Because accidents happen. DadGuard caps your liability at 10% of a camera's replacement value, so you can focus on shooting.
One choice for the whole order. It covers every camera and add-on item on it.
Covers accidental damage to the camera and included equipment during normal use.
Everything in DadGuard, plus theft, fire, lightning, windstorm and total loss. Same cap, broader coverage.
Without DadGuard you are responsible for the full repair or replacement cost.
Set by how many cameras you rent. Your exact fee is shown before you book.
| Cameras | Both looksDadGuard | Both looksDadGuard+ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 camera | $20 | $30 |
| 2 cameras | $30 | $50 |
| 3 cameras | $50 | $80 |
| 4 cameras | $50 | $90 |
The same price for any rental length.
| Scenario | No coverage | DadGuard | DadGuard+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental drop | Full repair cost | Capped at 10% | Capped at 10% |
| Lens crack from impact | Full replacement | Capped at 10% | Capped at 10% |
| Stolen from car | Full replacement | Full replacement | Capped at 10% |
| Fire or storm damage | Full replacement | Full replacement | Capped at 10% |
| Total loss | Full replacement | Full replacement | Capped at 10% |
| Mechanical failure | Pro-rated refund (Sec. 7) | Pro-rated refund (Sec. 7) | Rental-price refund* |
| Water or liquid damage | Full repair cost | Not covered | Not covered |
| Sand contamination | Full repair cost | Not covered | Not covered |
| Sun or sensor burn | Full repair cost | Not covered | Not covered |
* DadGuard+ may refund the rental price, excluding shipping and DadGuard+ fees, if our post-rental inspection confirms a mechanical failure not caused by the renter.
With DadGuard or DadGuard+, the most you will ever owe for covered damage is 10% of the camera's replacement value.
| Camera | Look | Replacement value | Your max (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVC GZ-HD5U | Signature Glow | $60 | $6 |
| JVC GZ-HD3U | Signature Glow | $80 | $8 |
| JVC GZ-HD6U | Signature Glow | $100 | $10 |
| Sony HDR-PJ340 | Handycam | $122 | $12 |
| Sony HDR-CX130 | Handycam | $129 | $13 |
| Sony HDR-CX360V | Handycam | $135 | $13 |
| Sony HDR-CX330 | Handycam | $150 | $15 |
| JVC GZ-HD7U | Signature Glow | $170 | $17 |
Your kid sets the camera on a table and someone bumps it. The lens cracks. With DadGuard, your liability is capped at 10% of replacement value instead of the full repair bill.
A gust of wind knocks the tripod and the camera hits concrete. DadGuard covers accidental impact damage. Your liability is capped at 10% of replacement value instead of the full repair bill.
You left the camera in a locked car and someone broke in. DadGuard+ covers theft and caps your liability at the lesser of actual replacement cost and 10% of replacement value. Standard DadGuard does not cover theft.
The lens motor fails during normal use. With DadGuard+, you may receive a refund of the rental price, excluding shipping and DadGuard+ fees, if our post-rental inspection confirms a mechanical failure not caused by the renter. Without DadGuard+, Section 7 provides the equipment-issue remedies.
Water and liquid damage is excluded from both plans. We recommend keeping the camera in its case when not in use, especially at outdoor events near drinks.
If you decline both plans, you are responsible for the full repair or replacement cost of any damage beyond normal wear and tear. Our cameras are inspected and tested before every rental. Any new damage is documented and charged at fair market repair rates.
Full coverage terms are in our Rental Agreement (Section 6).
No. DadGuard is a contractual liability cap, not an insurance policy. Nightfox Films self-insures all protection plans. You're not buying insurance; you're capping your maximum out-of-pocket cost if something goes wrong.
Your responsibility for the equipment begins when the carrier confirms successful delivery and ends when the carrier scans the return package. DadGuard applies during that period under Section 6 of the Rental Agreement.
With DadGuard or DadGuard+, your liability is capped at 10% of the camera's replacement value. Without DadGuard, you'd be responsible for the full repair or replacement cost.
Theft is covered by DadGuard+ only, not standard DadGuard. With DadGuard+, your liability is capped at the lesser of actual repair or replacement cost and 10% of replacement value.
Any contact with liquid: rain, spills, splashes, condensation from rapid temperature changes, submersion. Water damage is not covered by either plan. We recommend keeping the camera in its case when not in use, especially at outdoor events.
Report damage or equipment issues promptly by email or phone. If damage or a defect is present when the equipment arrives, notify us within 24 hours of delivery so it is not presumed to have occurred during your rental.
You can add or upgrade your protection plan any time before the equipment ships. Once shipped, protection cannot be added or changed.
Cancellation refunds follow Section 10 of the Rental Agreement. The amount depends on your payment schedule, whether the first balance charge has been attempted, and whether the kit has shipped.
That's an equipment issue, not a damage claim. Section 7 of the Rental Agreement provides troubleshooting, a possible replacement, or a pro-rated refund for unused days. DadGuard+ customers may receive a refund of the rental price, excluding shipping and DadGuard+ fees, if our post-rental inspection confirms a mechanical failure not caused by the renter.
Mechanical failure means the equipment stopped working through no fault of the renter. Examples: shutter mechanism failure, sensor malfunction, lens motor failure, port failure. It does not include user error such as a dead battery, wrong settings, or not following the included instructions. Determination is based on our post-rental inspection at DadCam's sole discretion.
Still have questions? Email info@dadcamrentals.com. We're happy to walk you through coverage before you book.
All equipment is rented as-is. We test before every shipment but do not guarantee uninterrupted operation of vintage electronics. If your camera stops working through no fault of your own, see our equipment issue policy in the Rental Agreement (Section 7). DadGuard+ customers may also be eligible for a mechanical failure refund (Section 6). *The rental-price refund excludes shipping and DadGuard+ fees.
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