Question 1

Terms & Conditions of Hire Policy

Answer

Hire Agreement - The Face Painters, Body Artists & Balloon Benders Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. It is a condition of hiring any equipment from The Face Painters, Body Artists & Balloon Benders that the Hirer accepts the below terms and conditions which constitute the whole of the Contract with the Hirer. 1. DEFINITIONS
“Balance Due” means the total cost of the Equipment hired, as listed on page one of this Hire Agreement, less the Deposit paid by the Hirer.
“Bank Account” means the following bank account:
“Cancellation” means the cancellation by the Hirer or by the Owner.
“Deposit” means any payment stated on page one of this Hire Agreement that is paid by the Hirer as a deposit prior to pick-up or delivery.
“Direct Deposit or Bank Transfer” means the electronic payment by the Hirer to the Owner’s Bank Account.
“Equipment” means collectively all goods and equipment listed on page one of this Hire Agreement and separately each item of the goods and equipment listed on page one of this Hire Agreement and includes all additional equipment.
“Hire Period” means the period for which the Equipment is hired by the Hirer being from the time the Equipment is delivered by the Owner to the Hirer, or picked up by the Hirer from the Owner, until the time the Equipment is returned to the Owner.
“Hirer” means the person or company listed on page one of this Hire Agreement, jointly and severely if more than one, who are hiring the goods from The Face Painters, Body Artists and Balloon Benders.
“The Owner” means The Face Painters, Body Artists and Balloon Benders (ABN 13 683 264 427), its employees and agents.
“Prescribed Hire Rates” means the current rates listed on the Owners website and emailed price list.
“Site” means the venue at which the hired Equipment is to be used by the Hirer. 2. BASIS OF CONTRACT
2.1 The Hirer is deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions upon payment of a Deposit for the hiring of any Equipment from the Owner, and further, the Hirer is deemed to have agreed that these terms and conditions shall be the only terms and conditions on which the Owner will provide the Equipment to the Hirer. 3. PAYMENT TERMS 3.1 The Hirer will pay a deposit/bond included in the hire fee to secure their booking. 3.2 All bookings require full payment prior to hire. Game hire will not be considered not commence without full payment. 3.3 The Hirer will pay the remaining balance due stated on page one of the Hire Agreement by Direct Deposit into the Owner’s Bank Account at least seven (7) days prior to the commencement of the Hire Period. 3.4 The Hirer must pay a bond/deposit, which is included in teh individual prices of each game as listed on the website, to the Owner upon booking. delivery, or collection by the Hirer, of the Equipment. The Owner will return the bond/deposit in full to the Hirer conditional upon the Equipment being available for collection, or being returned, in the condition stated on page of this Hire Agreement at the expiration of the Hire Period. The Owner reserves their absolute right to retain the bond if the Hirer breaches any of these terms and conditions. 4. THE EQUIPMENT
4.1 The Equipment will at all times remain the exclusive property of the Owner. The Hirer has no legal or equitable interest in the Equipment. 4.2 The Hirer will not will not lend, sell or assign any hired Equipment at any time throughout the Hire Period without obtaining prior written consent from the Owner.
4.3 The Hirer will be held responsible for any damaged or missing Equipment at the Site and for the duration of the Hire Period.
4.4 Upon delivery, or collection, of the Equipment the Hirer must inspect the Equipment to determine whether the Equipment is in accordance with the page one of this Hire Agreement, and that the Equipment is in working condition and good order. If the Hirer believes that the Equipment is not in accordance with the Hire Agreement or is malfunctioning they must notify the Owner by telephone within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of the Equipment.
4.5 At the end of the Hire Period the Hirer must make available for collection, or deliver to the Owner, the Equipment in the same condition as at the commencement of the Hire Period. 4.6 Throughout the Hire Period Hirer agrees to:
