This Hire Agreement and Liability Disclaimer is for "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" and any Private individuals Hiring our Inflatables, Hire Equipment or Entertainment Services for Private Hire purposes ONLY. "Our" Extended Hire Agreement & Terms of Hire for Commercial use, Public Events, Charity Events or School Events are located by following these links.
All Documentation can also be obtained in printed format by requesting this in writing from "Us".
"We" have Set-out these "Terms & Conditions" in Print format to distinguish the clear Responsibilities & Liabilities of "East Lothian Bouncy Castles, our Staff, Representatives and Sub Contractors" and "You", the "Hirer", for any damage or injuries occurring from, or as a result of, the misuse or reckless use of the "Hired Items" or "Services" as detailed in "Your" Order Confirmation.
Any Persons using any of "Our" Hired items or Services do so at their own risk.
The following guidelines are for the safety of all persons using "Our" Hired items" or Services, and it is the Sole Responsibility of "You" the "Hirer" to ensure that they are adhered to.
"East Lothian Bouncy Castles, our Staff, Representatives and Sub Contractors" cannot accept responsibility for any damage or injury to anyone using any equipment however caused.
We operate with £5m Public Liability Insurance with a major UK insurer.
To extend the Standard Insurance Cover to "Our" Full Cover of Liability, is a chargeable service, and this may be added to "Your" Booking as a Bolt On by "You" the "Hirer" to include "Our" Staff Supervision package. Please contact "Us" for a quotation.
Please Call "Us", e-mail, or use "Our" Contact "Us" section of the Website for any more information.
For "Your" information, safety, and enjoyment we recommend that "You" print and retain a copy of the following information:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
General
1. Prior to the start of any Hire, a safety check must have been completed by either "You" the "Hirer" or by "Us" an "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" representative, to ensure that the Hired items or Services is fully suitable for the area that it has to be erected in and the type of use that it has been Hired for.
2. Full Payment by Cash on Delivery or Electronic Cleared Funds, Prior to Delivery is expected before the end of "Your" delivery and erection of the Hired items or Services. Non-Payment may result in the refusal of a Hire, Cancellation of any bookings made and the retention of any payments that have already been taken, unless told otherwise in writing.
3. "You" the "Hirer" are not only financially responsible for any loss or damage to the equipment on hire to "You" but also any injury occurring whilst the equipment or service is on hire to "You" the "Hirer" unless otherwise stated in writing. We suggest that you check with your own Insurer that you have adequate cover in place to pay for any financial loss or damages raised by a claim against you.
4. All equipment should be checked by "You" the "Hirer" on delivery; "You" the "Hirer" must ensure that all items on Hire from "Us" "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" are accounted for and returned to our collection staff in the same clean condition that they were delivered to "You" the "Hirer". Any damage to the equipment will be charged to "You" the "Hirer" . Equipment returned in a dirty condition may be liable for a cleaning charge starting at the rate of £50.00 per hour.
5. "You" the "Hirer" agree that the area in which any inflatable device is to be erected, and the area 1.5 metres around it will be completely free from debris and sharps including animal foul and excessive dead grass. If this is not the case when the inflatable is delivered, "We" "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" reserve the right to refuse the hire. In this case payment will still be required and any payments are Non-Refundable.
6. Periodic checks will have to be made during the Hire Period on the equipment Hired to "You". The equipment can move during your hire time and therefore these checks are very important. The periodic checks will be provided on a separate checklist. "You" the "Hirer" are agreeing that this list has been received and that the checks will be carried out by "You".
7. "Our" Delivery Team are trained and authorised to setup and collect the Hired equipment and under no circumstances should the equipment be moved or handed over to anyone other than "Our" delivery team.
Safety
8. Do not allow anyone to be on any inflatable device during the inflation or deflation as this can be very DANGEROUS.
9. If the inflatable is not being used for any part of the day, please switch the fan off at the mains.
10. Where the device is a child’s only device, this will be designed for use by Children Only, no taller than the interior walls of the unit.
The safe number of Children on an inflatable at any one time depends on their size and weight. There must be enough space for each child to bounce freely without colliding with others. Adults should Not enter a children's castle unless it is for safety reasons.
11. Ensure that participants are not pushing, colliding, fighting, or behaving in a manner that is likely to cause injury or distress to others.
Ensure that children are not attempting somersaults, as this can be extremely dangerous.
12. Do not allow anyone to bounce or play on the front step of the inflatable as a child could quite easily bounce off and get hurt.
The front step is there to assist the users getting on or off the inflatable. It is also a good idea to use one side of the step for entry and the other for exit.
13. Ensure that no one with a history of back or neck problems, or anyone who suffers from a heart complaint, or anyone who is Pregnant uses the inflatable. This is also the case for anyone who is feeling unwell or is suffering from the effects of alcohol or drugs.
14. Always ensure that the inflatable is not overcrowded, and limit the number of users according to age, size and stature of the participants using it. Different jump periods may need to be arranged to allow different age groups to use the inflatable at different times.
15. No Food or Drinks (including Chewing Gum & Sweets) is to be allowed near or on the inflatable. This will avoid choking and damage to the hire items.
16. Shoes, Glasses, Jewellery, Badges, Toys, Sharp instruments including Zips or any Pets are not allowed on or near any inflatable.
