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Rental General Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
  • Outbound Mobility Pty Ltd [ACN 648 078 246] (Outbound Mobility) is a mobility services company that enables property operators to offer access to on-demand electric vehicles through a shared mobility platform.
  • The Outbound Vehicles are operated and maintained by Us and located on-site at the Host Property for personal use by the community members through the Outbound Sharing smartphone App (collectively, the “Outbound Mobility Services”).
1.2 Rental Agreement
  • Outbound Mobility agrees to allow You to use the Outbound Vehicles on the terms of use that are set out below (Terms), that are to be read in conjunction with the Schedules.  For each rental, a separate specific terms and conditions document will be signed at the start of the Usage Period. Together with these Rental General Terms and Conditions they form the contract governing that specific rental (Rental Agreement).
  • By clicking “I accept these terms and conditions” or otherwise subscribing to or using the App or the Services, You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.  
  • These Terms and Conditions, the specific Rental Agreement and Our Website terms of use constitute a contract between You and Us. If You do not agree to all of the provisions contained in these Terms and Conditions, You must not use the App or the Services.
  • This Rental Agreement commences on the date You accept these Terms and Conditions.
  • In these Rental General Terms and Conditions and all related agreements, signing should be understood as digital signature using methods through the Outbound websites and/or mobile phone applications.
1.3 Jurisdiction
The Rental Agreement is governed by the laws of Queensland and You agree that courts in that state have non-exclusive jurisdiction to determine any dispute that arises between You and Us.
1.4 Australian Consumer Law
You have consumer rights conferred by The Australian Consumer Law and neither this clause nor any other provision of the Rental Agreement excludes, restricts or modifies any implied terms, guarantees or rights You may have under those laws or any other Federal, State or Territory legislation.  
2. Your User Account
2.1 To hire a Vehicle, You must sign up to a User Account.  
  • To hire a Vehicle, You must sign up to a User Account.  
  • To create a User Account You must provide Us with Your details including name, address, email  address, mobile phone number, driver licence information, payment card information, photos of You  and relevant ID and any other information We reasonably request from You.
  • You must notify Us immediately of any:  
    (i) changes to Your contact details including Your phone number, address or email address; or
    (ii) changes to Your nominated credit or debit card.  
  • You must pay the Rental Charges with a valid debit card, credit card or such other payment options  as We may permit in Our sole discretion (Payment Card).  
  • We will charge Your Payment Card for the Rental Charges that are due. If You fail to pay the Rental  Charges as they come due, Your User Account may be cancelled and You will not receive the  benefits of membership, including access to the Our Vehicles.  
  • You must not attempt to use the Services, including the App, without a valid, active User Account.
  • In creating a User Account, You warrant and agree that:
    (i) any information You provide as part of Your User Account, including (without limitation) Your name, address and other identifying information (User Account Details) is accurate,  current and complete;  
    (ii) You must keep confidential and not provide to any person Your login details, including (without limitation) any username, password, and/or password hint(s) chosen by You or  assigned to You (Login Details), and any other mechanism for accessing or logging on to the App or Your User Account (Access Mechanism);  
    (iii) You must not allow any other person to use Your Login Details to access the App or Your  User Account;   
    (iv) We may rely on Your User Account Details being accurate, complete and current unless  and until You notify Us that Your User Account Details are no longer accurate, complete or current (as the case may be);
    (v) You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under Your User Account, whether or  not engaged in by You;  
    (vi) You will comply with all conditions, usage restrictions or other requirements in respect of  the Login Details (including any directions to use or stop using, temporarily or indefinitely, the Login Details) as notified or disclosed to You by us or any of our authorised representatives from time to time;
    (vii) You will immediately cease using any Login Details or Access Mechanism if We or any of Our authorised representatives notify You or, if You become aware, that Your permission to use those Login Details or Access Mechanism has been withdrawn or expires;  
    (viii) You will immediately notify Us if You become aware or suspect that the security of the Login Details or Access Mechanism has been compromised for any reason, or if You suspect  someone else has used or is using Your Login Details;
    (ix) You must keep Your User Account Details up to date so long as Your User Account  remains active (You can update or correct Your User Account Details at any time via the App or Our Website);  
    (x) You have no proprietary interest of any kind in Your User Account, Login Details or any Access Mechanism; and
    (xi) You enter these Terms and Conditions on the understanding that You are entering into a contractual relationship and that We are providing You with access to the App to facilitate the provision of the Services.  
2.2 Suspension or termination of Your User Account.  
We may disable, suspend or terminate Your (or any other) User Account, Login Details and/or any Access  Mechanism at any time without notice to You if:
  • You notify us that You wish to terminate or suspend Your User Account;  
  • Your User Account becomes inactive (including, without limitation, if You have not logged in to Your User Account for more than 30 consecutive days);  or
  • acting reasonably and in Our sole opinion:
    (i) We suspect that Your User Account Details or Login Details are out of date or inaccurate or that Your User Account, Login Details or the Access Mechanism have been hacked,  subject to unauthorised access or compromised in any way;  
    (ii) We believe that You have engaged in, are engaging in, or are likely or intend  to engage in a Prohibited Act, or Your User Account has been, is being, or is likely to be, used to  engage in a Prohibited Act; or  
    (iii) We consider it is necessary in order to comply with any law or to protect the  safety of any person.  
2.3 Removal and moderation of content
We may remove from the Website and/or the App at any time, without notice, content of any kind (whether or not posted by You) which We consider offensive, defamatory, harmful, insulting, intimidating, menacing,  harassing, discriminatory, unlawful, false or misleading or otherwise inappropriate, or otherwise for any  reason in our sole and absolute discretion.
2.4 Your content, User Account Information and other material
Except as required under privacy law, You agree that We have no obligation to store, retain or destroy Your  User Account, User Account Information or any other content uploaded or posted by You to, or through the Website or the Services, whether Your User Account is active or has been suspended, terminated or otherwise.
