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RENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
These Master Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all vehicle rentals provided by Rank Car Rentals (“Rank Car Rentals,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
Please read these Terms carefully before making a reservation, signing a Rental Agreement, or taking possession of a rental vehicle. These Rental Terms and Conditions, any documents signed by you or to which you have electronically consented, any documents or agreements (or links to online documents or agreements) sent to you electronically in connection with your rental, and a return record with the computed rental charges together constitute the rental agreement (collectively, “Agreement”) between you and Rank Car Rental, and any affiliate conducting business under the Rank brand
IMPORTANT — ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
BY SIGNING THE RANK CAR RENTALS RENTAL AGREEMENT, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS.
These Terms form an integral part of the Rental Agreement and apply to your rental together with any additional terms, charges, or conditions stated in the Rental Agreement.
By making a reservation, providing payment, signing the Rental Agreement, or taking possession of a rental vehicle, you agree to comply with these Terms.
A copy of these Terms is available on the Rank Car Rentals website and may be provided to the Renter before or at the time of rental.
1. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age to rent a vehicle from Rank Car Rentals is 25 years old. Drivers under 25 years of age may be permitted to rent a vehicle at the sole discretion of Rank Car Rentals and are subject to an additional young-driver fee of $20 per day.
All drivers must:
- Hold a valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicle being rented;
- Provide valid government-issued photo identification;
- Meet Rank Car Rentals' insurance requirements; and
- Be approved by Rank Car Rentals before operating the vehicle.
- International licenses must be accompanied by an International Driver's Permit if not in English.
Only drivers authorized and listed on the Rental Agreement may operate the vehicle. The Renter is responsible for ensuring that no unauthorized person operates the rental vehicle.
2. PAYMENT & CREDIT CARD REQUIREMENTS
Payment is by credit card only.
Rank Car Rentals accepts:
- Visa;
- Mastercard; and
- American Express.
The credit card used for the rental must be in the same name as the Renter named on the Rental Agreement.
The name on the credit card must match the name on the Rental Agreement and the Renter's identification. Any exception must be approved by Rank Car Rentals in advance. The Renter may be required to present the physical credit card at vehicle pickup. Debit cards, prepaid cards, cash, e-transfer, and other payment methods are not accepted unless expressly approved by Rank Car Rentals.
A valid credit card may be required for a security deposit or pre-authorization.
The Renter authorizes Rank Car Rentals, subject to applicable law, to charge the credit card for amounts properly owing under the Rental Agreement and these Terms.
Such charges may include, where applicable, rental charges, additional mileage, fuel, damage, cleaning, late return, unauthorized return, traffic or parking charges, towing, storage, recovery, applicable fees, and other amounts properly owing under the Rental Agreement.
3. RESERVATIONS & RENTAL PERIOD
Reservations are subject to vehicle availability and confirmation by Rank Car Rentals.
The rental period begins at the scheduled pickup date and time and ends when the vehicle is returned to Rank Car Rentals in accordance with the Rental Agreement.
The vehicle must be returned at the agreed date, time, and location. Late returns may result in additional rental charges. If you require additional rental time, you must obtain prior approval from Rank Car Rentals. Continuing to keep the vehicle after the agreed return time does not constitute an approved extension. Early returns do not automatically qualify for a refund.
4. CANCELLATION POLICY
Our cancellation policy is based on the scheduled pickup date and time shown on your reservation.
- More than 48 hours before pickup: Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the scheduled pickup time are free of charge.
- 24–48 hours before pickup: Cancellations made within 48 hours but more than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time will incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of one day's rental amount.
- Within 24 hours of pickup: Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled pickup time will incur a cancellation fee equal to one day's rental cost.
We recommend contacting us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or modify your reservation.
No-Show
If you do not arrive for your scheduled pickup and have not cancelled your reservation in accordance with this policy, your reservation will be considered a no-show and 100% of the total reservation amount will be charged.
Applicable cancellation and no-show charges will be charged to the credit card provided for the reservation.
Special, promotional, prepaid, corporate, or long-term reservations may have different cancellation conditions if those conditions are disclosed at the time of booking.
5. MILEAGE POLICY
Each rental includes 100 kilometers per rental day.
Any additional distance exceeding the included allowance will be charged at:
$0.40 per additional kilometer, plus applicable taxes.
The mileage allowance is calculated based on the number of rental days specified in the Rental Agreement.
The Renter is responsible for all distance driven during the rental period, including kilometers driven by any authorized driver.
