HSQ HARP HIRE APPLICATION FORM [ USE ONE FORM PER TERM ]
Please fill in this application for both initial hire term and each renewal term thereafter.
A PDF version of the terms & conditions can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QejtbYaPtaoitCQSENJjibZthx8YGp7N/view?usp=sharingTerminology1. The Harp as specified herein refers to the harp, tuning key and tuning key holder.
2. The Hirer refers to the person acquiring the harp from the Harp Society of Queensland
Inc. (HSQ) for a specified time by payment of a hire fee.
Responsibility1. The Hirer accepts responsibility for the care and upkeep of the harp, including contacting
the HSQ Harp Hire Coordinator for replacing any broken strings (supplied by HSQ), the
cost of which will be deducted from the bond money upon return of the harp.
2. The Hirer undertakes to return the harp in the condition in which it was lent, or to pay
for any repairs or replacement costs as deemed necessary by the committee of the HSQ.
3. Terms of Hire and Cost - Aoyama Etude 42 String Pedal Harp OR Aoyama 46 String Pedal
Harp – Brisbane Metropolitan area only.
A BOND of $500 (returnable at the end of the final hire period) PLUS
a) $1200 for minimum Initial Hire Period of Six calendar months – ie $200 per
calendar month
b) $200 for each Hire Extension period of one calendar month thereafter, as granted
by the HSQ.
2. The Hirer has the option of extending the Initial Hire Period for a Hire Extension Period on a month-by-month basis. The HSQ reserves the right to grant or decline any Hire Extension Period
application.
3. Should the harp be returned before the end of any Hire Period, a pro-rata refund of $25
will be given for every week of unused hire. However, any such refund or refund of Bond
shall only be given once the committee of the HSQ is satisfied that the harp has been
returned in its original condition.
Payment1. The costs listed above are payable in advance. Payment to be by direct deposit to:
Account name: Harp Society of Queensland Inc.
Account Number: 85-188-0763
BSB: 084-004
Reference: Your Surname
Applications can be considered to split the hire payment of $1200 into 2 x $600
payable in advance of each three month period.
2. An OVERDUE FEE of $50 will apply for each extra week, or part thereof, exceeding the
Initial Hire Period or Hire Extension Period.
InsuranceThe Harp Society of Queensland Inc. has its own insurance arrangements to cover hire harps.
Please note that to minimize risk the harp is only to be transported by, and with prior
arrangement of, a representative of the HSQ Hire Scheme.
Use - ConditionsThe Harp is intended for the use of beginners and/or developing players. In addition:
a) The Harp is not to be used for any monetary gain by the Hirer.
b) The Harp is not to be used outdoors under any circumstances and must be handled
according to the attached document: “Care of Harp”.
c) The Harp must be kept only at the Hirer’s place of residence, which must have suitable
storage and suitable access for a pedal harp - indoor or outdoor staircases will not be navigated.
d) The HSQ pedal harps are only available for hire in the Brisbane Metropolitan area.
The HirerThe Hirer must be a current member of the HSQ. Membership is per calendar year and can
be taken up online at:
https://www.harpsocietyqld.org.au/membershipIn addition the Hirer MUST be under the tutelage of an approved pedal harp teacher for the
duration of hire term. (ie Approved by the Harp Hire Co-ordinator or HSQ Committee.)
HSQThe HSQ has sole discretionary rights to determine eligibility of hire. The HSQ reserves the
right to withdraw the Harp from hire at any time should the committee have reason to
believe that the above conditions are not being met.
Enquiries to : Jill Atkinson HSQ Harp Hire Coordinator, email:
harpqld@gmail.comHSQ HARP HIRE SCHEME – CARE OF HARP- The Harp is never to be taken from your home. Pedal harps are only to be transported by a
representative of the HSQ Hire Scheme, and only at the beginning and end of the hire term.
- Special circumstances could be considered upon prior application (eg to attend an exam or
concert performance) but this would be an exceptional instance.
- The Harp is never to be left in a parked car.
- Never expose the Harp to weather (heat, rain, hail, snow, etc)
- The Harp is to be kept out of drafts and sunlight, and away from air conditioners, heaters, windows and damp conditions.
- When not in use the Harp is to be kept covered and stood with its back against a wall or chair and protected from animals and children to avoid accidental damage.
- Please note that the Harp should be kept well-tuned. Daily tuning keeps the harp easily maintained, reducing the risk of broken strings.
- Please notify the HSQ immediately if a string breaks. Broken strings are to be replaced as soon as possible to minimize overstress to the soundboard and to prevent more breakage of
strings. To maintain consistency of string quality, HSQ will provide a replacement string from
their supply at the expense of the Hirer (to be taken from the Bond at the end of the hire
term.)
Please notify HSQ immediately if any part of the Harp is damaged or requires repair. ON NO
ACCOUNT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF as this could result in greater expense to you in
the end.
Cleaning: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE HARP, APART FROM A LIGHT DUST WITH A DRY
SOFT CLOTH.
NB: The Harp Society of Queensland Inc. undertakes to hire our harps in a spirit of good
faith. We expect the Hirer to take all due care with these instruments. We reserve the
right to withdraw the Harp from hire without notice should we believe the harp is not
being correctly cared for.
