This Short Term Equipment Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into between UMW Equipment & Engineering Pte Ltd (Registration No: 197602568D) (“Owner”) and the party identified as the hirer (“Hirer”) in the corresponding Order Confirmation Slip (“Order Confirmation”) , upon digital acceptance via the Owner’s website (“Website”).

The Owner and the Hirer shall collectively be referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”

Whereas, the Owner agrees to hire to the Hirer and the Hirer agrees to take on hire from the Owner, the equipment described herein, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

  1. Description of Equipment
    1. The equipment hired under this Agreement shall consist of the items described in the Order Confirmation (“Equipment”) in such quantities as specified therein together with the accessories and any other items as may be set out in the Order Confirmation . [LD1] [A2] [RCWH(3] [LD4] [LD5]
    2. The Equipment shall be identified by the model and/or serial numbers recorded in the DO and is provided as used equipment in the condition noted at the time of delivery
  2. Ownership
    The Equipment remains the sole property of the Owner. The Hirer acquires no ownership or title to the Equipment by hiring it under this Agreement.
  3. Condition and Use of Equipment
    1. The Equipment is hired on an “as is basis” without any representation or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied. The Hirer assumes all risks associated with the condition and use of the Equipment.
    2. The Hirer shall only use the Equipment for the intended purpose set out in the Agreement and shall not:
      1. modify, sublease or transfer the Equipment without the prior written consent from the Owner;
      2. allow the occurrence of any circumstances which would jeopardise the Owner’s ownership or title to the Equipment;
      3. remove or obliterate any markings placed by the Owner on the Equipment; and/or
      4. shift the Equipment from the Delivery Location to any other location.
    3. The Hirer shall ensure that:
    4. The use of the Equipment shall be capped based on the selected structure which is at eight (8) hours per day, sixty (60) hours per week, or two hundred forty (240) hours per month respectively and any excess usage shall be billed on a pro rata basis.
      1. only its authorised, licensed and competent employees operate the Equipment;
      2. all laws and regulations governing the operation and use of the Equipment is complied with; and
      3. all guidelines, manuals and/or instructions communicated by the Owner from time to time in relation to the Equipment are complied with.
    5. The Hirer shall not use the Equipment in any prohibited manner, including but not limited to overloading, offshore or underground operations or handling hazardous materials without full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
    6. Loss, damage to Equipment, while the forklift is in the custody of the hirer, the hirer will be liable for any loss or damage to the forklift. Should any Damages/Accident occur, the lessee will be responsible for the cost of repairs. Refer to for further reference of damages or accidents.
  4. Rental Period
    1. The rental period (“Rental Period”) shall commence on the date of delivery of the Equipment to the Hirer at the designated location (“Commencement Date”) and shall continue until the date on which the Owner acknowledges the return of the Equipment (“Expiration Date”).
    2. Any extension of the Rental Period shall be requested by the Hirer via the Website under the “Delivered” icon and shall be subject to the Owner’s approval and payment of rental charges at the prevailing rates applicable at the time of extension.
  5. Rental Charges, Deposit and Payment
    1. Rental Charges
      1. The rental charges (“Rental Charges”) shall accrue continuously throughout the Rental Period in accordance with the structure selected by the Hirer (daily, weekly, or monthly). The applicable rates for each structure are set out in the product listing which is accessible at https://industries-rental.simeumw.com/products, which the Hirer may refer to for pricing details.
      2. The Hirer shall pay all Rental Charges and any other sums payable under this Agreement immediately within upon issuance of the e‑invoice issued by the Owner and in any event no later than ten (10) minutes from the time of issuance, without any deduction, set‑off or withholding whatsoever.
      In the event that the Hirer fails to make payment by the due date, interest shall accrue on the outstanding sum at the rate of one point five percent (1.5) per month, calculated on a daily basis, from the due date until the date of actual payment in full.[A6] [RCWH(7] [LD8] [A9] [LD10] [LD11] [LD12]
    2. Security Deposit
      1. The Hirer shall, on the Commencement Date, pay to the Owner a security deposit equivalent to twenty percent (20%) of the monthly Rental Charges (“Security Deposit”). Upon placement of the order, the Website will automatically calculate and display the Security Deposit amount payable by the Hirer.
      2. The Security Deposit shall be refundable upon the return of the Equipment, subject to deductions for damages, necessary repairs, outstanding Rental Charges and any other sums payable by the Hirer under this Agreement.
    3. Taxes
      All Rental Charges and other payments due under this Agreement are exclusive of Good and Services Tax (“GST”) and any other applicable taxes, whether imposed now or in the future. All such taxes shall be borne solely by the Hirer.
