T&Cs

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EQUIPMENT HIRE

OF

THE PARTY PEOPLE MIDLANDS LIMITED

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before proceeding as all they apply to all Bookings made with the Owner. Please specially note clauses 5 & 6 which are regarding payment, refunds, and cancellations.

1.DEFINITIONS

1.1The following definitions apply in these Terms and Conditions.

“Additional Charges”: any applicable charges as set out in clause 17.

“Booking”: refers to the mutual, written agreement under these Terms and Conditions for the hiring of Equipment by the Customer from the Owner, includes the Customer’s order for the Equipment. Also referred to as Rental Agreement throughout these Terms and Conditions.

“Booking Fee”: a non-refundable fee payable upon booking.

“Cancellation Fee”: a fee charged for cancelling Bookings within 7 days of the Delivery Date as set out in clause 6.3.

“Collection”: the return of physical possession of the Equipment to the Owner at the Site upon completion of the Rental Period or earlier termination.

“Delivery”: the transfer of physical possession of the Equipment to the Customer at the Site.

“Delivery Date”: the date on which the Delivery is made, as agreed upon at the time of Booking.

“Equipment”: any apparatus, material or equipment (including all accessories supplied either as part of a kit or as standard with the main unit) as set out at time of the Booking; and all substitutions, replacements or renewals of such equipment and all related accessories, manuals and instructions provided for it.

“Material Defect”: a defect in any Equipment that substantially prevents the Equipment from operating or functioning as designed.

“Owner”: refers to The Party People Midlands Limited, whose principal place of business can be found upon request from The Party People.

“Rental Payments”: the payments made by or on behalf of Customer for hire of the Equipment.

“Rental Period”: the period of hire as set out in clause 3.

“Risk Period”: the period during which the Equipment is at the sole of the risk of the Customer as set out in clause 10.2.

“Site”: the venue or premises to which the Equipment will be delivered as agreed upon at the time of Booking or prior to the Delivery Date.

“Terms and Conditions”: Unless otherwise specified, refers to this document. Also referred to as Agreement in some sections.

“Total Loss”: Where due to the Customer's default, the Equipment is, in the Owner's reasonable opinion (or the opinion of its insurer), damaged beyond repair, lost, stolen, seized or confiscated.

2.EQUIPMENT HIRE

2.1The Owner shall hire the Equipment to the Customer for use at the Site subject to these Terms and Conditions.

2.2The Owner shall not, other than in the exercise of its rights under these Terms and Conditions or applicable law, interfere with the Customer's quiet possession of the Equipment.

3.RENTAL PERIOD

3.1The Rental Period shall commence with the Customer taking possession of the equipment upon Delivery and shall terminate at 18:00 on the same day, unless the Rental Agreement is terminated earlier in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

3.2The Rental Period may be extended to 21:00 on the same day by a mutual agreement by way of a written agreement between both parties at an additional charge of £35 an hour.

3.3If the Rental Period has not been extended in accordance with clause 3.2 and the Equipment is not returned to the Owner by 18:00 on the day, the Customer will be charged at the daily rate set out at the time of Booking until the Equipment is returned to the Owner.

4.BOOKING FEE

4.1A non-refundable booking fee of £25 is payable upon booking the equipment hire.

5.PAYMENT TERMS

5.1The Customer shall pay the Rental Payment to the Owner in accordance with the rate set out at time of Booking.

5.2The Customer shall make payment by the Delivery Date prior to the Customer taking physical possession of the Equipment.

5.3If the Customer fails to make any payment that is due upon Delivery, the Owner reserves the right to terminate the Rental Agreement.

5.4If the Customer fails to make a payment that is due by the due date, then, the Customer shall pay interest on the overdue sum from the due date until payment of the overdue sum, whether before or after judgment. Interest under this clause will accrue each day at 8% a year above the Bank of England's base rate from time to time, but at 4% a year for any period when that base rate is below 0%.

6.CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

6.1All cancellation requests must be confirmed in writing by the Owner.

6.2If the Customer cancels up to 7 days before the Delivery Date, there is no Cancellation Fee.

6.3If the Customer cancels within 7 days of the Delivery Date, the Customer shall pay a Cancellation Fee amounting up to 30% of the Rental Payment. If the Rental Payment has been paid in full value at the time of cancellation, the payment is non-refundable.

6.4If the Customer cancels on the Delivery Date, the Customer is liable for the full Rental Payment.