(a) At all times exercise absolute care and diligence in any use of the Equipment in accordance with the Equipment instructions as issued by the Owner or in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications;
(b) Not tamper, interfere, repair or attempt to repair any Equipment;
(c) Ensure the Equipment safe at all times throughout the Hire Period;
(d) Be responsible for all accidental damage to the Equipment throughout the Hire Period;
(e) Be responsible for all damage or loss to the Equipment caused by theft, malicious damage, or any other unlawful act that occurs throughout the Hire Period;
(f) Ensure that at all times throughout the Hire Period the Equipment is stored safely and securely;
(g) In the case of bad weather, provide suitable protection of any Equipment for the duration of the Hire Period;
(h) Not permit any person, including a child, to improperly or unsafely use the Equipment throughout the Hire Period.
4.7 In the event that the Equipment is not available for collection by the Owner, or delivery by the Hirer, at the end of the Hire Period then the Hirer will be liable to pay to the Owner at the Prescribed Hire Rates for the duration of the period until the Equipment is available for collection by the Owner or is delivered by the Hirer.
4.8 In the event that the Equipment is lost, stolen or damaged during the Hire Period the Hirer will be liable to the Owner and will indemnify the Owner for the full costs of replacing of any lost or stolen Equipment, the repair of any damaged Equipment, and if in the sole discretion of the Owner the replacement of any Equipment which they determine is damaged beyond repair. 4.9 In the event that the Equipment is not available for collection by the Owner, or delivery by the Hirer, within seven (2) days of the expiry of the Hire Period then the Equipment will be deemed to have been lost, stolen or damaged and the Hirer will be liable to the Owner to pay the full amount of replacing this Equipment within seven (7) days of the expiry of the Hire Period. 5. RESPONSIBLITIES OF THE HIRER
5.1 It is the responsibility of the Hirer to ensure that the Equipment hired is suitable for the age and skills of the children who will be using the Equipment at the Site, or who will be in contact with the Equipment at any other time during the Hire Period, and that the Equipment is used in accordance with any instructions provided by the Owner.
5.2 The Hirer acknowledges that it is their absolute responsibility to ensure that any children using the Equipment at the Site, or at any other time during the Hire Period, are being supervised by a competent adult at all times.
5.3 The Hirer acknowledges that is their responsibility to ensure that the Site is safe and indemnifies the Owner against any liability to any third party who suffers injury, loss or damage where that injury, loss or damage is caused wholly or partly as a consequence of any negligent act or omission or other failure of the Hirer to ensure the Site is safe.
5.4 The Hirer accepts responsibility to return the items in the same state of repair and cleanliness as when delivered. 6. WARRANTIES
6.1 All warranties implied by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) are hereby expressly excluded.
6.2 Where permitted by statute, the Owner’s liability for breach of any warranty is limited to: The supply to the Hirer of substituted equivalent equipment; or
(a) The payment of the costs of supplying to the Hirer any substituted equivalent equipment; or (b) The full repayment to the Hirer of the Balance Due, the Deposit, and the bond provided at clause 3.2 above. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
7.1 The Hirer acknowledges that they bear all risk in the equipment for the full duration of the Hire Period.
7.2 To the full extent permitted by law the Hirer hereby releases the Owner from any liability for any loss or damage suffered, or for any injury sustained, by the Hirer or any of its employees or agents for the full duration of the Hire Period.
7.3 The Hirer agrees to indemnify the Owner from any liability resulting from improper use of any Equipment or failure to comply with any prescribed instructions.
7.4 The Hirer agrees to release, and agrees to indemnify, the Owner in respect of any third party claims arising from damage or injury caused either directly or indirectly to a person or to property out of the hire or use of the Equipment during the Hire Period.
