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Frequently Asked Questions How far in advance can I reserve my Bounce House or any other rental? The earlier you can make your reservation the better your chance at getting the date you want. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible, but we will always work with you even if it's a last-minute request. How long is the rental period? The most common rental period is 4 hours. However, we can accomodate longer rental periods. Can we keep the rental over night? Unfortunately under most circumstances our insurance company does not allow us to leave an inflatable set up over night. There are exceptions such as Church Lock-Ins and when the rental period is an overnight period. Give us a call to discuss your specific situation. What is Parties Inc.'s policy on inclement weather? If the weather is not cooperating on the day of your reservation we will be happy to work with you to reschedule your reservation with no cost or penalty. Your deposit will simply be applied to your rescheduled reservation date. As a safety precaution, if it is actively raining or storming we will not deliver or setup the unit. Once the unit is set up we will be unable to provide any reimbursement or refund for bad weather. We will work with you the day of your rental if threatening weather is present or approaching. What should I expect on the day of the party? How does the process work? We will deliver and set up the unit approximately 45 minutes prior to the start of your rental period. The person that is responsible for the rental must be available at the delivery location. At the time of setup we will review the rental agreement, and go over any questions regarding safety, proper use, and any other topic you wish to discuss. If payment has not already been made, it will be due upon setup of the unit. Where can I have the Bounce houses setup? A Bounce house can be set up in many different places on your property. The surface must be mostly flat and relatively firm - grass, concrete, asphalt, and smooth gravel are all acceptable. We will anchor the unit either by driving stakes into the ground or by using sandbags where stakes cannot be used. We will come prepared for placement on grass and that we are able to place stakes into the ground. If placement will be on concrete, asphalt or gravel we must be notified at least 48 hours in advance. The placement area must be free of overhead power lines and tree limbs. How safe are your Bounce houses? Our Bounce houses and inflatables are clean, and well maintained. It will be necessary for an adult to be in direct supervision of inflatables at all times. By following basic rules all children will be safe and have a great time. If you need someone to stay with the unit to supervise the play on the inflatable, Parties Inc. can provide an attendant for a minimal cost. Do I need an attendant? There should ALWAYS be someone supervising any inflatable. The most important duties of an attendant are limiting the number of children in or on the inflatable at one time, making sure that the children are all of similar size and controlling the behavior of all participants. Parties Inc. can provide an attendant for a minimal cost. How many kids can you have in the Bounce house at a time? Usually up to 8 kids but it really depends on their size. The best way to keep the Bounce houses safe is to separate the smaller kids from the bigger kids. We will go over safety guidelines when we deliver the inflatable. If you have questions prior to your rental date, please feel free to call us! What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule my reservation? Simply give us a call or send us an email. If you need to reschedule your reservation we will work with you to choose another day. We do request that you provide us with as much advance notice as possible. The sooner we know about the need to reschedule the more flexible we can be. Is a deposit required to reserve your date? Is it refundable? A deposit of 50% of your rental fee is due at the time of reservation. This can be paid by credit card or check. We receive multiple requests for the same inflatables on the same day. When we receive your deposit, it locks in your reservation and secures the equipment for your party date. If for some reason you need to change the date of your event, your deposit will transfer to your new reservation date to secure the equipment for your new date. Unfortunately we are unable to refund deposits. Can I use an Inflatable at a park? Absolutely. You will need to reserve the area and get a permit if necessary and fill out all necessary paperwork. We will be glad to work with the park regarding proof of insurance from Parties Inc. If there are any additional fees for placing a bounce house in the park, you will be responsible for making payment directly to the park. You will want to ask two questions of the park: Is there a dedicated 20 amp circuit avaiable for powering the bounce house. If not, we do have generators available for rental. The next question to ask is if we are able to place stakes in the ground to secure the bounce house. If not we can use sand bags, but we will need to know in advance to bring them for your delivery. What if the inflatable is damaged during my event? If there is a defect in the inflatable, there will be no charge. Depending on the situation, if the inflatable is damaged due to a preventable circumstance (example: dog chewed on it, someone cut it with a knife, or sharp object on clothes, or SILLY STRING), then a repair fee will be incurred. Are there any cleaning fees? We expect to receive our inflatables back in a fairly clean condition. We realize that children in and out of it all day, can allow grass to enter by means of their socks. We will not charge for cleaning this. However, since you will receive a list of general rules at the time of setup, any food, drink stains or not following any other listed rule of this nature will result in a minimum $35.00 clean-up fee at the time of pickup. The inflatable will be inspected before its packed up at your location. Can water be placed on a bounce house or other inflatables? No. Most inflatables are not made for water play. It is not safe to play on them and it does damage to the inflatable. The only exception to this is our Water Slide. If water is placed on any unit other than our water slide, a fee of at least $100.00 will be charged. This covers the cost of cleaning and drying the unit and may cover the rental fee due to any missed rentals. Do you have Insurance? Yes, Parties Inc. is fully insured for general liability coverage. We are only responsible for our own negligence; not yours. This statement in no way implies legal responsibility. In reserving your Bounce house you will be required to sign a rental agreement and "Release and Assumption of Risk" form that lists specific terms and conditions of the rental. What do we do if the inflatable is up and it begins to rain? Unplug the blower and move it out of the rain while you let the inflatable deflate. Once the rain stops, plug the blower back in and wipe down any wet surfaces to avoid slipping. The vinyl gets very slippery when wet. The kids may resume play if the vinyl is no longer wet and slippery. What methods of payment do you accept for rental items? Currently we accept cash, checks, money orders, Visa and MasterCard. A $35.00 fee for bad checks will be incurred, in addition to the rental fees and any legal fees. What are the power requirements for inflatables? Customer is responsible for power. Parties Inc. is NOT liable for problems due to power issues. Typically we need (1) 20-amp circuit for EACH blower; other items can NOT be plugged into the same circuit. We furnish one 50' extension cord. Unit needs to be placed within 50' of power source. Generators may be rented in advance if a power source is not available. No refunds will be provided if adequate power is not available on the day of the event.

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