  6. Termination
    1. The Hirer may terminate this Agreement within twenty-four (24) hours of payment of the Security Deposit and Rental Charges, in which case the Owner shall refund the Security Deposit and Rental Charges in full. Any termination by the Hirer after the expiry of such twenty‑four (24) hours period shall result in the Security Deposit being forfeited in full and the Hirer shall remain liable for all Rental Charges accrued up to the date of termination.
    2. The Owner may terminate this Agreement (i) at any time by giving the Hirer two (2) days prior written notice; or (ii) immediately, if a receiver, manager or liquidator is appointed in respect of the Hirer or if the Hirer becomes subject to winding up proceedings; (iii) immediately by written notice if the Hirer fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including but not limited to failure to pay the Rental Charges.
    3. Upon termination under any circumstances, the Hirer agrees that:
      1. the Owner shall have the right to enter the premises where the Equipment is, or is believed to be, located in order to repossess the Equipment;
      2. the Hirer shall be liable for all outstanding payments and all other losses, charges, costs, damages, or expenses incurred by the Owner, including but not limited to repossession and incidental expenses; and
      3. the Security Deposit may be forfeited at the election of the Owner
  7. Insurance
    The Hirer shall insure the Equipment, at its own cost and expense, from the time the Hirer receives the Equipment upon delivery by the Owner until the return of the Equipment, against any loss, damage or destruction to the Equipment howsoever arising.
  8. Liability and Indemnity
    1. The Hirer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner against any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, losses, penalties and/or liabilities arising out of, connected with or resulting from the use, operation or possession of the Equipment, this Agreement or any breach, negligence, wilful default and/or fraud on the part of the Hirer or its representatives.
    2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Owner shall not be liable for any consequential, indirect or incidental losses or damages and the Owner’s liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total Rental Charges received by the Owner under this Agreement.
    3. This Clause 8 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
  9. Maintenance and Repairs
    1. The Owner shall carry out preventive maintenance in accordance with hour/meter maintenance schedule to be communicated by the Owner to the Hirer from time to time. Any works, repairs or services to be carried out as a result of any misuse, mishandling, abuse, negligence and/or accidents involving the Equipment by the Hirer shall be undertaken at the Hirer’s sole cost and expense.
    2. In the event of any breakdown or malfunction, the Hirer shall immediately cease use of the Equipment and notify the Owner via Service Control Centre Hotline: 62681118 (“ SCC Hotline”) without delay.
    3. Upon receipt of such notification, the Owner shall respond within four (4) to six (6) working hours on a working day. If repairs cannot be completed within said hours, the Owner shall, at its discretion, provide a replacement unit or refund the Rental Charges for the period of non‑use.
  10. Delivery and Return
    1. The Equipment shall be delivered or collected on the date specified in the relevant DO to the delivery address or location designated by the Hirer (“Delivery Location”). Delivery of the Equipment shall be deemed effected upon the arrival of the Equipment at the Delivery Location.
    2. The Hirer shall be responsible for inspecting the Equipment upon delivery or collection and shall notify the Owner in writing via the SCC Hotline of any defects or damage within day twenty four (24) hours from the date of delivery, failing which the Equipment shall be deemed free of any defects or damage and accepted by the Hirer.
    3. The Hirer shall return the Equipment to the return location specified in the relevant DO (“Return Location”) on or before the Expiration Date or any earlier termination date. The Equipment shall be returned in a clean and good order, fair wear and tear excepted, as determined by the Owner.
    4. The Hirer shall bear all costs and responsibility for the delivery, redelivery and return of the Equipment, including transportation, loading and unloading charges. Where the Owner undertakes to deliver, redeliver or collect the Equipment, the Hirer shall pay the charges invoiced by the Owner.
  11. Title and Risk
    1. Title to the Equipment shall at all times remain vested in the Owner and the Hirer shall hold the Equipment as a bailee only, with no right, title or interest therein other than the right to use the Equipment in accordance with this Agreement.
    2. The risk of loss, theft, damage or destruction of the Equipment shall pass to the Hirer upon delivery and shall remain with the Hirer for the duration of the Rental Period, including any extensions or renewals, until the Equipment is returned to and acknowledged by the Owner.
  12. Data and Records
    1. The Hirer acknowledges and consents that personal data may be collected, processed, and retained in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”) and the Owner’s Personal Data Protection Notice which is made available at https://industries-rental.simeumw.com/data-protection-notice.
    2. The Hirer further understands that telematics and analytics data relating to the Equipment may be collected and utilised for purposes including, but not limited to, billing, safety monitoring and dispute resolution.