2.5  Keep account up-to-date
You warrant that if any information that you provide to Outbound Mobility changes or becomes inaccurate, You will update that information in the Account, or if that is impractical, notify Outbound Mobility by email at: support@getoutbound.io.
3. Registration Requirements
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 3 is a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement that excludes Your entitlement to Damage Cover. See clause 13 for further details.
3.1 Minimum age
3.1 Minimum age
You must not be under the minimum age restriction or over the maximum age restriction for the specific vehicle being rented, as set out in the specific rental agreement;
3.2 Licence requirements
You must not be under the minimum age restriction or over the maximum age restriction for the specific vehicle being rented, as set out in the specific rental agreement;
  • You and any Authorised Driver must have a current valid licence which is:  
    (i) issued in an Australian state or territory or an international licence (with a valid International Driving Permit and if Your licence is not issued in English, You must have an accurate translation of Your licence into English, issued by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) that includes a full explanation written in English of any condition to which Your licence is subject and the category of vehicle for which Your licence was issued;
    (ii) appropriate for the class of the Vehicle; and
    (iii) not subject to any restriction or condition.
  • Learner drivers and provisional and probationary licence holders are not acceptable.
3.3 Cancelled and suspended licences  
Your driver's licence must not have been cancelled or suspended, including as a result of an accumulation  of demerit points within three (3) years of the date of the creation of Your User Account.
3.4 Previous convictions  
You must never have had a conviction for:  
  • culpable, dangerous or reckless driving;
  • driving whilst intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with a level of drugs or alcohol  that exceeds the lawful limit; or
  • failing to undertake a preliminary breath test or drug impairments assessment.
4. Unauthorised Use of the Outbound Sharing App
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 4 is a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement that excludes Your entitlement to Damage Cover. See clause 13 for further details.
Users agree not to do, or attempt to do, any of the following:
  • introduce any malicious code to any part of the Website or the Outbound Sharing App;
  • hack, reverse engineer or decompile any part of, including any source code of the Website or the Outbound Sharing App;
  • copy, modify, transmit, reproduce, distribute, or alter any part of the Website or the Outbound Sharing App;
  • access or use the Website or the Outbound Sharing App for any unlawful purpose;
  • attempt to disguise your identity or impersonate anyone else for any reason for the purposes of collecting any information including User access information or personal information or anything else when using or accessing the Website or the Outbound Sharing App;
  • hide or attempt to hide your, location, IP address, or anything else when using or accessing the Website or the Outbound Sharing App;
  • use any automated software to operate or access the Website or the Outbound Sharing App;
  • not use any technology to ‘scrape’ any data or information of other users, Outbound Mobility representatives, source code or anything else from the Website or the Outbound Sharing App;
  • gain, or assist others in gaining, unauthorised access to the Website or the Outbound Sharing App; and
  • cause to disable or interrupt any part of the Website or the Outbound Sharing App.
5. Prohibited driving, use and actions
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 5 is a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement that excludes Your entitlement to Damage Cover. See clause 13 for further details.
5.1 Prohibited driving
The Vehicle must not be driven by You:
  • whilst intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol or with a blood alcohol content or level of  drugs present in blood, urine or oral fluid that exceeds the limit set by law;  
  • recklessly or dangerously; or  
  • whilst it is damaged or unsafe.  
5.2 Prohibited use
You must not:  
  • fail or refuse to undergo any breath, blood, urine or oral fluid test or drug impairment assessment;  
  • use the Vehicle:  
    (i) for any illegal purpose;
    (ii) to move dangerous, hazardous, inflammable goods or substances that pollute or  contaminate, in quantities above that used for domestic purposes;  
    (iii) to propel or tow another vehicle or a trailer;  
    (iv) to carry or transport illegal drugs or substances;  
    (v) in connection with the motor trade for experiments, tests, trials or demonstration purposes;  or  
    (vi) in an unsafe or un-roadworthy condition; or  
  • use a mobile phone:  
    (i) to make or receive a phone call, perform any audio function or as a navigational device,  unless the Vehicle is stationary and the body of the phone is secured in a mounting affixed  to the Vehicle and its use does not require manual operation of the phone; or  
    (ii) to send a text message, video message, email or similar communication unless the  Vehicle is parked.  
5.3 Prohibited actions
  • You must not:  
    (i) damage the Vehicle deliberately or recklessly or allow anyone else to do so;  
    (ii) modify the Vehicle in any way;  
    (iii) sell, rent, lease or dispose of the Vehicle; or  
    (iv) register or claim to be entitled to register any interest in the Vehicle under the Personal Property  Securities Act 2009.  
  • You must not use the Vehicle to carry:  
    (i) passengers for hire, fare or reward except:
    (a) under a private pooling arrangement; or
    (b) where the Vehicle has been booked via a ride sharing platform or food delivery service;
    (ii) more than the number of passengers for which the Vehicle is licenced; or
    (iii) any load that exceeds the limits for which the Vehicle was designed, constructed, registered or licenced.  
6. Prohibited Areas of Use
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 6 is a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement that excludes Your entitlement to Damage Cover. See clause 13 for further details.
6.1 Prohibited roads
The Vehicle must never be driven:  
  • outside of Australia;
  • on an Unsealed Road;  
  • Off Road; or  
  • in any area where snow has fallen or is likely to fall.  
6.2 Prohibited areas
The Vehicle must not be used in any area that is prohibited by Us. Prohibited areas include:
  • roads that are prone to flooding or are flooded;  
  • beaches, sand dunes, streams, rivers, creeks, dams and floodwaters;  
  • any road where the police or an authority has issued a warning;  
  • any road that is closed; and  
  • any road where it would be unsafe to drive the Vehicle.
