SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Below please find the hire terms and conditions you will be asked to agree to on the day of the hire of our units.
- It is the responsibility of the person whom is hiring this Bouncing Castle or inflatable to ensure that all possible steps are taken to avoid injury to persons or damage to the Inflatable. As a definition "inflatable, bouncy castle or unit" shall mean any inflatable unit hired from the company. Please ensure that the following safety instructions and booking conditions are followed:
- All of the inflatables ( units) have an age limit of 16 years old. Please ensure nobody over this age uses the equipment.
- Under no circumstances should adults use the bouncy castle or unit.
- No food, drinks, chewing gum or any materials which are likely to be dangerous or dirty to be allowed on or near the inflatable. Please note if the Inflatable is collected in a dirty condition then the person hiring it will incur a cleaning charge of € 100.
- All shoes, glasses, jewellery, badges or other materials that might be considered dangerous MUST be removed before using the inflatable.
- No face paints, party poppers, coloured streamers or silly string to be used either on or near the inflatable.
- No smoking or barbeques near the inflatable.
- Climbing, hanging or sitting on walls is DANGEROUS and must not be allowed.
- A responsible Adult must supervise the inflatable at all times. WARNING! -- Never leave unit running unattended.
- DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE UNIT !
- NEVER UN-PLUG WHILE IN USE.
- Always ensure that the inflatable is not overcrowded, and limit numbers according to the age and size of children using it. Try to avoid large and small Children from using it at the same time.
- Children are not to push, collide, fight or behave in a manner likely to injure or cause distress to others.
- No pets, toys, shoes or sharp instruments.
- If the Bouncy Castle is not being used for any part of the day, please switch the blower off at the mains. ENSURE THE UNIT IS EMPTY OF CHILDERN FIRST!
- Do not allow anyone to bounce on the front safety step as a Child could easily bounce off the inflatable and get hurt. The step is there to assist users in getting on or off!
- Ensure that nobody with any illness or history of back, neck or other joint problems etc is allowed on the inflatable as indeed any Child who is feeling unwell.
- Do not allow anyone to be on the unit during inflation or deflation as this is DANGEROUS.
- Please ensure that Children are not attempting somersaults or horseplay and are clothed appropriately and that nothing can fall out of their pockets.
- Ensure that an area of 9 feet (2.5 metres) around the unit is completely clear.
- The inflatable should not be used if it becomes wet on the jumping area. If no shower cover is fitted and in the event of rain, the unit should not be used.
- In the event of heavy rain, it is strongly recommended that the inflatable be switched off. Any wetness, including bubbling (which is normal) can be dried with a towel.
- In the event that the blower stops working, please ensure all users get off the inflatable immediately. Make sure the blower tube or deflation tube has not come undone or something has not blown onto and is obstructing
the blower. In the event that it overheats, or loses power, switch the blower
off at the mains, then switch it back on again 1 or 2 minutes later, it should restart. If it does not, inform us straight away.
- Do NOT move this unit from where it has been set up. Do not use the unit near any swimming pools.
READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING.
WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY THE WHOLE EXPERIENCEOF USING OUR EQUIPMENT. WE EXPECT YOU THE HIRER TO ADHERE TO THE ADVICE WE GIVE ON SAFETY FOR THE SAKE OF THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN USING THIS EQUIPMENT.WE CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARELESS ACTIONS OF THE HIRER THROUGH NEGLECTING TO SUPERVISE THE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT SAFELY.WE HAVE LISTED THE MAIN SAFETY POINTS THAT OUR EXPERIENCE HAS THOUGHT US TO LOOK OUT FOR.HOWEVER IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR PEOPLE TO TRY OUT SILLY AND DANGEROUS ACTIONS WITH OUR UNITS. WE CANNOT LIST EVERY DO AND DON'T. SO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REASONABLE CARE AND SAFE ,MATURE JUDGEMENT RESTS WITH THE HIRER/ADULT SUPERVISOR.IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO USE COMMON SENCE IN SUPERVISING THE USE OF THE UNIT-DO NOT GO AHEAD WITH ANY BOOKING.IF YOU FEEL UNSURE AT ANY TIME BEFORE OR DURING THE HIRE OF ANY ASPECT OF THE SAFE USE OF THE UNIT,EVACUATE THE UNIT, PHONE US IMMEDIATELY ,AND ASK OUR ADVICE BEFORE CONTINUING .
CONTACT US.087/2350132 OR 087/2896934 OR 022/43895 OR a1bouncycastles@eircom.net. If all attempts of contact fail ,stop all use of the unit untill collection.
DAMAGE POLICY.
We will deliver the unit in perfect working order. we expect to collect the same unit and the same amount of equipment undamaged and clean. We will charge for the repair or replacement of any section of equipment that has been damaged through abuse. We expect the unit to be clean for the next customer; if it is unacceptably dirty after reasonable use then we will charge a standard cleaning fee of 100 Euros.
Insurance;
All equipment is used at the risk of the hirer. (Customer). The persons/property owner hiring any units from A1 BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE LIMITED should be aware that insurance through their house policy is recommended to insure all children using the units.
A1 BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE LTD is NOT responsible in any way for actions of children or unauthorised persons using the unit.
RAIN POLICY:
DURING PERIODS OF SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS (I.E. HEAVY RAIN, HIGH WINDS, ETC.), WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL YOUR BOOKING. IF CONDITIONS ARE NOT TOO SEVERE WE WILL GIVE YOU THE OPTION OF KEEPING IT OR NOT.
IF YOU DECIDE TO KEEP THE UNIT FOR THE TERM OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS!
DEFINITION OF ONE DAYS HIRE.
WE WILL DELIVER THE UNIT BEFORE 1.00 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED.
WE WILL COLLECT THE UNIT ANY TIME AFTER 6.30 PM UNLESS OTHER WISE AGREED.
PAYMENT.
Payment is strictly cash or cheque on delivery.