6.5In the unlikely event where the Owner cancels the Booking due to reasons beyond the Owner’s control, such as prevailing weather conditions, Equipment breakdown, etc., a partial refund may be issued.

6.6Where the Owner cancels the Booking on the Delivery Date due to customer error, such as not informing the Owner of the correct surface type, the Customer will remain liable for the full Rental Payment pursuant to clause 7.5.

7.SITE

7.1The Customer must ensure that the Site is suitable for the installation and operation of the Equipment.

(a)There must be enough space for the installation and operation of the Equipment. This includes space on the ground as well as entryways for the Equipment to pass through.

(b)There must be a parking space for parking and loading and unloading of Equipment. The Customer shall pay any parking charges or fines for parking delivery vehicles incurred during Delivery and Collection.

(c)The Customer must inform the Owner of the correct surface type upon which the Equipment will be installed.

(d)The Site must have access to a power supply for the Equipment to operate.

7.2To facilitate Delivery and installation, the Customer shall at its sole expense provide all requisite facilities and access to enable Delivery, Collection, and installation to be carried out safely and expeditiously.

7.3Installation of the Equipment may include the use of metal pegs, up to 500mm long, which are inserted into the ground to secure them safely. The Owner will not accept responsibility or cost of damage caused by the use of these metal pegs.

7.4The Customer must inform the Owner prior to the Delivery Date if the Equipment is to be used on hardstanding such as a patio, AstroTurf, indoor venue, etc. In such cases, the Owner will utilise sandbags instead of metal pegs. If the Customer fails to do so, the Site will be deemed to be unsuitable for installation of Equipment upon Delivery and clause 7.5 will apply.

7.5If the Site is deemed to be unsuitable for the installation of Equipment upon Delivery, the Delivery will be refused, and the Customer will be liable for the full Rental Payment. This includes any provisions that the Customer has failed to inform the Owner, such as stairs, and obstructions to the Site.

8.DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

8.1The Owner shall deliver the Equipment to the Site. The Owner shall use all reasonable endeavours to effect Delivery on the Delivery Date. Risk shall transfer in accordance with clause 10 of this agreement.

8.2Delivery costs are calculated at the Owner’s sole discretion and will be confirmed at time of Booking. The Equipment will be delivered by the Owner according to the time agreed during Booking. The Owner will use its best reasonable endeavours to deliver on time. The Owner will not be held liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of delays that occur outside of the Owner’s control, such as traffic, weather conditions, vehicle breakdowns, etc.

8.3The Customer acknowledges that installation and packing, including loading and unloading, of Equipment, may take up to 30-90 minutes depending on circumstances such as obstruction, weather, venue, etc. The Customer must take this clause into consideration as the Owner will not be held liable for any losses or costs incurred by this.

8.4The Owner shall install the Equipment at the Site. Acceptance by such representative of installation shall constitute conclusive evidence that the Customer has examined the Equipment and has found it to be in good condition, complete and fit in every way for the purpose for which it is intended.

8.5The Customer shall be present at the Delivery and installation of the Equipment.

8.6Any delay that obstructs Delivery and installation will be payable by the Customer at a rate of £25 for thirty minutes or £50 per hour.

8.7If the Customer fails to accept delivery of the Equipment on the Delivery Date, then, except where such failure is caused by the Owner's failure to comply with its obligations under these Terms and Conditions:

(a)the Equipment shall be deemed to have been delivered on the Delivery Date; and

(b)the Owner shall store the Equipment until delivery takes place, and charge the Customer for all related costs and expenses.

9.COLLECTION

9.1At the end of the Rental Period or upon earlier termination, the Customer will make the Equipment available for pick up at the Site.

9.2Any delay that obstructs the Collection will be payable by the Customer at a rate of £25 for thirty minutes or £50 per hour. The Customer shall pay any parking charges or fines for parking delivery vehicles incurred during Collection.

9.3The Equipment must be returned to the Owner in the same condition it was received in (fair wear and tear only excepted), otherwise the Customer will be liable to pay for the incurred costs:

(a)Dirty Equipment will incur a cleaning charge depending on the type of Equipment.

(b)Any alcohol-related damage will be charged at twice the price.

