Conditions of Hire

1. We are confident that the Birthing Pools leave our premises in perfect working order. You must follow all our assembly, filling and operating instructions. Failure to do so will invalidate the guarantee, It is the responsibility of you the hirer to ensure the safety of all those involved in the use of the pool and to make sure that the building in which the pool is placed is suitable for the purpose, e.g. is weatherproof and can take the weight of the pool. Except in respect of death or personal injury caused by our negligence, we do not accept liability for any consequential loss or damage, costs, expenses or other claims for compensation whatsoever which may arise out of or in connection with the hiring and use of one of our pools. In all other events our liability is limited to return of the hire charge.

2. We wish to make it clear that the pool has a capital value which means that if for any reason you cannot return it at the end of the hire period we will expect that sum and also the hire period will extend until we have a pool ready to hire out. This also applies to damage to the pool such that we will charge you for the cost of repairs and the hire period will continue until the repairs are complete.

3. We make no claim as to the medical or other benefits from the use of our pools and remind all those using them that it is their own decision as to whether the pool is appropriate for their particular use or desire.

4. The pool must remain at the address provided and in your possession unless otherwise agreed by us.

5. In the event of a cancellation less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the hire date, we reserve the right to charge the full hire fee.

6. You are responsible for the pool during the duration of the hire period unless otherwise agreed with us.

7. Any fault or failure of the pool must be reported to us immediately and no attempt to repair it without our authorisation. Any use of the pool for purposes other than those stated in the contract will invalidate the guarantee.

8. The guarantee as stated overleaf covers for repair or replacement of any faulty part. When a pool has been collected from us, the faulty item must be returned to us for attention. If a fault causes the pool to be unusable for the birth itself then a full refund will be made. However, the pool must be set up and tested within three days of receiving it otherwise the refund is discretionary.

9. Please clean and dry the liner before returning the pool and ensure that the hose and heater unit are fully drained, otherwise a charge will be deducted from the damage retainer. We will inspect the pool on return and if all is well, we will return the retainer immediately.

Throughout these conditions, the term pool means the birthing pool and all its subcomponents and accessories.

N.B. You are responsible for anticipating the date of your baby's arrival. Refunds cannot be made if baby arrives prior to the pool, or if the pool cannot be used in labour due to unforeseen medical or midwifery changes of circumstance.