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GTC of rent2buy L GmbH
General terms and conditions of rent2buy L GmbH.
1 Rental activities
1.1 rent2buy L GmbH offers customers (hereinafter also “customers” or “long-term renters”) web‑based rental solutions for a wide variety of goods via various online platforms such as www.rent2buyshop.de, whereby, at the end of the term of the long‑term rental agreement, these goods are sold by rent2buy L GmbH to a third party and may be purchased from that third party by the long‑term renter upon request.
1.2 Operator of these platforms is
rent2buy L GmbH
Industriestraße 10
D-35580 Wetzlar
available via customer service at:
Phone: +49 6441 785970
Mo - Fr: 9:30 am - 12:30 am and 02:30 pm - 06:00 pm
Sa: 9:30 am - 01:00 pm
Mail: kontakt@rent2buy.GmbH
without additional charges for calls from the german landline and german mobile networks
(hereinafter also "rent2buy L GmbH").
1.3 The present General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) govern, alongside the respective long-term rental agreement and the privacy policy, the contractual relationship and the pre-contractual relations between prospective customers or long-term renters (hereinafter collectively referred to as “customers” or “long-term renters”) on one hand and rent2buy L GmbH on the other. By registering on the online platform www.rent2buyshop.de or another online platform of rent2buy L GmbH with the naming components (*).rent2buy(...).(de|com|ag) (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “online platform”), the customer declares their agreement with these GTC and acknowledges them as binding.
1.4 These GTCs also apply to all future agreements, even if they are not expressly mentioned or incorporated into the respective agreement, as well as in the event of contract amendments.
1.5 Some provisions of these General Terms and Conditions apply to the long‑term
renter only if they are a consumer within the meaning of Section 13 of the German Civil Code
(BGB). Other provisions, in turn, apply only to entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section
14 BGB.
The customer is a consumer within the meaning of Section 13 BGB if they use the services of
rent2buy L GmbH for a purpose that is predominantly neither attributable to their commercial
nor their self‑employed professional activity.
An entrepreneur within the meaning of Section 14 BGB is a natural or legal person or a
legally capable partnership that, when concluding a legal transaction, acts in the exercise
of its commercial or self‑employed professional activity. The provider will expressly point
out the limited applicability in the specific individual case.
1.6 The language of the contract is German.
1.7 The rent2buy L GmbH does not recognize any terms of the long‑term renter that conflict with or deviate from these terms, unless rent2buy L GmbH has expressly agreed to their applicability in writing. This and rent2buy L GmbH’s GTC shall also apply if rent2buy L GmbH, being aware of conflicting or deviating terms of the long‑term renter, executes delivery without reservation.
2 Registration and conclusion of contract
2.1 Any natural person who has reached the age of 18 may register on the online platform. Registration is currently only possible if the long‑term renter has their residence in the Federal Republic of Germany.
2.2 The “offers” on rent2buy L GmbH’s online platform are subject to change and non‑binding unless expressly designated as binding. A contract between the customer and rent2buy L GmbH is concluded as follows: i. The customer selects the item(s) they wish to rent on a long‑term basis on the online platform and submits to rent2buy L GmbH an application to conclude a long‑term rental agreement, including the requested documents for identification and proof of income. ii. Based on this application, including the long‑term rental items selected by the customer, rent2buy L GmbH prepares a draft long‑term rental agreement and sends this draft to the customer by email. iii. The customer signs this long‑term rental agreement and sends it by post to rent2buy L GmbH as an offer to conclude the long‑term rental agreement. iv. rent2buy L GmbH reserves acceptance of the offer until actual acceptance. v. After verifying the customer’s identity and financial and income situation, rent2buy L GmbH may accept the customer’s offer by dispatching the long‑term rental item to the long‑term renter or by handing it over in the case of collection. A countersignature of the rental agreement by rent2buy L GmbH is not required. The long‑term rental agreement therefore does not commence with the long‑term renter’s signature, but only upon acceptance of their offer by dispatch or handover of the long‑term rental item by rent2buy L GmbH; accordingly, procurement and delivery lead times fall within the rental term.
3 Credit check
3.1 For the purpose of creditworthiness/credit checks, Creditreform Boniversum GmbH, Hellersbergstr. 11, 41460 Neuss, transmits the address and credit data stored in its database relating to the long-term tenant to rent2buy L GmbH. This also includes score values determined on the basis of mathematical-statistical methods. Address data is also used, among other things, in the calculation of the score value.
