IGENERAL RENTAL CONDITIONS
1.1These General Terms and Conditions of Rental (hereinafter referred to as "General Terms and Conditions") govern the terms for short-term and remunerative rental (rent-a-car) within the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and abroad of an individually specified vehicle (hereinafter referred to as the "Vehicle"). The specific rental conditions for the individual Vehicle (including, but not limited to, duration, price, place of pick-up/return, deposit, and selected services) shall be agreed upon between the Lessor and the Lessee in a rental agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Rental Agreement"), to be executed upon receipt of the Vehicle. Until the execution of the Rental Agreement, the relationship between the parties shall be governed by the Reservation made and these General Terms and Conditions.
1.2These General Terms and Conditions, as well as all appendices thereto, are an integral part of each Rental Agreement. By making a Reservation and/or by signing the Rental Agreement, the Lessee expressly declares that they have become acquainted with the General Terms and Conditions, that the same were provided to them prior to the execution of the agreement, that they have understood their content, and that they accept them without objections. When making an online Reservation, the acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions is certified by ticking the designated "I accept the General Terms and Conditions" checkbox.
1.3Application 1"Official Price List", containing the values of all fees, penalties, indemnities, administrative fees, and coverages, is an integral part of these General Terms and Conditions. The Official Price List is provided to the Lessee prior to the execution of the rental agreement, including by being published on the Lessor's website, and is the one in effect as of the date of execution of the respective Rental Agreement, unless expressly agreed otherwise in the agreement itself.
1.4These General Terms and Conditions may be supplemented and amended by the Lessor, whereby such amendments shall enter into force only for rental agreements concluded after the date of their publication, unless the parties expressly agree otherwise in writing for a specific Rental Agreement.
1.5The parties expressly agree that these General Terms and Conditions, the Rental Agreement, the Authorization Form, as well as all amendments, supplements, appendices, protocols, and other documents arising from or related to them, may be signed in one of the following ways:
1.5.1with a handwritten signature on paper.
1.5.2with a simple electronic signature or an advanced electronic signature within the meaning of Article 3, point 10 and 11 of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC, in the form of data in electronic form (a stylus signature on a tablet or other similar electronic device), which the holder of the electronic signature uses to sign, added to or logically connected with these Terms and Conditions, the Rental Agreement, supplements and amendments thereto, and any other documents arising from and/or related to the Terms and Conditions and the Rental Agreement, when the same are in electronic form.
1.5.3Signing the Rental Agreement and/or the Authorization Form by means of an electronic signature, including signing with a stylus on an electronic device, constitutes the Cardholder's express and unequivocal consent for subsequent card transactions, including deferred, supplementary, and/or subsequent debits arising from the Rental Agreement and these General Terms and Conditions, within the meaning of the rules of the card organizations.
1.6The parties expressly agree that the legal effect of the parties' simple and advanced electronic signatures under Art. 1.5.2 and 1.5.3 above is equivalent to that of their handwritten signatures in accordance with Art. 13, Para. 4 of the Electronic Document and Electronic Trust Services Act and Art. 25, Para. 1 of Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC; in this regard, these General Terms and Conditions, the Rental Agreement, the Authorization Form, all appendices, protocols, supplements, and amendments thereto, signed with a simple or advanced electronic signature, shall be considered to be executed in writing and constitute original documents. The parties undertake not to contest the validity, admissibility, enforceability, or probative value of the documents signed in this manner, including with respect to completed and/or subsequent card transactions, solely on the grounds of their electronic form or the method of signing.
1.7The Rental Agreement and these General Terms and Conditions, the Authorization Form, all appendices, annexes, and protocols thereto constitute the entire agreement between the Lessor and the Lessee in connection with the rental of the Vehicle.
1.8The Rental Agreement and the General Terms and Conditions are governed by the law of the Republic of Bulgaria.