10.TITLE AND RISK

10.1The Equipment shall at all times remain the property of the Owner, and the Customer shall have no right, title or interest in or to the Equipment (save the right to possession and use of the Equipment subject to the Terms and Conditions)

10.2The risk of loss, theft, damage or destruction of the Equipment shall pass to the Customer on Delivery. The Equipment shall remain at the sole risk of the Customer during the Rental Period and any further term during which the Equipment is in the possession, custody or control of the Customer (“Risk Period”) until such time as the Equipment is returned to the Owner

10.3The Customer shall give immediate written notice to the Owner in the event of any loss, accident or damage to the Equipment arising out of or in connection with the Customer’s possession or use of the Equipment.

11.INSURANCE

During the Rental Period and the Risk Period, the Customer shall, at its own expense, obtain and maintain the following insurances:

(a)insurance of the Equipment to a value not less than its full replacement value comprehensively against all usual risks of loss, damage or destruction by fire, theft or accident, and such other risks;

(b)insurance for such amounts as a prudent owner or operator of the Equipment would insure for, or such amount as the Owner may from time to time reasonably require, to cover any third party or public liability risks of whatever nature and however arising in connection with the Equipment; and

(c)insurance against such other or further risks relating to the Equipment as may be required by law, together with such other insurance as the Owner may from time to time consider reasonably necessary and advise to the Customer.

11.2If the Customer fails to effect or maintain any of the insurances required under clause 11.1, the Owner shall be entitled to effect and maintain the same, pay premiums as may be necessary for that purpose and recover the same as a debt due from the Customer.

12.CUSTOMER’S OBLIGATIONS

12.1The Customer shall:

(a)ensure that the Safety Instructions (set out in Schedule 1) are followed;

(b)keep and maintain at its own expense the Equipment in good and substantial repair as and when required in order to keep it in as good an operating condition as it was on the Delivery Date (fair wear and tear only excepted);

(c)use all Equipment only for the purposes for which it was designed and operate in a careful, prudent manner and in accordance with the instructions for use;

(d)maintain effective control of the Equipment and keep the Equipment in a secure and suitable environment when not in use;

(e)ensure that the Equipment is operated only by suitably competent persons, duly instructed on its safe operations in accordance with manufacturer’s operating manuals, instructions, and safety warnings;

(f)not perform, or allow any person to perform, any work in or upon or make modifications, changes, alterations or repairs to the Equipment other than routine maintenance;

(g)keep the Owner fully informed of all material matters relating to the Equipment;

(h)keep the Equipment at all times at the Site and shall not move or attempt to move any part of the Equipment to any other location without the Owner’s prior written consent;

(i)not, without the prior written consent of the Owner, part with control of (including for the purposes of repair or maintenance), sell or offer for sale, underlet or lend the Equipment or allow the creation of any mortgage, charge, lien or other security interest in respect of it;

(j)not suffer or permit the Equipment to be confiscated, seized or taken out of its possession or control under any distress, execution or other legal process, but if the Equipment is so confiscated, seized or taken, the Customer shall notify the Owner and the Customer shall at its sole expense use its best endeavours to procure an immediate release of the Equipment and shall indemnify the Owner on demand against all losses, costs, charges, damages and expenses incurred as a result of such confiscation;

(k)not remove, alter, disfigure or cover up any numbering, lettering or insignia displayed upon the Equipment or any warnings or documentation thereon;

(l)not use the Equipment for any unlawful purpose;

(m)allow the Owner or its representatives access to the Site or any premises where the Equipment is located for the purpose of removing the Equipment at the end of the Rental Period. The Customer shall pack the Equipment utilising the standard packaging materials, where applicable.

13.INDEMNITY

13.1The Customer acknowledges that the Owner shall not be responsible for any loss of or damage to the Equipment arising out of or in connection with any negligence, misuse, mishandling of the Equipment or otherwise caused by the Customer or its officers, employees, agents and contractors.

13.2The Customer shall indemnify the Owner in full against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including any direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of profit, loss of reputation and all interest, penalties and legal costs (calculated on a full indemnity basis) and all other reasonable professional costs and expenses) suffered or incurred by the Owner arising out of, or in connection with any failure by the Customer to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

14.WEATHER

14.1The Equipment must not be used or operated during rainy weather. Electrics, including blowers, must be kept dry.

14.2The Owner will provide a waterproof tarp to use to cover certain inflatable equipment in such an event. If the Customer does not use the tarp and the Equipment becomes wet, the Customer will be charged a “Drying Fee”, the value of which depends on the type and size of Equipment.