3.2 The long‑term renter’s data is processed automatically as part of their order to ensure swift handling.
3.3 For information on the long-term tenant’s previous payment behavior and creditworthiness information based on mathematical-statistical methods using address data, rent2buy L GmbH obtains data via BFS Finance Münster GmbH from infoscore Consumer Data GmbH (ICD), Rheinstraße 99, 76532 Baden-Baden. As part of the application process, rent2buy L GmbH compares the bank account details (account number and bank code only, no personal data) with the Returned Direct Debits Prevention Pool (RPP) of ICD. The RPP functions as a blocking list.
4 Right of withdrawal
4.1 If the customer is a consumer, they are entitled to withdraw their contractual declaration under certain conditions.
4.2 Information on the conditions for exercising the right of withdrawal and the legal consequences of withdrawing from the rental can be found in the separate cancellation policy, to which reference is made here.
5 Long-term rental item
5.1 Design or form modifications to the long‑term rental item, variations in color tone, and changes to the scope of delivery by the manufacturer are reserved during the delivery period, provided the long‑term rental item is not substantially altered and the changes are reasonable for the long‑term renter.
6 Handover and acceptance of the long‑term rental items
6.1 The long‑term renter’s claim to handover of the long‑term rental item arises only after the contract has been concluded and the first rental installment has been paid.
6.2 rent2buy L GmbH is entitled, in the interest of ensuring actual receipt by the long‑term renter and proof thereof, to deliver the long‑term rental item to an address differing from the renter’s registered address, such as a UPS Access Point.
6.3 The long‑term renter is obliged to accept the long‑term rental item upon delivery. In the event of delivery to an address differing from the registered address, the long‑term renter is required to collect it at their own expense upon presentation of suitable identification documents.
6.4 The long‑term renter must promptly examine the long‑term rental items for usability and proper functioning and notify rent2buy L GmbH of any defects in writing or by fax. The same duty to give notice applies if a defect becomes apparent at a later point in time.
6.5 In the event of receiving an acceptance statement, the long‑term renter must, after completing the inspection, promptly sign the acceptance statement—confirming receipt, inspection, and the proper condition of the long‑term rental items—and transmit it to rent2buy L GmbH.
6.6 The long‑term renter acknowledges with consent that rent2buy L GmbH relies on the accuracy of the acceptance statement and therefore pays the purchase price to the supplier upon receiving the acceptance statement. The long‑term renter is obliged to indemnify rent2buy L GmbH against any damages arising from the renter issuing an incomplete or incorrect acceptance statement for reasons attributable to them.
7 Term and ordinary termination
7.1 The rental term is specified in the long‑term rental agreement.
7.2 An implied extension of the tenancy is excluded; therefore, the tenancy is not deemed extended for an indefinite period if the long‑term renter continues to use the item after the contractually agreed rental term has expired.
7.3 An ordinary termination of the long‑term rental agreement is excluded.
8 Ownership and activation of the long‑term rental items
8.1 The rent2buy L GmbH and the long‑term renter agree that the long‑term rental items constitute the economic property of rent2buy L GmbH or its refinancing partners at least until the end of the long‑term rental agreement.
8.2 The long‑term renter is prohibited from selling, pledging, renting out, lending, or gifting the rented item unless prior written consent has been obtained from rent2buy L GmbH.
8.3 The long‑term renter may not recognize the long‑term rental items as assets on their balance sheet. Enabling balance‑sheet recognition is not a basis of the parties’ agreement. A consolidated input tax deduction over the entire term is not permitted.
9 Rent, costs, and payment conditions
9.1 The monthly rent is agreed individually in the contract. If the statutory VAT rate changes during the term of the rental agreement, the gross rent will adjust accordingly for the affected period.
9.2 The costs of the money transfer, transport costs, and collection costs shall be borne by the tenant.
9.3 The rental month is the calendar month. The monthly long-term rental rate is due in advance on the first day of each month.
9.4 The initial invoice for the possibly increased first long-term rental rate is due for payment immediately after signing the long-term rental agreement and before delivery of the rental items. This first payment must be made from the bank account previously used during the identity verification process of the long-term tenant by rent2buy L GmbH (1-cent transfer with code confirmation).
10 Transfer of risk
10.1 The long-term tenant is liable for destruction, loss, damage, and depreciation of the rental items in the event of their own fault (intent and/or negligence); otherwise, rent2buy L GmbH is liable.
