milo have to now silence each one of them? Enjoy your next four episodes! He’s a morally bankrupt toad, who is only looking out for Number One. Why say Robert Conrad is 53 when he was 40 at the time of filming? Holy crap — horrible. When it comes to his own health and fitness, Milo Janus is not a phony. That said, I still agree with Columbophile and most of the posts here that this is one of the most well-written Columbo scripts I’ve seen. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events It’s a ‘healthy’ little racket – but perhaps not for long. And remember, when I grow, you grow, so please feel free to share this article on your social channels to help make sure it reaches as wide an audience as possible. Milo Janus runs a … There is a lot of evidence to indicate that Gene was murdered. Buddy Castle Gretchen Corbett. The casting of Janus was inspired. If the moderator could kindly remove my other, I’d be very grateful.). The quality of the clip isn’t great, but the power of the scene remains undiminished. Couldn’t it be assumed Stafford could have told him this over the phone, or Janus just assumed it? An Exercise in Fatality (S04E01) is the first episode of season four of "Columbo" released... More An Exercise in Fatality (S04E01) is the first episode of season four of "Columbo" released on Sun Sep 15, 1974. Columbo Guest Stars 4. A health club owner murders one of his franchisees. Who he is will have to wait for later, though, as the detective is on his way once again. He may have a slammin’ bod, but the only slamming he’s going to be hearing for the next 30 years is the cell door closing at night. In that same year, Columbo aired as a television series. This FAQ is empty. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. But the enduring quality of a Columbo episode depends greatly on the story and the mystery at its heart. Etude in Black, Troubled Waters, Negative Reaction, Exercise in Fatality, Now You See Him, A Stitch in Crime, Double Shock, Make a Perfect Murder 0 0 Still have questions? I thought Milo’s story was that Gene TOLD HIM he was in his gym clothes, No? (Also, extra bonus - a brief walk-on by the actor who played Ham in Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze) This is one of the better Columbo episodes.

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b) Appropriate any payment made by the Hirer to such of the services (or the Services supplied under any other contract between Skipandwaste.com and the Hirer) as Skipandwaste.com may think fit not withstanding any purported appropriation by the Hirer; and
c) charge interest on such sum from the due date for payment at the annual rate of 4% above the base lending rate from time to time of Nat West bank plc, accruing on a daily basis and being compounded quarterly until payment is made, whether before or after any judgment and the Hirer shall pay the interest immediately on demand. Skipandwaste.com may claim interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 per month until payment in full is made (a part of a month being treated as a full month for the purpose of calculating interest).
d) Charge the hirer’s credit and or debit card as listed on the credit card and bank reference form to bring the account back into agreed trading terms.

9. The Hirer shall ensure that the delivery site is prepared for receipt of the hired skip, and where so required to do by the Provider, direct the Driver where to deposit or pick up the hire item(s).
a) Failure by the Hirer to ensure that the site of hire is duly prepared and ready to receive, or have removed as part of the agreed service, the hire item(s) will result in a charge being applied for the amount of £100 or the total cost of the Provider’s wasted journey/visit fee, or whichever is the greater.

10. a) Where Skipandwaste.com or the Driver are requested or directed to deposit or pick up hire item(s) on, or from a site, which is off a highway; or where delivery otherwise involves the passage of the vehicle over gratings, drains, roads, pavements, forecourts, yards, asphalt areas or any like areas, Skipandwaste.com shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Hirer for any damage howsoever caused whilst the vehicle is off the highway. To the fullest extent permitted by the law, Skipandwaste.com shall not be held liable for any negligence or tort on the part of the skip provider. Without prejudice to the generality of Condition 7c) the Hirer shall subject as above, hold harmless and keep Skipandwaste.com indemnified against any claim or demand which could not have been made had the Driver not been so requested or directed. The Hirer will, in addition, compensate Skipandwaste.com or the provider for any damage to the vehicle or the hire item(s) which would not have occurred had the Driver not been so requested or directed and which is not due to any negligence on the part of the Driver.
b) If Skipandwaste.com is prevented for any reason beyond its control from delivering or collecting a hire item(s), the Hirer shall remain liable for Skipandwaste.com’s charges together with such additional sums as the Provider shall reasonably so require for the further provision of the Service.
11. The usual time allowed for depositing or picking up hire item(s) is ten minutes. If the vehicle is kept waiting longer than this after arrival the Hirer shall be liable for reasonable demurrage, as described by the Provider in their terms and conditions of usage.