6. FUEL POLICY
The vehicle will be provided with a specified fuel level, which may be recorded at the beginning of the rental.
Standard Fuel Return
The vehicle must be returned with the same fuel level as provided at the time of pickup, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
If the vehicle is returned with less fuel than required, Rank Car Rentals will charge the cost of replacing the missing fuel together with the applicable refueling/service fee.
Prepaid Fuel Option — Skip the Gas Station
For your convenience, Rank Car Rentals offers a Prepaid Fuel Option.
Customers who purchase the Prepaid Fuel Option may return the vehicle without refueling before returning it to Rank Car Rentals.
The applicable prepaid fuel charge will be disclosed at the time of booking or rental.
Once the Prepaid Fuel Option has been purchased, no additional refueling/service fee will be charged for the remaining fuel required to bring the vehicle back to the agreed fuel level.
The Prepaid Fuel Option is a convenience service and does not provide a refund or credit for unused fuel remaining in the vehicle at return.
7. APPROVED DRIVING AREA & OUT-OF-YELLOWKNIFE TRAVEL
Rank Car Rentals vehicles are primarily authorized for use within Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and on the Ingraham Trail for Northern Lights viewing, subject to these Terms & Conditions.
Permitted Travel
Vehicles may be driven:
- Within Yellowknife; and
- On the Ingraham Trail for Tourism purposes (i.e. Northern Lights viewing), provided the vehicle remains on public, maintained roads and is operated safely and responsibly.
Travel Outside Yellowknife & Northwest Territories
Rental vehicles are permitted to travel within N.W.T, however vehicles driven outside of Yellowknife city limits will no longer be within service range, therefore the renter is fully responsible any and all costs associated with returning the vehicle back to the location of origin. Travel to other provinces or territories, and or countries must have the appropriate insurance coverage along with written approval from Rank Car Rentals.
If you plan to take the rental vehicle outside Yellowknife and/or beyond the permitted service area, you must inform Rank Car Rentals before travelling and obtain authorization when applicable.
Written authorization is required before undertaking such travel. Approval is at the sole discretion of Rank Car Rentals and may be subject to additional conditions, restrictions, fees, or charges.
Out-of-Northwest Territories Surcharge
An additional out-of-Northwest Territories surcharge applies to vehicles authorized to travel outside Yellowknife.
The applicable surcharge will be communicated to the Renter and must be agreed to before the vehicle is taken outside the approved area.
The surcharge does not replace or waive any other applicable mileage charges, damage responsibility, insurance requirements, or other fees under the Rental Agreement and these Terms.
Unauthorized Travel
Driving a Rank Car Rentals vehicle outside Northwest Territories or any other approved area without prior written authorization constitutes unauthorized use and may result in additional charges, or termination of the rental agreement.
Unauthorized travel may also affect any applicable Loss Damage Waiver (“LDW”), insurance coverage, or other protection available under the Rental Agreement.
The Renter may be responsible for reasonable costs associated with recovering the vehicle, including towing, transportation, storage, recovery, and other related expenses, subject to applicable law.
If you are unsure whether your planned destination is permitted, please contact Rank Car Rentals before travelling.
8. INGRAHAM TRAIL & NORTHERN LIGHTS VIEWING
Rank Car Rentals permits customers to drive on the Ingraham Trail for Northern Lights viewing.
The vehicle must remain on public, maintained roads.
Off-road driving is strictly prohibited.
Customers must operate the vehicle according to current road, weather, and visibility conditions and must use reasonable care.
The Renter is responsible for determining whether conditions are reasonably safe for travel.
Damage resulting from off-road driving, prohibited road use, negligence, misuse, or operating the vehicle in unsuitable conditions may be charged to the Renter, subject to applicable law and any applicable insurance or damage waiver.
9. VEHICLE CONDITION
The vehicle is provided to the Renter in good operating condition, subject to any existing damage or condition documented at the beginning of the rental.
The Renter must inspect the vehicle before departure and notify Rank Car Rentals of any existing damage or mechanical concerns.
The Renter agrees to return the vehicle in substantially the same condition in which it was received, except for ordinary wear and tear.
The vehicle must be returned to the Rank Car Rentals location specified in the Rental Agreement, on the date and at the time specified in the Rental Agreement, unless Rank Car Rentals agrees otherwise.
Rank Car Rentals may require the vehicle to be returned earlier where reasonably necessary and permitted by law, including where the Renter breaches these Terms or the Rental Agreement.