10.2 If the events named in the preceding section 10.1 occur, the long-term tenant is obligated to notify rent2buy L GmbH immediately in writing and to obtain confirmation of receipt of the notice. In the event of theft or intentional damage to property, the long-term tenant must file a report with the police.
10.3 The long-term tenant is obligated to handle the rental items with care, to prevent any kind of overuse, and to protect them from imminent dangers. The generally applicable regulations regarding personal safety, the safety of third parties, and the preservation of the contractual materials (BGV C1 German Social Accident Insurance requirements, venue regulations, structural analysis and loads, etc.) must be observed.
10.4 All operating and maintenance costs shall be borne by the long-term tenant. This also includes insurance, fees, taxes, and charges (e.g., UVV and TÜV inspections).
10.5 The events named in the preceding section 10.1 do not release the long-term tenant from the obligations under this long-term rental agreement; in particular, the long-term tenant is not entitled to withhold any payments due to these events.
10.6 In the event of total loss as well as disappearance or non-negligible damage to the rental items, either party may terminate the long-term rental agreement with one month’s notice to the end of any month. In the absence of an insurance payout, the long-term tenant must immediately pay, as damages, any outstanding long-term rental installments due up to that point, as well as lost profits for rent2buy L GmbH as if the contract had continued normally until the end. This right of termination can only be exercised within one month from the date the event became known. If either party exercises the right of termination, the long-term tenant must make a compensatory payment. The compensatory payment corresponds to the sum of the outstanding contractually agreed monthly long-term rental installments for the remaining agreed contract term. Any insurance benefits paid to rent2buy L GmbH will be credited against this compensation obligation.
11 Insurance of the long-term rental items and proof of coverage
11.1 To cover the risk borne by the long-term tenant pursuant to Section 10.1 sentence 1, the long-term tenant is obligated, at their own expense, to take out property insurance at replacement value or—if this is not possible—at reinstatement value. The rental item must be insured for the duration of the contract against the risks of total loss, loss, and impairment due to fire and theft. Upon request by rent2buy L GmbH, the long-term tenant must provide proof of having taken out these insurances and instruct the respective insurance company to issue a security certificate in favor of rent2buy L GmbH.
11.2 The long-term tenant hereby irrevocably assigns to rent2buy L GmbH all existing and future claims arising from the insurance policies concluded by the tenant pursuant to Section 11.1. rent2buy L GmbH accepts this assignment.
11.3 If rent2buy L GmbH is not provided with proof of insurance in accordance with
Section 11.1 by submission of an insurance certificate, rent2buy L GmbH is entitled, but not
obliged, to include the rental items in its master property insurance at the long-term
tenant's expense. The long-term tenant remains entitled to take out the insurance themselves
at any time. If the long-term tenant subsequently submits an insurance certificate issued in
the name of rent2buy L GmbH, any insurance costs already paid in advance will be refunded
for the period from submission of the insurance certificate until the end of the year.
11.4 Subject to revocation by rent2buy L GmbH, the long-term tenant is authorized and obligated to assert claims arising from a loss event in their own name and at their own expense, but with payment to be made to rent2buy L GmbH.
11.5 rent2buy L GmbH will forward the insurance payout to the long-term tenant once the tenant provides proof that the repair costs or the costs of a replacement purchase have been paid. It is agreed that the replacement rental item shall pass into the unrestricted ownership of rent2buy L GmbH. Delivery is deemed to be effected by the long-term tenant possessing the replacement rental item, for the duration of the long-term rental agreement, within the scope of contractual use.
12 Liability of rent2buy L GmbH
12.1 Claims for damages and reimbursement of expenses by the long-term tenant against rent2buy L GmbH, regardless of the legal basis, may only be asserted by the long-term tenant if rent2buy L GmbH is guilty of intent or gross negligence, as well as in cases of injury to body, health, or life and/or in the event of a breach of cardinal duties.
12.2 If, for reasons not attributable to rent2buy L GmbH, a purchase agreement between rent2buy L GmbH and the supplier is not concluded, both the long-term tenant and rent2buy L GmbH shall have the right to withdraw.
12.3 If delivery of the long-term rental item by the supplier is impossible, Section 12.2 applies accordingly.
12.4 If the rental item is not delivered, not delivered on time, or not delivered in accordance with the contract, the long-term tenant must assert claims for rescission and compensation for their own damages and expenses primarily against the supplier. This also applies with regard to other breaches of duty by the supplier.