    3. The Hirer agrees that digital records, including but not limited to click‑wrap agreements, system logs and photographic evidence, shall be deemed valid and admissible forms of evidence in any internal or external proceedings concerning the use or return of the Equipment.
  13. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Rights
    1. The Hirer acknowledges that all drawings, specifications, manuals, software, telematics data, designs, trademarks and any other information or documentation in whatever form or medium, supplied or made available by the Owner in connection with the Equipment constitute the Owner’s Confidential Information and Intellectual Property.
    2. The Hirer shall not copy, disclose or use such materials for any purpose other than the operation and maintenance of the Equipment under this Agreement, without the Owner’s prior written consent.
    3. All rights, title and interest in such materials remain vested in the Owner.
    4. The obligations under this Clause shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
  14. Force Majeure
    1. Neither Party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement (other than payment obligations) if and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by an event beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, lockouts, labour disputes, governmental actions, or interruptions to transportation, utilities, or supply chains (“Force Majeure Event”).
    2. The affected Party shall promptly notify the other Party in writing of the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event, its expected duration and the steps being taken to mitigate its impact.
    3. The obligations of the Parties shall be suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure Event. Any sums accrued and payable prior to the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event shall remain due and payable.
    4. If the Force Majeure Event continues for a period exceeding thirty (30) days, either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other Party, without liability save for obligations accrued prior to the termination.
  15. Notices
    1. All notices must be in writing and sent by email to the contacts set out in the Contact Us section https://industries-rental.simeumw.com/contact-us wherein notices sent by hand is deemed delivered on acknowledgement of delivery by the recipient and an email is deemed delivered when (i) the sender receives an automated delivery confirmation; or (ii) four (4) hours after the email is sent unless an automated non-delivery notice is received within that time, whichever occurs earlier.
    2. Notices received after 4:00 p.m. on a business day shall be effective on the next business day. Any changes to contact details shall only be effective upon actual notice.
    3. Service of any cause papers shall be in accordance with the applicable court rules in force at the time.
  16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
    This Agreement shall be subject to, governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore. The Parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Singapore.
  17. Costs and Expenses
    Each Party shall bear the cost and expenses incurred by itself in connection to the preparation and execution of this Agreement. Any stamp duties payable on this Agreement shall be borne by the Hirer.
  18. Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws
    1. Each Party shall comply with all applicable anti-corruption laws and shall not take any action that would cause the other Party to be in breach of such laws.
    2. Each Party shall promptly notify the other of any request or circumstance that may reasonably be construed as a potential breach of anti-corruption laws.
    3. Neither Party nor its representatives shall offer or accept any commission, fee, gift, or benefit in connection with this Agreement. Any violation of this clause shall be notified promptly.
    Any breach of this Clause shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall entitle the Owner to terminate this Agreement immediately, without prejudice to any payment due and payable by the Hirer under this Agreement, which shall become immediately due and payable.
  19. Miscellaneous
    1. Remedies not Exclusive. The rights and remedies provided to the Owner under this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to any rights or remedies available at law or in equity. The exercise of any one right or remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other right or remedy.
    2. Waiver. Any single or partial exercise by either Party of any right, power or remedy under this Agreement shall not prevent or restrict the further exercise by that Party of the same or any other right, power, or remedy. The failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right, power or remedy shall not constitute a waiver thereof. Any waiver must be expressly made in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set out in such written waiver.
    3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part, under present or future laws, such provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement as if it had never formed part hereof and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Upon such determination, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend this Agreement in order to give effect to the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
    4. Digital Acceptance. Digital acceptance of this Agreement via the “Proceed Payment” function on the Website shall constitute a binding contract between the Parties. A PDF copy of this executed Agreement shall be made available to the Hirer under the “My Orders” section.
    5. No Assignment. The Hirer shall not assign, transfer or otherwise deal with any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Owner.
    6. Entire Agreement.This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the hire of the Equipment and supersedes and overrides any and all terms and conditions contained in any documentation issued by the Hirer, including but not limited to purchase orders, whether such documentation is issued before, concurrently with, or after the execution of this Agreement. All such terms and conditions are expressly excluded and shall be of no force or effect.
    7. Independent Legal Advice. The Hirer acknowledges that it has been afforded the opportunity to seek independent legal advice prior to accepting and executing this Agreement and confirms that it has either obtained such advice or voluntarily chosen not to do so.
  20. Electronic Signature and Consent
    By clicking ‘I Agree,’ you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted the terms of this Agreement. Electronic acceptance and signatures shall carry the same legal force and effect as original handwritten signatures. The Parties agree that execution of this Agreement by electronic means constitutes valid and binding consent and enforceable to the fullest extent under the applicable laws. This Agreement is computer-generated and does not require a physical signature.