Common use of Damage Cover Clause in Contracts

Damage Cover. 5.1 Provided You and the Authorised Driver act within the terms and conditions of this Rental Agreement, the Owner will grant damage cover to You and/or the Authorised Driver in respect of damage to the rented Vehicle and/or damage to any third party property owned by You in Your physical or legal control. This cover is subject to: (a) Your payment of the Loss of Damage Liability charge stated in the Rental Agreement within 24 hours; (b) You and/or any Authorised Driver not having acted or having caused any other person to have acted in any manner which is in contravention of this Rental Agreement; (c) You and/or any Authorised Driver providing such information and assistance as may be requested by the Owner or anyone acting on behalf of the Owner. 5.2 If cover is provided then the Owner or its insurer may bring, defend or settle any legal proceedings in its/their discretion and the Owner shall have the sole conduct of any legal proceedings. Any proceedings shall be brought or defended in Your name or in the name of the Authorised Driver.