13 Warranty obligations of rent2buy L GmbH
13.1 The liability of rent2buy L GmbH for material and legal defects and for any consequential damages resulting from defects is excluded. This also applies if the statutory warranty periods under the purchase or works contract in relation to the supplier have expired.
13.2 To offset the exclusion in the preceding Section 13.1, rent2buy L GmbH hereby irrevocably, unconditionally, and without reservation assigns to the long-term tenant all claims and rights arising from a performance disruption of the supply contract against the supplier, as well as warranty claims and claims under product and producer liability (including against the manufacturer). The long-term tenant accepts the assignment.
13.3 Excluded from this assignment are the claim to transfer ownership of the rental item, the claim for repayment of the purchase price paid by rent2buy L GmbH, and the claim for compensation for any damage incurred by rent2buy L GmbH.
13.4 The long-term tenant is obligated to assert the assigned rights and claims without delay, at their own expense, against the supplier or third parties, in particular guarantors, and to pursue them in court in the event of a dispute. To the extent that rights and claims have not been assigned, the tenant is authorized to assert such rights in their own name at their own expense. The tenant is obligated to inform rent2buy L GmbH comprehensively, immediately, and on an ongoing basis in writing by sending copies.
13.5 If, in litigation against the supplier, the long-term tenant seeks rescission of the supply contract, a reduction of the price, or compensation for damages or expenses of rent2buy L GmbH, the tenant must request that payment be made to rent2buy L GmbH.
13.6 With respect to their own damages and expenses, the long-term tenant may demand performance to themselves.
13.7 The long-term tenant and rent2buy L GmbH agree that, in the event of subsequent performance, rent2buy L GmbH will become the owner of the replacement item and, to this extent, the long-term tenant will take possession of replacements on behalf of rent2buy L GmbH.
13.8 The long-term tenant and rent2buy L GmbH agree that the long-term tenant is only entitled to withhold payment of the monthly long-term rental installments, in whole or in part, due to defects in the rental item once the tenant has filed a lawsuit against the supplier seeking rescission of the supply contract, a reduction of the purchase price or remuneration, or damages in lieu of performance.
13.9 If the long-term tenant fails to make payments during legal proceedings against the supplier, rent2buy L GmbH may take possession of the rental item unless the tenant provides security in another appropriate form. Upon payment of the outstanding monthly long-term rental installments, rent2buy L GmbH is obligated to return the rental item to the long-term tenant.
13.10 If rent2buy L GmbH must answer for a breach of duty by the supplier or is otherwise liable under this contract for any reason, liability is limited to intent and gross negligence. In cases of injury to life, body, or health, as well as for breaches of essential contractual obligations, liability also extends to simple negligence.
14 Maintenance, repairs, and cosmetic repairs
14.1 Provided that there are no rental defects requiring rectification or a rent reduction by rent2buy L GmbH or the supplier, the maintenance and any necessary repairs of the long-term rental item shall be the responsibility of the long-term tenant. The same applies to any decorative or cosmetic repairs that may be required. The long-term tenant shall promptly arrange for any damages to be repaired by rent2buy L GmbH or, with its prior consent, by a qualified specialist company. This maintenance obligation of the long-term tenant shall not apply if the maintenance becomes necessary due to force majeure or for other reasons not attributable to the intent or negligence of the long-term tenant.
14.2 If the damage or malfunction has been caused by the long-term tenant, any persons employed or engaged by the tenant, or members of the tenant's household or family, the long-term tenant shall bear the full costs of remedying the damage, including any potential loss in value. The burden of proof that no fault lies with the long-term tenant shall rest with the long-term tenant.
15 Connection with a Property
15.1 If the long-term rental item is permanently attached to real property, a building, or another movable object, or integrated into a building, it is mutually agreed between the long-term tenant and rent2buy L GmbH that such connection shall be made solely for a temporary purpose and for the duration of this long-term rental agreement.
16 Other Obligations of the long-term tenant
16.1 The long-term tenant is not entitled to sublet or re-rent the long-term rental items to third parties without the prior written consent of rent2buy L GmbH. Any gratuitous transfer or lending of the long-term rental items likewise requires the prior consent of rent2buy L GmbH.
16.2 The long-term tenant shall be obligated to immediately notify rent2buy L GmbH of any change in their registered address or place of business.
16.3 Any change of the regular storage location of the long-term rental item – which is assumed to be the registered address of the long-term tenant – shall likewise require the prior written consent of rent2buy L GmbH. If rent2buy L GmbH refuses to grant such consent, the long-term tenant shall not be entitled to terminate the agreement on that basis.
