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Mail Order Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 7pm Est
Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Est. / Saturday & Sunday: Closed
NYC Retail Store Location: 15 West 36th Street Bet 5th & 6th ave.
Retail Hours: Mon- Thur 10am - 7pm / Friday 10-5pm / Sunday 11- 5pm / Saturday: Closed. 1-888-810-4242

42nd Street Photo – Rental Terms & Conditions

  1. Rental Period
  • Equipment is rented on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
  • The rental period begins when the equipment is picked up and ends when it is returned to 42nd Street Photo.
  • Any anticipated rental period provided by the customer is for reference only; actual rental charges are based on the time equipment remains in the customer’s possession.
  1. Rental Fees & Payment
  • Customers must pre‑pay the full rental amount at the start of the rental period.
  • Fees are listed on the rental form for each item and are subject to applicable sales and use taxes.
  • Extended rentals are billed in weekly increments unless otherwise agreed.
  • Payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
  1. Late Payments & Default
  • A service charge of 5% (minimum $5, maximum $100) may be applied to late payments for each month or portion thereof.
  • Additional late charges may accrue at 1.75% per month (21% annually) or the maximum rate permitted by law.
  • In the event of default, 42nd Street Photo may terminate the agreement, repossess the equipment, and recover all outstanding amounts, including collection costs and attorney’s fees.
  1. Delivery & Return
  • Equipment must be returned in person to 42nd Street Photo.
  • All equipment must be returned in good operating condition, with normal wear and tear accepted.
  1. Warranty & Liability
  • 42nd Street Photo warrants that all equipment is provided in good working order.
  • Liability for breach of warranty is limited to direct damages not reasonably discoverable upon receipt, and shall not exceed the rental fees paid for the item.
  • No other warranties, express or implied, apply.
  1. Ownership & Use
  • All equipment remains the property of 42nd Street Photo.
  • Equipment may not be subleased, transferred, sold, altered, or encumbered without prior written consent.
  • Rental does not include purchase rights unless explicitly agreed in writing.
  1. Service & Maintenance
  • Routine maintenance and calibration are provided by 42nd Street Photo.
  • Customers must notify 42nd Street Photo immediately if equipment malfunctions and await instructions before attempting repairs.
  1. Safekeeping & Responsibility
  • Customers are responsible for safekeeping and assume all risk of loss, theft, damage, or destruction.
  • Equipment must be insured for at least its replacement value.
  • Customers are liable for repair or replacement costs due to misuse, negligence, or unauthorized tampering.
  • Rental fees continue until equipment is repaired, replaced, or reimbursed.
  • Non‑returned items will be charged at full replacement cost (minimum $10).
  1. Objections to Agreement
  • Customers must submit written objections within 72 hours of receiving this agreement.
  • Objections are binding only if accepted in writing by 42nd Street Photo.
  • If rejected, the agreement may be terminated and equipment must be returned immediately.
  1. Indemnification
  • Customers agree to indemnify and hold harmless 42nd Street Photo against all claims, damages, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from the use, possession, or return of equipment.
  • This obligation survives termination of the agreement.
  1. Miscellaneous
  • This document constitutes the entire agreement between 42nd Street Photo and the customer.
  • If multiple customers are named, liability is joint and several.
  • Additional documentation (e.g., financial statements, U.C.C. filings) may be required at 42nd Street Photo’s discretion.
  1. Rental Conversion to Purchase
  • Customers in good standing may request to convert a rental into a purchase during an active rental period.
  • Written notification is required to exercise this option.
  • Purchase Price:
    • New equipment: current published list price.
    • Used equipment: fair market value determined by 42nd Street Photo.
  • Up to two months of rental fees may be applied toward the purchase price if conversion occurs during the rental period.
  • Customers may return rented equipment and purchase equivalent new merchandise at current prices, or apply eligible rental fees toward other equipment at 42nd Street Photo’s discretion.