12. The standard time allowed for a ‘Wait & Load’ is fifteen minutes. If the vehicle is kept waiting longer than this initial time, the hirer shall be liable for a waiting charge as described by the Provider in their terms and conditions of usage.

13. The Hirer shall ensure that all permissions required before the hire item(s) can lawfully be deposited on the site including the permission required under the Highways Act 1971 have been, or will be obtained, before they request the Provider, or direct the Driver to deposit the hire item(s) on the site; and that the said permission will be kept in force during the period of hire and where necessary for up to 3 working days thereafter. The hirer will ensure that all hire item(s) sited on the highways will be lighted and coned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the highways act and the issuing local authority’s demands.

14. The Hirer shall not move the hire item(s) from the site without the consent of the Provider and where necessary the highway authority; and in any case will undertake to notify Skipandwaste.com as soon as is reasonably possible.

15. The Hirer shall ensure:

a) That the Hirer signs a single or multiple consignment transfer note declaring the waste type and that the waste is accurately described when completing the transfer note.

b) Where the waste type does not conform to the description, as specified on the waste transfer note, or is different to that as specified at the time the hire item(s) was ordered, then charges will vary accordingly.

c) Where inert waste loads (soil/hardcore/muck) are ordered and they are found to contain other waste types, in particular mixed builder’s waste materials thus contaminating the load, the hirer will be charged accordingly for the hire tipping charges (typically £82.50 per tonne). In particular the hirer must be aware of the considerable differences in landfill tax rates. Currently £2.50/tonne for inert materials and £82.50/tonne for active waste materials.

d) Where appropriate, waste is only stored in suitable containers.

e) That no liquids, explosives, toxic, or dangerous materials including, but not limited to fibrous asbestos, solvents, minerals or greases will be placed in the hire item(s) without the written consent of the supplier; and that the contents of the hire item(s) when loaded conform to the requirements of S.I.1980/1709 or any re-enactment thereof and the local waste regulation authority with regard omits suitability for disposal as general or special waste as a controlled waste disposal site.

f) If any waste to which the said section applies is placed in any hire item(s) the Hirer will immediately give the notices required by the said section and send copies of such notices to both Skipandwaste.com and the Provider.

g) That no bonded asbestos will be placed, save where the Hirer has given to Skipandwaste.com, a minimum of seven days’ notice of their intentions so to do and obtained the written agreement of Skipandwaste.com and agreed to the charges to be made with regard thereto.

h) No cans, bottles or other liquid containers are placed in the hire item(s) unless they are dry, free from liquid, residues and open for inspection.
i) That no fridges, freezers, vehicle tyres, car/commercial vehicle batteries and any other waste types, which following changes in legislation from time to time may become classified as a special difficult, or hazardous waste type.

16. The Hirer shall ensure from the time that the hire item(s) is deposited until it is picked up again by the Provider/Supplier:-

a) It is properly sited in accordance with any relevant permission and that all conditions thereof are observed and performed at all times.

b) It is properly coned where necessary during the hours of daylight and coned and lighted during the hours of darkness.

c) No fires are lit in, and no corrosive acid or noxious substance, liquid cement or concrete placed in the hire item(s).

d) It is filled no higher than the top of its sides and in such a manner as to prevent spillage of material, both whilst the container is stationary, or in transit. Where hire item(s) are located on public or third party property and waste is accumulated for any reason whatsoever in the immediate proximity of the hire item(s), Skipandwaste.com reserves the right to supply a further hire item(s) to contain the surplus material and to transfer the same to the hire item(s) and to debit the Hirer with the reasonable costs of so doing.

e) It suffers no damage except fair wear and tear. All damage by fire, vandalism or other means, the Hirer will reimburse the Provider all costs for either replacement or repair; unless the Hirer has taken out an insurance policy with Skipandwaste.com, or provides their own insurance to cover all loss and/or damage whilst the hire item(s) are under the Hirer’s care.

f) No danger is caused by the hire item(s) or its contents to any third party and in particular, but without limitation thereto, to children.

g) No unauthorised removal of the hire item(s) shall take place by the hirer or a 3rd party contractor without the prior consent of the provider. The hirer will be debited all reasonable costs incurred in returning the hire item(s), or in cases where the hire item(s) is deemed lost or stolen the hirer will reimburse the Provider in full. Please note that many insurance policies will not cover theft of hire item(s).

