Please comply with these simple rules and always remember that your safety and the safety of other road users and pedestrians are of paramount importance. 

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1. Do not ride the courtesy bike through saltwater or sand

2. Obey traffic laws and regulations

3. Always wear suitable clothing and a helmet

4. Ride the bike at a speed to suit the terrain and weather conditions

5. Always try to anticipate and expect the unexpected

6. Both hands should be on the handlebars and both feet should be on the pedals

7. Always have total control of the bike

8. Ride with care and courtesy

9. Look after the bike; ensuring it is always locked securely when not in use

10. Never leave the bike unattended for extended periods of time

11. Do not jump or stunt the bikes

12. Never carry a passenger

13. Bike brakes are designed to stop the bike in a straight line. If you broadside and skid the bike you could damage the rear wheel, tyre and the frame

14. Never hang items from the handlebars

15. Never use headphones or mobile phones while riding the bike

16. Never ride the bike whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol

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​​​​​​​RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, INDEMNITY

BELLBRY LODGE BICYCLES

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In CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in the Bellbry Lodge Bicycles Program (operated by Oakshore Hotel Management Pty Ltd, ABN 47165680633), I for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin:

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1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of Bicycling Activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to ride a bicycle. I further acknowledge that biking will be conducted over the Bellbry Lodge facilities and public roads and also facilities open to the public and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected.

2. FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT a) Bicycling involves RISKS and DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH (“Risks”); b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the conditions in which the Activity takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE ‘RELEASEES’ NAMED BELOW; c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES EITHER not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time, and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation in the Activity.

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3. HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Oakshore Hotel Management Pty Ltd, its related entities or their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, employees, and if applicable, owners and lessors of other premises on which the Activity takes place (each considered one of the “RELEASEES” herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE ‘RELEASEES’ OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS. And I FURTHER AGREE, that if despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, I or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against the Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may occur as the result of such claim.

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4. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand a helmet is issued with every bike hire, it is the law that I wear a helmet, and I assume full responsibility for any accident, injury or death, which should occur as a result of not wearing a helmet.

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5. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand a bicycle lock is issued with every bike hire, it is my responsibility that I use it to protect the welfare of the bike and not leave the bike unattended for extended periods of time.

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6. I AGREE to pay on demand all fines and court costs including administrative fees for violations of local bylaws and all other legal violations assessed against the bike and the operator of the bike during the hire period.

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7. AGREE to promptly return the bicycle, helmet and lock back to my Bellbry Lodge accomodation suite within the time frame allocated on the reserve period that I selected.

8. AGREE to conditions regarding payment for unreturned, damaged, lost or stolen equipment (bicycle, helmet and lock): I agree that if the equipment is not returned to the my Bellbry Lodge accommodation suite within the allocated rental period that I selected or the equipment is otherwise damaged beyond repair, lost or stolen, Oakshore Hotel Management Pty Ltd will immediately charge a fee of up to $500 (per set of equipment: bicycle, helmet and lock) directly to my credit or debit card held on my accommodation booking file. If I elected to use a Virtual Credit Card on my accommodation booking file, I agree to provide a non-Virtual Credit Card prior to hire of equipment. Regardless of the party at fault I am fully aware and agree to be responsible for any lost or damaged equipment. 

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