10. WHAT YOU MAY NOT DO WITH YOUR VEHICLE
Use the Vehicle for any illegal purpose or in any illegal, fraudulent, or reckless manner, such as (i) in a race or speed contest, (ii) to tow or push anything without our prior written permission, (iii) to store or transport explosives, chemicals, corrosives, or any other hazardous materials or pollutants, (iv) by any person impaired by or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, intoxicants, or drugs, used with or without a prescription, (v) to carry passengers in excess of the number of seat belts or outside the passenger compartment, (vi) in areas of civil unrest, including labor strike areas, (vii) without sufficient levels and types of fuel, coolants, lubricants, and other fluids, or (viii) except in an emergency, on anything other than a paved public highway or suitable graded private or public road or driveway or over bridges posted for a maximum of 3 tons (2,721.55 kilograms) or less;
Allow any of the following to operate the Vehicle: (i) any person other than you or Additional Authorized Driver (AAD)(s) without our prior written consent, (ii) anyone who has given a fictitious name, false address, false or invalid driver’s license, or who has misrepresented or withheld material facts from us in connection with the rental, (iii) anyone whose driver’s license becomes invalid during the Rental Period, or (v) anyone who has obtained the keys without our permission;
Transport goods or products for hire as a common carrier, a contract carrier or private carrier of property UNLESS (i) you obtain bodily injury and property damage liability insurance required of a motor carrier by all applicable authorities where the Vehicle is rented and operated, if different, (ii) upon our request, you provide satisfactory evidence of such insurance with us as an additional named insured and loss payee on the policy, and (iii) you and AAD(s) hold a valid class license for that purpose that complies with all applicable laws;
Modify the Vehicle or any Optional Accessories, including by removing any seats from the Vehicle
Operate the Vehicle in a manner that violates the manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines, including by loading it in excess of its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) as indicated on the driver side door jam or with an improperly or unevenly divided load;
Transfer or assign the Contract or sublease Vehicle, and any attempt to do so will be null and void.
Test the Vehicle’s technological components or capabilities
If you use the Vehicle in a prohibited manner or violate any other provision of the Contract, we may immediately terminate your right to use the Vehicle without any further notice to you or AAD(s). In that case, we would have the right to seize the Vehicle without legal process or notice to you or AAD(s). We would also retain all of our other rights or remedies provided by law. By entering into the Contract, you and AAD(s) waive all claims for damages connected with our seizure, including loss or damage to contents or cargo, and shall pay all expenses we incur in returning the Vehicle to the Return Location.
If you or AAD(s) continue to operate the Vehicle after we have terminated your right to do so, we may notify police the Vehicle has been stolen. By entering into the Contract, you and AAD(s) agree to release and discharge us from and indemnify, defend and hold us harmless against any liability arising from such notice. You also remain responsible for all charges, costs, taxes, fees, and obligations.
11. UNAUTHORIZED RETURN LOCATION
The vehicle must be returned to the authorized return location specified in the Rental Agreement unless Rank Car Rentals has approved a different return location in advance.
If the vehicle is returned to an unauthorized location, the Renter may be responsible for:
- Additional daily rental charges plus a one-way service or relocation charge determined by Rank Car Rentals; or
- Additional daily rental charges plus $0.90 per kilometer calculated from the unauthorized return location to the authorized return location.
Any applicable charge will be subject to applicable law.
The Renter remains responsible for the vehicle until it has been properly returned or recovered by Rank Car Rentals.
12. DAMAGE, LOSS & RENTER RESPONSIBILITY
Subject to applicable law and any applicable Loss Damage Waiver, the Renter is responsible for loss of or damage to the vehicle occurring during the rental period.
This may include damage resulting from:
- Collision;
- Negligence;
- Misuse;
- Unauthorized driving;
- Prohibited road use;
- Off-road driving;
- Failure to report damage;
- Lost or damaged keys;
- Interior damage;
- Incorrect fuel;
- Failure to secure the vehicle;
- Theft;
- Vandalism; or
- Any breach of the Rental Agreement or these Terms.
Where permitted by law, the Renter may also be responsible for reasonable expenses arising from the loss or damage.
13. TOTAL LOSS
If the rental vehicle is declared a total loss, the Renter may be responsible, subject to applicable law and any applicable Loss Damage Waiver, for the reasonable replacement value of the vehicle together with applicable expenses arising from the loss.