15.EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN AND WARRANTY

15.1The Owner warrants that the Equipment shall substantially conform to its specification (as made available by the Owner), be of satisfactory quality and fit for any purpose held out by the Owner. The Owner shall use all reasonable endeavours to remedy, free of charge, any Material Defect in the Equipment which manifests itself on Delivery Date, provided that:

(a)the Customer notifies the Owner of any defect upon Delivery or installation of the Equipment of the defect occurring;

(b)the Owner is permitted to make a full examination of the alleged defect;

(c)the defect did not materialise as a result of misuse, neglect, alteration, mishandling or unauthorised manipulation by any person other than the Owner's authorised personnel;

(d)the defect did not arise out of any information, design or any other assistance supplied or furnished by the Customer or on its behalf; and

(e)the defect is directly attributable to defective material, workmanship or design.

15.2Insofar as the Equipment comprises or contains equipment or components which were not manufactured or produced by the Owner, the Customer shall be entitled only to such warranty or other benefit as the Owner has received from the manufacturer.

15.3If the Owner fails to remedy any Material Defect in the Equipment in accordance with 15.1, the Owner shall, at the Customer's request, accept the return of part or all of the Equipment and make an appropriate pro rata reduction to the Rental Payments payable during the remaining term of the Rental Period. This pro rata refund is limited to the time that the specific Equipment is inoperable.

15.4In the event that the Equipment experiences a breakdown after Delivery and installation due to any defect, the Owner’s liability will be limited to the cost of repair, including parts and labour, to return the Equipment to full working order. The Owner may, at its sole discretion, provide a pro rata refund of any Rental Payment made in relation to the Equipment.

15.5All Equipment breakdowns must be reported to the Owner as soon as possibly by the Customer via a phone call.

15.6The defective Equipment should not be operated unless the Owner has advised that it is safe to do so.

16.LIABILITY

16.1Without prejudice to clause 16.2, the Owner’s maximum aggregate liability for breach of the Terms and Conditions (including any liability for the acts or omissions of its employees, agents and subcontractors), whether arising in contract, delict (including negligence), misrepresentation or otherwise, shall in no circumstances exceed the cost of fulfilling its obligation under clause 15.4.

16.2Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits any liability which cannot legally be limited including liability for:

(a)death or personal injury caused by negligence;

(b)fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

(c)any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for the parties to exclude or restrict liability.

16.3The Owner shall not be liable under these Terms and Conditions for any:

(a)loss of profits;

(b)loss of sales or business;

(c)loss of agreements or contracts; and

(d)indirect or consequential loss,

in each case, however caused, even if foreseeable.

16.4Subject to clause 16.2, all implied Terms and Conditions as to the quality or performance of the Equipment and any other goods or services provided under these Terms and Conditions are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from this agreement.

17.ADDITIONAL CHARGES

17.1In addition to the Booking Fee and Rental Payment(s) required, the Owner has the right to apply additional charges where required:

(a)as per clause 6.3, if the Customer cancels the Booking within 48 hours of the Delivery Date, the Customer must pay to the Owner a cancellation fee of 30% of the Rental Payment;

(b)as per clause 9.3., if the Equipment is returned in a dirty state, the Customer must pay to the Owner a cleaning charge or pay for any damages. Alcohol-related damages are charged at double the price;

(c)as per clause 14.2, if the Equipment is returned to the Owner wet, the Customer must pay a Drying Fee;

(d)for loss of damage to the Equipment as a result of any failure by the Customer to comply with these Terms and Conditions;

(e)if the Equipment is damaged and it can be repaired, for loss of rental income during the period the Equipment is being repaired, provided such additional charges shall cease when the Equipment is returned to full working order;

(f)if the Equipment is damaged and cannot be repaired or the Equipment is lost or stolen, for loss of rental income during the period from the date the Equipment is damaged, lost or stolen to the date the Owner receives an amount equal to full replacement value of the Equipment;

(g)for the Owner’s packaging materials if such materials are not returned to the Owner at the end of the Rental Period or on earlier termination of the Rental Agreement.

17.2The Owner shall invoice the Customer for any Additional Charges and VAT (and any other applicable taxes) shall be applied to any Additional Charges.