16.4 rent2buy L GmbH shall have the right to inspect the long-term rental item and verify its condition during normal business hours.
16.5 The long-term tenant shall be obligated to keep the long-term rental item free from any claims by third parties and shall immediately notify rent2buy L GmbH if a seizure of the long-term rental item has occurred or is imminent.
16.6 The long-term tenant agrees to grant rent2buy L GmbH access to information regarding their financial circumstances upon request, in particular by providing audited financial statements or proof of income.
16.7 The long-term tenant may assign or pledge their rights and obligations under this agreement only with the prior consent of rent2buy L GmbH.
17 Product-specific requirements and regulations
17.1 General requirements
17.1.1 - Each tenant is responsible for ensuring compliance with all statutory and other
regulations governing the use of the specific long-term rental item, as well as the
operating instructions of the respective manufacturer, ensuring compliance with data
protection regulations, and respecting personality rights.
17.1.2 - The long-term tenant shall be solely liable for damages arising from non-compliance
with statutory provisions and from improper use of the long-term rental item.
17.2 Specific requirements in connection with electric vehicles
17.2.1 - The long-term tenant must be at least 18 years old or of legal age to use and
operate road-going electric vehicles such as e-scooters, e-mopeds, or e-bikes (collectively,
“Electric Vehicles”); must have experience or minimum knowledge in operating the respective
Electric Vehicles; must be familiar with their operation and safe use; and must possess at
least basic knowledge of riding and of local traffic rules. The same applies to
non-road-going electric vehicles such as SUP boards.
17.2.2 - The long-term tenant shall ensure that the electric vehicle is used and
operated exclusively on public roads within Germany; that they hold liability insurance
sufficient for the use of the electric vehicle in accordance with applicable regulations and
carry the insurance certificate with them at all times while using the vehicle; that the
electric vehicle is used and operated in compliance with the road traffic rules applicable
to its use and operation and all other legal regulations; that they are well acquainted with
the electric vehicle before using it; that the electric vehicle is used only with the
permitted number of persons, i.e., as a rule, by a single rider, and that the permissible
maximum weight is observed; that the electric vehicle is regularly maintained, inspected,
and correctly adjusted at all times (e.g., handlebar height, tightened screws, etc.); that
the electric vehicle is ridden only on routes intended for it and with due care, in
particular on slippery roads; that protective gear is worn when operating the electric
vehicle to ensure safety; that due care required in road traffic is observed during use,
i.e., always riding prudently and responsibly while adhering to the prescribed speed limit
so as not to endanger oneself or others; that no jumps or dangerous tricks are performed
with the electric vehicle; that the electric vehicle is operated with lights on where
required; that the charging port is properly protected with the appropriate cap, especially
in the event of rain or snow; and that the electric vehicle is not left standing in damp
places longer than absolutely necessary.
17.2.3 - The long-term tenant and any user of the electric vehicle must have experience
and be familiar with its operation and safe use; possess adequate physical and mental
fitness to ride the electric vehicle; and have knowledge of the city’s traffic rules as well
as local, municipal, and state laws governing the use and riding of the electric
vehicle.
17.2.4 - The long-term tenant acknowledges and confirms that operating and riding an
electric vehicle in urban traffic entails a personal risk due to the possibility of
accidents; shall exercise due care while riding the electric vehicle; is solely responsible
for procuring and using a helmet and/or other approved protective and safety equipment or
accessories; acknowledges that wearing a helmet and/or other protective equipment does not
eliminate the risk of injury in the event of an accident; and is responsible for any damage
caused to other persons during the use or possession of the electric vehicle.
17.2.5 - The long-term tenant acknowledges and agrees that if the electric vehicle is
handed over or lent to a third party or other users, any damage or incident caused by or
affecting the electric vehicle shall be the sole responsibility of the long-term tenant; the
long-term tenant shall not transport items that prevent safe operation of the electric
vehicle; the long-term tenant shall not carry additional persons on the electric vehicle
unless expressly permitted by the vehicle’s approval; the long-term tenant shall not operate
the electric vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances that may
impair the ability to ride and operate the electric vehicle; the long-term tenant shall not
use mobile devices while operating the electric vehicle, including using electronic devices
to listen to music or to make phone calls or use other services that distract from safe
operation; the long-term tenant shall not use the electric vehicle if a technical defect is
present; the long-term tenant shall not modify or alter the electric vehicle in any way; the
long-term tenant shall not affix stickers or other items to the electric vehicle and shall
not remove or break any accessories, parts, or components of the electric vehicle; the
long-term tenant shall not commit criminal offenses with the electric vehicle; the long-term
tenant should park the electric vehicle only in designated or otherwise permitted areas; and
if the electric vehicle is removed by the competent authorities due to parking in an
unauthorized area and, for example, impounded at the relevant vehicle depot, the long-term
tenant shall bear, in addition to the applicable fine, the costs for the retrieval of the
electric vehicle.