17. Notwithstanding the terms of condition 15 it shall be the Hirer’s duty to notify the Provider of, and the Provider’s responsibility to ensure compliance with, any condition imposed by a highway authority relating to the marking of the hire item(s) with reflective paint.

18. Except as specifically otherwise agreed in writing the Hirer shall fill the hire item(s) within the period of hire as specified by the Provider and shall inform Skipandwaste.com in good time of its readiness for collection or replacement. The Hirer shall ensure that, from the time when collection of the hire item(s) is due to take place until the same is collected, there is left a clear space at one end of the container to terminate the hiring of the hire item(s) the minimum notice period shall be one clear working day.

19. The Provider may arrange the removal or repositioning of the hire item(s) if required at any time to do so by a highway authority or constable in uniform under Section 140 of the Highway Act 1980. The Hirer shall be responsible for the reasonable additional cost thereof on the part of the Provider or Supplier.

20. It is the responsibility of the hirer’s representative on site to keep the hirer’s copy of the ‘Proof of
Delivery’ ticket. Any copies required at a later date will be subject to a £30 administration charge.

21. Except as specifically otherwise agreed in writing, the Provider agrees to dispose of the contents of the hire item(s) as shall be in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Hirer agrees that they will pay the Provider’s reasonable charges of dealing with any of the contents of any hire item(s) which do not comply with the terms of this contract.

22. Risk and Title: The risk in relation to any hire item(s) supplied pursuant to this Contract shall pass to the Hirer upon delivery, in accordance with the Hirer’s request or direction and shall remain with the Hirer until the hire item(s) are collected by the Provider. Title shall not transfer to the Hirer under any circumstances.

23. Where the Service is provided under a consumer transaction as defined by the Consumer Transaction (Restriction on Statements) order 1976, the statutory rights of the Hirer are not affected by these conditions.

24. It is specifically provided and agreed that any compensation &/or damages payment in respect of any claim or claims arising out of, or in connection with, the terms of this contract for any reason whatsoever and howsoever arising, shall not amount in the aggregate to more than the cost of the provision of the service by the Provider, or that part of the Service giving rise to such claim, and in any event not more than £1000; and Skipandwaste.com and any other person entitled to the benefit of this contract shall have no further liability to the Hirer. Except in respect of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Skipandwaste.com or any other person entitled to the benefit of this contract, Skipandwaste.com or such party shall not be liable to the Hirer by reason of any representation, or any implied warranty, condition or other term, or any duty at common law, or under the expressed terms of this contract, for any consequential loss or damage (whether for loss of profit or otherwise), costs, expenses or other claims for consequential or incidental compensation whatsoever (and whether caused by the negligence of Skipandwaste.com or any other party entitled to the benefit of this contract, their employees, or agents, or otherwise) which arise out of, or in connection with the supply of the service, except as expressly provided in these conditions.

25. Skipandwaste.com shall not be liable to the Hirer or be deemed to be in breach of the contract by reason of any delay in performing, or any failure to perform, any of the provider’s, supplier’s, or co-ordinator’s obligations in relation to the service, if the delay or failure was due to force majeure.

26. Insolvency of Hirer:

a) This clause applies if:

i) The Hirer makes any voluntary arrangement with its creditors or becomes subject to an administration order or (being an individual or firm) becomes bankrupt or (being a company) goes into liquidation (otherwise than for the purposes of amalgamation or
reconstruction); or ii) an encumbrance takes possession, or a receiver is appointed, or any of the property or assets of the Hirer, or

iii) The Hirer ceases or threatens to cease; to carry on business; or

iv) Skipandwaste.com reasonably apprehends that any of the events mentioned above is about to occur in relation to the Hirer and notifies to the Hirer accordingly.

b) If this clause applies, then without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to Skipandwaste.com, Skipandwaste.com shall be entitled to cancel the contract or suspend any further deliveries under the Contract without any liability to the Hirer, and if the Services have been provided but not paid for, the price shall become immediately due and payable, not withstanding any previous agreement or arrangement to the contrary.

