Contract Hire Agreement Template for Germany

1. Data Protection: Required when personal data processing is involved, addressing GDPR requirements

2. Consumer Protection Provisions: Required when one party is a consumer, incorporating VerbrKrG requirements

3. Sub-hiring: Include when sub-hiring of the asset is to be permitted or explicitly prohibited

4. Purchase Option: Include when the lessee has an option to purchase the asset at the end of the hire period

5. Service Level Agreement: Required when specific service levels are part of the hire arrangement

6. Force Majeure: Include when specific provisions for unforeseen circumstances are needed

7. Assignment and Security: Include when transfer of rights or creation of security interests needs to be addressed

8. Competition Law Compliance: Required when the agreement might have competition law implications

1. Schedule 1 - Asset Specification: Detailed technical specifications and condition report of the hired asset

2. Schedule 2 - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of all payments, including timing and calculation method

3. Schedule 3 - Service Level Requirements: Detailed service levels and performance metrics if applicable

4. Schedule 4 - Maintenance Schedule: Detailed maintenance requirements and schedules

5. Schedule 5 - Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance requirements and minimum coverage levels

6. Appendix A - Delivery and Acceptance Form: Template for confirming delivery and acceptance of the hired asset

7. Appendix B - Return Condition Requirements: Detailed requirements for the condition of the asset upon return

8. Appendix C - Authorized Users: List of persons authorized to use or operate the hired asset if applicable