17.3 Accidents
17.3.1 - The long-term tenant shall, in the event of involvement in an accident,
contact the police and notify rent2buy L GmbH of the accident and any damage suffered by the
electric vehicle as soon as possible.
17.3.2 - The long-term tenant assumes responsibility in the event of an accident where
the cause is attributable to the tenant's fault. This responsibility includes, in all cases,
the obligation to remedy the damage and to compensate losses suffered by third parties, as
well as to reimburse damage to the electric vehicle. rent2buy L GmbH is entitled to invoice
and set off against the long-term tenant the repair or replacement costs of the electric
vehicle, as well as any amounts paid to third parties arising from damages for which the
long-term tenant is responsible.
17.4 Theft
17.4.1 - Für den Fall, dass während der Langzeitmiete ein Diebstahl des
Elektrofahrzeugs oder eines seiner Zubehörteile oder Komponenten auftritt, muss der
Langzeitmieter die rent2buy L GmbH sofort kontaktieren und den zuständigen Behörden den
entsprechenden Bericht vorlegen bzw. eine Anzeige erstatten.
17.4.2 - The long-term tenant must immediately contact rent2buy L GmbH and file a
report with the competent authorities in the event of theft of the electric vehicle or any
of its accessories or components.
17.5 The long-term tenant is hereby advised, as a precaution, that their household contents insurance may not cover rented items.
17.6 Fines, penalties, and sanctions
17.6.1 - The long-term tenant is solely responsible for violations committed by them
and shall bear all resulting fines, sanctions, and penalties.
17.6.2 - rent2buy L GmbH reserves the right, in defense of its interests, to identify
the long-term tenant to the authorities or public administration if a road traffic violation
(including a traffic offense) has been committed.
17.6.3 - rent2buy L GmbH may charge the long-term tenant for costs arising from
violations committed by the tenant, including fines, penalties, and legal expenses incurred
by rent2buy L GmbH.
17.6.4 - rent2buy L GmbH may terminate the contractual relationship with the long-term
tenant for non-payment of amounts owed in connection with the above matters, and may
additionally take measures to enforce further claims for damages and losses through legal
proceedings.
17.7 Specific requirements in connection with drones
17.7.1 - The foregoing sections 17.2 through 17.6 apply mutatis mutandis to the use of
drones.
17.7.2 - The long-term tenant shall ensure that they
- hold an ascent permit where required under the German Aviation Act (LuftVG), the Air
Traffic Regulations (LuftVO), or any other statutory or regulatory provisions;
- maintain liability insurance sufficient for the operation of the drone;
- observe the legally permitted maximum flight altitude for drones;
- comply with rules that prohibit the takeoff and operation of drones in certain places,
zones, and situations;
- exercise the due care required in traffic, including, but not limited to, flying the drone
only within visual line of sight, refraining from drone use over crowds and in poor weather
conditions, not flying a drone under the influence of alcohol, and permitting children to
use drones only under supervision; and
- comply with data protection regulations and respect personality rights when creating,
publishing, and distributing images and video recordings using drones.
17.7.3 - The long-term tenant is expressly advised that, to the extent the drone is used for
commercial purposes, the drone constitutes an aircraft within the meaning of the German
Aviation Act (LuftVG), with the result that, as holder having sole control over the drone,
the long-term tenant is subject to strict liability irrespective of fault and is legally
required to obtain and provide proof of liability insurance. The long-term tenant shall be
solely liable for damages arising from non-compliance with statutory provisions and from
improper use of the drone.
17.7.4 - The long-term tenant shall be solely liable for damages arising from non-compliance
with statutory provisions and from improper use of the drone.
18 Right to terminate the long-term rental agreement without notice
18.1 The long-term tenant is entitled to terminate the long-term rental agreement without notice if it is unreasonable for the tenant to continue the contractual relationship with rent2buy L GmbH until the end of the basic rental term. Such grounds for termination exist in particular if the tenant is in default with two monthly long-term rental payments, or if the tenant uses the long-term rental item in breach of contract and fails to cease this misuse despite a written warning from rent2buy L GmbH with a specified deadline. A ground for termination also exists if the tenant pays the rent continuously late over more than four due dates; minor deadline overruns are not considered.