1.9All disputes arising in connection with the validity, interpretation, and performance of the Rental Agreement and these General Terms and Conditions shall be resolved through negotiations, and in the event of failure to reach an agreement – by the competent court. In the event of a dispute, the Bulgarian language version of the Rental Agreement and the General Terms and Conditions shall prevail. The parties expressly agree that all documents, statements, and correspondence carried out via electronic means, including through the use of the Internet, shall have the force of written evidence. Where the Lessee is a foreign citizen or a legal entity with its registered office outside the Republic of Bulgaria, the Lessor shall have the right to bring its claims either before the competent court in the Republic of Bulgaria or before the competent court in the country of the Lessee’s citizenship, habitual residence, or registered office.
1.10Throughout these General Terms and Conditions, the following words and phrases, when capitalized (including when they are used with articles and/or in the plural form), shall have the following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise:
1.10.1Rental Agreement – a written agreement concluded between the Lessor and the Lessee upon receipt of the Vehicle, whereby the Lessor provides the Vehicle to the Lessee for temporary and remunerative use, and the Lessee undertakes to pay the agreed price and all amounts due and to return the Vehicle in accordance with the terms of these General Terms and Conditions, the Official Price List, and the Authorization Form, which constitute an integral part of the Rental Agreement.
1.10.2Vehicle – a car, bicycle, electric bicycle or other means of individual mobility provided by the Lessor to the Lessee under a Rental Agreement, together with all its equipment, accessories, chargers, batteries, locking mechanisms, documents and additionally provided devices, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
1.10.3Cardholder – A natural person or a legal entity, the holder of a valid bank debit or credit card, who provides this card as a payment instrument in connection with the Rental Agreement, including for the blocking and/or utilization of a Security Deposit and/or Administrative Deposit, as well as for the payment of all amounts due arising from or in connection with the Rental Agreement and these General Terms and Conditions, and shall bear joint and several liability with the Lessee for the fulfillment of all monetary obligations under the agreement.
1.10.4Reservation – Preliminary booking and engagement of a vehicle for a specific date, time, and location, carried out through the website of "Modul" Ltd. - toprentacar.bg/en, at a business location of the company, by telephone, e-mail, or through a Partner, for which a Reservation Voucher has been issued containing the details of the person making the reservation, the make and model of the reserved vehicle, the rental location, the amounts paid and due, etc. The reservation is of a binding nature and creates an obligation to appear for the execution of a Rental Agreement under the terms specified in the Reservation Voucher, these General Terms and Conditions, and the Official Price List, without in itself representing a concluded Rental Agreement. The obligation to appear arises for the person whose personal data has been entered in the main reservation form (first name, last name, telephone, date of birth), unless at the time of signing the Rental Agreement another person is designated who expressly assumes the rights and obligations under the agreement.
1.11The provisions of these General Terms and Conditions, which by their nature relate solely to motor vehicles, registration regime, compulsory insurance, driving licenses, fuel, license plates, technical inspections or other specific characteristics of vehicles, shall apply only when the subject of the Rental Agreement is a car or other motor vehicle to which the relevant rules are applicable.
1.12These Terms and Conditions are valid from 25.03.2026
IIPARTIES TO THE RENTAL AGREEMENT
2.1Lessee – a natural person or a legal entity that rents the Vehicle from the Lessor under the terms of a Rental Agreement and these General Terms and Conditions.
2.2. "MODUL" Ltd., registered in the Commercial Register and the Register of Non-Profit Legal Entities at the Registry Agency under UIC 103846775, with its registered office and management address at: Aksakovo, "Chanlaka" area, PI 00182.45.47, is a commercial company that provides the Vehicle for use under a Rental Agreement on a legal basis, including through its affiliates, branches, partners, or authorized representatives. The same is hereinafter referred to as the "Lessor".
2.3When the Cardholder, Main Driver, Additional Driver, or other persons specified in these General Terms and Conditions are listed in the Rental Agreement, all listed persons assume joint and several liability within the meaning of Art. 121 et seq. The liability of the persons specified in the Rental Agreement shall be joint and several, regardless of the nature of the liability.
