Terms and conditions

PICKLEBALL BALL MACHINE RENTAL AGREEMENT & LIABILITY WAIVER

Business: Rallybox

Equipment: Titan ONE Pickleball Ball Machine

By completing a reservation, submitting payment, and accepting terms and condition by checkbox, the customer ("Renter") agrees to the following terms and conditions.

Renter must be at least 18 years of age to enter into this agreement and rent equipment.
RENTAL DETAILS
1. The Renter agrees to rent the equipment according to the reservation selected during checkout.
2. Payment must be completed before equipment access is provided.
3. Rental periods begin at the times specified in the reservation confirmation.
4. Extensions must be approved though the rental website and are subject to equipment availability.
EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
1. The rental includes the following equipment: Titan ONE pickleball machine, one (1) ball hopper, seventy (70) pickleballs, rechargeable battery equipment, battery charger and associated charging accessories.
2. The Renter acknowledges that all equipment is being provided for temporary use and remains the property of Rallybox.
3. The Renter agrees to verify the equipment inventory upon pickup and report any missing, damaged, or malfunctioning items at the most immediate reasonable time.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
1. The Renter understands that pickleball and the use of automated ball-feeding equipment involve inherent risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to: being struck by pickleballs, eye injury, facial injury, bodily injury, slips, trips, falls, equipment malfunction, unexpected ball launches, injury resulting from improper machine operation, injury to other players and bystanders.
2. The Renter voluntarily assumes the inherent risks associated with using the equipment and participating in pickleball activities.
3. The Renter acknowledges that they are responsible for determining their own physical ability to participate safely.
LIABILITY RELEASE & WAIVER
1. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Renter releases and holds harmless Rallybox, its owners, operators, employees, and authorized representatives from claims arising out of the inherent risks of pickleball participation and ordinary use of the rented equipment.
2. This release applies to claims for personal injury, property damage, or other losses to the extent legally permissible.
3. This agreement does not release liability that cannot legally be waived, including applicable liability for gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional misconduct.
4. The Renter understands that this agreement is intended to establish a knowing and voluntary assumption of risk and release of liability.
EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITY
1. The Renter accepts responsibility for the equipment from the time it is retrieved from the designated storage container until it is properly returned.
2. The Renter agrees to use the equipment responsibly and only for its intended purpose, to follow the manufacturer's operating instructions, to keep the machine and accessories within their intended area of use, and to protect the equipment from rain, excessive moisture, and other environmental damage.
3. The Renter agrees to avoid dropping, striking, or otherwise abusing the machine, to never attempt unauthorized repairs or modifications, to keep the equipment attended and secure during use, and to never leave the equipment unattended in an unsecured public location.
4. The Renter may not lend, sublease, transfer, or otherwise allow unauthorized individuals to take possession of the equipment.
DAMAGE, LOSS, & THEFT
1. The Renter is financially responsible for equipment that is lost, stolen, or damaged during the rental period due to the Renter's actions, negligence, or failure to follow the rental agreement. This includes: Damage to the Titan ONE machine, damage to the batteries or charging equipment, lost or damaged pickleballs, lost accessories or equipment, water damage or damage resulting from improper storage, and theft resulting from failure to properly secure the equipment.
2. The Renter agrees to reimburse Rallybox for reasonable repair or replacement costs resulting from such damage or loss.
3. Charges will be based on documented repair costs or reasonable replacement costs, accounting for applicable depreciation where appropriate.
4. The Renter is not responsible for ordinary wear and tear or pre-existing damage.
5. Any equipment malfunction or damage must be reported immediately.
PROPER EQUIPMENT OPERATION
1. The Renter agrees to operate the Titan ONE in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The Renter specifically agrees: To operate the machine only on appropriate playing surfaces, to keep people clear of the ball-launching mechanism, to avoid looking directly into the ball-launching mechanism, to turn off the machine before attempting to clear jams or troubleshoot problems, to keep hands and objects away from moving components, to supervise children and other individuals around the machine, and to discontinue use immediately if the equipment appears unsafe or malfunctions.
2. The renter assumes responsibility for ensuring that other individuals using the equipment follow these safety requirements.
PICKUP & RETURN PROCEDURES
1. The equipment is stored in a designated, secured storage container at the rental location. Following successful payment and execution of this agreement, the Renter will receive instructions and temporary access credentials for retrieving the equipment.
2. The Renter agrees to: Retrieve the equipment only during the reserved rental period, to remove all equipment carefully from the storage container, to verify that all included accessories are present, to return all equipment before the reservation expires, to place all equipment back inside the designated storage container, to properly secure the storage container upon departure, to reconnect the battery charger and charging equipment as instructed, and to submit any required return confirmation or photograph through the rental website.
3. Failure to properly secure the storage container or return the equipment may result in additional charges.
4. Access credentials are confidential and may not be shared with unauthorized individuals.
LATE RETURNS
1. The Renter agrees to return the equipment by the scheduled reservation expiration time.
2. Late returns may interfere with subsequent reservations. If the equipment is not returned on time, the Renter may be subjected to additional charges.
3. Applicable late fees will be disclosed during checkout before the reservation is confirmed.
4. Failure to return the equipment or respond to reasonable communication attempts may result in further action to recover equipment and associated costs.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
1. Cancellation and refund eligibility will be governed by the cancellation policy displayed during checkout.
2. Refunds for equipment malfunction or circumstances preventing the Renter from reasonably using the equipment will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
3. The Renter agrees to notify Rallybox immediately if the equipment is not functioning properly.
GENERAL TERMS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
1. The Renter acknowledges that they have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to all provisions of this rental agreement.
2. This agreement represents the understanding between the Renter and Rallybox concerning the rental of the equipment.
3. Any amendments must be communicated and accepted by both parties.
4. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi.
5. The Renter agrees that an electronic signature constitutes their legally binding signature and acceptance of this agreement to the extent permitted by applicable law. By selecting the checkbox below, the Renter acknowledges that they understand the risks associated with pickleball and the use of automated ball-launching equipment.