7. Your Obligations
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any of clauses 7.2(c), 7.2(e), 7.2(f), or 7.2(g) is a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement that excludes Your entitlement to Damage Cover. See clause 13 for further details.
7.1 Start of the Rental
At the Start of your Trip and before accessing the Vehicle You must fully inspect the Vehicle to ensure that the condition of the Vehicle and any pre-existing damage is accurately noted and shown in the Rental Agreement (within The Outbound Sharing App) and if there is any discrepancy You must notify Us prior to leaving the Host Property.
7.2 During the Rental
When in control of an Outbound Vehicle You must:
  • comply with all mandatory seatbelt laws and fines may be imposed by the police on any driver or passenger who does not have a seat belt properly adjusted and fastened;
  • comply with all mandatory child restraint laws and ensure that for all children under the age of seven years the restraint has been fitted correctly according to the weight and age of the child and that the restraint is properly adjusted and fastened;
  • and that the restraint is properly adjusted and fastened;
    make sure that the Vehicle is locked when it is not in use or unattended;
  • ensure the vehicle battery does not run out of charge;
  • take reasonable care of the Vehicle by:take reasonable care of the Vehicle by:
    (i) preventing it from being damaged;
    (ii) making sure that it is protected from the weather;
    (iii) maintaining the engine and brake oils and coolant level and tyre pressures;
    (iv) using the correct fuel type; and
    (v) making sure it is not overloaded;
  • inform us immediately if the Vehicle develops any fault during the Trip;
  • not let anyone else repair or work on the Vehicle or tow or salvage it without Our prior written authority to do so; and
  • not leave the Vehicle unattended following an Accident and before the arrival of a tow or salvage operator.
7.3 Returning the Vehicle
  • When returning the Vehicle, You agree to:
    (i) park the vehicle in the Designated Parking Space at your Host Property;
    (ii) ensure that the Vehicle is reasonably clean;
    (iii) plug the vehicle back into the Designated Charging Station;
    (iv) leave all documents, accessories and Devices that were in the Vehicle at the commencement of the Booking in the Vehicle;
    (v) switch off all lights;
    (vi) close and securely seal all doors and windows;
    (vii) remove all personal belongings; and
    (viii) notify Outbound Mobility of any stains, marks, scratches, dents, liquid spills or any other such Damage to the Vehicle.
  • You are responsible for excessive cleaning that is required including for:
    (i) stains;
    (ii) marks, dents, scratches; and
    (iii) liquid damage.
  • You are also s responsible to reliably complete the vehicle return checklist at the end of the rental, to remove any personal items from the vehicle, lock the vehicle and end the rental via the App.
8. Rental Period, Costs and Charges
8.1 Your Rental
Your rental of the Vehicle from Us is for the Rental Period and at the rate shown in the Rental Agreement.
8.2 Extending the Rental Period
  • We understand that circumstances change and that You may require the Vehicle for longer than the  Rental Period. If so, You must extend the booking using the Outbound mobile app or message Us through our support channels.
  • In the event the vehicle would be returned more than 30 minutes after the date and time and at the location specified in the specific terms and conditions (unless an extension of the rental period was previously approved in writing or email by Us) the User will be charged for additional hours the vehicle has been used plus additional penalties if Outbound has suffered any damages related to that delay (for example if that vehicle was booked by another User on the next rental period).
  • If the Vehicle has not been returned more than twenty-four (24) hours after the end of the rental period at the location specified in the specific terms and conditions, We may:  
    (i) terminate the Rental Agreement; and  
    (ii) if the location of the Vehicle is known, recover it by lawful means or if it is unknown, after  making reasonable attempts to contact You, report the Vehicle as stolen to the Police.  
8.3 Cancellation Policy
The User is entitled to cancel a booking at any time. The refund is subject to the following conditions:
  • booking cancellation prior to twenty four (24) hours preceding the start time of the rental: full refund; or
  • booking cancellation less than twenty four (24) hours before the start time of the rental: 50% refund.
8.4 Fines and Infringements
  • You and any Authorised Driver must pay all tolls, speeding and traffic fines and infringements as  well as any fines or charges imposed for parking or using the Vehicle or release of the Vehicle if it  has been seized by a regulatory authority.  
  • An administrative fee applies if We are required to nominate You as the responsible driver if any toll,  fine or infringement is unpaid.  
8.5 Tolls
  • You and any Authorised Driver must pay all tolls.
  • An electronic tag (e-tag) is fitted for use of the Vehicle on toll roads and the e-tag must not be  removed from the Vehicle.  
  • All toll charges will be debited from Your nominated credit card within a reasonable time after We receive an invoice from the toll road operator.
8.6 Recharging the Vehicle
  • The User may return the vehicle back at the end of the rental period at any charge level provided that charge level is above 10%.
  • When the battery state of charge is low, you may recharge the Vehicle at the Recharge Station at the Designated Parking Space. If however you are not near the Designated Parking Space and elect to charge the vehicle at a public Recharge Station, you will be liable for any associated costs of that public charging facility.
  • When using charging stations, the User must ensure to unplug and move the car once the charging cycle is complete. Failure to do so may result in penalty fees (at the standard rate of the charging provider) per additional minute of occupying the supercharger after the end of the recharge. This charge is levied by the charging provider and is outside the control of Outbound.
  • The specific terms and conditions will mention an indication of the theoretical range achievable with the vehicle. This mention is by no way a guarantee that this range will be effectively achievable without intermediate charging as many factors significantly influence that theoretical range such as driving style, weather conditions, use of heating or air conditioning, types of road, etc. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure he/she charges the vehicle before the battery is fully depleted.
  • Any additional costs resulting from battery breakdown due to User charging failure or negligence shall be charged back to the User.
8.7 Daily KM Limit
  • A daily limit of 400 kilometres applies unless You have Our prior written approval to have this limit waived and it is noted on the Rental Agreement.