7.5 This clause 7 survives the termination or natural expiration of this Hire Agreement between the Owner and the Hirer. 8. CANCELLATION
8.1 The Hirer agrees to provide the Owner with notice of an intention to cancel the hire of any Equipment under this Hire Agreement at least seven (7) days prior to the commencement of the Hire Period, if the Hirer fails to provide seven (7) days notice they hereby accept that they will forfeit the deposit for each game payment made to the Owner.
8.2 The Hirer agrees to provide the Owner with notice of an intention to cancel the hire of any Equipment under this Hire Agreement at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of the Hire Period, if the Hirer fails to provide forty eight (48) hours notice they hereby accept that they will forfeit all payments made to the Owner. 8.3 The Hirer agrees to provide the Owner with notice of an intention to postpone hire of any Equipment under this Hire Agreement at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of the Hire Period, if the Hirer fails to provide forty eight (48) hours notice they hereby accept that they will forfeit all payments made to the Owner. 8.4 In the event that the Hirer postpones more than twice (2) and then cancels hire of any Equipment under the Hire Agreement, the Hirer hereby accept that they will forfeit the deposit for each game payment made to the Owner. 9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
9.1 The parties agree not to commence proceedings in relation to any dispute arising in regard to the Agreement without first having regard to the procedure set out in this clause 9.
9.2 Should any dispute or difference arise between the Hirer and the Owner in connection with this Hire Agreement, then:
(a) The party that alleges they have suffered some loss or damage, or is otherwise aggrieved, shall serve the other party, by hand or by mail, with a Notice of Dispute in writing adequately identifying and providing details of the dispute.
(b) Within 7 days of receipt of the Notice of Dispute, the parties must meet and take reasonable steps to resolve the dispute.
(c) If the dispute cannot be resolved within 7 days of the meeting between the parties, then the parties agree to submit the dispute to arbitration.
9.3 Arbitration shall be effected by a single arbitrator who shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties or, in the event that they fail to agree within 7 days, then the arbitrator shall be the President for the time being of the WA Chapter of the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (“IAMA”) or his appointee.
9.4 The parties agree to submit to the arbitration procedures and guidelines adopted by the IAMA.
9.5 The rules of evidence will not apply strictly to the arbitration, but may be considered by the arbitrator in determining the weight to be attached to each item of evidence.
9.6 If the dispute is not resolved within 90 days of service of the Notice of Dispute (or any longer period as agreed to by the parties), either party who has complied with this clause may end this dispute resolution process by written notice to the other party and immediately thereafter commence court proceedings in relation to the dispute. 10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Failure by the Owner to enforce any of their rights under the terms of this Hire Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the Owners rights.
10.2 If any term or condition under this Hire Agreement is unenforceable it is to be read down so as to be enforceable, or if it cannot be read down then the unenforceable term shall be severed from this Hire Agreement without affecting the enforceability of any other clause.
10.3 The Hirer shall be bound by these Terms & Conditions regardless of whether they were signed by the Hirer themselves or their agents, employees, representatives or contractors. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS & CONDITIONS ON BOOKING
The Hirer hereby acknowledges receipt of these Terms & Conditions, having read and agreed to be bound by them. We further acknowledge that we have had the opportunity of obtaining independent legal advice and that we understand the Terms & Conditions outlined above.

