Instrument Rental Terms & Conditions                   

 



HOW MUSICAMERICA'S RENTAL PLAN WORKS:

I. You may rent for as long as you wish. The instrument may be returned anytime, outstanding charges paid, and the rental agreement will be terminated. Title of ownership remains with MusicAmerica during the period of rental.

II. You are responsible for your instrument until it is returned to MusicAmerica. Do not leave your instrument at your school or any other place of delivery without the consent of MusicAmerica or a designated agent such other than the Royal Academy.

III. Rental fees will accrue up until the date the instrument was returned.

IV. No rental or LDT (Loss, Damage or Theft) coverage fees will be pro-rated or refunded.

V. You will receive an invoice just before the end of the initial rental period. To renew the rental, send your payment along with the invoice stub, by the due date listed on your invoice.

VI. Contracts are not transferable.
 

PURCHASE OPTION

While renting you will accrue equity* that you can use at any time toward the purchase of any MusicAmerica instrument. If you decide to buy, all accumulated rental fees (after the first year) will be applied toward the instrument you decide to purchase. As a MusicAmerica renter, 100% of your rent (after the first year) can be applied toward the purchase of any instrument from MusicAmerica, including the one that you are currently renting. There is a 30% discount on all instrument purchases during the first year of rental.  If your rental equity equals the value amount of the instrument you are renting, MusicAmerica will give you the instrument for no additional fees. With our extensive inventory, experienced staff, and free trial policy, we'll make sure you find an instrument you will love.

* Equity and purchase discount amounts are calculated from the rental fee excluding tax and insurance. Equity can only be used for the same class of instrument that is being rented. Please see our rental contract for specific details regarding our equity and insurance policies.

EXCHANGE OPTION

Your rental instrument may be exchanged anytime throughout the duration of the rental.  If you choose to exchange to a lower priced instrument, up to 12 months of previous paid rental fees will be applied to the price of the replacement instrument, provided your account is current.  Should you decide to change to a more expensive instrument, all rental fees shall be applied towards the purchase of the replacement instrument, however the difference in rental fees shall (at the discretion of MusicAmerica) be due at the time of the exchange. Should you decide to change to a Brand New instrument, the balance must be paid in 9 equal monthly installments. This applies to band instruments of student quality.
           

PAST DUE ACCOUNTS

If your rental fee is past due, a late charge of $5.00 will be assessed 30 days after the due date and every thirty days the account is in arrears.  MusicAmerica reserves the right to charge past due rental fees (including late fees) to your credit card using information provided to MusicAmerica.  If your account is 90 days past due, the full value of the instrument shall become due, plus liability for all collection and legal costs incurred.

Returned Checks: A fee of $25.00 will be assessed for any checks returned to MusicAmerica due to insufficient funds or non-payment.

LDT COVERAGE FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR THEFT

For purchased coverage, MusicAmerica will assume full liability of protecting the rental customer against loss, damage or theft of the rented instrument under the following conditions:

I. Loss through theft or total destruction by fire or related destructive accident such as auto accident or water damage due to flood (lost or misplacement of instrument due to negligence is not covered by LDT insurance). Providing that your account is current, the instrument will be replaced with an instrument of equal quality, age and condition, as determined by MusicAmerica.  In losses as a result of theft, the theft must be reported within a 24 hour period after discovery of loss, and a copy of the police report must be presented to MusicAmerica within 7 days. All charges up to the date of loss are still due and payable.

II. MusicAmerica or its designated agent, is not responsible for instruments left at schools for return without first obtaining proper return authorization and/or instructions from either MusicAmerica or its designated agent.

III. Any damage or breakage to the rented instrument will be repaired to proper playing condition, without charge, unless caused by mischievous conduct. Coverage does not apply to deterioration of appearance which does not affect the performance of the instrument, such as scratches, minor dents and finish blemishes, fading, etc.

IV. Excluded from coverage are: drum heads, drum sticks, strings, bow re-hairing, and replacement of expendable accessories (reeds, mouthpieces, oil, cork grease, rosin, etc. )

V. Any claims for repair or replacement shall not alter or diminish the terms of the rental plan indicated on the fees page or front of the rental agreement form or online rental agreement form. 

VI. If the renter defaults on any payment for more than 30 days, LDT coverage will lapse and can be re-instated only with the consent of MusicAmerica. No part of this coverage will be refunded.

VII. All repairs and replacement of the rented instruments, under LDT coverage, must be made by MusicAmerica or its authorized designated agent. Any repairs by the rentor or an unauthorized repair agent will void the LDT coverage and are non-reimbursable.
 

Please be advised if LDT coverage is declined, the customer is responsible
and liable for all repairs, damage and loss by theft or fire of the rented instrument.

 

                 
 
 
 
 
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