18.2 The termination of the long-term rental agreement must be in writing; proof of delivery by standard registered mail with delivery record (Einwurfeinschreiben) is sufficient.
18.3 In the event of extraordinary termination by rent2buy L GmbH, rent2buy L GmbH shall be entitled to an appropriate claim for damages in lieu of performance. The damages claim shall bear interest in accordance with the statutory provisions of Sections 286 and 288 of the German Civil Code (BGB).
18.4 rent2buy L GmbH reserves the right to assert any additional damages, for example for returning transport or repair of the long-term rental item, or if it cannot be re-rented immediately or only at a lower rental price.
19 Termination of the tenancy
19.1 The long-term tenant is obliged, upon termination of the long-term rental, to return the long-term rental item to rent2buy L GmbH complete, undamaged, cleaned, and in working order; the costs of proper packaging, insurance, and transport shall be borne by the long-term tenant.
19.2 The long-term tenant is not permitted to make attachments, installations, and/or modifications to the long-term rental item without the prior consent of rent2buy L GmbH.
19.3 The return of the long-term rental item by rent2buy L GmbH is made subject to a complete inspection of proper condition; mere acceptance does not constitute acknowledgment of a condition compliant with the contract.
19.4 The return obligation under section 19.1 above does not apply if the long-term tenant purchases the long-term rental item from the lawful owner and pays for it.
20 Asset decline / deterioration of the tenant's financial situation
20.1 If the long-term tenant's financial circumstances deteriorate, or if the tenant's true financial circumstances were unknowingly undisclosed to rent2buy L GmbH at the time of contract conclusion without fault on rent2buy L GmbH’s part, rent2buy L GmbH is entitled to take possession of the long-term rental item as security. The long-term tenant may avert this by providing appropriate security or by accepting risk surcharges determined by rent2buy L GmbH.
21 Legal succession of the long-term tenant
21.1 The long-term tenant's legal successors are also bound by the obligations under this agreement. The special termination right of the long-term tenant and their heirs pursuant to Section 580 BGB is excluded.
22 Transfer of rights and obligations, set-off, right of retention
22.1 The Company may freely assign all claims arising under this agreement for refinancing purposes without notifying the long-term tenant. The long-term tenant shall not suffer any economic disadvantage as a result of such assignment.
22.2 The tenant hereby irrevocably consents to a change of landlord from rent2buy L GmbH to a third party such that, upon release by the refinancing partner, all rights and obligations transfer to the new landlord/contracting party; no deterioration of the contractual position may occur for the long-term tenant.
22.3 The long-term tenant may set off own claims against claims of rent2buy L GmbH only if the counterclaim is undisputed or has been finally adjudicated. The long-term tenant may assert a right of retention based on a counterclaim only if the counterclaim arises from the same long-term rental agreement and is undisputed by rent2buy L GmbH. If the long-term tenant is party to multiple contracts, set-off or retention across different contracts is not permitted.
23 Consent to data storage and exchange
23.1 The Company is entitled to store and process the personal data obtained in the course of this business relationship and, where applicable, to disclose such data to the relevant insurer and/or refinancing partner, shipping service provider, and/or supplier.
23.2 The Company regularly finances the purchase of the leased long-term rental items through loans, leasing, or factoring transactions (collectively, “financing transactions”) with third-party capital providers (“capital providers”). To secure claims under the financing agreements concluded in this context, the Company routinely assigns, among other things, certain claims related to the rental agreement against long-term tenants, together with the associated ancillary rights, to the respective capital provider.
23.3 To identify the specific claims assigned and assess their value, the Company must provide the respective capital provider, for the duration of the financing transaction, with lists of the concluded rental agreements (the “security pool list”). This security pool list is made available to the capital provider by the Company in encrypted form. Certain capital providers also receive this information via a dedicated access code to the Company’s IT system.
23.4 The Company regularly finances the purchase of the leased long-term rental items through loans, leasing or factoring transactions (collectively, “financing transactions”) with third-party capital providers (“capital providers”). To secure claims under the financing agreements concluded in this context, the Company regularly assigns to the respective capital provider, inter alia, certain claims related to the rental agreement against long-term tenants together with the associated ancillary rights.