  • For each day You exceed that limit (calculated over the Rental Period) You will incur an additional fee of thirty-five cents (35c) per excess kilometre.  
8.8 End of Rental Charges
At the End of the Rental You must pay:  
  • the balance of the Rental Charges, including any charges for excess kilometres (if any);
  • the Damage Excess if there is Damage or Third Party Loss as a result of an Accident or the Vehicle is stolen;  
  • any costs We incur, including:  
    (i) refuelling costs; and  
    (ii) extra cleaning costs;
    (iii for all Damage arising from a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement;  
    (iv) for all Overhead Damage;  
    (v) for all Underbody Damage; and  
    (vi) for any Damage caused by the immersion of the Vehicle in water.  
8.9 Credit Card Authority
Subject to these Terms and Conditions, if any amount is due to Outbound Mobility or remains unpaid, including:
  • the Usage Fee;
  • tolls;
  • speeding and traffic fines and infringements;
  • fines or charges imposed for parking;
  • extra cleaning costs;
  • public charging costs; or
  • the Damage Excess,
    the Account Holder authorises Outbound Mobility to debit the Account Holder’s credit card within a reasonable time.
8.10 Default in Payment
If You default in the payment of any moneys owed to Us under the Rental Agreement:  
  • You must pay Us interest on that overdue amount calculated at the rate of 10% per annum and  starting 7 days after the date that overdue amount became payable to Us and ending on the date of  payment of all amounts due;  
  • We may engage a mercantile agent or debt collector and You must pay the reasonable costs and  charges We incur in recovering or attempting to recover that overdue amount, including mercantile  or debt collection fees, commission and any legal costs; and  
  • You authorise Us to provide information of that default to a credit reporting body and to obtain an up  to date consumer credit report on You. Personal information may be used and disclosed by the  credit reporting body in accordance with the Privacy Act to create or maintain a credit information file  containing information about You, including defaults in excess of 60 days and the debt owed to Us.  
8.11 Refunds
  • You may request a refund from Outbound Mobility. Generally, refunds may be provided where, due to no fault of the Driver, they have lost use of the Vehicle. For example, in an accident they did not cause, or if a Vehicle breaks down.
  • You may request a refund from Outbound Mobility by sending an email to support@getoutbound.io.
  • Depending on circumstances, Outbound Mobility may, in its sole discretion:
    (i) refund the Usage Fee to the Account Holder; or
    (ii) make a partial refund of the Usage Fee; or
    (iii) not refund the Usage Fee.
  • Outbound Mobility may request information from You in respect of a refund request.
9. Damage Cover
9.1 Damage Excess  
  • Standard Damage Cover is included in the Rental Charges.  
  • Subject to these Terms and Conditions, We will indemnify You and any Authorised Driver for any Damage to the Vehicle, its theft and Third Party Loss but You must pay up to the Damage Excess shown on the Rental Agreement for each Accident or theft claim.  
9.2 When is the Damage Excess payable?
  • Unless You have expressly authorised a charge to Your credit card at an earlier time an amount up to, but  not exceeding, the Damage Excess will be charged to Your credit card:
    (i) for single vehicle Accidents:
    (a) if the Vehicle has substantial Damage and We reasonably believe the cost of repairs or replacement cost will exceed the Damage Excess amount, the full Damage Excess; or
    (b) if the Damage is not substantial, after a repairer's estimate or tax invoice verifying the amount charged  for Damage has been sent to You;
    (ii) if the Vehicle has been stolen, after We have made reasonable enquiries and in Our opinion it is unlikely the Vehicle will be recovered; and
    (iii) for Accidents in which there is also Third Party Loss, after We have made an estimate of Your total  liability.
  • Supporting documents and particulars of the claim for Third Party Loss will be forwarded to You as soon as practicable.  
9.3 Younger age additional Damage Excess  
An additional Damage Excess applies to You or any Authorised Driver who is 21 to 24 years of age.  
9.4 Exemption from paying the Damage Excess
You will not have to pay the Damage Excess shown in the Rental Agreement for a claim for Damage or Third Party Loss if all of the following apply:
  • You have fully completed an Incident Report Form with:
    (i) the name, residential address, contact phone, email address and licence number of any person involved (Third Party);
    (ii) the registration number of all vehicles involved;
    (iii) an accurate written and diagrammatic description of the Accident and location; and
    (iv) the names and addresses of all attending police officers and the stations at which they are based;
  • You have taken all necessary steps to assist Us in Our investigation of the Accident or theft claim;
  • We believe You were not at fault for an Accident involving a Third Party; and
  • You have supplied or We have established the name of the insurer of any Third Party You believe was at fault and the insurer will agree to pay Us for the Damage.
9.5 Refund of Damage Excess paid
  • We will refund any amount You have paid for the Damage Excess as soon as practicable:
    (i) in full, if We recover the Damage from a responsible third party or their insurer or successfully reject or defend a claim for Third Party Loss;
    (ii) in part, if the repair cost to the Vehicle is less than the amount You have paid;
    (iii) in part, if a claim for Third Party Loss is rejected or defended for an amount less than the Damage Excess; or
    (iv) on a pro rata basis if We recover only a proportion of any amount We have claimed against a Third Party for Damage.
  • In making a refund We may take into account all reasonable administrative, collection agency and legal costs incurred in connection with the recovery of the Damage cost or rejection or defence of a claim for Third Party Loss.
9.6 Claims Administration fee
All Accident, attempted theft and theft claims will incur a claims administration fee of $100 in addition to the  Damage Excess liability. This fee is to compensate Us for the labour and associated costs with processing  Your claim.  