Any responsibility for total loss will be determined in accordance with applicable law, the Rental Agreement, applicable insurance arrangements, and any protection purchased by the Renter.
14. TOWING, STORAGE, IMPOUND & RECOVERY COSTS
Subject to applicable law, the Renter may be responsible for reasonable costs resulting from the loss, damage, unauthorized use, or recovery of the vehicle, including:
- Towing charges;
- Vehicle recovery charges;
- Storage charges;
- Impound fees;
- Roadside recovery costs;
- Transportation costs; and
- Other reasonable costs incurred to recover or protect the vehicle.
These costs may apply in addition to damage charges.
15. LOSS OF USE
If the vehicle is damaged or otherwise taken out of service as a result of an incident for which the Renter is responsible, the Renter may be responsible, subject to applicable law and any applicable protection, for reasonable loss-of-use charges.
Loss of use may be calculated based on the number of days the vehicle is unavailable for rental multiplied by the applicable daily rental rate stated in the Rental Agreement.
16. DIMINISHED VALUE
Where permitted by applicable law, Rank Car Rentals may seek reasonable compensation for a reduction in the vehicle's market value resulting from damage occurring during the rental period.
Any diminished-value claim will be assessed based on the circumstances of the damage, the vehicle's condition, applicable valuation evidence, and applicable law.
17. DAMAGE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION FEE
Where permitted by applicable law, Rank Car Rentals may charge a reasonable damage claims administration fee to cover the administrative costs associated with assessing, documenting, processing, and managing a damage claim.
18. LOSS DAMAGE WAIVER (LDW)
Rank Car Rentals offer a Loss Damage Waiver (“LDW”) as an optional protection product. With LDW avoid paying for damage to our vehicle with limited out of pocket expense and no increase to your personal policy due to an incident.
In the event that the Renter is unable to provide proof of insurance, they are required to purchase LDW through Rank Car Rentals
If the Renter purchases Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Rank Car Rentals’ LDW will reduce the Renter’s financial responsibility for certain loss or damage to the rental vehicle, subjectto the terms, conditions, exclusions, and applicable deductible outlined below.
The deductible for Rank Car Rentals is $2,500
LDW does not necessarily cover all losses or charges.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, LDW does not cover:
- Loss of use;
- Diminished value;
- Towing charges;
- Storage charges;
- Impound fees;
- Damage resulting from prohibited use;
- Damage caused by an unauthorized driver;
- Damage resulting from off-road use;
- Damage resulting from reckless or intentional conduct;
- Damage resulting from impaired driving;
- Lost keys or equipment; or
Any LDW deductible applies per occurrence
19. WHEN DAMAGE WAIVER DOES NOT APPLY
Any Loss Damage Waiver may be void or unavailable where the Renter or an authorized driver breaches the Rental Agreement or these Terms.
This may include circumstances where the Renter or driver:
- Uses the vehicle outside the approved geographic area;
- Drives off-road;
- Allows an unauthorized person to drive;
- Uses the vehicle unlawfully;
- Drives while impaired;
- Provides false or misleading information;
- Intentionally or recklessly damages the vehicle;
- Fails to report an accident or damage;
- Refuses to cooperate with an investigation;
- Fails to make a required police report; or
- Fails to cooperate with an applicable insurance claim or lawful investigation.
Where a waiver does not apply, the Renter may remain responsible for the applicable loss or damage, subject to applicable law.
20. VEHICLE TRACKING & SECURITY
Rank Car Rentals vehicles may be equipped with GPS, telematics, remote tracking, security, or other vehicle-monitoring technology.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Rank Car Rentals may use such technology to:
- Locate the vehicle;
- Protect Company property;
- Monitor vehicle use;
- Assist with theft recovery;
- Verify compliance with geographic restrictions;
- Assist with accident or damage investigations;
- Assist with roadside recovery; and
- Protect the safety and security of the vehicle and its occupants.
Information collected through vehicle-monitoring technology will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Rank Car Rentals' privacy practices.
21. VEHICLE RECOVERY & REMOTE DISABLING
Where permitted by applicable law, Rank Car Rentals may take reasonable steps to recover a vehicle if it is:
- Used in breach of the geographic restrictions;
- Used in violation of the law;
- Used by an unauthorized driver;
- Abandoned;
- Subject to unpaid rental charges;
- At risk of theft or misuse; or
- Otherwise being used in material breach of the Rental Agreement.