2.4If the Rental Agreement is entered into with a legal entity, all other persons listed such as the Cardholder, Main Driver, Additional Driver, or any other person specified in these Terms and Conditions, must be authorized by the legal entity to represent the entity in from of the Lessor.
IIIPAYMENT OF RENTAL PRICE, SECURITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEPOSIT
3.1For the use of the Vehicle during the Rental Period, the Lessee owes the Lessor a rental fee, hereinafter referred to as the "Rental Price." The Rental Price is specified in the Rental Agreement.
3.2The rental price, which includes the Rental Price for the Vehicle for the entire Rental Period and all additional services, fees, and coverages requested by the Lessee, is paid in advance before the Vehicle pick up. The rental price is paid by credit/debit card or by bank transfer to the Lessor's account. When payment is made upon signing the Rental Agreement and handover of the Vehicle, it can only be made by bank card. If the Lessee wishes to receive an invoice, he should request it when making the payment. Invoices are issued within 5 calendar days from the date of payment.
3.3If the Lessee has made a reservation on the Lessor's website, toprentacar.bg/en, and has paid a part of the rental price in advance, the prepaid amount will be deducted from the total rental price when the Rental Agreement is concluded. If the Lessee has paid the entire rental price and does not add additional services, fees, or other coverages, there will be no additional payment due when the Rental Agreement is concluded.
3.4For the purposes of online reservations, the person whose details are entered in the main reservation form shall be considered a future Lessee, unless, upon receipt of the Vehicle and signing of the Rental Agreement, another person is designated who expressly accepts the rights and obligations under the agreement.
3.5If the Lessee has made a Reservation on the Lessor's website - toprentacar.bg/en and fails to appear to execute a Rental Agreement at the agreed date and location within 4 (four) hours after the time specified in the reservation voucher, the Reservation shall be considered cancelled due to the Lessee's fault. In this case, the Lessee shall owe a non-appearance (NO SHOW) penalty in an amount determined according to Art. 5.1 and the Official Price List, due to the lost opportunity to provide the Vehicle to another person. Additional services and fees selected in the Reservation shall not be included in the amount of the penalty. The non-appearance penalty shall be deducted from the prepayment made for the Reservation, and the Lessee expressly agrees that the deduction shall be carried out regardless of whether the prepayment was made by them personally or by a third party. By making the prepayment for the Reservation, the person using the payment card declares that they are familiar with these General Terms and Conditions and provides consent for the prepaid amount to be used to satisfy the non-appearance penalty, whereby the Cardholder shall be deemed to have given valid consent for the transaction.
IVREQUIREMENTS FOR THE LESSEE
4.1The Lessee must be at least 21 (twenty-one) years old, possess a valid driver's license for the same category as the Vehicle - subject of the Rental Agreement, and have at least 1 (one) year of driving experience with a motor vehicle of the corresponding category. The requirement of at least 1 (one) year of driving experience does not apply to individuals over 30 (thirty) years old. This requirement applies to all vehicle classes not listed in Articles 4.2 and 4.3 of the General Terms.
4.2The Lessee must be at least 23 (twenty-three) years of age and have at least 1 (one) year of experience as a driver of a motor vehicle to be provided with a car from the following classes: CDMR, IDMR, HDAR, CDAR, DDAR, IDAH, FDAR, SFAR, EDAE, L_IFMR,L_IVMR,L_IDAR, L_FDAR.
4.3The Lessee must be at least 25 years of age and have no less than 5 years of driving experience to be provided with a car from the following classes: FVMD, LDAR, FFAD, FVAD, CKMR, IKMR.
4.4Only the Lessee has the right to drive the Vehicle during the rental period under the Rental Agreement.
4.5To be provided with a bicycle, including an electric bicycle, the Lessee must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age. The bicycle may only be used and operated by the Lessee, and no entry or use by an Additional Driver or any other person is permitted.
4.6The Lessor may give their consent about the Vehicle being driven during the rental period under the Rental Agreement by other drivers, under the condition that they meet the requirements of this section. With the Lessor's consent, the other drivers are listed as the main and/or additional drivers in the Rental Agreement.