27. Refund Policy

27.1 Application for refunds must be sent directly to Skipandwaste.com, in writing, addressed to the Customer Service Manager.

28. Cancellation Policy – Cancellation of Hire. If the hirer chooses to cancel the hire, the following charges will be levied:

More than 4 days’ notice – 10% of total hire charge

1-3 days’ notice – 50% of total hire charge

Less than 24 hours’ notice – 100% of total hire charge

Please note cancellation charges apply on all orders once instruction to deliver has been taken.

Additional Terms & Conditions for Domestic Private Hire

The hirer is responsible for ensuring the position for hire item(s) delivery has a clear access. Blocked access due to abandoned vehicles or materials resulting in failed delivery/collection will incur standing time and or an aborted delivery charge (known generally as a wasted journey fee). The Hirer is responsible for theft or damage to hire item(s) whilst on hire & until hire item(s) is removed by the hire item(s) owner.

Skipandwaste.com cannot accept any liability for any costs incurred through damage to the hirer’s driveway or other property whilst delivering or collecting the hire item(s) off the public highway.

The hire item(s) vehicle is invited off the highways onto private property at the hirer’s own risk, and is a separate arrangement to be confirmed with the Provider. Please note that we draw your attention to the fact that tarmac, block paved, and pattern-imprinted concrete driveways are at most risk.

The Hirer is also responsible for pointing out low lying cables, narrow entrance pillars, manhole covers, and any other potential risks or obstructions to Hire item(s) or the driver, prior to the hire item(s) delivery.
The local authority may require the lighting and coning of all on-road hire item(s) and, unless otherwise advised, it is necessary to obtain the necessary council consent with a road permit. Hirers should note that the fines for failure to light and cone a skip correctly vary according to the regulations set by the permit issuing authority. Hirers are advised to consult https://www.gov.uk/apply-skip-permit prior to completing the request of the hire item(s). Skipandwaste.com can assist in the facilitation of the provision of a valid permit. Please be advised that there will be an administration charge of £15 per permit/paperwork application.

In all cases delivery and collection times are given for guidance only and Skipandwaste.com accepts no liability for any costs incurred due to delays in delivery/collection; or failure to deliver on the preferred delivery date, or at the preferred time due to unforeseen circumstances. In all circumstances invoices exclude exceptional conditions such as force majeure.

In Addition to the above terms

1 INTERPRETATION

1.1 In these conditions the following words have the following meanings:
“Contract” means a contract which incorporates these conditions and made between the Customer and the Supplier for the hire of Hire Goods and/or the sale of Products;
“Customer” means the person, firm, company or other organisation hiring Hire Goods;
“Deposit” means any advance payment required by Skipandwaste.com in relation to the Hire Goods which is to be held as security by Skipandwaste.com;
“Force Majeure” means any event outside a party’s reasonable control including but not limited to acts of God, war, flood, fire, labour disputes, strikes, sub-contractors, lock-outs, riots, civil commotion, malicious damage, explosion, terrorism, governmental actions and any other similar events;
“Hire Goods” means any machine, article, tool, skip, ‘wheelie bin’ and/or device together with any accessories specified in a Contract, which are hired to the Customer;
“Hire Period” means the period commencing when the Customer holds the Hire Goods on hire (including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) and ending upon the happening of any of the following events: the physical return of the Hire Goods by the Customer into the Provider’s possession; or the physical repossession or collection of Hire Goods by the Provider;
“Liability” means liability for any and all damages, claims, proceedings, actions, awards, expenses, costs and any other losses and/or liabilities;
“Products” means the products sold to the Customer by Skipandwaste.com; “Rental” means the Provider’s charging rate for the hire of the Hire Goods which is current from time to time during the Hire Period;
“Provider” means the appointed company arranged by Skipandwaste.com to fulfil the terms of the contract and will include its employees, servants, agents and/or duly authorised representatives;
“Services” means the services and/or work (if any) to be performed by Skipandwaste.com for the Customer in conjunction with the hire of Hire Goods including any delivery and/or collection service for the Hire Goods.

