Terms and Conditions

Paddle equipment including Fishing Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP), Pedal Kayak Rental Terms and Conditions

In consideration for being allowed to rent Kayaks and/or Stand Up Paddleboards from TRANQUILITY IN PARADISE ADVENTURES LLC DBA Tip Adventures, I acknowledge and agree that:  

A: I, for myself and my minor child or children for which I am parent, legal guardian, supervisor or otherwise responsible, assume all risks of injury, loss of life and damage to persons and property during the use and operation of all equipment furnished by Tip Adventures, and it’s employees, agents and I fully realize that Tip Adventures or its agents, and employees have no control over the manner of the use and operation of the equipment.

B: It is further understood that I, and in signing on behalf of other members of my party, including but not limited to, a minor child or children, agree to release, and to pay for, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tip Adventures, or its agents, employees, successors and assigns from all liabilities, claims and demands for loss, damage, or injuries and property sustained by me, my children, dependents, and any and all other persons claiming through me resulting from the use and operation of all equipment. 

C: I accept for use the equipment rented and provided by Tip Adventures in “as is” condition. I acknowledge that I am fully responsible for the care of, damage to, or loss of the equipment due to any accident, collision, theft, whether or not arising from my negligence, recklessness, or fault of the operator in use of the equipment, I will be responsible for the prompt replacement at full retail value of all equipment furnished and provided by Tip Adventures not returned or damaged.  

D: I agree to return all rental equipment by the agreed date and time in a clean condition to avoid additional charges.  

E: All instructions on the use of rental equipment have been made clear to me and I understand the function of the equipment and I am physically capable to operating same.  I have sufficient physical strength, endurance and experience to enable me to participate. I do not have any health problems or medical conditions that might prejudice my participation.

F: Tip Adventures will not issue refunds for the early return of any equipment rentals.  

G: Tip Adventures reserves the right to charge a minimum cleaning of $25.00 for any equipment nor returned to Tip Adventures in a clean and presentable manner.  

H: All reservations must be cancelled no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled reservation date. All orders cancelled within 72 hours of reservation dare will be subject to full charge for all equipment ordered.   

I: Life jackets must be worn at all times by all paddlers. Florida State Law requires any children, 16 years of age and younger, must wear life preservers at all times. (Life jackets are provided free of charge by Tip Adventures with all kayak and Paddleboard rentals.)  

J: The risk of injury from the activities involved with KAYAKING can be significant, including the potential death, and while particular rules, equipment (safety equipment is provided FREE with all rentals), and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist, and I am aware that kayaking involves a risk of drowning.  Additionally, I am also aware that there are natural dangers to kayaking in Florida, including (but not limited to) tides, currents, sunburn, bugs, snakes, sharks, sting rays, oyster beds and coral reefs.  I agree to hold harmless Tip Adventures, it’s owners, employees, and agents, from any and all liability resulting from any accident and/or injury associated with the rental described above: and,

K: I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and un-known, even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation: and,   

L: I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however I observe any unusual significant hazard during my participation, I will remove myself from participation and immediately bring such hazards to the attention of Tip Adventures: and,  

M: I accept and agree to follow a do-no-harm environmental policy. For example (but not limited to), destruction of sea grass beds by the kayak propeller or paddles. On tours, we follow. catch-and-release only policy.

P: I for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Tip Adventures, their officers, officials, agents, and or employees, other participants, kayak manufacturer, and if applicable owners and lessors of premises used by Tip Adventures to conduct business (releases), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, and loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.  I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT. I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.  Signature * By typing my name I am agreeing to the terms of renting kayaks/stand-up paddleboards from Tip Adventures:  

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For Participants of Minor Age (UNDER AGE 18 AT TIME OR REGISTRATION) This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above for all releases, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify the releases from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law.  

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