Where legally permitted and technically available, Rank Car Rentals may use remote vehicle technology to assist with locating, securing, disabling, or recovering a vehicle.
The Renter may be responsible for reasonable recovery costs resulting from a breach of the Rental Agreement or these Terms, subject to applicable law.
22. ACCIDENTS, COLLISIONS & DAMAGE REPORTING
If an accident, collision, theft, vandalism, or other incident occurs involving the rental vehicle, you must:
- Ensure the immediate safety of everyone involved;
- Contact emergency services where necessary;
- Contact the police where required;
- Notify Rank Car Rentals as soon as reasonably possible;
- Obtain information from other involved parties and witnesses where possible; and
- Cooperate with Rank Car Rentals, its insurer, and any applicable authorities.
Do not abandon the vehicle or arrange significant repairs without contacting Rank Car Rentals, except where immediate action is reasonably necessary for safety.
Failure to properly report an accident or cooperate with a lawful investigation may affect any applicable damage waiver or protection.
23. WINTER & NORTHERN DRIVING
Driving in Yellowknife and the surrounding area can involve challenging Northern conditions, including:
- Snow and ice;
- Extreme cold;
- Reduced visibility;
- Gravel;
- Potholes;
- Frost heaving;
- Wildlife;
- Construction; and
- Rapidly changing weather and road conditions.
Renters must drive according to conditions, maintain a safe speed, follow applicable traffic laws, and exercise reasonable caution.
All road closures and travel restrictions must be followed.
Rank Car Rentals does not guarantee that weather or road conditions will be suitable for a particular trip or destination.
Winter Driving Instructions
During the winter months, a Winter Driving Instruction Sheet is provided in the glove compartment of each Rank Car Rentals vehicle.
The Winter Driving Instruction Sheet contains important information and recommendations regarding the safe operation of the vehicle in winter conditions, including driving on snow and ice, cold-weather precautions, vehicle operation, and other Northern driving considerations.
Renters are strongly encouraged to review the Winter Driving Instruction Sheet before operating the vehicle.
The Renter is responsible for operating the vehicle safely and appropriately for the prevailing weather and road conditions and must comply with all applicable traffic laws and safety requirements.
The Winter Driving Instruction Sheet is provided as a safety resource and does not replace the Renter's responsibility to exercise reasonable care or comply with applicable laws and these Terms & Conditions.
24. PETS & ANIMALS
PETS AND ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN RANK CAR RENTALS VEHICLES.
If an unauthorized pet or animal is transported inside a rental vehicle, a $1,200 pet fee will be charged to the Renter's credit card.
This fee covers additional cleaning, detailing, deodorizing, and remediation required as a result of unauthorized pet or animal use.
If additional damage or loss occurs, the Renter may also be responsible for the reasonable cost of repairing or replacing damaged property, subject to applicable law.
This restriction does not limit any rights relating to service animals or other legally protected accommodations.
25. SMOKING & VAPING
SMOKING AND VAPING ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED INSIDE ALL RANK CAR RENTALS VEHICLES.
We maintain a 100% smoke-free fleet. No one may smoke or vape any substance inside or immediately surrounding the Vehicle. The Renter may be charged reasonable cleaning, detailing, deodorizing, or remediation costs if the vehicle is returned with smoke, cannabis, vaping, or other persistent odours or contamination.
26. PROHIBITED USE
Rental vehicles must be operated safely, responsibly, and in accordance with applicable law.
The following are prohibited:
- Allow anyone except you or an Authorized Driver to operate the Vehicle;
- Racing or speed testing;
- Off-road driving;
- Driving on ice roads or winter roads (When not approved for travel.)
- Driving outside the approved geographic area without prior written authorization;
- Towing or pushing another vehicle without written authorization;
- Remove, modify, or tamper with any part or component of the Vehicle
- Commercial or rideshare use without written authorization;
- Transporting hazardous or illegal materials;
- Driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or medication;
- Reckless or dangerous driving;
- Any unlawful use; or
- Any use likely to cause unreasonable damage to the vehicle.
- Fail to promptly report to us and, where required by Applicable Law, to law enforcement authorities, any damage to or loss of the Vehicle when it occurs or when you learn of it; fail to provide us with a written accident/incident report or fail to cooperate fully with our investigation; or fail to promptly report any interaction with law enforcement during your rental,
27. BREAKDOWN & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
If the vehicle develops a mechanical problem or becomes disabled, contact Rank Car Rentals as soon as reasonably possible.
