Rental Agreement

Birth Afloat Rental Agreement

Birth Afloat assures you that your Birth Pool Kit will be complete, clean and sterilized when you receive it.

1. Agreement
This agreement is between you and Birth Afloat – 5 Bobra Glen, Ocean Shores NSW 2483.  ABN 19122349373 

2. Terms Of Agreement
The term of this agreement is for 5 weeks commencing on the agreed Hire Start Date to be returned by the agreed Hire End Date.
Please return the pool as soon as possible after your birth.

3. Equipment 

Equipment to be hired includes all items listed on the ‘Checklist’ provided in the tub.
If used, the debris net and the disposable liner are not to be returned.

4.  Booking Confirmation
A confirmation email will be sent when Booking Form  and deposit or confirmation of deposit is received.
$150 for an Inflatable Pool or $200 for a Heated Wooden Pool.

5. Refundable Deposit
   The deposit is retained for the duration of the hire period and is refundable at the time of the pool’s return, providing;

*  All equipment is returned with the pool as per the ‘Checklist’ provided in the tub.

*  All equipment is returned clean, dry and undamaged.

*  The kit is returned on or before the agreed return date. Ideally, as soon as possible after the birth please.

*  An additional $50 cleaning fee will be charged if the pool or liner is returned wet or dirty.

*  You will be required to provide your banking details in the Booking Form for instant refund of your deposit.

6. Payments.
Use your name as reference for all payments.
The deposit is required for confirmation of your booking.
The Hire Fee is required on or before the date your birth pool kit is to be dispatched or picked up, according to your invoice ‘Due Date’.

7. Cancellations 
Cancellations are accepted up until 24 hours before your dispatch or pick up date and a partial refund is issued.
A $30 administration and processing fee is retained.

8. Extension of Term
Should an extension of the Hire period be necessary, please notify us on or before your Hire End day to extend your booking.
The cost will be the daily amount applicable to your pool. $15 per day for an Inflatable Pool Kit and $20 per day for a Wooden Pool Kit.
The amount is deducted from the deposit and the balance is refunded to your nominated bank account provided in your Booking Form.

9. Liners
 The pool is not to be used without a liner. Use of pool without a liner voids warranty and forfeits deposit.
 Extra liners are available for inflatable pools on request.

10. Non use of pool  
The agreed hire fee is still payable even if you don’t end up using the pool.

11.   Liabilities
  * Birth Afloat and its associates cannot be held liable for the outcome of your birth or any other issue arising with the use of water during your         birth and labour.

  * Birth Afloat cannot be held liable for any injury or death that occurs as a result of the birth pool.

  * Birth Afloat cannot be held liable for any damage caused by improper or misuse of any equipment hired from us, or any
   use of equipment that is contrary to the included instructions.

   * Any and all damages occurring to your Birth Pool Kit during your hire period are to be paid in full over and above the retained deposit.