Bounce Around Town LLC Terms of Service / RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK FOR USE OF 

BOUNCE AROUND TOWN LLC PRODUCTS

I. LESSOR: BOUNCE AROUND TOWN (Hereinafter collectively known as BAT)
II. LESSEE: (Hereinafter collectively known as Lessee)
III. BAT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EDIT, DELETE AND/OR CHANGE THESE TERMS ANYTIME FOR ANY REASON
IV. AUDIO/VISUAL OPERATOR: Lessor will have an Audio/Visual Operator available during leasing duration.
V. GENERAL RULES: If Audio/Visual Operator is declined and/or not serviceable – The Lessee or using party shall be in charge of operation and is fully responsible for operation after receiving the unit. Lessee agrees to supervise both the equipment and its use at all times said equipment is in the possession of the Lessee. Disclosed in this contract is a set of directions for use and safety rules that lessee agrees to follow and utilize at all times during the operation and use of the interactive inflatable unit and games.

  1. A responsible ADULT must supervise and operate the inflatable and equipment at all times.
  2. Do not allow participants to enter the inflatable without ADULT supervision.
  3. Participants must not be allowed to play on the step or front apron of any inflatable devices.
  4. All participants must remove shoes, jewelry, eyeglasses, combs or any other hard objects that could cause injury to other participants or to the inflatable itself.
  5. Absolutely NO food, drink, gum, candy, silly string, confetti, fingernail polish, paint, make-up, solvents, sticky substances, vapes, cigarettes, or pets inside or on the inflatable.
  6. When participants are in / on inflatable, there shall be NO flips, wrestling, running, pushing, climbing the net wall or any other aggressive behavior that could injure other participants. Do not let participants bounce against the sides or entrance.
  7. Only participants of compatible ages and sizes shall be in the inflatable at the same time. Mixing participants of different ages and sizes will greatly increase the risk of injury. Depicted below are the maximum number of participants for each group that may play at the same time:
    1. [ ] Unit Size 13 x 13: Children 3 to 8 = 5-8; Children 9 to 12 = 4-6; Older Teens = 3-4
    2. [ ] Unit Size 15 x 15: Children 3 to 8 = 7-9; Children 9 to 12 = 5-7; Older Teens = 4-6
    3. [ ] Water Products All Sizes: Children 3 to 8 = 2; Children 9 to 12 = 2; Older Teens = 2
  1. Participants shall not sit or lay down while other participants are bouncing around them.
  2. Water hoses, water balloons, super soakers, sprinklers or any other water source must not be used in the inflatable(s), unless specifically manufactured for use with water.
  3. In the event winds exceed fifteen (15) mile per hour (mph), lightning occurs, or if it starts raining, turn the motor/blower off AFTER the participants exit. Unplug the motor/blower and extension cords from the power outlets, and wait for the weather to subside. Once the weather subsides, remove the cover, wipe the unit and motor/blower dry, and then re-inflate the inflatable as previously instructed by the BAT representative during set-up.
  4. Should the blower stop for any reason, instruct all participants to exit the unit calmly and safely as previously instructed by the BAT representative during set-up. Most often the cause is an overloaded circuit or a piece of debris in front of the blower intake. Reset the circuit breaker and ensure that the blower is on a dedicated circuit. Clear any debris away from the blower intake prior to turning the blower on.
  5. In the event of an emergency, contact BAT immediately at (402) 210-6758 and dial 911 for emergency services (Police, Medical and Fire)

VI. RAIN / CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY: The Lessor reserves the right not to refund any deposit should Lessee fail to provide a written cancellation request (via certified mail) prior to fourteen (14) calendar days of rental. Refund or Rain checks will not be issued in the event the leased equipment is not used for any reason. If the equipment does not work properly, it is the responsibility of the Lessee to notify the Lessor to correct. Lessor reserves the right to cancel / postpone scheduled events for safety reasons (e.g., confirmed severe thunderstorms, hail, winds in excess of fifteen (15) mph, tropical depression, tropical storm, hurricane or tornado conditions) and will issue a full refund to Lessee for deposits and / or confirmed payments received. Lessee may contact their local authorities (e.g., police, medical, fire, local radio, television, media, internet, national weather service) for assistance with monitoring weather patterns and conditions throughout the rental period. Should Lessee fail to notify Lessor of severe weather conditions prior to delivery, Lessor reserves the right not to refund any deposit(s). Should Lessee cancel the event upon delivery, Lessee is subject to a minimum fee of $50.00 U.S.D. and forfeits any and all deposits. In the event Lessee requests return of leased equipment after formal cancellation, Lessee is subject to an additional minimum delivery fee of $50.00 U.S.D. plus any delivery fees assessed, based on location of event, on the initial Rental Agreement. Lessee is responsible for monitoring weather conditions throughout the rental period for safe operations.