Question 2

How long is the hire period?

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Hire period is 2 days. If you would like to hire for any longer, hire fee is a further $10 per day.

Question 3

How much is the bond/ deposit?

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$100 plus ID. Helium Tanks are only hired to people 18+ years old.

Question 4

How long will helium balloons float for?

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Latex Balloons have a short float time with helium of 8-10 hours on a perfect day. However, on a rainy or humid day this may be a float time of 2-5 hours. Latex should be inflated on the day of use, Hi-Float can be added to balloons to increase the float time up to enabling you to inflate in advance of your event. PVC Bubbles and Foil Balloons can be inflated days prior. PVC Balloons will float for up to 3 months; and can be refilled. Foil Balloons will float for approx 7-10 days; and can be refilled if not heat sealed.

Question 5

How much helium do I need?

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CV TANK will fill approx 30-35 latex balloons of 30cm size or approx 10-15 foil balloons or approx 6-8 PVC bubble balloons D TANK will fill approx 100-120 latex balloons of 30cm size or approx 35-40 foil balloons or approx 18-22 PVC bubble balloons E TANK will fill approx 280-300 latex balloons of 30 cm size. or approx 105-120 foil balloons or approx 54-66 PVC bubble balloons

Question 6

What weights will my balloons require?

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Government law requires that ALL HELIUM BALLOONS must be attached to a BALLOON WEIGHT. INDOOR USE: A large balloon weight can hold approx 12 Latex Balloons or a combination of latex, PVC or Foil Balloons for INDOOR USE. CV TANK will require a minimum of 4 Balloon Weights D TANK will require a minimum of 15 Balloon Weights E TANK WILL require a minimum of 38 Balloon Weights OUTDOOR USE: A large balloon weight can hold approx 6 Latex Balloons or a combination of latex, PVC or Foil Balloons for OUTDOOR USE. CV TANK will require a minimum of 7 Balloon Weights D TANK will require a minimum of 24 Balloon Weights E TANK WILL require a minimum of 50 Balloon Weights

Question 7

Why won't my latex balloon float?

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The main reason a balloon wont float is if not enough helium has been added, check the correct size of your balloons and add helium until the balloon reaches its correct size. Another reason for it not floating is if you have added too much weight to your balloon, tassels and decorations will weigh down balloons so only add very light-weight items to smaller balloons. Sometimes weather also plays a role in the reason why balloons will not float. Eg. In rainy conditions may cause the balloons to stop floating. This is just one of many examples.

Question 8

How do I know I have inflated my latex balloons fully to the correct size?

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A good trick when filling balloons at home is to measure the space that the balloon needs to be inflated to between the backs of two chairs or two boxes and inflate within this space. If your balloon is 11 inches, do not over inflate it as you risk, distortion, bursting or bugaling.

Question 9

Confetti Balloons - How do I make the confetti stick to the sides of the balloon?

Answer

Filling a confetti balloon with air not helium will result in the confetti sticking to the insides of the balloon which looks fabulous, however with only pure helium inside the balloon the confetti may pool mostly in the bottom of the balloon, which is pretty but doesn't give the effect that some people want. To make the confetti stick to the sides of the balloon it can help to create some static within the balloon by rubbing the balloon on hair or clothing. Another way to make the confetti cover the insides is to fill the balloon with a mix of air and helium, fill the balloon with a few puffs of air and then 90% helium. or the trick of the trade is to use Hi-Float (or a clear liquid glue)

Question 10

Foil Balloons - do I fill with air or helium?

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Some foil balloons are air-fill only and this information is on each item description. All our foil balloons that can be filled with helium can also be filled with air, you may wish to fill with just air to use them as a prop or attach to balloon sticks or to stick onto the wall etc. To fill a balloon with air insert a straw into the valve and blow into it.

Question 11

Foil Balloons - Can I reuse my Foil Balloons?

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It is possible to re-use most foil balloons but we cannot guarantee that it will work every time as they are fairly delicate but it is worth a try. Expel the air from your balloon by inserting a long straw or balloon stick, quite a distance into the self sealing valve, the air will then start to come out and you can flatten and fold your balloon.

Question 12

How do I dispose of my Balloons responsibly?

