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Terms & Policies for our Rental Equipment

Reservations:
If you want a particular boat we recommend you reserve it. We do have a wide selection of boats to rent so you could also take your chances with our first-come-first-serve policy. Reservations can be made over the phone with a Visa or Mastercard, or by mail with a check, or in person at Silver Moon Kayak Company. Half down will reserve your boat. Occasionally we may have to substitute a boat you reserved based on availability.

Deposits & Cancellations:
If you do make a reservation and need to cancel we will refund 100% of your deposit if you call and cancel a full day in advance (24 hours) of your scheduled departure time. If you cancel less than 24 hours 50% of your deposit is non-refundable. You must call to cancel. If you rent boats for multiple, consecutive days and decide to return them early we will issue you a partial credit for future rentals. Sorry, we do not issue refunds for equipment returned early.

Pick Up & Return Times:
Pick up times for Half Day rentals are 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Return times for Half Day rentals are 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. respectively. Pick up time for Full Day rentals are 9 a.m. with a return time between 5 & 6 p.m., unless otherwise arranged. Allow at least 30-45 minutes for rental transactions.

Payment:
Full payment is due before the equipment leaves the premises. We'll need to see a driver's license and we also require a Visa or Mastercard # as a security/damage deposit. The damage deposit held on your credit card account will not be processed if the equipment is returned on time and in the same condition as when it was rented. Renters are responsible for full replacement value of any equipment lost, damaged or stolen. A late fee of $10 per hour will be assessed on late returns.

Purchase:
If you have rented a kayak and are considering purchasing one, please keep in mind that we will deduct the full one day rental fee from the purchase price of the kayak you rented.

Transport:
We supply foam blocks and straps with our boat rentals. Recreational kayaks and whitewater kayaks can generally be transported on nearly any type of vehicle, however we do require a quality roof rack system to transport the touring and expedition kayaks with a minimum spacing of 38" between bars (45" for doubles) to protect the longer hulls. We reserve the right to deny rentals if we feel your roof rack system is inadequate to safely transport the boats.

Livery Service:
Silver Moon Kayak Company can offer an equipment drop off and pick up service at several locations on Flathead River and Flathead Lake for an additional per boat fee. Ask for details!

Solo Paddling:
We discourage paddling alone and will rent to solo paddlers at our discretion. You must be an experienced paddler and have capsize and re-entry experience for starters. We absolutely will not rent whitewater kayaks to solo paddlers.

Children:
Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied & supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the watercraft.

We reserve the right to deny rentals due to water levels, weather conditions or other reasons.

All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to trip start.