18.TERMINATION

18.1Without affecting any other right or remedy available to it, the Owner may terminate the Rental Agreement with immediate effect if:

(a)the Customer fails to pay any amount due under the Rental Agreement on the due date for payment;

(b)the Customer commits a material breach of any Terms and Conditions which breach is irremediable or (if such breach is remediable) fails to remedy that breach immediately after being notified to do so;

(c)pursuant to the Equality Act 2010, the Owner reasonably believes that the Customer is displaying rowdy or disruptive behaviour, posing a threat to the health and safety of others, or under the influence of alcohol and drugs;

(d)the Customer suspends, or threatens to suspend, payment of its debts or is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or admits inability to pay its debts or (being a company or limited liability partnership) is deemed unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986 or (being a partnership) has any partner to whom any of the foregoing apply;

(e)the Customer commences negotiations with all or any class of its creditors with a view to rescheduling any of its debts, or makes a proposal for or enters into any compromise or arrangement with its creditors;

(f)a petition is filed, a notice is given, a resolution is passed, or an order is made, for or in connection with the winding up of the Customer (being a company, limited liability partnership or partnership);

(g)an application is made to court, or an order is made, for the appointment of an administrator, or a notice of intention to appoint an administrator is given or an administrator is appointed, over the Customer (being a company);

(h)the holder of a qualifying floating charge over the assets of the Customer (being a company) has become entitled to appoint or has appointed an administrative receiver;

(i)a person becomes entitled to appoint a receiver over all or any of the assets of the Customer or a receiver is appointed over all or any of the assets of the Customer;

(j)the Customer's financial position deteriorates so far as to reasonably justify the opinion that its ability to give effect to these Terms and Conditions is in jeopardy;

(k)the Customer suspends or ceases, or threatens to suspend or cease, carrying on all or a substantial part of its business.

18.2For the purposes of clause 18.1(b), material breach means a breach (including an anticipatory breach) that is serious in the widest sense of having a serious effect on the benefit which the Owner would otherwise derive from:

(a)a substantial portion of the Rental Agreement; or

(b)any of the obligations set out in clause 12;

18.3In deciding whether any breach is material no regard shall be had to whether it occurs by some accident, mishap, mistake or misunderstanding.

18.4This Rental Agreement shall automatically terminate if a Total Loss occurs in relation to the Equipment.

19.CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION OR EXPIRY

19.1On expiry or termination of this Rental Agreement, however caused:

(a)the Owner's consent to the Customer's possession of the Equipment shall terminate;

(b)the Owner may, by its authorised representatives, without notice and at the Customer's expense, retake possession of the Equipment and for this purpose may enter the Site or any premises at which the Equipment is located; and

(c)without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Customer, the Customer shall pay to the Owner on demand:

(i)all Rental Payments and other sums due but unpaid at the date of such demand together with any interest accrued pursuant to clause 5.4; and

(ii)any costs and expenses incurred by the Owner in recovering the Equipment or in collecting any sums due under the Rental Agreement (including any storage, insurance, repair, transport, legal and remarketing costs).

19.2On termination of this Rental Agreement pursuant to clause 18.1, the Customer shall pay to the Owner on demand a sum equal to the whole of the Rental Payments that would (but for the termination) have been payable if the Rental Agreement had continued from the date of such demand to the end of the Rental Period.

19.3Termination or expiry of this Rental Agreement shall not affect any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities of the parties that have accrued up to the date of termination or expiry, including the right to claim damages in respect of any breach of these Terms and Conditions which existed at or before the date of termination or expiry.

20.GENERAL

20.1Any variation to these Terms and Conditions shall be inapplicable unless agreed in writing by the Owner.

20.2The Owner reserves the right to make changes to these Terms and Conditions as it deems fit based on business needs. The Owner will make reasonable efforts to notify the Customer of any such changes.

20.3Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall prejudice any condition or warranty, express or implied, or any legal remedy to which the Owner may be entitled in relation to the Goods and Services, by virtue of any statute, law or regulation.

21.WAIVER

22.A waiver of any right or remedy under the Contract or law is only effective if given in writing and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. No failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy provided under the Contract or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

23.FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be in breach of these terms or conditions nor liable for delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such delay or failure results from events, circumstances or causes beyond its reasonable control. In such circumstances, the time for performance shall be extended by a period equivalent to the period during which performance of the obligation has been delayed or failed to be performed or the Booking shall be rescheduled or cancelled.

24.ASSIGNMENT AND OTHER DEALINGS

The Rental Agreement and these Terms and Conditions are personal to the parties and neither party shall assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract, delegate, declare a trust over or deal in any other manner with any of its rights and obligations under these Terms and Conditions.