23.5 The Company regularly concludes a data processing agreement with each capital provider under which the capital provider undertakes a wide range of obligations to protect the long-term tenant’s interest in the confidentiality of their data.
23.6 The transmission of the data described in section 23.4 above to the respective capital provider—required for the refinancing of the leased long-term rental items—requires the long-term tenant’s consent. The details are set out in the following consent, which the long-term tenant grants by accepting these participation terms. Consent to marketing and market research I agree that, after concluding a GDPR-compliant data processing agreement, the Company may transmit to the capital providers who (co-)financed the long-term rental items leased by me data and information relating to me and my contractual relationship with the Company, in particular: a) the date the contract was concluded, b) the long-term tenant’s name and address, c) the equipment leased by the respective long-term tenant under the rental agreement, including manufacturer designation and brand, item number, inventory number and/or serial number of the equipment, d) the monthly rental payment and the total amount of outstanding remaining rental payments, e) the long-term tenant’s creditworthiness based on the BONIMA score, CEG Creditreform Consumer GmbH, or another credit assessment system designated by the capital provider, f) whether claims under the rental agreement are overdue, written down, or in collections status, g) whether, and to whom, the claims under the rental agreement have been assigned as security to third parties, h) whether the rental agreement has been terminated by the Company, i) whether the Company has asserted a claim for damages in relation to a terminated rental agreement. I may withdraw my consent at any time by notifying the Company at Industriestraße 10, D-35580 Wetzlar.
24 Place of performance / place of jurisdiction / governing law
24.1 To the extent permitted by law, Wetzlar shall be the place of performance and the place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions, provided the long-term tenant is a commercial user or a person attributable to a commercial activity, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law. Wetzlar shall also be the place of jurisdiction if the long-term tenant has no general place of jurisdiction in Germany, or if, after conclusion of the contract, the long-term tenant relocates their domicile or usual place of residence outside the scope of the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, or if the domicile or usual place of residence is unknown at the time the action is filed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall be entitled to bring an action against the long-term tenant at any other statutory place of jurisdiction. For non-merchants, the statutory places of jurisdiction apply.
24.2 The legal relations arising from these Terms and Conditions and the contractual relationship shall be governed exclusively by German law, excluding the provisions of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
25 Dispute resolution
25.1 The European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform has been discontinued. Consumers can find information on available dispute resolution bodies on the European Commission’s website. Where applicable, consumers may use these bodies to resolve disputes out of court.
25.2 We do not participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board pursuant to Sections 2 and 36 of the German Consumer Dispute Resolution Act (VSBG).
26 Updates and changes
26.1 The Company may amend these Terms and Conditions at any time, provided that no material provisions of the contractual relationship are affected (in particular, the nature and scope of services, term, or termination). The amended terms shall be communicated to the long-term tenant in text form at least six weeks prior to their effective date.
26.2 The amendments shall be deemed approved if the long-term tenant does not object within six weeks of receipt of the notice. The Company will separately inform the customer of the possibility to object and the requirement to observe the deadline. If the right to object is exercised, the amendments will not become part of the contract and the agreement will continue unchanged. The right to terminate remains unaffected.
26.3 If the long-term tenant timely objects to the amended Terms and Conditions, the Company may, while safeguarding the legitimate interests of the requesting party, terminate the contract with the requesting party effective as of the date on which the amendment would have taken effect. The long-term tenant’s corresponding content will then be deleted from the database. The long-term tenant shall not be entitled to assert any claims against the Company on this basis.
27 Ancillary agreements / severability clause
27.1 Verbal agreements shall be effective only if confirmed in writing by the Company. The long-term tenant retains the right to prove that a verbal supplemental agreement was made despite the absence of written confirmation.
27.2 If, in the course of the contractual relationship—for example, when a debt collection agency is engaged—deferrals or similar arrangements are agreed, such arrangements shall not constitute a waiver of partial amounts or interest, nor a reduction of the total indebtedness, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
27.3 Agreed side arrangements shall apply only to the extent, and for as long as, they are complied with by the long-term tenant. In the event of any breach of agreements that deviate from the original rental contract, no termination or revocation shall be required by the Company if the long-term tenant departs from such agreement.
27.4 The invalidity of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
27.5 The parties undertake to replace any invalid provisions with valid provisions that reflect the intent and economic purpose of the contract. In the event of gaps in the contract, the provision shall be deemed agreed that the parties would reasonably have agreed upon, in line with the purpose of the contract, had they considered the matter from the outset.