10. Damage Cover Exclusions
10.1 General exclusions
Even if You have paid the Damage Excess, there is no Damage Cover, and You and any Authorised Driver are liable for:  
  • Damage or Third Party Loss arising from:  
    (i) a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement; or
    (ii) the use of the Vehicle by any driver who is not an Authorised Driver or who is less than 21 or more than 75 years of age;  
  • Overhead Damage;  
  • Underbody Damage;  
  • Damage caused by:  
    (i) immersion of the Vehicle in water, including salt water;  
    (ii) use of the incorrect fuel type; or  
    (iii) loading or unloading the Vehicle, except for reasonable wear and tear; or  
    (iv) damage to the tyres or rims of the Vehicle, other than by normal wear and tear; and
  • the full cost of replacing or repairing any accessories supplied by Us including, but not limited to  GPS units, lost keys, keyless start and remote control devices.
10.2 Lack of co-operation exclusion
Your entitlement to Damage Cover will be reduced to the extent We are prejudiced as a result of any delay or failure by You or any Authorised Driver to comply with Your obligations under clause 12 of these Terms and Conditions.
10.3 Exclusion for personal items
There is also no Damage Cover for personal property in the custody of or owned by:
  • You;  
  • Your relative, friend or associate who ordinarily resides with You or with whom You  ordinarily reside;  
  • any relative, friend or associate of an Authorised Driver; or  
  • Your employees,
that is stolen from the Vehicle, lost or damaged during the Rental Period or left in the Vehicle after the Vehicle is returned to the Rental Station.
11. Breakdowns
11.1 Roadside assistance
Even if You have paid the Damage Excess, there is no Damage Cover, and You and any Authorised Driver are liable for:  
  • We will provide You with a Vehicle that is of acceptable quality and in good working condition taking into  account the age of the Vehicle but breakdowns do occur.
  • Twenty four hour roadside assistance is provided  free of charge for breakdowns (but not for Accidents) and if the Vehicle breaks down during the Rental Period You must contact Us on +61279123610 to arrange assistance. If the fault cannot be repaired on site We will recover and repair the Vehicle as soon as possible but if it cannot be repaired We will use Our best endeavours to provide a replacement Vehicle where  one is available.  
11.2 Assistance not covered
  • We are not responsible for:  We are not responsible for:  
    (i) a flat battery because the lights or entertainment system have been left on;  
    (ii) tyre changing;  
    (iii) lost keys or remote control device; or  
    (iv) keys or remote control device locked in the Vehicle.  
    Extra charges will apply if any of these services are provided at Your request.
  • Roadside assistance does not apply if:
    (i) the incorrect fuel type is used; or
    (ii) the breakdown is caused by a Major Breach,
    and You are liable for any Damage caused.
11.3 Consequential and other loss
  • flights You have missed;  
  • holiday plans that are disrupted;  
  • loss or inconvenience caused by natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, hailstorms,  earthquakes, bushfires, or pandemics;  
  • loss of enjoyment; or  
  • consequential or economic loss.
12. Accident and theft reporting  
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of any part of this clause 12 is a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement that excludes Your entitlement to Damage Cover. See clause 13 for further details.
12.1 Reporting an Accident or theft to Us
  • If You or an Authorised Driver has an Accident or if the Vehicle is stolen You must:
    (i) contact Us to report the Accident or theft as soon as practicable, but in no case more than 24 hours of it occurring; and
    (ii) subsequently fully complete an Incident Report Form.
  • The Incident Report Form should include as much information as is reasonably practical, including:
    (i) the information listed in clause 12.3 regarding the contact details for the other driver and witnesses and an accurate written and diagrammatic description of the Accident and its location; and
    (ii) the circumstances under which the Accident or theft occurred.
  • The Incident Report Form must be submitted to Us:
    (i) within seven (7) days of the Accident or theft, or upon the return of the Vehicle if it is returned to Us within that seven (7) day period; or
    (ii) if the Vehicle is stolen, immediately the theft of the Vehicle is reported to the police.
12.2 Reporting an Accident or theft to the police
If the Vehicle is stolen or if You or an Authorised Driver of the Vehicle has an Accident where:
  • any person is injured;
  • the other party has failed to stop or leaves the scene of the Accident without exchanging names and addresses; or
  • the other party appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, You or the Authorised Driver must also report the theft or Accident to the police as soon as:
    (i) the theft is discovered; or
    (ii) it is practical to do so after an Accident.
12.3 Steps You must take following an Accident
If You or an Authorised Driver have an Accident You and the Authorised Driver must:
  • make the Vehicle secure;
  • exchange names and addresses, phone numbers and email addresses with the other driver;
  • obtain the name of the other driver's insurance company;
  • take a photo of the other driver's licence;
  • take the registration numbers of all vehicles involved;
  • take as many photos as is reasonable showing:
    (i) the position of the Vehicles before they are moved for towing or salvage;
    (ii) the Damage to the Vehicle;
    (iii) the damage to any third party vehicle or property; and
    (iv) the general area where the Accident occurred, including any road or traffic signs; and
  • obtain the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all witnesses.
12.4 Subsequent assistance
Subsequent to the Accident of theft You and any Authorised Driver must:
  • forward all third party correspondence or court documents to Us within seven (7) days of receipt;
  • co-operate with Us in the investigation of any Accident or theft claim and supply such further information as We or Our investigator may reasonably request within seven (7) days of receipt of such a request; and
  • co-operate with Us in the prosecution of any legal proceedings that We may institute or the defence of any legal proceedings which may be instituted against You or Us as a result of an Accident, including attending:
    (i) Our lawyer's office; and
    (ii) any Court hearing.
12.5 What You must not do
You and any Authorised Driver must not:
  • make any admission of fault;
  • make any offer or promise to pay or settle any claim for Third Party Loss; or
  • agree to indemnify, waive, or release any other party from liability to pay for Damage as a result of an Accident, theft of attempted theft.