2 BASIS OF CONTRACT

2.1 Hire Goods are hired subject to them being available for hire to the Customer at the time required by the Customer. Skipandwaste.com will not be liable for any loss suffered by the Customer as a result of the Hire Goods being unavailable for hire where the Hire Goods are unavailable due to circumstances beyond Skipandwaste.com’s control.
2.2 Where hire of the Hire Goods is to a Customer who is an individual and the hire would be covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 the duration of the Hire Period shall not exceed 3 months, after which time the Contract shall be deemed to have automatically terminated.
2.3 Nothing in this Contract shall exclude or limit any statutory rights of the Customer which may not be excluded or limited due to the Customer acting as a consumer. For further information about your statutory rights contact your local authority Trading Standards Department or Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

3 PAYMENT

3.1 The amount of any Deposit, Rental and/or charges for any Services shall be as quoted to the Customer or otherwise as shown in Skipandwaste.com’s online quotation service. Where a Deposit is required for the Hire Goods it must be paid in advance of the Customer hiring the Hire Goods. Skipandwaste.com may also require an initial payment on account of the Rental in advance of the Customer hiring the Hire Goods.
3.2 The Customer shall pay the Rental, charges for any Services, monies for any Products and/or any other sums payable under the contract to Skipandwaste.com at the time and in the manner agreed. Skipandwaste.com’s prices are, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of any applicable VAT for which the Customer shall additionally be liable.
3.3 Payments by the Customer on time under the Contract are an essential condition of the Contract. Payment shall not be deemed to be made until Skipandwaste.com has received either cash or cleared funds in respect of the full amount outstanding.
3.4 Skipandwaste.com reserves the right to withhold payment for any requested hire item, until the appropriate certification and paperwork has been received by Skipandwaste.com. This is usually, but not limited to, Waste Transfer Note, Certification of Waste type and accurate weight thereof.

4 RISK AND TITLE OWNERSHIP AND INSURANCE

4.1 Risk in the Hire Goods and any Products will pass immediately to the Customer when they leave the physical possession or control of the Provider. Title will not transfer to the Customer in any case.
4.2 Risk in the Hire Goods will not pass back to the Provider from the Customer until the Hire Goods are back in the physical possession of the Provider. This shall apply even if the Provider has agreed to cease charging the Rental.
4.3 Ownership of the Hire Goods remains at all times with the Provider. The Customer has no right, title or interest in the Hire Goods except that they are hired to the Customer.
4.4 The Customer must not deal with the ownership or any interest in the Hire Goods. This includes but is not limited to selling, assigning, mortgaging, pledging, charging, securing, hiring, withholding, exerting any right to withhold, disposing of and/or lending.
4.5 The Provider may provide reasonably priced insurance in respect of the Hire Goods at additional cost to the Rental. Alternatively the Provider may require the Customer to insure the Hire Goods on such reasonable terms and for such reasonable risks as the Provider may specify. The proceeds of any such insurance shall be held by the Customer in trust for the Provider and be paid to the Provider on demand. The Customer must not compromise any claim in respect of the Hire Goods and/or any associated insurance without the Provider’s written consent.

5 DELIVERY, COLLECTION AND SERVICES

5.1 It is the responsibility of the Customer to collect the Hire Goods from the Provider and return them to the Provider at the end of the Hire Period. If the Provider agrees to deliver or collect the Hire Goods to and/or from the Customer it will do so at its standard delivery cost and such delivery and/or collection will form part of the Services.
5.2 Where the Provider provides Services the persons performing the Services are servants of the Customer and once the Customer instructs such person they are under the direction and control of the Customer. The Customer shall be solely responsible for any instruction, guidance and/or advice given by the Customer to any such person and for any damage which occurs as a result of such persons following the Customer’s instructions, guidance and/or advice except to the extent that the persons performing the Services are negligent.
5.3 The Customer will allow and/or procure sufficient access to and from the relevant site and procure sufficient unloading space, facilities, equipment and access to power supplies and utilities for the Provider’s employees, subcontractors and/or agents to allow them to carry out the Services. The Customer will ensure that the site where the Services are to be performed is, where necessary, cleared and prepared before the Services are due to commence.
5.4 If any Services are delayed, postponed and/or are cancelled due to the Customer failing to comply with its obligations the Customer will be liable to pay the Provider’s additional standard charges from time to time for such delay, postponement and/or cancellation except where the Customer is acting as a consumer and the delay is due to a Force Majeure event.