4.7The Lessee and all drivers listed in the Rental Agreement, including the main and Additional drivers, must possess a valid identification document as well as a valid driver's license that allows them to operate the Vehicle in the Republic of Bulgaria or any other country for which they have received permission from the Lessor in accordance with these General Terms and Conditions and the Rental Agreement. The Lessee and all drivers listed in the Rental Agreement are required to check all legal requirements for driver's licenses in the respective countries where they will use the Vehicle and obtain, at their own expense and responsibility, the necessary documents in the required form and content (such as an international driving permit or a national driving license with the appropriate certified translation and legalization in accordance with the Convention on Road Traffic, signed in Vienna on 08.11.1968). Upon signing the Rental Agreement, the Lessee and all drivers listed therein declare that they possess a driver's license that meets the requirements of this provision. Failure to present valid documents as per this section leads to the cancellation of the Reservation, and the provisions of Article 5.1 apply.
VENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT, RENTAL PERIOD. EXTENSION OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT PERIOD
5.1A confirmed Reservation may be changed or canceled by the Renter by sending an email to office@toprentacar.bg or by calling 0700 89 050, under the terms of the cancellation policy selected during the reservation. When making a Reservation, the Renter chooses one of the following cancellation policies offered by the Lessor: a non-refundable policy (listed in the contract as “Non-refundable”), a flexible policy (listed in the contract as “Flex”) and a last-minute cancellation policy (listed in the contract as “Flex Plus”). The cancellation policy selected by the Renter is explicitly stated in the reservation voucher and in the Rental Agreement and determines the terms and conditions for changing and canceling the Reservation, as well as all terms and conditions thereunder, including the procedure for refunding or withholding the amounts paid.
5.1.1Non-refundable policy - 100% (one hundred percent) of the total value of the Reservation is paid, including the Rental Price for the requested period, as well as all applicable fees and additional services selected by the Renter. Changes to the parameters of the Reservation are not allowed after its confirmation and payment. In case of cancellation of the Reservation, the amount paid is not subject to refund. In case the fulfillment of the Reservation is objectively impossible for reasons for which the Lessor is responsible, the amounts paid are refunded.
5.1.2Flexible policy (Standard) - The Reservation can be changed or canceled up to 72 (seventy-two) hours before the start of the rental period. In case of cancellation made before the specified period, the amounts paid are refunded in full. In case of a change made before the specified period, the value of the Reservation is recalculated according to the prices and rental conditions in effect at the time of the change. After the specified period, the parameters of the Reservation cannot be changed. In case of cancellation after the specified period, the Renter owes the Lessor compensation in the amount of 20% (twenty percent) of the Rental Price of the Car for the entire term of the Reservation, but not less than the value of one rental day. In case the amounts paid exceed the amount of the compensation due, the difference shall be refunded to the Renter.
5.1.3Last-minute cancellation policy (Flex Plus) - The Reservation may be changed or canceled up to 12 (twelve) hours before the start of the rental period. In case of cancellation made before the specified period, the amounts paid shall be refunded in full. In case of a change made before the specified period, the value of the Reservation shall be recalculated according to the prices and rental conditions in effect at the time of the change. After the specified period, the parameters of the Reservation cannot be changed. In case of cancellation after the expiry of the specified period, the Renter owes the Lessor compensation in the amount of 20% (twenty percent) of the Rental Price of the Car for the entire term of the Reservation, but not less than the value of one rental day. In case the amounts paid exceed the amount of the compensation due, the difference shall be refunded to the Renter.
VISHORTENING AND TERMINATION OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT PERIOD
6.1Termination of the Rental Agreement:
6.1.1Upon expiration of the Rental Period;
6.1.2Unilaterally by the Lessor with written notice to the Lessee with immediate effect, if the Lessee is in breach of their obligations under the Rental Agreement and these General Terms and Conditions, or if insolvency proceedings have been initiated against the Lessee;
6.1.3If the Lessor or a police officer or other competent authority has reason to believe that the Lessee's driving (or the driving of an Additional Driver) may pose a real danger to themselves and/or to any other person;
6.1.4If the Lessee has committed fraud to obtain the Vehicle;
6.1.5If the Vehicle is abandoned by the Lessee;
6.1.6In other cases provided for by law or these General Terms and Conditions.