Please ensure that pockets are emptied prior to entering the inflatables.
17. No Face Paints, Party Poppers, Confetti, Pens, Pencils, Coloured Streamers, Glitter or Silly String is to be used on or near the inflatable. These items are hard to remove from Inflatable equipment and may lead to a cleaning charge. Please remember to return the equipment in the same condition it arrived.
18. No Smoking, Naked Flames, or Barbecues to be near the inflatables or Hire equipment.
19. Climbing, Hanging, or Sitting on the walls or roof of the inflatable is extremely dangerous and must not be allowed. Slides are for Sliding down only. Do Not allow participants to Climb up Slides!
20. A responsible adult must ALWAYS supervise the use of the hired equipment.
21. Never use an inflatable without the provided anchorage in place. Due to the amount of air being pumped into the inflatable it is not uncommon for the wind to move or blow it over with Wind Speeds more than 24 MPH. It can also move or topple over due to the boisterous activity within the inflatable.
Weather
22. Inflatables should not be used if the jumping area becomes wet as it will become very slippery and can cause injuries. In the event of rain, inflatables should not be used. Any Wet areas should be towel dry before reuse.
23. In the event of heavy rain, the fan should be switched off at the mains and covered with a plastic bag along with the extension lead. The inflatable should not be used. Any wetness on the bed of the inflatable, including bubbling (which is normal) can be dried off with a towel.
24. In high winds (Gusts of 24mph) the fan should be turned off and users are not permitted to use the Inflatable equipment until it is safe to do so.
This will be determined by an Anemometer device.
Potential Issues
25. In the event, that the Fan Blower stops working, ensure all users are evacuated from the inflatable immediately. The fan should be connected via an RCD device at the power supply, so try pressing the reset button on the RCD device. Also check the fan to ensure it is clear from debris and nothing is blocking the fan intake. Please also check that the Strap attaching the Bouncy Castle to the fan has not become loose. Lastly change the Fuses of any electrical plugs relating to the powering of the Blower unit. After these checks have been performed and the fan is still not operational, contact "Us" "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" on 01875 813 282 or 07825 643 500 for advice.
26. In the event of the fan overheating or it loses power, switch off at the mains and leave for 5 minutes. Once switched back on again it should restart. If it does not refer to paragraph 25 in this document.
Cancellations
27. In the event of Adverse Weather Conditions including, but not limited to: Heavy Rain and/or Strong Winds a Private Hire may have to be cancelled by "Us" "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" for safety reasons.
In the event of this type of cancellation the hirer may move the hire to another date depending on stock availability to another date within the same season (April - October)
Any other cancellation made out with 30 days of the Hire date will require a 50% cancellation charge. Any cancellation made within 30 days of the hire date will require a 100% cancellation charge. Any payments are Non-refundable but can be transferred to another date within the same hire season (April - October) subject to availability.
28. In exceptional circumstances the customer may have the ability to move the hire date, but this will need to be agreed in writing by "Us" "East Lothian Bouncy Castles", with as much notice as is possible. Depending on the circumstances there may be a fee for this, and the exact required stock may not be available for the new date, but alternatives may be offered.
Cash on Delivery is accepted, however most people pay by Bank Transfer.
Electronic Private Hire Payments must be made prior to your Party Starting
WE DO NOT CARRY CHANGE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Provided that the equipment is used in accordance with the above guidelines and "Our" Terms & Conditions of Hire, those using the Hired items or Services should do so safely. However, accidents can happen. "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" can accept no liability for injuries sustained or any other loss, howsoever caused, in the absence of the negligence of "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" or "Our employees/representatives or Sub Contractors".
As the equipment will be in the possession of "You" the "Hirer" and in full control by the "You" the "Hirer" whilst in use rather than that of "East Lothian Bouncy Castles" or "Our employees/representatives or Sub Contractors", any liability for injuries and/or other losses caused other than in the circumstances described above rests with "You" the "Hirer".
Accordingly, it is strongly recommended that "You" the "Hirer" has adequate liability insurance covering his or her liability arising from the use of the Hired equipment or Services or any claims that may arise.
* IMPORTANT
ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY OF "OUR" EQUIPMENT IS THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF "YOU" THE "HIRER"
It is imperative that "We" know about any Access Restrictions at the time of "Your" Booking to ensure that "We" have the correct manpower and equipment on the day of "Your" Hire.
Access Restrictions Include but are not Limited to:
Steps or Stairs to Access the Area, Hills, Slopes, No Rear Access to a Property, Parking Restrictions, No Lift for Heavy Equipment going into Indoor Venues, Setup area’s further than 80 Ft away from "Our" Delivery Vehicle
If "You" are unsure Simply discuss with "Our" Booking Agent to save any disappointment.
DO NOT LEAVE IT UNTIL THE DAY OF HIRE, THIS CAN LEAD TO THE CANCELLATION OF "YOUR" BOOKING
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East Lothian Bouncy Castles
Trading Address: 107 PRESTON CRESCENT, PRESTONPANS, EAST LOTHIAN, EH32 9RA
Tel: 01875 813 282 Mob: 07825 643 500 Fax: 0871 522 7781
E-Mail: enquiries@eastlothianbouncycastles.co.uk Web: www.eastlothianbouncycastles.co.uk