2. USE OF THE VEHICLE
2.1. The CUSTOMER is responsible for the vehicle and for any optional extras during the entire period in which the vehicle is in her/his possession and until the vehicle is handed over to TURISCAR under the terms contracted.
2.2. The CUSTOMER is deemed to have the vehicle in his possession from the moment s/he receives it or takes possession of it by any other means provided for in the Contract, until the moment s/he delivers it to TURISCAR, under the terms contracted.
2.2.1. If the CUSTOMER decides to return the vehicle outside business hours, he shall remain responsible for the vehicle until TURISCAR takes possession thereof.
2.2.2. When using the “Delivery and Collection” service, the CUSTOMER shall be responsible for the vehicle as from such time as it is delivered to it and until TURISCAR sees to its collection and takes possession thereof.
2.3. The CUSTOMER may contract with Turiscar the "Delivery and Collection" service, which may include the delivery and collection of the vehicle in person at places and times to be agreed with the CUSTOMER, or at a place to be expressly indicated by TURISCAR.
2.3.1. If the "Delivery and Collection" service is carried out in the presence of the CUSTOMER and a TURISCAR representative, the procedures for handing over the vehicle to the CUSTOMER and delivering the vehicle to TURISCAR are carried out under the same terms as those provided for contracting at a TURISCAR establishment.
2.3.2. If the vehicle is not collected in the presence of the CUSTOMER, the CUSTOMER undertakes to deliver the vehicle at the place and time indicated by TURISCAR, also accepting that the report mentioned in clause 1 is prepared by the TURISCAR representative without the presence of the CUSTOMER, on the assumption that the vehicle has been delivered with keys.
2.3.2.1. In the situations provided for in 2.3.2, the vehicle must be delivered to the place and time agreed in the Particular Conditions, parked properly and in such a way as not to disturb traffic, with the documents stored in the glove compartment and optional equipment in the trunk of the vehicle. The CUSTOMER may take photographs after parking in the indicated place in order to attest to the vehicle’s condition, at that moment, before TURISCAR.
2.4. Without prejudice to civil liability, the CUSTOMER, subject to exclusion from the insurance coverage, shall not allow the vehicle to be:
a. Driven by someone who has not been identified and accepted by TURISCAR, in accordance with the stipulations of the Agreement or any annex or alterations forming an integral part thereof; driven under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or any other similar unstable state which directly or indirectly reduces his perception and reaction capacity; driven by someone aged under 19 or 25 years old in case of renting a Premium Vehicle (Groups L/K/M/O/N/X) and holding a valid driving licence for less than 1 year or 2 years;
b. Used to push or pull any vehicle or trailer or any other object with or without wheels; used for sports training or trials of any nature, whether official or otherwise; used for transport in breach of the Law; used for TVDE activity and/or similar activities, except if authorized by TURISCAR.
2.5. As regards the vehicle, its documents, tools, parts and components, the CUSTOMER is forbidden from carrying out the following acts: subletting, lending, assigning, selling, encumbering or in any way providing as collateral, transforming, modifying or placing advertising or commercial references.
2.6. The CUSTOMER is the sole party liable for any administrative fines, additional sanctions, fines and other penalties that the Courts and Administrative Authorities determine further to any administrative offence and criminal procedures deriving from use of the vehicle, during the hire period.
2.7. The CUSTOMER may only use the vehicle outside Mainland Portugal in countries covered by the International Green Card Certificate, after written authorisation by TURISCAR, which may require the provision of an additional guarantee up to the limit of the commercial value of the vehicle; the CUSTOMER must request authorisation, giving minimum notice of 48 hours and if TURISCAR fails to respond it shall be assumed that the vehicle’s trip has not been authorised.
2.8 The Agreement shall be deemed to have been automatically terminated if the vehicle is used under conditions which constitute a breach thereof and TURISCAR shall be entitled to recover the vehicle at any time and in any way, without the need for prior notice, with any recovery costs being the exclusive responsibility of the CUSTOMER, without prejudice to any compensation to which TURISCAR or third parties may be legally or contractually entitled, where applicable.
2.9 The CUSTOMER shall be the sole driver of the hired vehicle, unless an additional driver has been indicated in the hire agreement. Should this be the case, the CUSTOMER is responsible for ensuring compliance with the present General Terms and Conditions by any additional driver or any passenger authorised by him to travel in the vehicle. The CUSTOMER is also liable for any costs or charges incurred by TURISCAR as a result of a breach of the present General Terms and Conditions by an additional driver or passenger.
