What is Budget Care?
Budget Care is more than just equipment protection. It’s a membership program for returning customers with a proven rental history.
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Replaces high security holds and expensive third-party insurance with a simple, low-cost waiver
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Provides production planning support, including consultation on crew sourcing, equipment selection, and production guidance tailored to your project
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Limits maximum liability to 30% of repair or replacement costs if accidental damage occurs
How Budget Care Works
If an accident happens:
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Contact us and return the damaged equipment.
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Provide a brief, documented report describing the incident.
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We’ll handle repair or replacement.
Your total liability is capped at 30%, and you remain eligible for future rentals under Budget Care.
What Budget Care Covers
Accidental Damage Only
Covers unintentional damage during normal use, such as:
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Dropped cameras during setup
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Light stands tipped over on set
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Scratches, dents, or impact damage during transport
Most lenses come with a UV filter to protect the front element. Minor surface wear is considered normal use, not damage.
What Budget Care Does Not Cover
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Theft or loss
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Electrical failures caused by user negligence (short-circuits, power surges, component burnout)
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Water or sand damage
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Intentional or reckless damage
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Camera sensor damage from direct sunlight
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Unsafe handling, e.g., using cameras underwater without approved housing or improper rigging
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Equipment that cannot be returned
Member Perks
Budget Care members enjoy more than protection:
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Damage Waiver: Skip large deposits on eligible rentals
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Early Weekend Pick-ups: Pick up your weekend rentals from 9:00 AM on Friday and return anytime on Monday (Only 1-day Charge)
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Flexible Returns: Return rentals any time on the return date before closing hour at no extra cost
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Priority Discounts: Ideal for students, schools, and frequent renters
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Shipment Handling Coverage: Up to $15,000 replacement value when using Budget Camera shipping services
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Production Support: Guidance on production planning, crew sourcing, and equipment selection
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Budget Care Dashboard: Manage coverage, view rental history, update or cancel your plan, and track claims online
Why Choose Budget Care?
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Affordable: Pay a small fee as Damage Waiver (Only 25% of the first-day rental cost)
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Transparent: Liability capped at 30% of replacement cost
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Flexible: Perfect for creators, students and schools
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Reliable: Managed directly by BC Studios—no third-party insurance
Budget Care ensures a safer, simpler, and smarter rental experience when renting from BC!