Terms and Conditions of Hire.

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Please read this document carefully and be sure that you are happy with the Terms and Conditions before you sign in agreement .

Full payment of all items is expected on delivery of the unit. Failure to provide payment on delivery may result in the hire being declined and loss of deposit.

Bouncy Castles / Bounce Houses / Ball Ponds / Inflatable Slides :

Kangaroo will provide safety matting for the entrances / exits of the above units.  

It is the hirees responsibility to ensure that the venue is suitable for the equipment being hired . Whilst we will give advice on what is required from a venue ,( e.g. height requirement ) if the venue is deemed unsuitable after we have arrived to set up the equipment , the hiree will be liable for the full cost of the hire.

The maximum age for users of this equipment   is 14 yrs.

* A responsible adult must supervise the equipment at all times and ensure that the equipment is being used

in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

* It is the supervisors responsibility to ensure that no persons under the influence of   alcohol or drugs be allowed to use this

equipment at any time.

This equipment has been designed for indoor / outdoor conditions. However, when wet the equipment may become slippery and therefore increase the possibility of injury to the users. In such cases the equipment should not be used.

It is strictly prohibited to purposely make any of the equipment wet.

In high winds the equipment must be deflated.

The hiree must   ensure that the blowers are kept dry at all times and that the blower / power   supply   is never tampered with.

The equipment as stated above should be erected , operated , supervised and used in accordance with the Health and Safety guidelines as set out in HSE PM 76 , a summary of the relevant sections are attached as part of these Terms and Conditions of Hire.

General.

A reservation made with Kangaroo will only become a firm booking upon receipt of a £10.00 deposit unless otherwise stated.

If the hiree cancels a booking having paid a deposit , the deposit will be retained by Kangaroo.

If   bad weather causes the hire to be cancelled by either party the deposit will be retained by Kangaroo , but can be claimed against a future booking.

A shower cover does not offer complete wet weather protection. If used in   heavy or persistant rain the unit will become wet inside.

The principle hirer accepts full and complete responsibility for all loss or damage to all or any of the equipment hired whilst   it is in their custody and control. The cost of repairing any damage incurred will be charged to the hiree at Kangaroo's discreation.  

The Bouncy Castles , Bounce Houses , Ball Ponds and inflatable slides are all provided with a copy of the manufacturers specific safety guidelines , the hiree must   ensure that these guidelines are adhered to.

                                                                              HSE PM 76 Summary

Suppliers / erectors responsibility.

It is a condition of the Policy under which the Indemnity is being granted that the following inspection is carried out by the erector and such inspection should include :

a )   All anchor points are intact and not damaged.                           

b )   Anchor ropes are not worn or chaffed.

c )   Anchor stakes and their location remain sound for continued use.

d )   The wall to tower fixings are not torn.

e )   There are no holes or rips in the surface or seams of the bed and step / front apron.

f )   When fully inflated all walls and towers ( when fitted ) are firm and upright and the pressure in the bed and step / front apron are sufficient to give a reliable and firm footing .

g )   The blower has no exposed wires or lose bolts , screws etc. and that the mesh guards over the air inlet and outlet are secured and intact.

h )   Electric cables are not worn or chaffed and that plugs , sockets and switches are not damaged .

Hirees / Supervisors Responsibility.

•  Ensure that all users remove their footwear (   except socks ) and any other hard , sharp or dangerous objects from their persons such as buckles , pens , purses , etc. Spectacles are best removed.

•  Not allow anyone to bounce on step / front apron.

•  Not allow anyone to climb or hang on the outside walls.

•  Not allow users who are taller than the outside walls when   standing on the inflated bouncing surface to use the device.

•  The operators should be proactive and use a whistle or other device and take action at the first   sign of any misbehaviour.

•  Ensure that the equipment is not overloaded.

•  Larger or   more boisterous children should be segregated from small ones and a number of users at any one time should be limited to the figure which allows each user enough room to play safely.                                                                      END.  

Signed :                                                                                                                        Date:                                                                               .                                                                                      

All inflatable units are supplied with a copy of these terms and conditions, a manufacturer's current test certificate and relevant operating instructions.

You will also be supplied with an accident / incident folder. Please use this folder to record   in detail any occurance pertinent to the hire of this equipment , particularly if an injury is sustained . Please record the personal details of anyone affected in such an incident.

  Of course , you are also welcome to record any other comments , positive or constructive , or   suggestions of what would enhance our service to you.

If you have any concerns about this document or would like to discuss any of these issues further please contact us.