Terms and Conditions of DJ Service Agency, owned by Leonard Koerner
for the rental of event technology, DJ equipment, sound and lighting systems, and accessories

As of: 03.2026

1. Scope of Application

1.1 These General Rental Terms and Conditions apply to all rental agreements between DJ Service Agentur,

Owned by Leonard Koerner
Holsteinischer Kamp 12
D-22081 Hamburg

– hereinafter referred to as the “Lessor” – and its customers – hereinafter referred to as the “Lessee” – regarding the temporary provision of technical equipment, in particular DJ equipment, audio, lighting, event, and accessory equipment.

1.2 Any deviating terms and conditions of the Renter shall apply only if their validity has been expressly agreed to in writing.
1.3 Individual agreements in specific cases shall take precedence over these General Terms and Conditions.
This also corresponds to the legal priority of individual agreements.

2. Subject Matter of the Contract

2.1 The sole subject matter of this contract is the rental of the equipment and accessories specified in the quotation, order, delivery note, or rental agreement.
2.2 Information regarding performance, range, operating time, compatibility, or technical specifications is provided for descriptive purposes only and does not constitute a warranty unless expressly agreed upon in writing.
2.3 The lessor is obligated to provide the agreed-upon equipment in good working order for the duration of the lease term. This constitutes the lessor’s fundamental obligation under the lease agreement.

3. Conclusion of the contract

3.1 The landlord's offers are subject to change unless they are expressly designated as binding.
3.2 A contract is not considered concluded until a written order confirmation is issued, the rental agreement is signed, the equipment is handed over, or payment is received.
3.3 No oral side agreements exist unless they have been confirmed in writing.

4. Rental period

4.1 The rental period begins at the agreed time of pickup, delivery, or provision and ends upon the proper return of all equipment to the lessor.
4.2 The renter is required to return the equipment no later than the agreed return date. The law requires the equipment to be returned; if it is returned late, compensation for use may be charged.
4.3 Unless otherwise agreed, partial additional rental days may be charged as full rental days.
4.4 If the renter returns the equipment late, the lessor is entitled to charge at least the agreed daily rental rate for each day or portion thereof that the equipment is not returned. The lessor reserves the right to claim further damages.

5. Rent, Security Deposit, Payment Terms

5.1 The prices agreed upon in the offer or lease agreement apply.
5.2 All prices are in euros.
5.3 The landlord is entitled to require a reasonable security deposit. The security deposit serves to cover all claims arising from the lease, in particular those related to damage, loss, late return, or incomplete return.
5.4 The deposit will be applied toward any outstanding charges or refunded after the equipment has been properly returned and inspected.
5.5 Unless otherwise agreed, the rental fee is due before the equipment is handed over.

6. Handover and the Tenant's Obligation to Inspect

6.1 Upon receipt of the equipment, the renter must immediately inspect it for completeness, obvious defects, and proper functioning.
6.2 Any obvious defects or missing items must be reported to the landlord immediately, at the latest upon handover.
6.3 If a defect becomes apparent during the rental period, the tenant must report it immediately. This duty to report is also required by law.
6.4 If the tenant fails to provide timely notice, the landlord shall not be liable for any consequential damages arising therefrom, to the extent permitted by law.

7. Use of the equipment

7.1 The equipment must be used with care, in accordance with its intended purpose, and exclusively by qualified personnel.
7.2 The equipment may only be used in accordance with standard operating procedures and in compliance with all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
7.3 The equipment may not be sublet to third parties or transferred to them free of charge without the prior written consent of the lessor.
7.4 The tenant is prohibited from making any alterations, modifications, renovations, repairs, or opening any equipment unless the landlord has given prior express consent.
7.5 Use of the property is at the tenant’s own risk, unless the damage is due to a defect that already existed at the time of handover or to circumstances for which the landlord is responsible.

8. Transport, Setup, and Teardown

8.1 Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant is responsible for pickup, transport, setup, and takedown at their own expense and risk.
8.2 If the rental company provides a transportation or setup/dismantling service, the exact scope of services is determined solely by the written agreement.
8.3 The tenant must provide a dry, secure, easily accessible, and suitable location for use and storage.

9. Tenant's Responsibilities / Duty of Care / Security

9.1 The lessee must protect the equipment from theft, loss, damage, weather conditions, moisture, power surges, improper power supply, and unauthorized access by third parties.
9.2 Before putting the equipment into operation, the lessee must ensure that electrical connections, loads, mounting surfaces, suspensions, and other on-site conditions are suitable for safe operation.
9.3 At outdoor events, equipment must be protected against rain, wind, dirt, condensation, and temperature fluctuations.

10. Tenant's Liability for Loss and Damage

10.1 The renter is liable for any damage occurring during the rental period that exceeds normal wear and tear, as well as for loss, theft, misplacement, and damage to the equipment, provided that the renter is responsible for such incidents.
10.2 The lessee’s liability also extends to damage caused by guests, employees, agents, event organizers, subcontractors, or other third parties to whom the lessee grants access to the equipment.
10.3 In the event of damage, the tenant must reimburse the cost of repairs; in the event of total loss or destruction, the tenant must reimburse the replacement value, at the landlord’s discretion, to the extent permitted by law and provided the tenant is responsible for the damage.
10.4 The tenant is required to notify the landlord immediately of any damage. In the event of theft, burglary, vandalism, or other criminal offenses, the tenant must also immediately file a police report and provide the landlord with a copy of the report.