6.2The Lessee has the right to return the Vehicle to the Lessor before the expiration of the Rental Period, whereby the Rental Agreement shall be deemed terminated early.
6.2.1When renting a car, the Rental Price due for the period until termination of the Rental Agreement shall be recalculated by multiplying the number of actually used days by the daily rental price of the Car. The amount so determined shall be increased by 20%, representing agreed compensation for early termination covering the Lessor's lost benefits. In addition, the Lessee shall owe additional agreed compensation in the amount of the recalculated rental price for 3 (three) days, covering administrative, logistical, and organizational costs related to the early release and re-rental of the car. The total amount of the recalculated sum due under this article may not exceed the rental price for the initially agreed Rental Period.
VIIDELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE VEHICLE
7.1The Lessor shall deliver to the Lessee or to the Main Driver, if the Lessee is a legal entity, the relevant Car in good working condition, equipped with a spare tire or emergency repair kit, supplied with necessary documents and equipment according to applicable Bulgarian law, with a full fuel tank or, in the case of electric vehicles, with no less than 80% battery charge. The Vehicle shall be delivered to the location specified in the Rental Agreement and at the time written in. Upon delivery of the Vehicle, the Lessor and the Lessee shall sign a Delivery-Acceptance protocol.
7.2The Lessee is obliged to inspect the condition of the Vehicle immediately after its delivery. If the Lessee notices any damages or discrepancies with the Vehicle, they must promptly notify the Lessor so that these can be recorded in the Delivery-Acceptance Protocol. Delivery-Acceptance Protocol once finalized with both parties' signatures, serves as evidence of the Vehicle's condition at the time of delivery to the Lessee. Claims regarding the condition of the Vehicle can only be raised by the Lessee directly to the Lessor at the time of delivery.
7.3The vehicle shall be returned to the location, date, and time specified in the Rental Agreement. A change in the return location is possible if the Lessee notifies the Lessor in writing at least 48 (forty-eight) hours before the expiration of the current Rental Period, and the Lessor confirms in writing to the Lessee the new return location."
7.4The lessee must return the vehicle to the Lessor in the condition received, in good technical working order and completeness, equipped with all documents, equipment, and accessories received with the vehicle (including keys, cards, and other locking or starting devices, RFID card), with a full tank of fuel or at least 80% charge of the electric battery. When renting a bicycle or electric bicycle, the Renter is obliged to return the Vehicle in the condition in which he received it, together with all provided accessories, equipment, batteries, chargers, locking mechanisms and accessories. The Lessor and the Lessee shall sign the Delivery-Acceptance protocol upon the vehicle's return.
7.5The Lessee must provide sufficient time for the Lessor to inspect the vehicle and sign the Delivery-Acceptance Protocol, documenting the vehicle's condition upon termination of the rental contract and its return to the Lessor. If the Lessee fails to return the rented Vehicle at the specified date, time, and place as stated in the Rental Agreement, and/or refuses to wait for the vehicle inspection and/or to sign the Delivery-Acceptance Protocol, the Protocol shall be signed by at least two employees of the Lessor, who shall attest to the Lessee's non-appearance or refusal. The observations in the protocol shall bind the party who did not appear or refused to sign it and may be used as evidence in court. In the event of damages discovered on the vehicle or the Lessee's failure to fulfill obligations regarding the vehicle's condition upon return, such facts shall also be evidenced by photographic material taken by Lessor's employees using technical means. The photographic material shall include the vehicle's registration/identification number, the date and time of the photographic material's creation, and the identified discrepancies in the appearance and technical integrity of the vehicle.
