Go Karting

1. General Use

• All Go Kart participants must be at least 9 years old, 1.3m tall and must not have any medical conditions that may be aggravated by go karting, including but not limited to heart conditions, epilepsy, back or neck injuries, or pregnancy.
• Users must attend a safety briefing before operating the Go Karts. Users who fail to complete the safety briefing will not be permitted to participate and no refund will be issued.
• ALL safety equipment supplied by West Country Water Park must be worn.

2. Responsibility for Equipment and Infrastructure

• Go Kart users are responsible for operating the Go Karts 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 reasonable care to avoid collisions, personal injury, and damage to other participants or property.

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 the Go Karts, which may be charged in the event of damages.
• Nothing in this agreement excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by West Country Water Park’s negligence, as required by law.

4. Insurance and Waivers

• 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 the Go Karts, except in cases of proven negligence by West Country Water Park staff.
• West Country Water Park holds public liability insurance. Details are available on request.
• Nothing in this agreement affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

5. Behaviour and Compliance

• Intoxication (alcohol or drugs), reckless driving (e.g., deliberate ramming), use of mobile phones, and smoking/vaping is strictly prohibited during operation of a Go Kart. If, in the reasonable opinion of West Country Water Park staff, a user appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs you will not be permitted to participate and no refund will be issued.
• All users must comply with instructions given by West Country Water Park staff.
• Failure to comply may result in immediate termination of the Go Kart Session without a 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 Go Karts.

7. Weather and Operational Closure

• West Country Water Park reserves the right to suspend or cancel Go Kart sessions at any time due to adverse weather conditions, technical faults, safety concerns, or other operational reasons beyond our control.
• In the event of a cancellation before a session begins, users will be offered a full refund or the option to rebook at a future date.
• If a session is cut short after it has begun, West Country Water Park will offer a partial refund or a voucher for a future session at its discretion, proportional to the time lost.
• West Country Water Park will not be liable for any additional costs incurred by users as a result of a cancellation or closure, including travel, accommodation, or other expenses.
• Where possible, West Country Water Park will provide advance notice of closures via its website or by direct communication.

8.Privacy and Data Protection

• West Country Water Park collects and processes personal data provided during registration in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Personal data is collected for the purposes of booking management, safety compliance, and communication regarding your visit.
• CCTV is in operation throughout the Go Kart track and surrounding areas for the safety and security of all visitors and staff. Footage is retained for 30 days and may be shared with law enforcement where required.
• West Country Water Park will not share your personal data with third parties except where required by law or as outlined in our full Privacy Policy.
• Our full Privacy Policy is available at the venue reception and on our website. By participating, you confirm you have read and understood how your data is used.

9. Agreement

• West Country Water Park reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The current version will be displayed at the venue.
• Participants under the age of 18 must have this agreement signed by a parent or legal guardian. By signing, the parent/guardian accepts these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the minor.
• By using a Go Kart at West Country Water Park, users acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.