11. Liability of the lessor

11.1 The lessor shall have unlimited liability in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, in cases of injury to life, limb, or health, and in accordance with mandatory statutory provisions.
11.2 In the event of a breach of material contractual obligations due to slight negligence, the lessor shall be liable only for foreseeable damages typical for this type of contract.
11.3 Furthermore, the lessors liability is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
11.4 Liability for lost profits, canceled events, indirect damages, or consequential damages is excluded, except in cases of mandatory statutory liability.

12. Equipment defects and malfunctions

12.1 If a defect is present at the time of handover, the statutory provisions of tenancy law apply. These include, in particular, the rights regarding defects in the rented property.
12.2 The landlord is entitled, at his discretion, to replace a defective appliance with an equivalent one or to repair it, provided this is reasonable for the tenant.
12.3 There is no entitlement to a rent reduction or compensation if the tenant was aware of the defect at the time the lease was entered into, failed to report it immediately, or caused the defect themselves. The duty to report defects also arises under Section 536c of the German Civil Code (BGB).

13. Returning the equipment

13.1 The equipment must be returned complete, cleaned, organized, and in the same condition as when it was received, except for normal wear and tear in accordance with the contract.
13.2 Any missing accessories, cables, adapters, cases, mounts, tripods, data storage devices, memory cards, power adapters, or small parts will be billed to the renter separately.
13.3 The lessor is entitled to inspect the returned equipment within a reasonable period of time. Immediate acceptance does not constitute acknowledgment of completeness or freedom from defects.
13.4 The tenant’s obligation to return the property is governed by Section 546 of the German Civil Code (BGB). Claims for compensation by the landlord arising from alterations or damage generally become time-barred six months after the property is returned.

14. Cancellation / Withdrawal by the tenant

14.1 The tenant may withdraw from the lease in writing before the lease begins.
14.2 Unless otherwise agreed upon individually, the landlord may charge the following flat-rate cancellation fees:

• Up to 14 days before the start of the rental period: 25% of the agreed rental price
• Up to 7 days before the start of the rental period: 50% of the agreed rental price
• Up to 3 days before the start of the rental period: 75% of the agreed rental price
• 48 hours or less before the start of the rental period, or in the event of a no-show: 100% of the agreed rental price

14.3 The tenant reserves the right to prove that the landlord has suffered no damage or only significantly less damage.

Transparency is particularly important when it comes to flat rates; terms and conditions that are unreasonably disadvantageous may be invalid.

15. Withdrawal or termination by the lessor

15.1 The lessor is entitled to rescind the contract or terminate it without notice if
a) if the tenant falls behind on payments,
b) if the agreed deposit is not paid,
c) the equipment is used improperly,
d) there is a significant risk of damage to the equipment,
e) the tenant provided inaccurate information regarding their personal details, creditworthiness, or use of the property.
15.2 The lessors legal rights remain unaffected.

16. Force majeure

16.1 If the landlord is unable to perform his obligations or cannot do so in a timely manner due to force majeure, an official order, security concerns, a strike, severe weather, technical failures beyond his control, or other unforeseeable and unavoidable circumstances, he shall be released from his obligation to perform for the duration of the disruption.
16.2 Partial services already rendered shall be compensated on a pro rata basis.
16.3 No further claims may be asserted in such cases, to the extent permitted by law.

17. Insurance

17.1 The landlord is only required to obtain insurance if this has been expressly agreed in writing.
17.2 The renter is advised that, depending on the specific use, event liability insurance, electronics insurance, or cancellation insurance may be advisable.
17.3 If the landlord offers insurance or a flat-rate damage fee, only the terms and conditions agreed upon separately for this purpose shall apply.

18. Consumer Information for Distance Selling / Online Bookings

18.1 If a contract with a consumer is concluded exclusively through the use of means of distance communication or outside of business premises, statutory information requirements may apply and—depending on the terms of the contract—a right of withdrawal may exist. This follows in particular from Sections 312c, 312d, and 312g of the German Civil Code (BGB) as well as from Article 246a of the Introductory Act to the German Civil Code (EGBGB).
18.2 In addition, when processing online orders from consumers that require payment, the legal requirements governing electronic commerce must be observed, in particular the clear indication that the order is subject to payment.
18.3 If a right of withdrawal applies, the consumer will be informed of this separately and in accordance with the law.

19. Privacy Policy

19.1 The tenant’s personal data will be processed exclusively for the purpose of fulfilling the contract and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
19.2 Further details are set forth in the landlord’s separate privacy policy.

20. Jurisdiction, Governing Law

20.1 The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany apply.
20.2 If the tenant is a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the place of jurisdiction shall be Hamburg.
20.3 The statutory rules governing the venue of jurisdiction apply to consumers.

21. Final Provisions

21.1 If any provision of this agreement is or becomes invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
21.2 The statutory provision shall apply in place of the invalid provision.