Do not arrange significant repairs or towing without prior authorization, except where immediate action is reasonably necessary for safety.
Where a breakdown, towing, recovery, or immobilization results from misuse, negligence, prohibited road use, or violation of these Terms, the Renter may be responsible for reasonable associated costs, subject to applicable law.
28. LOST KEYS & EQUIPMENT
The Renter is responsible for reasonable replacement costs for lost, stolen, or damaged:
- Vehicle keys;
- Key fobs;
- Remotes;
- Registration documents;
- Vehicle accessories; and
- Other Rank Car Rentals property provided with the vehicle.
29. TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS
The Renter is responsible for all parking tickets, traffic violations, fines, penalties, impound charges, and other government charges resulting from the Renter's use of the vehicle.
Where permitted by law, Rank Car Rentals may charge a reasonable administrative fee for processing such matters.
30. VEHICLE SECURITY
The Renter must take reasonable precautions to protect the vehicle from theft, vandalism, and damage.
The vehicle must be locked when unattended. Keys must not be left inside an unattended vehicle. The Renter must not leave the vehicle running and unattended except where reasonably necessary for safety and permitted by law.
31. RETURN OF VEHICLE
The vehicle must be returned:
- At the agreed date and time;
- To the agreed authorized location;
- With all keys and equipment;
- With the required fuel level, unless the Prepaid Fuel Option has been purchased;
- In reasonably clean condition; and
- Without personal belongings left inside.
The Renter remains responsible for the vehicle until it has been returned in accordance with Rank Car Rentals' instructions.
If you wish to return the Vehicle at a location other than the Designated Return Location, you must contact us prior to the Designated Return Time. We may, in our sole discretion, deny permission to return the Vehicle to an alternative location. If we grant permission to return the Vehicle to an alternative location, we may apply different rates and additional fees or charges, which could increase the cost paid by you.
31.1 If You Fail to Return the Vehicle.
If you fail to return the Vehicle at the Designated Return Time and to the Designated Return Location, subject to any approved extensions or modifications described in Paragraph 31, you will breach this Agreement. We may, at our discretion and subject to any notice requirements imposed by Applicable Law, treat your failure to return the Vehicle according to the terms of this Agreement as a theft or other illegal taking. You may be charged for any fees associated with the failure to return the Vehicle, in addition to the daily charges and other fees and changes described in this Agreement, and you agree that we may collect any such charges by charging the Payment Card you provided to us. Any payment by the payment card does not constitute a waiver of our right to treat the Vehicle as stolen.
32. CLEANING CHARGES
Vehicles must be returned reasonably clean.
Additional cleaning charges may apply where the vehicle requires excessive cleaning because of:
- Food or beverage spills;
- Unauthorized pets or animals;
- Smoking or vaping;
- Cannabis odor or residue;
- Excessive garbage;
- Stains; or
- Other avoidable contamination or damage.
The $1,200 unauthorized pet fee applies separately where applicable.
33. COMPANY'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE A RENTAL
Rank Car Rentals may terminate a rental and require the immediate return of the vehicle where permitted by law if the Renter:
- Breaches these Terms;
- Uses the vehicle in a prohibited manner;
- Allows an unauthorized driver to operate the vehicle;
- Travels outside the permitted geographic area without authorization;
- Fails to make required payments;
- Provides materially false information;
- Loses their legal driving privileges; or
- Creates an unreasonable safety, insurance, legal, or financial risk.
34. EXTREME WEATHER & ROAD CLOSURES
Rank Car Rentals is not responsible for delays, cancellations, road closures, severe weather, wildfire, evacuation orders, government restrictions, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
We will make reasonable efforts to assist customers affected by such circumstances, subject to safety, vehicle availability, road conditions, and other circumstances.
35. PRIVACY & PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Rank Car Rentals is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information and credit card information collected from customers.
Rank Car Rentals will handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws of the Northwest Territories and Canada, as applicable.
This section describes how Rank Car Rentals may collect, use, retain, protect, and disclose personal information and payment information in connection with its vehicle rental services.
35.1 Collection of Personal Information
Rank Car Rentals may collect personal information and payment information that is reasonably necessary to provide and administer vehicle rental services.