6 CARE OF HIRE GOODS

6.1 The Customer shall:-
6.1.1 not remove any labels from and/or interfere with the Hire Goods, their working mechanisms or any other parts of them and take reasonable care of the Hire Goods and only use them for their proper purpose in a safe and correct manner in accordance with any operating and/or safety instructions provided or supplied to the Customer;
6.1.2 Notify the Provider immediately after any breakdown, loss and/or damage to the Hire Goods;
6.1.3 Take adequate and proper measures to protect the Hire Goods from theft, damage and/or other risks;
6.1.4 Notify the Provider of any change of its address and upon the Provider’s request provide details of the location of the Hire Goods;
6.1.5 Permit the Provider at all reasonable times to inspect the Hire Goods including procuring access to any property where the Hire Goods are situated;
6.1.6 keep the Hire Goods at all times in its possession and control and not to remove the Hire Goods from the United Kingdom without the prior written consent of the Provider;
6.1.7 be responsible for the conduct and cost of any testing, examinations and/or checks in relation to the Hire Goods required by any legislation, best practice and/or operating instructions except to the extent that the Provider has agreed to provide them as part of any Services;
6.1.8 Not do, or omit to do, anything which will, or may be deemed to, invalidate any policy of insurance related to the Hire Goods, which is notified to the Customer;
6.1.9 not continue to use Hire Goods where they have been damaged and will notify Skipandwaste.com and the Provider immediately if the Hire Goods are involved in an accident resulting in damage to the Hire Goods, other property and/or injury to any person; and
6.1.10 where the Hire Goods require fuel, oil and/or electricity ensure that the proper type and/or voltage is used and that, where appropriate, the Hire Goods are properly installed by a qualified and competent person.
6.2 The Hire Goods must be returned by the Customer in good working order and condition (fair wear and tear excepted) and in a clean condition together with all insurance policies, licences, registration and other documents relating to the Hire Goods.

7 BREAKDOWN

7.1 The Provider will at its own cost carry out all routine maintenance and repairs to the Hire Goods during the Hire Period and all repairs which are required due to fair wear and tear and/or an inherent fault in the Hire Goods. The Customer will be responsible for the cost of all repairs necessary to Hire Goods during the Hire Period which arise otherwise than as a result of fair wear and tear, an inherent fault and/or the negligence of the Supplier while carrying out routine maintenance and/or repairs.
7.2 The Customer must not repair or attempt to repair the Hire Goods unless authorised to do so in writing by Skipandwaste.com or the Provider.

8 LOSS OR DAMAGE TO THE HIRE GOODS

8.1 If the Hire Goods are returned in damaged, unclean and/or defective state except where due to fair wear and tear and/or an inherent fault in the Hire Goods the Customer shall be liable to pay the Provider for the cost of any repair and/or cleaning required to return the Hire Goods to a condition fit for re-hire and to pay the Rental, in accordance with the provisions of clause 8.3, until such repairs and/or cleaning have been completed.
8.2 The Customer will pay to the Provider the replacement cost of any Hire Goods which are lost, stolen and/or damaged beyond economic repair during the Hire Period less the amount paid to the Provider under any policy of insurance taken out in accordance with these conditions.
8.3 The Customer shall pay the Rental for the Hire Goods up to and including the date it notifies Skipandwaste.com that the Hire Goods have been lost, stolen and/or damaged beyond economic repair. From that date until Skipandwaste.com has replaced such Hire Goods the Customer shall pay, as a genuine pre-estimate of lost rental profit, a sum as liquidated damages being equal to two thirds of the Rental that would have applied for such Hire Goods for that period. Skipandwaste.com shall use its reasonable commercial endeavours to purchase replacements for such Hire Goods as quickly as possible using the monies paid under clause 8.2 above.