12.6 Consequences of lack of co-operation
Your entitlement to Damage Cover will be reduced, including to nil, according to the extent We are prejudiced as a direct result of any delay in complying with:
  • the reporting obligations in clauses 12.1 and 12.2; and
  • the obligations in clause 12.4 to forward third party correspondence and court documents to Us within seven (7) days and to co-operate with Us in the investigation of any Accident of theft claim and the prosecution or defence of any legal proceedings.
13. Major Breach, termination and repossession
13.1 Major Breach
You and any Authorised Driver commit a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement if:
  • there is a breach of any of the following:
    (i) clause 3 (registration requirements);
    (ii) clause 4 (unauthorised use of the App);
    (iii) clause 5 (prohibited driving, use and actions);
    (iv) clause 6 (prohibited areas of use);
    (v) clause 7.2(c) (Vehicle to be locked and keys kept in Your possession);
    (vi) clause 7.2(e) (reasonable care);
    (vii) clause 7.2(f) (notification of Vehicle fault); or
    (viii) clause 7.2(g) (repair without authority);
    that causes Damage, theft of the Vehicle or Third Party Loss;
  • there is a breach of:
    (i) clause 12 (Accident reporting) that prevents Us from properly investigating a claim arising from an Accident or theft or from prosecuting or defending any Accident or theft claim; or
    (ii) clause 17.2(c) (tampering with, or removal of, the Tracking Device); or
  • the Vehicle is stolen by You or an Authorised Driver or by any person acting for You, at Your direction or on Your behalf.
13.2 No Damage Cover
If You or any Authorised Driver:
  • commit a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement; or
  • drive the Vehicle in a reckless manner so that a substantial breach of road safety legislation has occurred,
You and any Authorised Driver:
  • have no Damage Cover;
  • are liable for all Damage, theft of the Vehicle and Third Party Loss; and
  • are liable for and must pay any additional costs or expenses We incur in recovering the Vehicle.
13.3 Termination and repossession
Acting reasonably, We may terminate the Rental Agreement and take immediate possession of the Vehicle if:
  • there has been a Major Breach;
  • there has been a breach of clause 13.2(b);
  • the Vehicle has been illegally parked for longer than 24 hours; or
  • the Vehicle is apparently abandoned.
14. Liability and Indemnity
The Account Holder agrees to indemnify Outbound Mobility and hold it harmless in respect of all losses, claims, legal proceedings, actions, costs, losses; including consequential loss, damages that are suffered or interest and any other expenses whatsoever that is incurred in relation to the Driver:
  • driving the Vehicle;
  • being involved in accidents;
  • any damage caused to the Vehicle;
  • accessing or using Outbound App or the Website, regardless of the purpose it was used for; or
  • any other act or omission in connection with the Outbound App, User or Visitor data, accuracy of information, or anything else, howsoever caused and regardless of which party is at fault or is responsible for any such act or omission.
15. Force Majeure
15.1 Neither party is liable for events beyond their control
Neither party may be held liable for any act, omission or circumstance due to an event beyond their control which that party could not have avoided with a reasonable effort, providing it advises the other party in detail and in writing, as soon as possible after the occurrence of the said event, and that it takes reasonable steps to remedy the situation quickly and remove the cause of those acts, omissions or circumstances.
15.2 What is included
These acts, omissions or circumstances shall include but not be limited to:
  • War, declared or undeclared, revolution or action taken by public enemies; riots or civil disturbances; strikes, lock outs or work stoppage, affecting all or part of Outbound Mobility’s staff; acts of God; constraints imposed by any government or public authority; or any other cause that is reasonably beyond the control of one of the other party; and
  • an epidemic, pandemic, outbreak, disease or any illness that results in the Vehicles being unavailable for the purpose of the Service because of any direction or recommendation given by Local, State or Federal Government. The duty to remedy any one of these causes quickly in no way includes the duty to end strikes or industrial conflict by accepting the demands of the other party or parties.
16. Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)(PPSA)
16.1 Interest is as bailee only
You have no right to, or interest in, the Vehicle other than as a bailee and You must not endeavour to obtain any other right or interest by Yourself or Your nominee.
16.2 Security Interest
You acknowledge that:
  • the Rental Agreement may create a security interest (Security Interest) (as that term is defined in the PPSA) in the Vehicle;
  • We have a Security Interest in the Vehicle and the Vehicle will at all times remain subject to that Security Interest; and
  • We may register the Security Interest on the Personal Property Securities Register.
17. Privacy
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A breach of clause 17.2(c) is a Major Breach of the Rental Agreement that excludes Your entitlement to Damage Cover. See clause 13 for further details.
17.1 Personal Information  
  • We are committed to respecting privacy and will not collect, use or disclose Your personal  information where doing so would be contrary to law.  
  • When We collect Your personal information We will do so only for the purpose of providing rental  services to You. If You choose not to provide this information to Us We may not be able to provide  those rental services to You.  
  • We take reasonable steps to make sure Your personal information is accurate, up to date and  complete and that it is protected from misuse, loss or unauthorised access, modification or  disclosure.  
17.2 Tracking Device  
  • To maintain and protect the Vehicle We may fit a Tracking Device to the Vehicle to enable Us to monitor the condition, performance and operation of the Vehicle and to track the Vehicle’s movements.  
  • Information from the Tracking Device may be used during and after the Rental Period.  When You sign the Rental Agreement, You expressly consent to Us:
    (i) using the Tracking Device on the Vehicle during the Rental Period; and
    (ii) collecting, using and retaining information from the Tracking Device for the purposes referred to in clause 17.2(a).
  • You must not tamper with the Tracking Device or remove it from the Vehicle.
18. Dispute Resolution
18.1 Reasonable steps to resolve a dispute required
Outbound Mobility and the Account Holder agree that, subject to urgent injunctive relief and any other legal right, no legal action may be taken by either party in any court or tribunal until the parties first taken reasonable steps, in good faith, to resolve the dispute under this clause.
