Terms & Conditions

Rental Agreement and Liability Waiver
Rental Policies
Prices, equipment availability, and rental policies subject to change without notice.
General Policies
Cancellation Policy
● Photo ID and/or Current Driver’s license is required at the time of pick-up.
● You must be 18 years old or older to rent.
● Individuals named on the contract are required to submit credit card information
and a deposit at the time of reservation and/or rental.
● Payment in full for all rentals is due at the time of reservation.
● Alum Creek Adventures, LLC reserves the right to refuse to any individual(s).
● Cancellations within 24 hours or less of scheduled pick-up will not receive any
refund. Cancellations more than 24 hours in advance will not be automatically refunded, but is available upon request. Refund will be minus fees taken by venmo, paypal or credit card company.
● There are no refunds for illness, weather, early returns or non-usage.
● Individual named on the contract must be present at the time of pick-up or item(s)
will not be released.
Check-In Procedures
Equipment must be returned within 1-hour of the time and date listed on your contract.
Returns later than 1-hour of the listed time may incur a late fee. You will be charged for
equipment that is dirty, damaged, or missing, up to and including the cost to replace
such equipment at the current equipment costs, regardless of the age of the equipment.
Equipment is the responsibility of the renter until a staff member arrives to retrieve it. If renter wishes to end their rental early, a staff member must be contacted, and renter must remain until staff arrive. Should the equipment be lost or stolen while left unattended, the renter will be responsible for all replacement costs at full retail prices.
Equipment Damage: Rental Fees do not cover any portion of damages to equipment.
Any damaged equipment interfering with the rental or reservation of another will be
charged the entire cost of the other rental in addition to all equipment repair and/or
replacement costs.
Late Fees
Late fees are assessed at 1.5 times the daily rate for each day the equipment is not
returned- including holidays and closed dates. This is strictly enforced as it jeopardizes
another person's trip. Any late equipment affecting another person's rental will be
charged the entire cost of the other rental.

Rental Liability Waiver
I hereby agree that by renting this kayak(s) SUP (s) or canoe(s) from Alum Creek
Adventures, I accept liability for any damages or injury that may occur while using any
of the equipment regardless of its condition rented from Alum Creek Adventures, LLC.
By signing this agreement I understand that I am waiving my right to bring a court action
to recover compensation or to obtain any other remedy for any injury to myself, my
property, or my death, however caused, arising out of my use of any equipment or
programs of Alum Creek Adventures, LLC. I understand that there are inherent risks
associated with water sports. I acknowledge that I have the necessary skills to use the
above rented equipment properly. I also acknowledge that I will use the equipment in a
safe manner that is not contrary to recommended use or manufacturers’ standards. I am
aware of hazards associated with the use of outdoor equipment, including, but not
limited to physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to
property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated
without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.
I understand that equipment and safety devices are provided for my use (such as
flotation devices, etc.). I agree that I will be solely responsible for proper use of safety
and other equipment and procedures. It is my responsibility to inspect all equipment. I,
the undersigned user or guardian of user HEREBY RELEASE on behalf of myself, my
heirs, representatives, successors, executors, and administrators Alum Creek
Adventures, LLC its officers, agents, and employees from any cause of action, claims,
or demands of any nature whatsoever including, but not limited to, a claim of
negligence. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing
in this activity. My participation in the activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate
in spite of the risks. I agree to hold harmless and/or indemnify and defend Alum Creek
Adventures, LLC and their officers, agents, servants, and employees from all liability,
costs, or expenses resulting from accidents or injury to -- or for the death of -- any
person or property directly or indirectly arising from my use or my permission, express
or implied, to use the rental equipment.
I also agree that if I damage, lose, or misplace any item I rent from Alum Creek
Adventures, LLC that I will pay for these losses or damages according to retail prices as of date of rental. I agree that if Alum Creek Adventures, LLC incurs any costs
associated with recovery of payment for damages or losses (such as court costs) that I
will reimburse or pay Alum Creek Adventures, LLC for these costs as well as the cost of
the damaged or lost items. Bent paddles, damaged kayaks will be charged for replacement. If I do not
return the product within 1 working days of the due date, I authorize Alum Creek
Adventures, LLC. to charge the full retail purchase price of the products (see below) to
my credit card. I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for
any damage to the product or loss during the time it is checked out to me and if damage
or loss occurs, I authorize Alum Creek Adventures, LLC. to charge the cost of
replacement or repair to my credit card.
It is solely the discretion of Alum Creek Adventures, LLC to determine if damaged
equipment will be repaired or replaced at the renter’s expense.
I also understand that it is the renters’ responsibility to ensure that any required
permission forms, trip permits, invasive species tags, boating permits, and trainings are
completed and up to date prior to launching boats. I understand that the terms of this
agreement are legally binding and I certify that I am signing this agreement, after having
carefully read it, of my own free will.

Estimated Replacement Costs
Kayak / Paddle - $350, Life vest- $50
Lost or abandoned equipment will be billed $50 per hour for recovery time. All repair work (such as patching) will be billed $50 per hour plus materials.
Prices are subject to change.
A cleaning fee will be charged at $5 per item if equipment is returned unreasonably dirty.
Bent paddles and badly damaged watercraft will be charged
for replacement.
It is solely the discretion of Alum Creek Adventures LLC to determine if damaged
equipment will be repaired or replaced at the renter’s expense.