Equipment Rental Agreement

This Equipment Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is a binding contract between the Owner and the Renter identified in the booking record on the NeedaCrew Platform. NeedaCrew is NOT a party to this Agreement. NeedaCrew operates only as a neutral venue and limited payment-facilitation agent.

By clicking "Confirm Rental" on the Platform, both Owner and Renter accept this Agreement.

1. The Equipment

The "Equipment" is the item(s) listed in the booking record, including any accessories listed at pickup. The booking record specifies the Replacement Value (defined below), rental period, pickup location, and rental fee.

2. Inspection and Condition

Renter and Owner shall jointly inspect the Equipment at pickup and document its condition with photographs uploaded to the Platform. Renter accepts the Equipment "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" at pickup. Failure to document condition at pickup means the Equipment is presumed to have been delivered in good working order.

3. Use

Renter shall:

• Use the Equipment only for its intended purpose and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Not sublet, transfer, or allow unauthorized third parties to use the Equipment.
• Comply with all applicable laws (including FAA Part 107 for drones, copyright laws for recording, and licensing requirements for regulated equipment).
• Return the Equipment in the same condition, on time, to the agreed location.

4. Owner Representations

Owner represents that: (a) Owner is the lawful owner or authorized lessor of the Equipment; (b) the Equipment is, to Owner's knowledge, in safe working order; and (c) the listing is accurate. Owner makes no other warranties, express or implied. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

5. Risk of Loss; Damage; Theft

From the moment Renter takes possession until Renter returns the Equipment to Owner, Renter bears all risk of loss, damage, theft, and destruction, regardless of cause and regardless of fault, except for damage caused by Owner's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

If the Equipment is damaged, lost, or not returned, Renter shall pay Owner the Replacement Value stated in the booking record, plus any applicable repair costs and lost-rental income, within 14 days of demand. NeedaCrew is authorized to charge Renter's payment method on file up to the Replacement Value and remit to Owner, subject to dispute review.

6. Insurance

NEEDACREW DOES NOT PROVIDE INSURANCE. Renter is strongly encouraged to obtain its own production, rental, or equipment insurance covering the full Replacement Value. Owner is encouraged to maintain its own equipment insurance. Neither party may rely on the other for insurance coverage.

7. Assumption of Risk; Personal Injury

Renter acknowledges that operation of professional production equipment carries inherent risks of personal injury and property damage. Renter assumes all such risks and waives any claim against Owner and NeedaCrew for personal injury, property damage, or consequential losses arising from use of the Equipment, except for claims caused by Owner's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

8. Indemnification

Renter shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Owner and NeedaCrew from any third-party claim arising from Renter's use, possession, or operation of the Equipment, including bodily injury, property damage, copyright/IP claims relating to recorded content, and regulatory violations.

9. Late Return

If Renter returns the Equipment late, Renter shall pay Owner the daily rental rate for each day late, plus any documented losses caused by the delay. Equipment not returned within 48 hours of the scheduled return time is presumed lost or stolen and Section 5 applies.

10. Payment

The rental fee, security deposit (if any), platform fee, and any damage charges are processed through NeedaCrew's payment processor. Renter authorizes pre-authorization holds on its payment method up to the Replacement Value for the duration of the rental.

11. Disputes

Disputes between Renter and Owner shall first be raised through the Platform's dispute resolution flow. If unresolved within 14 days, the parties may pursue any remedy available at law. NeedaCrew is not a judge, arbitrator, or party to disputes and any decision by NeedaCrew on a dispute is administrative only and not binding on either party's legal rights.

12. NeedaCrew's Limited Role

Owner and Renter each acknowledge that NeedaCrew: (a) does not own, possess, inspect, certify, repair, insure, or warrant any Equipment; (b) does not select, vet, or guarantee the identity, qualifications, or trustworthiness of any User; (c) is not liable for any act or omission of Owner or Renter; and (d) provides only a venue and payment-facilitation service. Owner and Renter waive any claim against NeedaCrew arising from this Agreement or the rental, except for claims arising from NeedaCrew's own willful misconduct.

13. Prohibited Items

The following may not be rented on the Platform: firearms, ammunition, explosives, pyrotechnics, controlled substances, hazardous materials, vehicles requiring driver licensing, items recalled for safety, and any item illegal in the rental jurisdiction.

14. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Georgia, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

15. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the booking record, is the entire agreement between Owner and Renter regarding the Equipment rental. The NeedaCrew Terms of Service and AUP also apply to each party's use of the Platform.