Information collected may include, where applicable:
- Full name;
- Address;
- Telephone number;
- Email address;
- Date of birth;
- Driver's license information;
- Identification information;
- Rental and reservation information;
- Authorized driver information;
- Payment and credit card information;
- Security deposit or pre-authorization information;
- Vehicle information;
- Rental history;
- Accident and damage information; and
- Other information reasonably required to administer the rental.
35.1.1 Lawful Collection
Rank Car Rentals will collect personal information only for purposes that are reasonably connected with its business operations and the provision, administration, protection, and enforcement of its vehicle rental services, subject to applicable law.
35.1.2 Information Collected Directly from the Customer
Where reasonably practicable, personal information will be collected directly from the customer.
Information may be collected through reservation forms, rental agreements, online booking systems, email, telephone, in-person interactions, payment processors, and other secure or reliable means.
Where consent is required by applicable law, Rank Car Rentals will obtain the customer's consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information for the applicable purpose.
35.1.3 Limiting Collection
Rank Car Rentals will make reasonable efforts to limit the collection of personal information to information that is necessary or reasonably required for the purposes for which it is collected.
Rank Car Rentals will not knowingly collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the applicable business or legal purpose.
35.2 Purposes for Collecting Personal Information
Rank Car Rentals may collect, use, and retain personal information for purposes including:
- Processing and managing vehicle reservations;
- Preparing and administering Rental Agreements;
- Verifying the identity and eligibility of renters and authorized drivers;
- Confirming driver's license and identification information;
- Processing rental payments and security deposits;
- Obtaining payment authorization;
- Administering vehicle rentals;
- Communicating with customers regarding their rental;
- Managing vehicle pickup and return;
- Managing mileage, fuel, and other rental charges;
- Managing vehicle damage and accident claims;
- Processing insurance-related matters;
- Investigating theft, loss, fraud, misuse, or unauthorized vehicle use;
- Locating and recovering rental vehicles where legally permitted;
- Managing GPS, telematics, or vehicle-security information;
- Complying with legal, regulatory, court, or law-enforcement requirements;
- Preventing and detecting fraud or other unlawful activity;
- Maintaining business and accounting records;
- Responding to customer inquiries and complaints; and
- Other purposes reasonably connected with providing and administering Rank Car Rentals' services.
35.3 Use of Personal Information
Personal information collected by Rank Car Rentals will be used for the purposes for which it was collected, for reasonably related purposes, or for other purposes permitted or required by applicable law.
Rank Car Rentals will not knowingly use personal information for an unrelated purpose without obtaining any consent required by applicable law.
Where permitted or required by law, Rank Car Rentals may use or disclose personal information without consent, including where necessary to comply with a legal obligation, court order, lawful investigation, or other legal requirement.
35.4 Credit Card & Payment Information
Rank Car Rentals takes reasonable measures to protect credit card and payment information.
Credit card information may be collected and used for purposes including:
- Processing the rental payment;
- Obtaining a security deposit or pre-authorization;
- Processing authorized rental charges;
- Processing additional mileage charges;
- Processing fuel charges;
- Processing damage or cleaning charges;
- Processing cancellation or no-show charges;
- Processing traffic, parking, towing, recovery, or other amounts properly owing under the Rental Agreement; and
- Other payment-related purposes permitted by applicable law and the Rental Agreement.
Rank Car Rentals may use third-party payment processors or financial institutions to process credit card transactions.
Rank Car Rentals does not require or intend for customers to provide complete credit card information through unsecured email or other insecure communication methods.
Customers should not send full credit card numbers, security codes, or other sensitive payment information through unsecured communications unless specifically instructed to do so through an approved secure process.
35.5 Accuracy of Personal Information
Rank Car Rentals will make reasonable efforts to ensure that personal information in its custody or control is accurate, complete, and current to the extent necessary for the purposes for which it is being used.
Customers should notify Rank Car Rentals if their personal information changes or if they believe information held by Rank Car Rentals is inaccurate or incomplete.
35.6 Protection & Security
Rank Car Rentals will take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information to protect personal information and payment information against unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, copying, modification, loss, theft, or destruction.
Access to personal information will be limited to individuals who reasonably require access for legitimate business, operational, legal, or administrative purposes.
No method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Rank Car Rentals will nevertheless take reasonable measures to protect information in its possession or control.
35.7 Disclosure of Personal Information
Rank Car Rentals may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to provide or administer rental services or where permitted or required by applicable law.
