You
can call us on
01206
21 22 24
If
you get the answerphone please leave your name and number,
we
WILL call you back as soon as we can.
If
you need to speak to someone immediately our mobile number is:
07710
312 989
please
phone us for our hire service,
it
will be quicker!
If
you want to e-mail us for any advice or information our
address is:
mike@windbags.co.uk
Below
are copies of our terms, conditions of hire and rules of use.
SAFETY AND CARE
OF THE INFLATABLE. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
1. All footwear (except
socks, tights etc.) must be removed.
2. Any potentially dangerous items such as spectacles, jewellery, large
belt buckles or toys
must not be allowed on the inflatable.
3. No food, sweets, ice creams or drinks of any sort must be allowed
onto the inflatable.
4. Users must not hang on, climb up, or onto any of the walls, uprights
or overhanging
parts of the inflatable, do not allow jumping or diving down slides.
5. Users must not be taller than the outside walls of the inflatable
when standing on the
bouncing surface,
6. Users must not bounce or sit on the step or access section of the
inflatable.
7. Children on the inflatable must be of a similar age or ability, DO
NOT mix very young
and older children.
8. Do not allow any misbehaviour on the inflatable.
9. Do not allow pets onto the inflatable or dogs to play with ball pond
balls, this is
unhygienic, the balls are pressurised and if punctured are rendered
useless.
10. Do not allow users to run at the sides or back more than one at
time, this could tip or
damage the inflatable.
11. Somersaults and other such acrobatics are not recommended, no responsibility
can be
accepted for injuries caused as a result.
12. All children on the inflatable must be supervised by an adult at
all times.
13. Do not allow party poppers, paper streamers, confetti or paper hats
etc. onto the
inflatable, the dyes used in these products stain the inflatable material
when they
become damp, the staining is permanent.
Aerosol streamers, so called “silly string”, are to be banned
as they also stain.
14. Do not put water or Fairy Liquid etc. on the unit, this promotes
mildew growth and
floods the inside of the van.
15. Keep all naked flames, heat sources and smoking materials away from
the inflatable.
16. If high winds occur the inflatable must be deflated immediately.
Do not use the equipment in windy conditions.
17. If, during the hire period, it rains please leave the unit inflated,
the air pressure within
keeps the water from getting inside the inflatable.
18. It is the responsibility of the hirer to ensure that nobody using
the inflatable is under the
influence of alcohol or any other drugs, legal or otherwise.
Everybody using the inflatable must be in full control of themselves
at all times.
19. Adults and teenagers are not to use units booked for children, this
is unsafe and may oooalso result in damage to the unit.
20. Do not allow anyone on the unit during inflation or deflation.
21. Do not use the unit if you have any injuries, heart condition, a
history of back, neck oooor or breathing problems, if you are, or think
you may be, pregnant.
22. Remember, once the unit(s) is (are) left in your (the hirer) care
you are responsible for
the correct and safe use of it.
Special instructions.
Slides.
1. Do not allow jumping, diving or rolling down the slide.
2. Do not allow users to climb up the slide section or slide down the
ladder section.
3. Do not put water or soap on the slide.
4. Do not allow the use of tea trays, sledges, surfing objects etc.
on the slide.
5. The use of polish on the slide is not recommended and may be dangerous.
6. Users must exit the bottom of the slide immediately; this area must
be kept clear.
7. Only allow one person on the ladder section at a time.
Barfly.
1. Only one person is allowed on at a time, the unit must be clear before
the next turn.
2. Do not attempt to climb the barfly or the bungee cord that supports
the Velcro sheet.
3. The minimum age allowed for the barfly is eight years old.
4. Keep off the sides.
5. Keep the run up area clear.
Gladiator joust.
1. Only two people are allowed on the unit at a time.
2. Users must wear safety hats at all times.
3. Observers must keep off the unit at all times, do not lean or sit
on the side walls.
4. Hold the pugil stick correctly, do not hold at one end or swing like
a club.
5. Do not allow aggressive behaviour on the unit.
6. The gladiator joust unit must not be used as a bouncy castle.
Sumo wrestling.
1. Users must wear safety hats at all times.
2. Shoes must be removed.
3. Sharp objects, jewellery etc. must be removed.
4. Do not swing opponent around by any part of the suit.
5. Observers must keep well clear of the sumo mat at all times.
Dome.
1. Do not lean on, run at or bounce off the side wall.
2. Do not allow users to tamper with the dome fans speed controller.
3. Enter and exit the dome one at a time, holding the doors open excessively
will deflate the dome.
4. The dome must be deflated in windy conditions.
Please also read
conditions of hire.
TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF HIRE.
1. The company: Mike Hamilton-Macy trading
as “Wind Bags”.
2. The hirer: The person or persons hiring the equipment, signing the
confirmation letter on
behalf of a third party hiring the equipment who accepts responsibility
for the safe operation and safe keeping of the equipment.
3. The equipment: All property of Mike Hamilton-Macy hired to and left
in the care of the hirer.
4. None of the equipment hired is to be re-hired, lent out or moved
once set up by the company.
5. The hirer takes full responsibility for any loss or damage to the
equipment whilst in their care and agrees to pay the full cost of repair
or new replacement(s) or compensate if the equipments appearance is
adversely effected, i.e. stained.
6. If the general public are to be admitted on to the equipment, whether
a charge is made or not, the hirer agrees to take out public liability
insurance of at least £1,000,000 cover for the hire period.
7. If the equipment is to be used for a fund raising or charity event
the company will not be held liable for any monies raised.
8. The hirer accepts full responsibility for any injuries to persons,
damage to clothing, personal possessions or property due to misuse of
the equipment or non-adherence to the instructions in the “Safety
and care of the inflatable, your responsibilities” leaflet.
9. The hirer agrees to abide by and enforce the instructions contained
in the “Safety and care of the inflatable, your responsibilities”
leaflet at all times.
10. The hirer agrees not to use the equipment in bad weather conditions
e.g. high winds or heavy rain. In the case of rain the unit must be
left inflated, the internal air pressure prevents the inflatable filling
up with water. The fan and cables are designed to withstand moderate
rain.
11. The company reserves the right to cancel the hire and, at the company’s
discretion, return the hire fee if it has been paid. The company will
not be liable for non-supply of the equipment if it is beyond the company’s
control.
12. The hirer agrees to inform the company of any damage to, or loss
of, any of the equipment immediately.
13. It is the hirer’s responsibility to inform the company of
any underground pipes, cables, drains etc. that are in the area where
the inflatable is to be put, prior to erection. It is not the company’s
responsibility if a tethering stake damages any concealed services or
property.
14. The hirer agrees to ensure that the equipment will be supervised
by a responsible adult at all times.
15. The hirer agrees to abide by terms above.