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Rental Agreement & Waiver

Equipment Rental Agreement, Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk & Indemnity. Please complete this before your event β€” it takes a few minutes on your phone.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. By signing it you give up certain rights, including the right to sue Countryside Inflatables Elgin for injury, death or property loss, even if caused by its negligence. You will be asked to initial each section to confirm you have read and understood it. Do not sign if you do not agree.

1. Renter information

The Renter must be 18 years of age or older and will be the person responsible for the equipment during the rental.

2. Terms of Agreement

In this agreement, "Company" means Countryside Inflatables Elgin and its owners, operators, employees, contractors, agents, successors and assigns. "Renter" means the person signing below. "Equipment" means all inflatables, blowers, stakes, tarps, extension cords, generators and accessories supplied. "Participants" means anyone who uses or is near the Equipment during the rental.

A. Renter's Responsibility & Supervision

The Renter accepts full responsibility for the Equipment, its use, and all Participants from the time it is delivered until it is picked up. The Renter agrees that:

  • At least one responsible adult (18+) will actively supervise the Equipment at all times while it is inflated. Participants will never be left unattended.
  • The Renter has received and will follow all safety rules provided by the Company, including any rules posted on the Equipment, and will make sure every supervisor knows them.
  • The Renter will not move, relocate, alter or repair the Equipment, and will not allow anyone else to do so.
  • The Renter will immediately stop all use and contact the Company if the Equipment appears damaged, loses air, or is not working properly.
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B. Safety Rules

  • Follow the maximum number of users, height, age and weight limits stated for the Equipment. Group Participants of similar size together. Adults must not use child-rated Equipment.
  • No shoes, eyeglasses, jewelry, hair clips, keys, pens, or sharp or hard objects inside.
  • No food, drink, gum, candy, silly string, confetti, face paint, markers, sand or pets on or in the Equipment.
  • No flips, somersaults, wrestling, rough play, pushing, climbing or hanging on walls or netting, or sitting on the top or edges.
  • No one may enter or be near the Equipment while it is being set up, inflating, deflating, or taken down.
  • Keep the blower and its air intake clear. Keep the blower tube attached and never unplug the blower while anyone is inside.
  • No smoking, open flames, fireworks, barbecues or heaters near the Equipment.
  • Anyone who is pregnant, or who has a heart, back, neck or bone condition, a recent injury or surgery, or any other medical condition that could be made worse by physical activity, must not use the Equipment.
  • No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs may use or supervise the Equipment.
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C. Weather

The Renter will immediately get everyone out of the Equipment and unplug the blower if there are sustained winds or gusts over 25 km/h, lightning, thunder, heavy rain, or any other unsafe weather. Wet surfaces are slippery and increase the risk of injury. Where the Equipment is not a water unit, it must not be used while wet. The Company may cancel, delay or end any rental for safety or weather reasons at its sole discretion.

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D. Assumption of Risk

The Renter understands that using inflatable equipment involves inherent and other risks that cannot be eliminated, including but not limited to: falling on, off or out of the Equipment; collisions with other Participants, walls or the ground; bouncing, sliding or landing incorrectly; the Equipment shifting, tipping, lifting, collapsing or deflating, including due to wind, power failure or blower failure; tripping over stakes, cords, tarps or anchors; slipping on wet surfaces; burns, abrasions and friction injuries; electrical hazards; dehydration and heat-related illness; and the actions of other Participants or the Renter's guests. These risks can result in cuts, bruises, sprains, fractures, head, neck and spinal injuries, paralysis, and in rare cases death.

The Renter freely and voluntarily assumes all of these risks, both known and unknown, on behalf of themselves, and accepts responsibility for ensuring each Participant's parent or guardian is aware of them.

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E. Release of Liability & Waiver of Claims

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Renter, for themselves and their heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns, hereby waives, releases and forever discharges the Company from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, costs and actions of any kind for personal injury, illness, death, or property damage or loss arising from or connected with the rental, delivery, setup, use, takedown or removal of the Equipment, however caused, including by the negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care of the Company, including any duty under the Occupiers' Liability Act (Ontario), and including any failure by the Company to protect the Renter or any Participant from the risks described above.

The Renter understands that by signing this section they are giving up the right to sue the Company.

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F. Indemnity

The Renter agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) brought by any Participant, guest, parent or guardian of a minor, or any other third party, arising from or connected with the Equipment during the rental period, including claims alleging negligence of the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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G. Minors & Guests

The Renter confirms they are the parent or legal guardian of any minor child of theirs who uses the Equipment, and signs this agreement on their own behalf and, to the extent permitted by law, on behalf of that child. For any other minors or guests using the Equipment, the Renter is responsible for obtaining permission from their parent or guardian, informing them of the risks and rules, and supervising them.

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H. Setup Area, Property & Damage

  • The Renter will provide a safe, level setup area free of rocks, sticks, sharp objects, animal waste, overhead wires and tree branches, with access to a dedicated standard electrical outlet if required.
  • The Renter will tell the Company about any underground sprinklers, septic systems, gas, electrical, cable or other buried lines before setup. The Company is not responsible for damage to any unmarked underground lines, lawns, sprinkler systems or surfaces caused by staking, anchoring or delivery.
  • The Renter is responsible for loss, theft, and any damage to the Equipment during the rental beyond normal wear, including damage from misuse, weather where instructions were not followed, vandalism, or prohibited items. The Renter will pay repair or replacement costs and any extra cleaning fees for excessive dirt, mess or prohibited substances.
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I. Medical Emergencies

In the event of an injury, the Renter will call 911 when appropriate and notify the Company as soon as reasonably possible. The Renter is responsible for any medical costs of the Renter and their Participants, and acknowledges the Company does not provide medical, accident or health insurance for Participants.

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J. General

  • This agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the Province of Ontario. If any part is found invalid or unenforceable, the rest remains in full force and effect.
  • This agreement is governed by the laws of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada that apply there.
  • This agreement applies to this rental and to any rescheduled date for the same event.
  • The Renter agrees that their electronic signature below is legally binding and has the same effect as a handwritten signature, in accordance with Ontario's Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
  • The Renter confirms they have had a full opportunity to read this agreement, ask questions, and obtain independent legal advice before signing.
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3. Acknowledgement & Signature

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Date signed:

A copy of your signed agreement will be emailed to you.