Online Breast Pump Hire Terms and Conditions

Applies to 

These terms and conditions apply to all breast pump hire customers booking via the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) digital checkout system. 

By ticking the checkbox during checkout, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions for hiring an electric breast pump from the ABA.

Terms and Conditions

1. Communication
   The Hirer has an obligation to stay in communication with the Australian Breastfeeding Association during the hire period.
2. Initial Payment and Deposit
   The Hirer will pay the hiring fee for the first week in advance at the time of booking. A security deposit is also required and will be refunded upon return of the equipment in good working order, provided no money is owed under this agreement.
3. Recurring Payments
   The Hirer authorises the Association to process recurring weekly payments for the hire fee at the end of each weekly hire period for the duration of the agreement (which may be extended at the Hirer’s request). These charges may include a small platform processing fee.
4. Equipment Care
   The Hirer shall keep all equipment clean as directed and agrees to return it in a good clean condition at the end of the hire period. If unsure how to clean the equipment, the Hirer will contact their ABA counsellor before use.
5. Damage or Loss
   The Hirer shall be responsible for the cost of replacement of any broken or damaged parts or loss of the equipment, at current retail prices, to be paid on demand.
6. Transport Costs
   The Hirer shall be responsible for payment of all transportation expenses related to the equipment.
7. Servicing
   The Hirer shall not repair, service, or interfere with the motor or fittings in any way. Any required service must be handled by returning the pump to the Association.
8. Disclaimer
   The Association hires out equipment in clean working condition but makes no warranty as to its effectiveness. The Association accepts no liability in relation to the use or cleanliness of the equipment.
9. Warranty
   Except as required by law, all warranties are excluded. Where warranties are implied by law, ABA's liability is limited to replacement or reimbursement, as permitted by law.
10. Equipment Location
    The Hirer shall only use the equipment at the address provided during checkout. ABA reserves the right to retrieve equipment not returned within 7 days of the end of hire.
11. Termination
    The Association may terminate this agreement with 7 days’ notice and collect the equipment thereafter.
12. Authorised Charges
    Without limiting any other term, the Hirer authorises the Association to charge all monies payable to the Hirer’s credit card.
13. Instructional Material
    The Hirer acknowledges that they have reviewed the leaflet ‘Suggestions on Using an Electric Breast Pump’ provided online.
14. Booking Form
    The online booking form completed during checkout shall form part of this agreement.

Confirmation

By ticking the checkbox at checkout, you confirm that:
- You have read, understood, and agreed to the terms above.
- This forms a legally binding contract between you and the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
 

For enquiries, please contact our National Support Office between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday on 03 9690 4620 or email info@breastfeeding.asn.au.