Our terms and conditions of hire

 IN A BUBBLE

Terms and condition of hire Deposit

We will hold the date requested and a £50 deposit will be required. This deposit also serves as a ‘damages deposit’ Therefore, the full amount will be due on the day and your deposit will be returned upon collection PROVIDING all the equipment is in the same clean, working condition it was delivered and signed for in.

This deposit is non-refundable if the party is cancelled less than 60 days before the hire however it can be transferred to another date. Should the party be cancelled due to heavy rain or winds this does not apply and your deposit will be refunded.

Full payment is due, on delivery of the hire package, In the event that your payment is not ready upon delivery, we will not be able leave the equipment with you.

Please kindly note you will be required to sign to say you understand and accept these ‘Terms & Conditions of Hire’ upon delivery. This will also be sent to you via email / post along with your confirmation and a copy will be handed over prior to us setting up so you have further time to read through and can raise any queries in person

1. It is the Hirer’s responsibility to check the site measurements for the required package, and also to ensure that there is adequate space surrounding the play equipment. If sufficient space is not available at the venue site for the package ordered, we reserve the right to remove certain items, at our discretion, for health and safety reasons. However, you will still be charged for them.

2. Please allow 60 – 90 minutes before the event for In a bubble to deliver and set up the equipment, and also 60 - 90 minutes after the event for them to take down and remove the equipment.

3. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to ensure easy access to the venue for unloading and loading of equipment. Any restrictions (lack of parking, stairs, narrow doorways etc.) must be reported to In a bubble prior to the event. Failure to do so may result in delay to setting up, an additional fee being payable by the Hirer or cancellation by In a bubble.

4. The Hirer must agree that the area where the goods are to be situated will be free from obstructions, debris and that there is strictly no dog foul (for outdoor bookings) where the equipment is to be sited, before our drivers arrive.

5. The packages include free setup and delivery to venues and is included in the quoted price.

6. We will endeavour to arrive and setup on time, however, In a bubble cannot be held liable for delay incurred due to circumstances beyond our control (for example – traffic congestion, adverse weather etc.).

7. If the event of adverse weather on the day, such as heavy snow or ice which would be dangerous to travel in, we reserve the right to cancel the booking. In such cases we will return any deposit.

 8. All our equipment will be delivered in a clean and sanitary state. Should there be significant dirt or staining upon collection the Hirer will be made liable for professional cleaning costs. Equipment must be collected clean and undamaged for the full refund to be issued. If there is any damage, however slight, or any lost/stolen equipment the deposit will not be returned on collection.Equipment will be brought back to our Depot and an assessment carried out to determine how much you’ll be charged for a repair or replacement. If equipment damaged or lost is over the cost of £50, you will be expected to pay the full amount for the equipment priced as brand new within 7 days of the date of hire.

9. Please do not release our equipment to anyone other than our delivery drivers. If the driver who delivers to you is not the driver who will collect from you, they will inform you and give you a description of the person/people coming to collect to avoid confusion and theft of our equipment.

10. Balloons from inside the bubble must be taken and kept, these will remain your responsibility as a bespoke item.

Health and safety

1. The Hirer must ensure the equipment is supervised at ALL times by a responsible person over the age of 18, preferably the Hirer. In a bubble will supervise supervise the event, if this is in the original quotation In a bubble accepts no liability for any damage, accidents or injuries that may occur whilst the equipment is on hire should there not be a responsible adult supervising at the time of the incident.

2. In a bubble will set up the equipment taking into account full safety of the children/adults, and therefore large equipment must not be moved. We will not accept any liability for accidents, injury or damage during the period of hire if this has occurred. Photographs are taken to evidence this upon setup.

3. No glass drinking glasses or bottles to be used on or near the bubble. No smoking in or around the bubble.

4. In a bubble will not be held liable for any damage, accidents or injury that occurs due to the consumption and effects of alcohol and/or drug use.

5. Please ensure that the bubble is kept in a clean. Any spillages must be cleaned and dried as soon as they occur – if we have to have the equipment professionally cleaned before the next hire, then you will incur a cleaning charge.

6. Shoes MUST be removed before using the bubble, particularly heels. Any damage may result in the Hirer having to pay an additional fee for replacement or repair.

7. For hygiene reasons, socks should be worn at all times whilst using the bubble.

8. The Hirer must ensure that all sharp objects, including but not limited to, badges, spectacles, earrings, jewellery etc. are removed prior to accessing the bubble to ensure it remains undamaged from but not limited to, scratches, tears, dirt (of any kind), detached from its connecting item (if applicable) and in the same working condition as delivered. If damage does occur the Hirer will incur a repair or replacement charge to be paid immediately, unless otherwise agreed.

 9. No face paints, party poppers, confetti, coloured streamers or silly string to be used either on or near the bubble

10. Strictly NO acrobatics or gymnastics to be performed in the bubble.

11. Children/adults must NOT push, collide, fight or behave in a manner likely to injure or cause distress to others.

12. Always ensure that no overcrowding occurs in the bubble

13. No furniture to be placed on the mats as this may cause damage.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions will restrict our liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence, neither will any of these terms restrict any of your statutory rights. £2 Million public liability insurance is held by in a bubble.

All liability on our behalf is void should any injury occur due to the misuse of drugs and/or alcohol or non-adult supervision.