VIIICOVERAGES
8.1The Lessee may choose either "TOP PROTECTION" or "PREMIUM PROTECTION" coverage in connection with the use of the Vehicle under the Rental Agreement, for which a daily fee is due as specified in the Official Price List. If the coverage is selected at the time of signing the Rental Agreement, the full fee for this coverage for the entire Rental Period must be paid in advance before the Vehicle is delivered. If the Lessee requests coverage after signing the Rental Agreement, the Lessee must visit the Lessor's office to inspect the vehicle and pay the corresponding fee for the day that are left of the Rental Period. The additional coverage takes effect from the date indicated in the confirmation from the Lessor, but not before receiving the fee for the coverage from the Lessor. Cars of class: MKMR, EKMD, EKMR, CKMR, IKMR have mandatory “TOP PROTECTION” coverage included in the Rental Price and no other type of coverage can be selected for them.
8.2The "TOP PROTECTION" and "PREMIUM PROTECTION" coverages limit the Lessee's liability for damage done to the exterior of the rented vehicle, fire, or theft, which are certified by a document from the Road and Traffic Police (KAT), Police, or other competent authority, drawn up in accordance with the Road Traffic Act and/or other regulations, or any other document confirming the occurrence of the event. These coverages are valid provided that the Lessor has been informed of the incident no later than 24 hours after its occurrence, and all accompanying documents of the Vehicle and its key are returned to the Lessor. The rights, limitations and conditions for the application of the "TOP PROTECTION" coverage are determined depending on the type of Vehicle rented according to the following provisions.
8.2.1When renting a Car the coverages limit the Lessee's liability for damages arising from a single event. An exception is made when the event that occurred is regressive, that is, there is another proven guilty party, established by a valid document, in which case the coverage is not terminated, provided that the Lessee has provided all necessary evidence for the exercise of the right of recourse against the person causing the damage or his insurer under "Civil Liability" insurance and this evidence is accepted by the Insurer as sufficient. The Lessee's liability for damages in any subsequent event may be limited if the Lessee pays the corresponding fee for day that are left of the Rental Period, as provided in the preceding provision.
IXFEES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
9.1"YOUNG DRIVER" fee. Applies when renting a Car and is also listed in the Rental Agreement as "YOUNG DRIVER". If Lessee or any additional driver(s) authorized under Article 4.5 of the General Terms is between the ages of 21 (twenty-one) and 23 (twenty-three) years old, a Young Driver fee is payable as indicated in the Official Price List, and the Security Deposit is doubled unless additional PREMIUM PROTECTION coverage has been purchased. In case of purchased PREMIUM PROTECTION coverage, the Lessee pays an Administrative Deposit in a standard amount specified in the Official Price List. Payment of the Young Driver fee does not override the provisions of Articles 4.2 and 4.3 regarding restrictions on the class of vehicle for which the Rental Agreement can be concluded. The Lessor may refuse to enter into a Rental Agreement or authorize an Additional Driver if they do not meet the requirements.
9.2"ADDITIONAL DRIVER" fee. Applies when renting a Car and is also listed in the Rental Agreement as "ADDITIONAL DRIVER". The fee is payable for each Additional Driver listed in the Rental Agreement who meets the requirements of Section III of these General Terms. An Additional Driver can be added to the Rental Agreement before or during the rental period. The fee for an Additional Driver is in accordance with the Official Price List and is due before the vehicle is handed over or before an annex or new Rental Agreement is concluded if the Additional Driver is authorized after the start of the rental period. Each Additional Driver must be listed in the Rental Agreement and must sign it.
9.3"LATE SERVICE FEE" in the Rental Agreement. If the Vehicle is returned to or picked up by the Lessee outside the working hours specified on the company's website, during official holidays, or on non-working days for the respective office of the Lessor where the return and/or pickup of the Vehicle takes place, the Lessee owes a "late service fee" as indicated in the Official Price List. For the purposes of this provision, the working hours of the Lessor 's respective office are specified at https://toprentacar.bg/en/contacts
9.4"ONE WAY RENTAL" Fee. In the Rental Agreement, it is also noted as "ONE WAY RENTAL". Upon prior request and inclusion in the Rental Agreement, it is possible to deliver or return the vehicle to another office of the Lessor. The fee is charged according to the Official Price List.
XRIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES OF THE LESSEE
10.1The Lessee has the right to request a free upgrade or a refund of the prepayment made if the Lessor is unable to provide a vehicle of the same make and model as confirmed in the Reservation. Upgrade rights do not apply to bicycles and electric bicycles.
10.2The Lessee has the right to request an extension of the rental period or a partial refund of the prepayment if there is a delay in delivering the Vehicle due to the fault of the Lessor, exceeding the period specified in Article 11.3. The extension cannot exceed the duration of the delay, and the refund amount must be proportional to the period of delay. These two options cannot be combined.
10.3The Lessee has the right to cancel the services due to a delay caused by the Lessor, exceeding the period specified in Article 11.3. In such case, the prepayment, if any, should be refunded to the Lessee.
10.4The Lessee is obligated to receive the Vehicle at the agreed date, time, and location. A delay exceeding 4 (four) hours by the Lessee in receiving the Vehicle leads to cancellation of the Reservation. In this case, the Lessee owes compensation to the Lessor as per the provisions of Article 5.1.
10.5The Lessee is obligated to use the vehicle diligently and with the care of a good Lessor, according to its intended purpose, to comply with the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria and other countries where the Vehicle is used or passes through, the current General Terms and Conditions, and the Rental Agreement, as well as the manufacturer's requirements for operating the Vehicle.
10.6The Lessee is responsible for monitoring the condition of the Vehicle, the levels of operational fluids (motor oil, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, Ad-Blue), and the readings of the Vehicle's indicators (such as tire pressure and other indicators). The Lessee should only use fuel and charging cables that comply with the standards and specifications of the Vehicle's manufacturer. The Lessee is not allowed to tamper with, damage, or allow tampering or damage to the mileage readings of the Vehicle.
The Lessee is required to always lock the Vehicle and secure all its parts when leaving it unattended. The Lessee should not leave keys, cards, or other devices for locking or starting the Vehicle, nor documents for the Vehicle, inside the Vehicle when it is parked for a stop, parking, or due to technical breakdown or accident. Responsible storage of the key and vehicle registration document is essential, ensuring they are not left inside the vehicle when it's left or at unattended locations where they could be stolen.
XIRIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES OF THE LESSOR
11.1The Lessor guarantees the car class. In the event that the Lessor is unable to provide a car from the reserved class, they are obligated to provide a car from a higher class at their expense or cancel the reservation with a full refund of the prepayment made by the Lessee.
11.2The Lessor guarantees that the provided car is in good technical condition, has all necessary documents, certificate for ownership, technical inspection certificate, third liability insurance policy, and paid road tax.
11.3The Lessor must provide the reserved car for rent to the customer at the pre-agreed date and time, allowing for a normal delay for up to 30 minutes.
11.4In case of a prepaid confirmed Reservation, the Lessor must wait for the customer to arrive within 4 hours after the agreed rental time. After this period, the Reservation is considered canceled and the provisions of Article 5.1 apply.
11.5An exception applies to reservations made upon prior request at an address other than the Lessor's office address. In these cases, the Lessor must wait for the Lessee to arrive within 20 minutes after the agreed rental time. After this period, the Lessor is not obligated to wait for the Lessee. Nonetheless, the reservation will be held for up to 4 hours; after this time, the reservation is considered canceled and the provisions of Article 5.1 apply.
11.6The Lessor reserves the right to refuse to provide their services to the Lessee due to safety reasons related to the vehicle and other technical grounds. In such cases, the Lessor is obliged to refund only the amounts paid by the Lessee for the service that was not provided, without any additional costs, fees, or penalties.
11.7The Lessor is obligated to ensure peaceful and uninterrupted use of the Vehicle by the Lessee.