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Balloons are the ultimate party decoration! They are as integral to a party as confetti and flowers are to a wedding. But when the party is over how should we dispose of our balloons? There has been some debate and confusion over how to best dispose of balloons, and as to their environmental impact. How to responsibly dispose of your used balloons depends on what they are made of: Latex Balloons Latex balloons are made from 100% natural latex tapped from the rubber tree – Hevea Brasiliensis, a completely natural product. Organic pigments are added to the latex to make hundreds of colours. It is thought that latex balloons decompose at about the same rate as an oak leaf in natural soil conditions, but depending on the exact conditions the balloons end up in (i.e. salt water, sand etc) we would advise that they could take between 1 year and 3 years to decompose fully. For more information see PEBA Latex Balloon Biodegradability Observations Don't let go! - we love balloons but we love the environment too. We do not support balloon releases and we urge our customers 'Don't let go'. When Balloons are released into the air they will fall into our environment and simply become 'litter'. Although they will eventually decompose, until that time they will litter our beaches and countryside, they will be not only visually offensive but may also cause harm to wildlife and marine life. Latex Balloons will completely decompose over time Please 'Don't Let Go'' of your balloons for them to litter the environment Please dispose of Latex Balloons in your household waste where they will decompose in landfill. Mylar (Metallic/Plastic) Balloons Mylar balloons are made with a plastic/nylon, synthetic material that is recyclable but it does not biodegrade. They will be in the landfills forever, so recycle them along with your recyclable plastics. Re-use rather than recycle! The best alternative to recycling Mylar Balloons is simply to save them to be reinflated on another occasion. Mylar balloons are fragile so this doesn't work every time, but If you insert a straw at least 6- 10 inches in length up into the hole where it was originally inflated, you can press out the remaining helium in order to store the balloons flat ready to reinflate when you next need them! Mylar Balloons are not Biodegradable Mylar Balloons are recyclable and can be disposed of with your recyclable plastics Please flatten, store and re-use your Mylar Balloons when possible. The Face Painters, Bodya Artists & Balloon Benders are a proud member of the Pro Environment Balloon Alliance. PEBA’s members do not support or condone, nor will they facilitate the deliberate release of balloons. http://www.peba.com.au. Members of PEBA are committed to educating their clients, venue managers and the general public, by all possible means, in the responsible use and disposal of balloons. PIN IT & BIN IT!

Question 13

Are Balloons biodegradable?

Answer

Latex Balloons - Latex Balloons will completely decompose over time Latex balloons are made from 100% natural latex tapped from the rubber tree – Hevea Brasiliensis, a completely natural product. Organic pigments are added to the latex to make hundreds of colours. It is thought that latex balloons decompose at about the same rate as an oak leaf in natural soil conditions, but depending on the exact conditions the balloons end up in (i.e. salt water, sand etc) we would advise that they could take between 1 year and 3 years to decompose fully. For more information see PEBA Latex Balloon Biodegradability Observations Don't let go! - we love balloons but we love the environment too. We do not support balloon releases and we urge our customers 'Don't let go'. When Balloons are released into the air they will fall into our environment and simply become 'litter'. Although they will eventually decompose, until that time they will litter our beaches and countryside, they will be not only visually offensive but may also cause harm to wildlife and marine life. Latex Balloons will completely decompose over time Please 'Don't Let Go'' of your balloons for them to litter the environment Please dispose of Latex Balloons in your household waste where they will decompose in landfill. Mylar (Metallic/Plastic) Balloons - Mylar Balloons are not Biodegradable Mylar balloons are made with a plastic/nylon, synthetic material that is recyclable but it does not biodegrade. They will be in the landfills forever, so recycle them along with your recyclable plastics. Re-use rather than recycle! The best alternative to recycling Mylar Balloons is simply to save them to be reinflated on another occasion. Mylar balloons are fragile so this doesn't work every time, but If you insert a straw at least 6- 10 inches in length up into the hole where it was originally inflated, you can press out the remaining helium in order to store the balloons flat ready to reinflate when you next need them! Mylar Balloons are not Biodegradable Mylar Balloons are recyclable and can be disposed of with your recyclable plastics Please flatten, store and re-use your Mylar Balloons when possible. The Face Painters, Bodya Artists & Balloon Benders are a proud member of the Pro Environment Balloon Alliance. PEBA’s members do not support or condone, nor will they facilitate the deliberate release of balloons. http://www.peba.com.au. Members of PEBA are committed to educating their clients, venue managers and the general public, by all possible means, in the responsible use and disposal of balloons. PIN IT & BIN IT!