Depending on the circumstances, information may be disclosed to:
- Payment processors;
- Financial institutions;
- Insurance providers and claims administrators;
- Vehicle repair or recovery providers;
- Towing and storage companies;
- Service providers assisting Rank Car Rentals;
- Legal or professional advisors;
- Government authorities;
- Law enforcement agencies where legally permitted or required; and
- Other parties where the customer has provided the required consent or disclosure is otherwise authorized by law.
Rank Car Rentals will seek to limit disclosure to information reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.
35.8 Vehicle Tracking & Telematics Information
Rank Car Rentals vehicles may contain GPS, telematics, vehicle-location, or other security and monitoring technology.
Information collected through these systems may include vehicle location, mileage, vehicle status, driving-related information, or other information generated by the vehicle or its systems.
Subject to applicable law, this information may be used to:
- Protect Rank Car Rentals vehicles;
- Locate and recover vehicles;
- Investigate theft or suspected unauthorized use;
- Verify compliance with geographic driving restrictions;
- Investigate accidents or damage;
- Assist with roadside assistance and recovery;
- Protect customers, employees, and Company property; and
- Enforce the Rental Agreement and these Terms.
Vehicle tracking and telematics information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
35.9 Retention of Personal Information
Rank Car Rentals will retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to administer the customer relationship, to resolve disputes, to maintain business and accounting records, to comply with legal obligations, or for other purposes permitted by applicable law.
When personal information is no longer reasonably required, Rank Car Rentals will take reasonable steps to securely dispose of, destroy, or anonymize the information, subject to applicable legal and business record-retention requirements.
35.10 Customer Access & Correction
Subject to applicable law and any applicable exceptions, customers may request access to personal information held by Rank Car Rentals about them.
Customers may also request correction of personal information that they believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
Requests for access or correction should be directed to Rank Car Rentals using the contact information provided at the end of these Terms.
Rank Car Rentals may require sufficient information to verify the identity of the person making an access or correction request.
35.11 Privacy Concerns & Complaints
Customers who have questions or concerns regarding the collection, use, disclosure, or protection of their personal information should contact Rank Car Rentals.
Rank Car Rentals will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to privacy concerns in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
Where applicable, customers may also have the right to make a complaint to the appropriate privacy oversight authority in the Northwest Territories or Canada.
35.12 Consent
Where consent is required by applicable law, the customer consents to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for the purposes described in these Terms and the Rental Agreement.
Where permitted by law, a customer's decision not to provide information that is reasonably necessary to administer the rental may prevent Rank Car Rentals from being able to provide certain rental services.
By signing the Rental Agreement, the Renter acknowledges that they have been provided with or made aware of these Terms & Conditions, including the privacy provisions contained herein.
35.13 Changes to Privacy Practices
Rank Car Rentals may update its privacy practices or this section from time to time to reflect changes in its business practices, technology, legal requirements, or applicable privacy legislation.
The current version of these Terms will be made available on the Rank Car Rentals website.
36. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Rank Car Rentals is not responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from a rental, including missed travel arrangements, accommodation costs, loss of income, or other consequential expenses.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded.
37. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the Northwest Territories and Canada.
Any provision found to be invalid or unenforceable will be limited or removed to the extent necessary, while the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded.
38. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
Rank Car Rentals may update these Terms from time to time.
The Terms applicable to a rental will generally be the Terms in effect and provided to the Renter at the time of the reservation or rental, unless otherwise required by law or agreed in writing.
The current version of these Terms will be made available on the Rank Car Rentals website.
39. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
BY SIGNING THE RANK CAR RENTALS RENTAL AGREEMENT, THE RENTER CONFIRMS THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS.
These Terms are incorporated into and form part of the Rental Agreement.
The Renter's signature on the Rental Agreement constitutes the Renter's acknowledgement and acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
The Renter acknowledges that these Terms are available on the Rank Car Rentals website and may be provided to the Renter before or at the time of rental.
RANK CAR RENTALS
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Phone numbers: 780 680 1780 / 867 446 4112
Email: info@rankcarrentals.com
Website: rankcarrentals.com
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE
These Terms & Conditions are intended as a general rental-policy document for Rank Car Rentals and should be reviewed by a lawyer licensed to practice in the Northwest Territories before publication or use as a contractual document.
Particular attention should be given to provisions concerning Loss Damage Waiver, damage liability, diminished value, loss of use, credit-card authorization, vehicle tracking, remote vehicle recovery/disabling, cancellation charges, administrative fees, geographic driving restrictions, privacy, and winter driving requirements.