9 TERMINATION BY NOTICE

9.1 If the Hire Period has a fixed duration, subject to the provisions of Section 10 neither the Customer nor Skipandwaste.com shall be entitled to terminate the Contract before the expiry of that fixed period unless agreed with the other party.
9.2 If the Hire Period does not have a fixed duration either of the Customer or Skipandwaste.com is entitled to terminate the Contract upon giving to the other party any agreed period of notice.
9.3 If no period of notice has been agreed or specified the Customer may terminate the Hire Period by the physical return of the Hire Goods to the Provider and Skipandwaste.com shall be entitled to terminate the hire of the Hire Goods by giving not less than 14 days’ notice to the Customer.

10 DEFAULT

10.1 If the Customer:-
10.1.1 Fails to make any payment to Skipandwaste.com when due without just cause;
10.1.2 breaches the terms of the Contract and, where the breach is capable of remedy, has not remedied the breach within 14 days of receiving notice requiring the breach to be remedied;
10.1.3 Persistently breaches the terms of the Contract;
10.1.4 provides incomplete, materially inaccurate or misleading facts and/or information in connection with the Contract;
10.1.5 pledges, charges or creates any form of security over any Hire Goods, or ceases or threatens to cease to carry on business, or proposes to compound with its creditors, applies for an interim moratorium in respect of claims and/or proceedings, any distress, execution or other legal process is levied on any property of the Customer, has a Bankruptcy Petition presented against it or the Customer takes or suffers any similar action in any jurisdiction;
10.1.6 being a company, enters into voluntary or compulsory liquidation, has a receiver, administrator or administrative receiver appointed over all or any of its assets, any attachment order is made against the Customer, any distress, execution or other legal process is levied on any property of the Customer or the Customer takes or suffers any similar action in any jurisdiction;
10.1.7 appears reasonably to Skipandwaste.com due to the Customer’s credit rating to be financially inadequate to meet its obligations under the Contract; and/or
10.1.8 appears reasonably to Skipandwaste.com to be about to suffer any of the above events; then Skipandwaste.com shall have the right, without prejudice to any other remedies, to exercise any or all of the rights set out in clause 10.2 below.

10.2 If any of the events set out in clause 10.1 above occurs in relation to the
Customer then:-
10.2.1 Except where the Customer is acting as a consumer, Skipandwaste.com may enter, without prior notice, any premises of the Customer (or premises of third parties with their consent) where Hire Goods owned by Skipandwaste.com may be and repossess any Hire Goods;
10.2.2 Skipandwaste.com may withhold the performance of any Services and cease any Services in progress under this and/or any other Contract with the Customer;
10.2.3 Skipandwaste.com may immediately cancel, terminate and/or suspend without Liability to the Customer the Contract and/or any other contract with the Customer; and/or
10.2.4 All monies owed by the Customer to Skipandwaste.com shall immediately become due and payable.

10.3 Any repossession of the Hire Goods shall not affect Skipandwaste.com’s right to recover from the Customer any monies due under the Contract and/or any damages in respect of any breach which occurred prior to repossession of the Hire Goods.

10.4 Upon termination of the Contract the Customer shall immediately:
10.4.1 return the Hire Goods to Skipandwaste.com and/or Skipandwaste.com’s nominated Provider; or make the Hire Goods available for collection by Skipandwaste.com’s nominated Provider as requested by the Provider; and
10.4.2 Pay to Skipandwaste.com all arrears for Rentals, Charges for any Services, monies for any Products and/or any other sums payable under the Contract.