25.THIRD PARTY RIGHTS

Unless it expressly states otherwise, these Terms and Conditions do not give rise to any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term.

26.SEVERENCE

26.1If any provision or part-provision of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed deleted, but that shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of these Terms and Conditions.

26.2If any provision or part-provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed deleted under clause 26.1,the parties shall negotiate in good faith to agree a replacement provision that, to the greatest extent possible, achieves the intended commercial result of the original provision.

27.GOVERNING LAW

The Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

Schedule 1Safety Instructions

1)The Equipment and anyone using the Equipment must be supervised at all times by at least one responsible and competent adult.

2)The Equipment has an age limit of 10 years. Failure to observe the limit at any time during the Rental Period will render the Customer liable for associated repair costs.

3)Read any relevant operating and safety information that is supplied with the Equipment.

4)Inflatable Equipment such as the bouncy castle must not be used during rainy weather as per clause 14. If such Equipment is returned to the Owner wet, a relevant Drying Fee will be charged.

5)All electricals must be covered during rainy weather.

6)Bouncy castles must not be overcrowded. Advice can be found on the bouncy castle steps. The Customer must ensure that older children and younger children do not use the bouncy castle at the same time. Adults and animals are not allowed.

7)Air vents on blowers must be kept clear of obstruction/blockage to ensure good air flow.

8)The inflation tube must not be kinked or obstructed.

9)Anyone wearing shoes, spectacles, sharp objects, key rings, studded clothing or any similar items that could cause damage to others or the equipment cannot be allowed onto the Equipment.

10)No food or drinks can be taken onto or consumed on the Equipment to avoid choking during play or spillage causing slipping hazards or damage to Equipment.

11)No party poppers, coloured streamers or silly strings can be taken, thrown or sprayed onto the Equipment. These materials can permanently stain the material and the Customer is liable for any damage arising from breach of this term.

12)Wipe down wet Equipment before use to avoid slipping hazards.

13)Do not use outdoor cooking stoves or outdoor heating near any Equipment.

14)Do not smoke near any Equipment.

15)Do not allow reckless or boisterous behaviour near any Equipment.

16)Ensure that no one is on the Equipment during inflation and deflation.

17)Defective Equipment must not be operated for safety purposes unless advised otherwise by the Owner.

DISCLAIMER/NOTICE OF RISK

Use of the hire equipment can involve risk of injury. By choosing to use the equipment, you do so at your own risk. Please ensure that you follow all safety guidelines. The Party People Midlands Limited will not be responsible for any damage or injury arising from improper or negligent use of the hire equipment.

I agree to the Terms and Conditions above for the equipment hire set out by The Party People.

Name ……………………..

Signature ……………………..

Date ……………………..

(If you are received this document via email, please reply directly to the email, stating whether if you accept these terms or not.)

HIRE AGREEMENT & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

It is the responsibility of the person who is hiring this Equipment to ensure that all

possible steps are taken to avoid injury or damage to the Inflatable.

Please ensure that the following Safety Instructions are followed:

·Inflatable Equipment will be fully secured to the ground at all times during use as per the manufacturers’ recommendations.

·Ensure that the area around the unit is completely clear at all time.

·Do not allow anyone on the Equipment during inflation or deflation.

·A responsible Adult (17+) must supervise the Inflatable at all times when in use.

·Do not allow Children & Adults on the Inflatable at the same time unless for the sole purpose of assisting a child.

·Please ensure that participants are not attempting somersaults and are clothed appropriately with nothing in their pockets.

·Climbing, hanging or sitting on walls is DANGEROUS and must not be allowed.

·Avoid large and small Children from using it at the same time.

·No food, drinks or chewing gum to be allowed on the Inflatable.

·All shoes, glasses, jewelry, badges MUST be removed before using the Inflatable.

·No smoking or barbeques near or within an unsafe distance of the Inflatable.

·Always ensure that the Inflatable is not overcrowded, and limit numbers according to the age and size of Children using it.

·Always ensure Children are not pushing, colliding, fighting or behaving in a manner likely to injure or cause distress to others.

·No pets, toys or sharp instruments are allowed on the Inflatable.

·Do not allow anyone to bounce on the front safety step.

·Ensure that no-one with a history of back or neck problems or any medical condition which could reasonably be aggravated by using the equipment is allowed on the Inflatable.

·Do not allow children around the back of the Inflatable unsupervised

·The Inflatable should not be used if it becomes wet on the jumping area or in the event of rain, the unit should not be used.

