Avalanche Concert Lighting & Stage 253-627-2319

Terms & Conditions

The Rental Department

Avalanche's Rental Department offers an array of equipment for theatre, film & video, special events, meetings, and more! Our inventory includes lighting fixtures, special effects, DJ and intelligent lighting systems, cable and distribution systems, dimmer racks, control consoles, grip accessories, rigging equipment, staging platforms, and pipe & drape. In addition to providing the entertainment and special event industries with equipment, Avalanche services include lighting design, technical production assistance, installation/strike, and operation crews. For more information and pictures of our work in the field please contact us.

Rental Catalog

We are continually expanding our inventory (and we never throw anything away) so please don't hesitate to ask us if you require something not listed.

Rental Period and Pricing

The minimum rental period is one day. Price reductions are available for large or long term rentals. Any discounts must be confirmed in writing on your Rental Contract at the beginning of the rental. Fax your equipment list and rental beginning/ending dates to 253-272-1278, call our rental department at 253-627-2319, or e-mail us with your equipment needs for a custom quote. Rental reservations are suggested as equipment is rented on a first-come first-served basis. Additionally,

Payment Terms

Payment is due prior to delivery or receipt of equipment. Billing for approved Avalanche customers is net 10 days. There is a minimum billing of $20.00. Rental equipment must be secured with a Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express card, or approved purchase order. Avalanche rentals are subject to WA sales tax.

Certificate of Insurance

Rentee is responsible for and shall provide its own insurance to cover retail sale value of equipment rented for all loss and damage. Avalanche reserves the right to request a Certificate of Insurance naming Avalanche Concert Lighting as additional insured and Loss Payee for any order.

Liability

Avalanche is in no way responsible for liability, claims, cost, or expenses rising out of use or possession of our equipment, or injury caused by the use of, or possession of said equipment. Equipment is offered for inspection and test at time of rental. Please inform the rental agent and allow for additional time if you wish to do this. Avalanche assumes and customer acknowledges that only qualified stage hands and other professionals will be operating rental equipment. Avalanche reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Prices maybe subject to change without notice. Equipment rentals maybe cancelled with 24 hours advance notice.

Missing & Damaged Equipment

The customer is responsible for equipment picked up at, or delivered by Avalanche. Equipment is released to customer with a signed receipt. Rental charges continue on equipment until it is returned or an invoice for replacement is issued. Rental charges will not be deducted from replacement cost. Any repair work necessary shall be paid by the rentee, and if the unit is damaged beyond repair, the rentee shall pay full replacement costs.

Delivery/Shipping

Avalanche delivery and pick-up is defined as door to door service. This does not include load-in, set-up, strike, or load-out of equipment. The customer is responsible for a crew to load/unload equipment from the vehicle and drayage between the dock area and venue. Air and ground transportation can also be provided at customer's expense. All rental equipment returned to Avalanche via carrier must be shipped pre-paid. Your rental does not end until the equipment has been received at our warehouse.

Cleaning

Any equipment returned requiring excessive cleaning may be subject to equipment cleaning fees.

Deposits

All orders over $1000.00 requires a 50% deposit at the time of booking or purchase.  Final payment is due at the time of delivery of rental equipment or purchased items.

Some rental items require expendables to make them work, Fog Fluid, Dry Ice, Color Media, Bubble juice. These items are available for purchase from our sales department. It is recommended you place these orders when securing your rental package.

Delivery Policies

Delivery & Pick up is available and is calculated each way. Rates are subject to prompt receiving of equipment. Deliveries made outside of business hours are subject to 4 hour minimum labor charge.

Shipping Rental Orders

Equipment cartage worldwide is available. Air Cargo Transport SeaTac Airport. Sea Cargo Transport Port Of Tacoma, Sea Cargo Transport Port Of Seattle. Please contact your Avalanche rental representative with any logistical questions you may have.

Equipment Returns

* Rental Equipment is due back by 10:00 Am on the return date

* Equipment must be returned in the same condition rentee received equipment.

* All cables must be coiled and secured with tie line and cleared of debris. Ie; Tape, Dirt,

* All burned out lamps must be returned or you will be charged for that item.

* Verify all equipment counts and rental dates prior to signing rental agreement.

* Rentee agrees not to keep equipment beyond rental return date without written permission from Avalanche.