18.2 Notice in writing
If a party asserts that a Dispute exists, that party must send the other party a notice in writing (Dispute Notice) describing the:
  • nature of the Dispute;
  • areas of expertise in considers are required to resolve the Dispute;
  • material issues of the Dispute;
  • the relief or outcome being sought; and
  • proposed solution to resolve the Dispute, which must be reasonable in the circumstances.
18.3 Written response
Within 14 days of receipt of the Notice of Dispute, the other party will provide a written response (Notice of Response) stating its position in relation to the Dispute, including a response and comment to the Dispute Notice as to:
  • the nature of the Dispute;
  • the relief or outcome referred to in the Notice of Dispute;
  • any additional issues or matters that would assist to resolve the Dispute; and
  • any additional issues or matters that would assist to resolve the Dispute; and
  • any other reasonable comments or suggestions.
    Within 14 days of the Notice of Response, or as otherwise reasonably agreed to by the parties, the parties must meet in person and take steps to resolve the dispute reasonably and in good faith (Negotiation).
19. General Terms
19.1 This Agreement may only be varied by agreement of the parties who must execute a further agreement to give effect to such an agreement.
This Agreement may only be varied by agreement of the parties who must execute a further agreement to give effect to such an agreement.
19.2 Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed any number of counterparts and each counterpart will have the same force and effect as if it were executed as a single document.
19.3 Electronic Exchange
Delivery of this Agreement between the parties by way of email will be of the same effect had the document been provided in signed, hard copy. If a party delivers to the Agreement by electronic means, the original signed version must be also posted, however, the failure to deliver the original version, the Agreement will still be valid and binding.
19.4 Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties in relation to its subject matter and supersedes any previous arrangement, understanding, inducements, undertaking or agreement relating to its subject matter.
19.5 Further Assurances
The Parties agree to do all things reasonably necessary to fulfil their obligations under this Agreement, including deliver any and all material; including Source Material, Confidential Information, access, control and/or ownership of Platform Accounts, and any other information, and execute this Agreement promptly and without undue delay.
19.6 No Waiver
No failure, delay or indulgence in relation to this Agreement will constitute a waiver or any parties’ rights under this Agreement. Failure to exercise, or any delay in exercising, any right, power or remedy by a party does not operate as a waiver. No single or partial exercise of any power or right precludes any other or future exercise of it, or the exercise of any other power or right under this Agreement.
19.7 Severability
If a clause in this Agreement is deemed to be illegal, void or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the remaining terms of this Agreement will stay in full force and effect.
20. Definitions and Interpretation
20.1 Definitions
In these terms and conditions:
Accident means an unintended and unforeseen incident, including:  
  • a collision between the Vehicle and another vehicle or object, including animals and roadside  infrastructure;  
  • rollovers; and  
  • weather events, including hail Damage,  
that results in Damage or Third Party Loss.
Account means the account of the Account Holder within the Outbound Sharing
Account Holder means the company or natural person who is entering the agreement and who is therefore the responsible party under the Agreement.
Additional Fees means one or more Cleaning Fee, Damage Excess, tolls, fines or infringements, reservation
App means the Outbound Mobility mobile application for Android and iOS
Authorised Driver means a driver with a fully validated active User Account You have added in the booking process as an additional driver of the Vehicle and who is bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Damage means:
  • any loss or damage to the Vehicle including its parts, components and accessories, including the  GPS unit, that is not fair wear and tear;
  • towing and salvage costs;  
  • assessing fees; and  
  • Loss of Use,
and for the removal of doubt, any Damage to the windscreen, headlights, lights or tyres that makes the  Vehicle unroadworthy is not fair wear and tear.
Damage Cover means the cover You and an Authorised Driver have for Damage, theft, attempted theft and  Third Party Loss under clause 9, subject to the Damage Cover  Exclusions in Clause 10. eement.
Damage Excess means the amount, including GST, up to which You must pay Us in the event of an  Accident or attempted theft that causes Damage or Third Party Loss or the Vehicle has been stolen and not recovered.
Designated Parking Space means the parking bay at the Host Property where you collected the Vehicle.
Device means any device that is attached, installed, or fixed to a Vehicle including, but not limited to toll road tags, car parking tags, access devices, and security devices.
Driver means the person who Outbound Mobility authorises to Use the Vehicle or Vehicles under the Agreement.
Driver’s License means a driver’s license that enables the holder to legally drive on Australian roads.
End of the Rental means the date and time shown in the Rental Agreement or the date and time the Vehicle  is returned to Us, whichever is the later.
Excessive Cleaning Fee means a one-off fee made to cover cleaning costs over and above the expected condition of the vehicles after a trip.
Host Property means the location from which the Vehicle is rented, as shown on the Rental Agreement.  
Incident Report Form means the document You must complete and submit to Us if there is Damage to the Vehicle or it has been stolen.
Loss of Use means Our loss calculated on a daily basis at the daily rate shown in the Rental Agreement  because the Vehicle is being repaired or replaced if it is written off as a result of an Accident or it has been stolen.  
Major Breach means a breach of any of the clauses listed in clause 13.1.
Off Road means an area, surface or terrain that is not a sealed or Unsealed Road and includes but is not  limited to unformed roads, fire trails, tracks, river and tidal crossings, creek beds, beaches, streams, dams,  rivers, flood waters, sand, deserts, rocks, fields and paddocks.
Outbound Sharing App means our mobile application and all the text, data, information, software, graphics, photographs associated that enable You to register, reserve, access and otherwise use the Outbound Vehicle Service.
Overhead Damage means:  
  • Damage to the Vehicle; or  
  • Third Party Loss,  
caused by:  
  • contact between the part of the Vehicle that is at or above the level of the top of the front  windscreen with objects overhanging or obstructing its path;  
  • objects being placed on the roof of the Vehicle; or  
  • You or any person standing or sitting on the roof of the Vehicle.  