·In the event that the blower stops working, please ensure all users get off the inflatable immediately.

·No person or persons under the influence of alcohol and/or prescribed and/or non prescribed drugs and/or any other intoxicating substance will use or supervise the Equipment.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ANYTHING, PLEASE CONTACT US.

CLEANING CHARGE

As mentioned in the terms and conditions, a cleaning charge may be applied if the equipment has food, drink, footprints or any dirty marks on it. This STARTS AT £50+depending on the piece(s) of equipment damaged.

There is no charge if all equipment is clean at collection.

Signature: …………………….

BANNED ITEMS.

NO FACE PAINTS, NO SHOES, NAIL POLISH, NO GLITTER, NO SILLY STRING, NO FOOD OR DRINK, NO SHARP OBJECTS ON OR NEAR ANY EQUIPMENT. THESE ITEMS CAN RUIN EQUIPMENT. DO NOT BRING ON OR NEAR EQUIPMENT OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED STARTING FROM £50+

Signature: …………………….

DISCLAIMER - Please note that all persons using this Inflatable do so at their own risk.

The person/s or organisation hiring this Inflatable equipment will be responsible/liable for any damage or injury occurring from or as a result of misuse or reckless use.

These guidelines are for the safety of all people using this equipment, and it is the sole responsibility of the hirer to ensure they are fully adhered to at all times.

We cannot accept any responsibility for any injury caused to anyone using this equipment.

I have read the above agreement and fully understand and accept the conditions as above.

I am aware that whilst in my care I am fully responsible for the Equipment and will pay for any loss or damage that may occur.

I HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED ABOVE

HIRE DATE & TIME ____________________________ SIGNED______________________________________

NAME IN FULL_____________________________________________

Date:
Time:
Customer Name:

HIRE CHECKLIST

	Yes	No
Setup area clear of debris and/or sharp objects.
Inflatable(s) are stable and on level ground.
Inflatable(s) have been suitably anchored to the ground.
Blower(s) are securely attached & a safe distance from the equipment.
Electrical cords are in good working order.
There are no visible tears, rips or seams to the inflatable.
Equipment left fully inflated and in working order.
Hire agreement & safety instructions signed by customer

Items hired by customer. ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Any Damage/Marks/scuffs/Rips on any equipment at the start of the hire period_________________________________________

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I/We hereby confirm that I/we have received the requested equipment for hire from The Party People.

I/We promise to pay to The Party People the remaining sum of rental payment in accordance with the terms and conditions.

Customer SIGNED_____________________________ Customer NAME IN FULL_________________________________

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Booking Deposit

Deposits: We require a £25 non refundable booking deposit to secure your picked items and equipment for your chosen date. We also require a £35 cash cleaning deposit on delivery. This will be kept safe until we come to collect your party. Providing all of our equipment is as clean as we provided it, we will more than happily hand this back to you. it is incredibly easy to avoid a cleaning charge, please take a look at our banned items list and also our safety rules and guidelines given to you on delivery.

Cleaning deposit

Since May 2023 we have implemented a 3 tier cleaning charge and mandatory cleaning deposit. Please make sure you have £35 cash ready on delivery of your party. Any other form of payment will not be refunded.

Level 1. £35, taken as a deposit on delivery of your party and will be kept if on collection of your party any of the following occurs: loose ball pit balls out of the ball pit, soft play shapes not on the mats. Any equipment out of original set up area, Food and drink (crumbs, Sticky juice marks), Wet Insides of Bouncy Castle ( All Inflatables should be deflated and covered in rain, a cover will be provided.), Grass and muddy footprints.

Level 2. £60, Includes Heavy food soiling (Crumbs, crusts, sticky marks, spills, spills stains/marks), Face paint, Silly String, mud.

Level 3. Full hire price. If we feel the equipment is too heavily soiled it cannot be used for the next session/day the full hire price will be charged.

This is charged at our discretion and will be implemented when necessary.

HOW TO NOT GET CHARGED: This bit is very simple, if you follow our rules and safety guidelines the chance of the equipment getting dirty and you being charged is minimal. (A good tip is to set out tables and chairs if you plan on having party food as otherwise food will get EVERYWHERE! Also keep an eye on shoes on equipment, INCLUDING ADULTS!)

If the hired equipment is not soiled to any of the above extents upon collection, the full cleaning deposit will be retuned to the customer.

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