11.8In case of a technical breakdown of the Vehicle due to factory defect or natural wear, resulting in the Vehicle being unfit for its intended use, the Lessor must provide a Replacement vehicle of a similar or higher class within 3 working days upon receipt of notification from the Lessee about the technical breakdown, at the nearest Lessor's office. If the technical breakdown immobilizes the Vehicle and prevents it from moving by its own to the Lessor's office, the Lessor shall provide a Replacement vehicle to the Lessee at the location of the technical breakdown. If the technical breakdown occurs outside the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Lessor shall provide a Replacement vehicle to the Lessee on the Bulgarian side at the nearest border checkpoint to the location of the technical breakdown. Upon handing over the Replacement vehicle, the Lessee returns the damaged Vehicle to the Lessor. The costs for transporting the damaged Vehicle to the return location are entirely borne by the Lessee.
XIIPROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA (CONSENT FOR PROCESSING)
12.1By signing the Rental Agreement and its General Terms and Conditions, which are an integral part of the individual contract concluded between the parties, the Lessee acknowledges being informed that: the Lessor processes the Lessee's personal data in accordance with all requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European parliament and of the council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation), and applicable laws in the field of processing and protection of personal data in the Republic of Bulgaria
12.2The vehicle is equipped with a GPS system. The Lessor has access to the data generated by this system. By signing the Rental Agreement, the Lessee consents to the processing of personal data collected through the GPS system in the vehicle.
12.3When the Lessee uses the satellite navigation system or the infotainment system in the Vehicle, the Lessee is responsible for the information stored in these systems as a result of their use. The Lessor cannot guarantee the confidentiality or privacy of such information. In this regard, the Lessee must delete the information before returning the Vehicle to the Lessor. Failure to do so may allow the next user of the Vehicle to access this information.
12.4Detailed information about the processing of the Lessee's personal data by the Lessor can be found at https://toprentacar.bg/en/privacy-policy
XIIIDISCOUNTS AND LOYALTY PROGRAM
13.1Any individual or legal entity registered on the lessor's website toprentacar.bg/en, who has used the company's services as a lessee, has the opportunity to receive additional discounts off the rental price according to the loyalty program "MyTop," hereinafter referred to as "MyTop."
13.2My Top offers the following discounts, provided that the Lessee has not violated the General Terms and Conditions and has no outstanding obligations to the Lessor:
13.2.13% of the rental price value for the 2nd Reservation,
13.2.25% of the rental price value for the 3rd Reservation,
13.2.310% of the rental price value for each 4th, 5th, and 6th Reservation,
13.2.415% of the rental price value for each 7th and subsequent Reservation.
13.3Every individual or legal entity registered on the lessor's website toprentacar.bg/en, who makes a Reservation through the company's website and pre-pays the full amount of the Rental Price, receives a discount of the daily rental price of the Car, excluding additional coverage and fees. No discount is applied in case of partial prepayment for the Reservation.
XIVCORRESPONDENCE
14.1Unless otherwise expressly provided in these General Terms and Conditions, any notice, advance notice, communication, request, or other correspondence between the Parties regarding the Rental Agreement must be in writing and may be delivered in person, by registered mail or courier, or electronically to the correspondence addresses specified in the Rental Agreement.
14.2Each notice is deemed received: (a) when delivered in person – on the day of delivery to the respective Party; (b) when sent by registered mail or courier – on the day of delivery indicated in the return receipt; and (c) when sent electronically – at the moment of its receipt in the recipient's information system.
14.3Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party of any change in the contact details provided in the Rental Agreement. In the event of failure to fulfill this obligation, any correspondence sent to the respective Party's contact addresses, including electronically, shall be deemed duly and properly delivered and received by that Party.
XVMARKETING MESSAGES
15.1The Lessor organizes various marketing activities and campaigns related to its operations, for which it sends relevant informational messages. These messages may only be sent through the Lessor's official channels, including email, Viber, SMS, Meta, and others. By signing these General Terms, the Lessee expressly consents to receiving such informational messages from the Lessor through the aforementioned official channels.
15.2The Lessee may opt out of receiving commercial messages at any time by sending a message to the Lessor at office@toprentacar.bg
15.3I object to receiving marketing emails and messages ▢