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/1oqaboUNpkoN0gsvwn9Py3jAkdFYFxTHg/view

Terminology:
1. “The Harp” as specified herein refers to the Harp, cover, 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 specific time by payment of a hire fee. “The Hirer” accepts responsibility for the care and upkeep of the harp. Should a string break, the harp must be returned to HSQ Harp Hire Co-ordinator for appropriate string replacement - cost deducted from the bond money on return of the harp. “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. Term of Hire - 3 months (13 weeks)

Cost: bond of $200 (returnable) plus $260 hire for a period of 3 months.
Payment: 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
Ref: Your Surname

Overdue fee: An overdue fee of $30 will apply per week or part thereof, exceeding the 3 month period.
Insurance: The Harp Society of Qld Inc. has its own insurance arrangements to cover hire harps. Please note that to minimise risk the harp must not be taken to any venue other than to and from HSQ Harp Hire Co-ordinator, without permission from the HSQ committee.

Collection: The harp is to be collected by the hirer from the location advised by the Harp Society of Qld. Currently this is 9 Duranta Street, Bellbowrie, 4070.
Should the harp be returned before the end of harp hire term, an appropriate pro rata refund will be given, at a rate of $10 for every week of unused hire. However any such refund and refund Bond money, shall only be given once the committee of the HSQ is satisfied that the harp has been returned in its original condition.

Usage: The harp is intended for the use of beginners, i.e. those who are new to the harp and is not to be used for any monetary gain by the "Hirer". The harp is not to be used outdoors under any circumstances and must be handled according to the attached document “Care of Harp”.

The Hirer must be a current member of the HSQ. This can be done online at https://www.harpsocietyqld.org.au/membership
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: Harp Hire Co-ordinator Jill Atkinson - harpqld@gmail.com

HSQ HIRE SCHEME – CARE OF THE HARP
• The Harp is never to be taken out from your home. Exceptions may be requested from the Harp Society Committee to take the harp to a HSQ event or to your harp teacher. Prior requests must be made to and permission received from HSQ Committee before taking the harp out of your home.
• The Harp is never to left in a parked car.
• Never expose the Harp to weather (heat, rain, hail, snow, etc)
• The Harp is to be kept out of draughts, sunlight and damp.
• When not in use the Harp is to be kept covered and stood with back against the wall 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 broken strings.
• Broken strings are to be communicated to HSQ Harp Hire Co-ordinator to facilitate replacement of correct strings immediately to minimise overstress to the soundboard and to prevent further breakage.
• Please notify the 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 HARP, APART FROM A LIGHT DUST WITH A DRY SOFT CLOTH.

N.B. 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 a harp from hire without notice should we believe the harp is not being correctly cared for.

Some of our harps may be available to purchase. For hirers, the total of the first 3 months rental may go towards the purchase price.