Warning And Safety Precautions - Jimmy Styks INFLATABLE WATER MAT Owner's Manual

WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Use of this product and participation in the sport involves inherent risks of injury or death. Follow safety
information below to reduce risks.
• This is not a lifesaving device or personal flotation device.
• use at your own risk.
• Inspect the unit before and after each use. Do not use this product if it is damaged or leaking air.
• Never tow with watercraft or any other vehicle.
• Do not exceed the maximum number of rider and weight capacity specified in Table 1.
• Under no circumstances should you ever try to tow your water mat.
• Use only under competent supervision. Never leave children unattended while in use.
• Do not use alcohol or mind-altering drugs prior to or while using this product.
• This product is not to be used in water by non-swimmers without wearing a life vest (personal floatation
device - PFD) approved by your local authorities (U.S. Coast guard type III vest in the us or canadian
coast guard approved life vest in canada or sai approval PFD in australia or ce / iso approved PFD in
europe).
• Always inspect the swimming area to ensure it is free of hazards or obstacles such as boats and
swimmers before using this product.
• Only use in calm water. Never use in rapids or on snow.
• Do not use in shallow water or near shore, docks, pilings, watercraft or and other obstacles; do not use
high winds, rapid current, dangerous tides, in waves, wakes or in bad weather conditions; product can
be slippery when wet.
• Do not allow or attempt to dive into or jump onto this product.
• Never allow or attempt to dive or jump off the product into the water.
• Do not swim underneath this unit.
• Always stay awake and aware when using this product.
• Do not use this unit when it is under-inflated.
WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LOCAL WARNINGS:
• Always observe your local Coast Guard rules and regulations when using this product.
• Always check weather forecasts prior to using this product especially in thunderstorms and lightning
conditions.
• Stay within 100 m (328 ft) from the shore.
• Never use this product in off-shore or windy conditions.
• Never use this product in more than 10 knots of wind. Using this product in windy conditions may result
in serious injury to yourself and others around you.
• Use caution when carrying this product. Carrying the product in windy conditions may result in serious
injury to yourself and others around you.
• Never use this product in thunderstorms and lightning conditions.
• Never use this product in conditions that are beyond your ability (such as, but not limited to, high surf,
rip-tides, currents or river rapids).
• Never use this product near other boat traffic or watercrafts.
• Never use this product near crowded beaches or waters.
TABLE 1 - MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RIDER & WEIGHT CAPACITY
MODEL NAME
12' water mat
10' water mat
(with Detachable Canopy & Backrest)
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Max. Number
Max. Weight capacity
of rider
6 1060 lbs (480 kg)
5 880 lbs (400 kg)
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
AGREEMENT
Release of Waiver and Claims Agreement
In consideration of your use of this product, you hereby agree to the following, to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
1. To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against JIMMY
STYKS, or any of its agents, resulting from use of this product and any of its components.
2. To release JIMMY STYKS, or any of its agents from any and all liability from any loss,
damage, injury or expense that you or any users of this product may suffer, or that your
next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of this product, due to any cause whatsoever,
including negligence or breach of contract on the part of JIMMY STYKS, or any of its
agents, in the design or manufacturing of this product.
Arbitration
In Further consideration of the sale to you of this product and any of its components, you
hereby agree to submit binding arbitration any and all claims, which you believe you may
have against JIMMY STYKS, or any of its agents, arising from the use of JIMMY STYKS
equipment The arbitration shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration
Association.
Arbitration shall be commenced within one (1) year from the date of which any alleged claim
first arose. The submission to the American Arbitration Association shall be limited and the
arbitration award may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.
Binding Effect of Agreement
In the event of your death or incapacity, this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon
your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives.
Entire Agreement
In entering into this Agreement you are not relying on any oral or written representations
other than what is set forth in this agreement and User's Guide.
Assumption of Risk
By purchasing, using and assembling this product, you are agreeing to:
1. Be bound to the terms set forth above and below.
2. Require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms.
If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms, return this product before use for
a full refund.
Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks, dangers and
hazards, which can result in serious personal injury and death. In using this product you
freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of Injury using this
equipment. The risks inherent in the sport can be greatly reduced by abiding to the Warning
and Safety Precautions listed in the User Guide and by using common sense.
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