Terms And Conditions Of Hire

Payment & Booking Terms

1. Definitions
1.1 The ‘client’ means the person/s organisation or company booking the equipment, act or entertainment with the ‘company’.
1.2 The ‘company’ means Best Bounce Ltd
1.3 ‘Dry’ hire is the hire of equipment for the ‘client’ to operate and supervise themselves.
1.4 ‘Wet’ hire is the hire of equipment or entertainment accompanied by a representative of the ‘company’ to supervise use of the booked equipment or entertainment.

2. Booking
2.1 All equipment remains the property of the company at all times.
2.2 By placing an order with us either verbally or via e-mail regardless of whether a booking form has been returned or deposit paid it is deemed that the customer has read, understood fully agreed to and is bound by all our terms and conditions of hire as found at https://bestbounce.co.uk/content/terms-and-conditions-of-hire.html.
2.3 In the event of traffic or other uncontrollable circumstances preventing us from being able to fulfil our contracted obligations our liability shall be limited to a refund of any monies paid in relation to the contracted event or pro rata reduction in the hire fee in the event of delayed start. No further compensation will be paid irrespective of any loss of earnings.

3. Prices, Deposit & Balance payments
3.1 Some hires may be subject to a booking fee in order to secure event dates and equipment (booking fee is non refundable).
3.2 The booking fee with be deducted from the total cost of the hire and the balance is to be paid in full and cleared no less than 7 days prior to the event start date unless approved account facilities are held.
3.3 Terms are approved account clients will be strictly 30 days from invoice date unless agreed in writing by the company.
3.4 Where no booking fee is payable, hires must be paid in full prior to instillation of the equipment hired. Where making payment by BACS, payment must be received no later than the Monday before the hire. Payments may be made in Cash upon delivery.
3.5 The company accepts no liability for failed or cancelled deliveries where payment has not been received prior to the event, or where cash is not available for collection prior to instillation.
3.6 Advertised prices are subject to change without prior notification.
3.7 The company reserves the right to charge interest on all overdue accounts at 2% above its banker’s current interest rate.
3.8 Unless on-site parking is arranged by the client all parking charges will be passed onto the client via invoice after the event. The company shall accept no responsibility for delayed start or operating times whilst trying to find suitable parking.

4. Cancellations
4.1 Any cancelled order is subject to the following cancellation charges:
Within 4 weeks prior to event 50% of order value.
Within 2 weeks prior to event 100% of order value.
4.2 In the event of cancellation due to poor weather or in extenuating circumstances alternative event dates may be offered by the company subject to product availability. The company is under no obligation to offer alternative dates and any offers are made entirely at the discretion of the company on a case by case basis. No refunds will be offered to events cancelled due to poor weather. We advise you take out separate event insurance that includes cover for inclement weather.
4.3 The company accepts no responsibility for failed deliveries due to inaccurate hire information, lack of provision, unsuitable or inadequate hire sites, where no suitable access is available or where a client is unavailable to take delivery. In these circumstances no refunds will be offered and ​full payment will be required where payment has not already been received. The company reserves the right to impose charges to cover any additional costs incurred where delivery has to be re arranged for another time or where additional staff may be required in order to complete a delivery and or collection.

5. Equipment
5.1 The company reserves the right to substitute hired equipment with equipment of a similar type and value without notice in the event of previous damage or loss of booked equipment.
5.2 All sizes quoted are approximate.
5.3 All goods remain the property of the company at all times.
5.4 The company reserve the right to amend or alter any product specifications without prior notice.
5.5 In the event of heavy rain or winds speeds over 20mph, it is at the discretion of our supervisors whether the equipment is safe to use. Any balance due must still be paid in full and no monies are refundable should the event be interrupted or cancelled due to weather following set up. We advise you take out separate event insurance to cover any inclement weather.
5.6 You must notify the company immediately should you experience issues with any of the equipment hired. The company will offer no refunds where issues have not been reported and charges may be made for repair or replacement should the equipment be damaged by the client.
5.7 Where equipment has been reported damaged or inoperable and repair or replacement has not been possible, our liability shall be limited to a refund of any monies paid in relation to the contracted event or pro rata reduction in the hire fee in the event of delayed start or early completion. No further compensation will be paid irrespective of any loss of earnings and charges may be made where equipment has been damaged by the client.

6. Security Deposits
6.1 Security deposits are payable on all hires.
6.2 Security deposits are paid to ensure the safe keeping and cleanliness of the equipment hired whilst in remains in the possession of the client and deductions may be made to cover loss of equipment, cleaning/ drying or repair should the equipment be returned in a manner other than which it was hired.
6.3 Charges for equipment replacement will be made at full replacement cost plus any associated delivery cost along with a £5 administration fee .
6.4 A £50 cleaning/ drying charges will be imposed where equipment is intentionally soaked or drenched or where the use of grease based face paints, silly string, confetti or glitter have been allowed or where food or drink has been consumed on the equipment causing unnecessary soiling.
6.5 Security deposits will be witheld and a £50 failed collection charge will be applied where a client is not home and collection of the equipment hired cannot take place. Further charges will be imposed to cover any additional hire period until such time as the equipment can be recovered by the company.
6.5. Security deposits will act as partial payment only where costs incurred exceed those covered by the deposit. The company reserves the right to invoice all additional charges incurred where the deposit does not cover the full costs of the damage, repair or replacement.
6.6 Security deposits will be returned upon completion of the hire where no deductions are required for damaged, soiled or missing items and will be returned in the same manner in which they were paid. Where security deposits are paid by BACS, please allow up to 5 working days for their return.

7. Liability & Insurance
7.1 The company’s liability insurance covers use of the equipment only whilst booked on ‘wet’ hire (supervised by a representative of the company).
7.2 The client agrees to indemnify the company for any damage or theft of the company’s equipment whilst on hire.
7.3 The company accept no liability for any damage or loss of personal property and or any injury arising from the use of the hired equipment.
7.4 Any equipment booked on ‘dry hire’ is not covered by the company’s insurance policy and the client is responsible for suitable insurance cover.