11 LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

11.1 All warranties, representations, terms, conditions and duties implied by law relating to fitness, quality and/or adequacy are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
11.2 If Skipandwaste.com is found to be liable in respect of any loss or damage to the Customer’s property the extent of Skipandwaste.com’s Liability will be limited to the retail cost of replacement of the damaged property.
11.3 Any defective Hire Goods must be returned to Skipandwaste.com’s nominated Provider for inspection if requested by Skipandwaste.com’s nominated Provider, before Skipandwaste.com’s nominated Provider will have any Liability for defective Hire Goods.
11.4 Skipandwaste.com shall have no Liability to the Customer if, without just cause, any monies due in respect of the Hire Goods and/or the Services has not been paid in full by the due date for payment.
11.5 Skipandwaste.com shall have no Liability for additional damage, loss, liability, claims, costs or expenses caused, or contributed to, by the Customer’s continued use of defective Hire Goods and/or Services after a defect has become apparent, or suspected, or should reasonably have become apparent to the Customer.
11.6 The Customer shall give Skipandwaste.com a reasonable opportunity to remedy any matter for which Skipandwaste.com is liable, before the Customer incurs any costs and/or expenses in remedying the matter itself. If the Customer does not do so Skipandwaste.com shall have no Liability to the Customer in this regard.
11.7 Skipandwaste.com shall have no Liability to the Customer to the extent that the Customer is covered by any policy of insurance arranged as a result of the Contract and the Customer shall ensure that the Customer’s insurers waive any and all rights of subrogation they may have against Skipandwaste.com.
11.8 Skipandwaste.com shall have no Liability to the Customer for any:-
11.8.1 Consequential losses (including loss of profits and/or damage to goodwill and/or reputation);
11.8.2 Economic and/or other similar losses;
11.8.3 Special damages and indirect losses; and/or
11.8.4 Business interruption, loss of business, contracts and/or opportunity.

11.9 Skipandwaste.com’s total Liability to the Customer under and/or arising in relation to any Contract shall not exceed 5 times the amount of the Rental and charges for Services (if any) under that Contract or the sum of £1,000 whichever is the higher. To the extent that any Liability of Skipandwaste.com to the Customer would be met by any insurance of Skipandwaste.com, then the Liability of Skipandwaste.com shall be extended to the extent that such Liability is met by such insurance.

11.10 Each of the limitations and/or exclusions in this Contract shall be deemed to be repeated and apply as a separate provision for each of:
11.10.1 Liability for breach of contract;
11.10.2 Liability in tort (including negligence); and
11.10.3 Liability for breach of statutory and/or common law duty; except clause 11.9 above, which shall apply once only in respect of all the said types of Liability.

11.11 Nothing in this Contract shall exclude or limit the Liability of Skipandwaste.com for death or personal injury due to Skipandwaste.com’s negligence, nor exclude or limit any other type of Liability which it is not permitted to exclude or limit as a matter of law.

12 GENERAL

12.1 Upon termination of the Contract the provisions of clauses 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and Section 6 shall continue in full force and effect.

12.2 Each hire of an item of Hire Goods shall form a distinct Contract which shall be separate to any other Contract relating to other Hire Goods.

12.3 The Customer shall be liable for the acts and/or omissions of its employees, agents, servants and/or subcontractors as though they were its own acts and/or omissions under this Contract.

12.4 The Customer agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified Skipandwaste.com against any and all losses, lost profits, damages, claims, costs (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis), actions and any other losses and/or liabilities suffered by the Supplier and arising from or due to any breach of contract, any tortuous act and/or omission and/or any breach of statutory duty by the Customer.

12.5 No waiver by Skipandwaste.com of any breach of this Contract shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same provision, or any other provision. If any provision is held by any relevant competent authority to be part of the validity of the other provisions of this Contract and the remainder of the affected provision shall be unaffected and shall remain in full force and effect.

12.6 Skipandwaste.com shall have no Liability to the Customer for any delay and/or non-performance of a Contract to the extent that such delay is due to any Force Majeure events. If Skipandwaste.com is affected by any such event then time for performance shall be extended for a period equal to the period that such event or events delayed such performance.

12.7 All third party rights are excluded and no third parties shall have any rights to enforce the Contract.

This shall not apply to any finance company with whom Skipandwaste.com has an outstanding finance agreement relating to the Hire Goods. Such finance company shall, subject to Skipandwaste.com’s consent, have the right to enforce this Contract as if they were the Supplier. This Contract is governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law and the parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

13 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

13.1 Skipandwaste.com may insert and present for payment any balance due and unpaid where the Customer has signed a blank or nil value debit or credit card voucher. The Supplier may also process interim payments by credit or debit card at any stage of the Contract.