Terms and Conditions

Business Name: Rent a Canadian
Legal Form: Sole Proprietorship
Location: Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Last updated: 03.03.2026.

1. Nature of Services

All services are provided as independent mandate services under Art. 394 ff. of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR).

The Provider:

  • Is self-employed

  • Is not an employee of the Client

  • Does not provide medical, therapeutic, psychological, nursing, security, or legally regulated escort services

  • Provides social companionship only in a non-commercial intimate sense

2. Personal Responsibility

Clients expressly acknowledge that:

  • Participation in walking tours, lessons, moving assistance, garden work, and social outings involves inherent risks.

  • They participate voluntarily and at their own risk.

  • They are physically and mentally capable of participating. (The Provider does not assess medical fitness.)

3. Alcohol & Social Events

  • Each party is solely responsible for their own alcohol consumption.

  • The Provider assumes no responsibility for decisions made by the Client before, during, or after social outings.

  • The Provider is not liable for third-party venues, event organizers, or other guests.

4. Dog Owner Responsibility

The Client remains legally liable for their animal pursuant to Art. 56 OR.

The Client confirms:

  • Valid liability insurance

  • Disclosure of behavioral risks

5. Moving & Physical Assistance

The Client is solely responsible for:

  • Adequate insurance

  • Proper packaging

  • Safe equipment

  • Compliance with safety standards

The Provider may refuse unsafe tasks.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Swiss law:

  • Liability is limited to intent and gross negligence.

  • Liability for slight negligence is excluded.

  • Liability for indirect damages, consequential damages, and loss of profit is excluded.

  • Total liability is limited to the amount paid for the respective service.

Mandatory statutory liability remains reserved.

7. Cancellation Policy

  • 24+ hours: free

  • <24 hours: 50%

8. Insurance

Clients are responsible for maintaining:

  • Personal liability insurance

  • Accident insurance

  • Dog liability insurance (if applicable)

The Provider maintains appropriate insurance where legally required.

9. Data Protection

Data is processed in accordance with the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (rev DSG) and used only for contractual purposes.

10. Governing Law

Swiss law applies exclusively.

For private clients, jurisdiction is determined in accordance with Swiss consumer protection provisions (Client’s residence or Canton of Bern).