Payment Method means a valid credit card that the Driver or Account Holder uploads and provides and is approved in the Outbound Sharing App.
Personal Information has the same meaning as in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Prohibited Act means:  
  • use of the Driver App or the Services:  
    (i) for any unlawful purpose;  
    (ii) in any way that interrupts, damages, impairs or renders the Driver App, or Our Services  substantially less efficient;  
    (iii) to transfer files that contain viruses, trojans or other harmful programs;
    (iv) to access or attempt to access the User Account of another user or to penetrate or attempt  to penetrate any security measures;  
    (v) to disseminate any content or engage in any conduct which is defamatory, obscene, or may  have the effect of being harassing, threatening or abusive to an individual or group of  individuals or which discriminates or vilifies any person or group of person on the basis of  religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age or disability or otherwise; or  
    (vi) to advertise or promote a third party’s or your own products or services (to infringe another  person’s copyright, trade mark or any other intellectual property rights;  
  • engaging in any screen scraping, data mining, or data acquisition and consolidation, or any other  means of automatically searching or mining data from the Driver App, Our Website or the Services;  or
  • sharing Your Login Details with any third party; or
  • allowing anyone to access Your User Account or to drive the Vehicle using Your Login Details.
Recharge Station means Outbound Mobility’s charging station at the Host Property or any other public electric vehicle charging station available for use.
Reservation Fee means the per-minute fee paid to secure the Outbound vehicle in advance of a trip.
Services means Our rental services provided through the App, Our Website or otherwise.
Tracking Device means a GPS or other device that is fitted to the Vehicle that has electronic tracking  capabilities to determine its location and other data including speed, braking and fuel levels.  
Underbody Damage means any damage to the Vehicle caused by or resulting from contact between the  underside of the Vehicle and any part of the roadway or any object or obstruction, including kerbs, gutters,  speed or road humps, barriers or wheel stops and does not arise as a result of an impact with another vehicle.  
Unsealed Road means a road, other than a road that is undergoing temporary roadworks, that has been  formed and constructed but is not sealed with a hard material such as tar, bitumen or concrete.  
Usage Fee means the fee that the Driver agrees to pay to drive the Vehicle for the Usage Period as shown within the Outbound Sharing App.
Usage Period means period that the Driver shown within the Outbound Sharing App.
User Account means the account You have created through the App/Website.  
Vehicle means the Vehicle described in the Rental Agreement and includes its parts, tools, components and  accessories, including the GPS unit (if fitted) and includes any replacement Vehicle.  
We, Us, Our, means Outbound Mobility ABN 57 648 078 246.
Website means the website of Outbound Mobility at the URL: https://www.getoutbound.io
You, Your means the person, whether it is an individual, a firm or company or government agency that rents the Vehicle from Us and whose name is shown in the Rental Agreement.
1.2 Interpretation  
In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires:
  • headings are for convenience only and do not form part of the Terms and Conditions or affect their  interpretation; and
  • where You comprises two or more persons each is bound jointly and severally.
  • a reference to a document, including this Agreement, is a reference to that document (including any schedules and annexures) as amended, consolidated, supplemented, novated or replaced;
  • in each schedule to this Agreement, a reference to a paragraph is a reference to a paragraph in that Agreement;
  • a reference to any statute, proclamation, rule, code, regulation or ordinance includes any amendment, consolidation, modification, re-enactment or reprint of it or any statute, proclamation, rule, code, regulation or ordinance replacing it;
  • a reference to writing includes any communication sent by post, facsimile or email;
  • a reference to time refers to time in Brisbane, Queensland and time is of the essence;
  • all monetary amounts are in Australian currency;
  • the word “month” means calendar month and the word “year” means 12 calendar months;
  • the use of words such as “include”, “includes”, "including", "for example", "in particular", “such as” or similar expressions, are used without limitation;
  • a reference to any thing is a reference to the whole and each part of it;
  • a reference to a group of persons is a reference to all of them collectively and to each of them individually;
  • words in the singular include the plural and vice versa.
Schedule of Fees
Fee type
Value
Details
Vehicle usage
Variable by vehicle, shown in app
Per-hour or per-day fee, paid at time of booking.
Cancellation fee
50% of trip fee, if cancelled less than 24 hours before trip start
Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the trip. 50% refund if within 24 hours of trip.
Late return fee
Hourly rate plus inconvenience fees
A per-hour fee charged if returning the vehicle beyond the allowed rental time.
Pets
$200
May also include additional costs for cleaning and/or repairs.
Smoking
$200
May also include additional costs for cleaning, deodorising and/or repair.
Tolls
Passed on
Charged separately to rental fees + $2.50 admin fee per booking
Tesla SuperCharging usage fees
Passed on
Charged separately to rental fees
Driving fines
Passed on + $25 admin fee
Fines passed on to driver plus additional fee to cover Outbound admin.
Late payment fees
$20 admin fee + 12% p.a. interest compounded daily
Where payment is owed and not paid on time, late fees will apply.
Call out (if user at fault)
Up to $100
At Outbound’s discretion, depending on issue.
Call out (flat battery)
$100 + towing fees
Towed to nearest appropriate charging station.
Call out (not at fault)
$0
If service or vehicle is at fault, Outbound will not charge for call out
Excessive cleaning
$150
If a car is returned in a state unfit for the next user, this fee will be charged for cleaning.
Lost/damaged Outbound equipment
$200 + cost of replacements
This includes (but not limited to) logbooks, e-tags, vehicle guides etc.
Unauthorised driver
$500
Drivers other than verified account holder
Standard damage excess
Variable per vehicle model
Applicable to all drivers over the age of 23 for any damage claims. Check specific rental terms and conditions.
Vouchers
Variable
At certain times, we can provide bonus credits to users for discounted use of vehicles
Partner Code
Variable
At certain times, we can offer discounted packages to partners for discounted use of vehicles
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