Terms and Conditions

1. General Use

• All Jet Ski users must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid Personal Watercraft (PWC) licence or equivalent certification or have passed our competency tests
• Users must attend a safety briefing before operating a Jet Ski on the lake.
• ONLY Buoyancy Aids and helmets for under 16s supplied by West Country Water Park must be worn.

2. Responsibility for Equipment and Infrastructure

• Jet Ski users are responsible for operating their craft in a safe and controlled manner at all times.
• Any reckless, negligent, or unsafe behaviour that results in damage to property or injury will be the sole responsibility of the user.
• Users agree to take all necessary care to avoid collisions with, or damage to, the following facilities:
  • Decking and boarding areas (replacement cost: approximately £500 per metre).
  • Sauna building (replacement cost: approximately £20,000).
  • Other water-based or lakeside infrastructure including pontoons, buoys, and safety equipment.

3. Liability for Damages

• Users accept full financial liability for any damages caused by their actions, whether intentional or accidental.
• In the event of damage, West Country Water Park reserves the right to recover costs for repairs or replacement directly from the user.
• Costs will be calculated based on replacement value plus associated labour and downtime.
• Users may be required to provide card details or a security deposit before accessing Jet Skis, which may be charged in the event of damages.

4. Insurance and Waivers

• Users will have personal watercraft insurance covering third-party liability and property damage.
• By signing this agreement, users waive the right to hold West Country Water Park responsible for accidents, injuries, or damages arising from their use of Jet Skis, except in cases of proven negligence by West Country Water Park staff.

5. Behaviour and Compliance

• Intoxication (alcohol or drugs) is strictly prohibited before or during operation of a Jet Ski.
• All users must comply with instructions given by West Country Water Park staff.
• Failure to comply may result in immediate termination of lake access without refund.

6. Indemnity

• Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless West Country Water Park, its staff, and contractors against any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from their use of Jet Skis.

7. Agreement

By using a Jet Ski at West Country Water Park, users acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.