VII. NSF CHECKS: Checks will only be accepted from Businesses, Church and School Organizations. Lessee understands, acknowledges, and assumes all liability in the event of forwarding to BAT a NSF (Non Sufficient Funds) Check. Lessees failure to make payable to BAT on a NSF Check within 10 calendar days shall be evidence of Lessees intent to defraud BAT as outlined in R.S. 28-611 of the Criminal Code (Issuing Worthless Checks). Under R.S. 28-611 (NSF Fee), BAT reserves the right to collect a $30.00 U.S.D. NSF Fee from Lessee.

VIII. DELIVERY BY LESSOR: To address specified by Lessee. Lessee grants Lessor the right to enter said property for delivery and return of equipment. Lessee is subject to a minimum fee of $75.00 U.S.D. for a service call due to electrical failure and/or troubleshooting. A BAT authorized representative may arrive as early as the end of the rental period or as late as necessary to pick-up leased equipment. Lessee is responsible for all equipment until it is relinquished to a BAT authorized representative. Lessee is strictly prohibited from moving, folding, storing, or removing equipment for any reason. Lessor reserves the right to cancel scheduled events should the event location present potential hazards, unsafe conditions or restrict the proper set-up of leased equipment within BAT and manufacturer guidelines, state regulations, rules, policies, and procedures. * DELIVERY AND PICK-UP TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE – ONCE DELIVERY IS MADE, NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN*

IX. LIABILITY RELEASE: The Lessee voluntarily releases, indemnifies, and agrees to hold harmless and discharge BAT, from any and all liability claims, demands, actions or rights of actions, whether personal to itself or to a third party, which are related to arise out of or are in any way connected with the rental of the interactive inflatable unit, or other party solutions rented from BAT, including those allegedly attributable to negligent acts or omissions. The Lessee agrees to reimburse any reasonable attorney’s fees and cost, which may be incurred by BAT in the defense of any such liability claim, demand, action or right of action.

In the event that the Lessee files a cause of action against BAT, the Lessee agrees to do so solely in the State of Nebraska, and further agrees that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. The Lessee agrees that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

Lessee acknowledges and represents that it has adequate homeowners’ insurance, tenant insurance, or OTHER liability insurance to cover any bodily injury or property damage, which might occur to itself, its guest(s), or its invitees from the use of the unit being rented or else agrees to bear the cost of defense and liability of any such injury or damage itself. The Lessee also waives the right of its insurance company to bring any type of action or proceeding on behalf of the lessee against BAT whether by assignment of claim, subrogation or otherwise.

This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct. Should Lessors or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, the Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 

X. RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I (Lessee) understand and acknowledge that the activity to be engaged in through my rental of an interactive amusement game(s) and/or other equipment such as jump houses, brings with it both known and unanticipated risk to its guest, its invitees and itself. Those risks include, but are not limited to falling, slipping, crashing and colliding, broken bones, bruises and other bodily injuries including paralysis or permanent disability, death caused by falls or contact with walls, floors or other participants; medical conditions resulting from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other property, injury, illness, disease, emotional distress, death and/or property damage to myself or my guest and invitees. The Lessee understands such risks simply cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. 

The Lessee expressly accepts and assumes all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Lessors. The Lessee’s and invitees participation in this activity is purely voluntary and all parties elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time the Lessee believes that event conditions are unsafe or that the Lessee or their invitees are unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then the Lessee or their invitees will immediately discontinue participation. 

XI. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: lessee must furnish an electrical outlet rated at 115 volts with a slo-blo 20 or 30 amp fuse capacity located within 100 feet of equipment without anything else connected (e.g., a dedicated line). Use of more than a 100-foot extension cord may cause the motor to burn up. Use only one (1) blower per fuse circuit. Voltage at the motor must be over 100 volts. Use of extension cords other than those provided by lessor is strictly prohibited.

** lessee must furnish water supply and proper attachments for units requiring water **

XII. CARE OF RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Lessee shall be responsible for any and all damage to any of the Rental Equipment not caused by ordinary wear and tear. Ordinary wear and tear shall mean only the normal deterioration of the rental equipment caused by ordinary, reasonable and proper use of the rental equipment. Lessee shall be liable to Lessor for any and all damage, which is not ordinary wear and tear in an amount equal to the replacement value listed on the front of this agreement. Damage which is not ordinary wear and tear includes, but is not limited to, cutting or tearing of vinyl or netting, ripping or tearing of handles or hoses, removal or adjustments of liners, flooding with water or any liquid or substance, damage due to overturning, overloading, exceeding rated capacities, breakage, improper use, abuse, contamination of or dirtying of rental equipment with non-approved items such as chemicals, food, paint, silly string, mud, clay, vapes, cigarettes or other materials. Should equipment picked-up by Lessor needs to be cleaned, repaired, and / or replaced due to damages, a fee of $75.00 U.S.D. will be charged for cleaning and a fee of $150.00 U.S.D. per hour will be charged for any and all repairs plus the cost for shipping, materials and loss of use for rentals. Damage by silly string will result in a minimum cleaning fee of $150.00 U.S.D. per hour or replacement if determined damaged by Lessor.

XIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Lessee acknowledges and certifies that it has had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document, including the additional terms and conditions, and understands its content and that it was executed freely, intelligently and without duress of any kind and agrees to be bound by its terms. Lessee further warrants and represents that they are either the Lessee named above or are authorized and empowered to accept delivery of the equipment and to sign this Agreement on the Lessees behalf and as the Lessees agent. Furthermore, Lessee agrees that they are binding themselves personally as an additional party to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 

XIV. LIMITED WARRANTY: Lessor warrants that the Rental Equipment leased under this Agreement will be in good working order when delivered. All equipment is supplied and maintained subject to this warranty. Lessor’s sole and exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the rental equipment when Lessor determines that it does not conform to this warranty. Lessor makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose, either expressed or implied. There is no warranty on representation that the rental equipment is fit for Lessee’s particular use or intended use, or that it is free of latent defects. Lessor shall not be responsible to Lessee or to any third party for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from, or in any way attributable to the operation of, installation of, use of, or any failure of the rental equipment. Lessor shall not be responsible for any defect or failure unknown to Lessor at the time of delivery.

XV. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Lessee agrees not to use or allow anyone to use the rental equipment for any illegal purpose or in any illegal manner or in an unsafe manner. Lessee agrees at his/her/their sole cost and expense to comply with all municipal, county, state, federal or other governmental or quasi-governmental laws, ordinances and/or regulations, which may apply to the use of the rental equipment during the rental period. Lessee further agrees to pay all licenses, fines, fees, permits, or taxes arising from Lessees use of the rental equipment, including any subsequently determined to be due. Lessee is solely responsible for obtaining all permits and/or licenses from the appropriate government agencies prior to use.

XVI. LEGAL FEES: In the event that an attorney is retained to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in such action or proceeding, in an amount to be determined by the court or arbitrator.

XVII. SEVERABILITY: If any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, illegal or unconscionable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such item shall be stricken from this Agreement, and the remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement shall stay in full force and effect.

XVIII. COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS: All product designs, product names, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and related materials (whether or not registered with the United States Patent & Trademarks Office) are proprietary to BAT, and the sole property of BAT. All Rights Reserved.

RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT 

In consideration of participating in inflatables activities, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to release and discharge from liability arising from negligence Bounce Around Town LLC and its owners, directors, officers employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Lessors”), on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, and also agree as follows:

By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.

I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms. 

DOCUMENT MUST BE SIGNED AT TIME OF DELIVERY

Safety Rules & Operating Instructions
1) Ensure that all safety rules and operating instructions posted on the front of the inflatable are followed.
2) A trained operator(s) must be on duty at all times. Operators must use a whistle or other audible signal device.
3) In case of high winds or storms, have all persons exit the inflatable and then unplug the unit and let it deflate.
4) Remove all sharp or pointed objects from pockets
5) No Silly String is to come in contact with the inside or outside of the unit
6) No food, drinks or gum chewing allowed
7) Remove shoes, eyeglasses and jewelry
8) No flips, somersaults, rough play, piling on or wrestling
9) Do not bounce against sides or near the front entrance way. Do not bounce into corner posts.
10) Do not climb on side walls or nets
11) Keep a safe distance between kids bouncing in the inflatable
12) No jumping or sitting on the entrance ramp
13) No jumping off of the top of the slide
14) Only allow similar sized riders in the inflatable at once
15) Follow the maximum number of riders guidelines as posted on the inflatable
16) Follow the maximum weight limit as posted on the inflatable
17) Do not let the inflatable rub up against any surface
18) Do not move the bounce from the location where it was set up
19) Individuals with head, neck or back injuries or disabilities, pregnant women, small infants, and others who may be susceptible to injury from falls, bumps, or bouncing are not permitted in the unit at any time.
20) Water hoses, water balloons, super soakers, sprinklers or any other water source must not be used in the inflatable(s), unless specifically manufactured for use with water.
21) Splash pools for water slides must be drained if the ride will be left unattended unless the area is fenced in, and the gate is locked.
22) Dunk tanks and splash pools must be filled with potable water and drained and refreshed every 4 hours of use. Dunkee must be 18 years of age or older.
23) If the inflatable starts to deflate, have all riders exit immediately and then check for one of the following conditions:
A) The blower motor has stopped; in which case check the power cord connection at the outlet to make sure that it has not been unplugged. If not, check to make sure a circuit breaker was not tripped.
B) If the blower motor continues to run; check for blockage of the air intake screen on the side of the blower unit. Also check all air tubes on the back of the inflatable for snugness and tighten ties if necessary.
C) If either of these steps corrects the problem, fully re-inflate the unit prior to permitting anyone to use it.

If you cannot correct the problem, call our office at 402-210-6758