Tararua Tramping Club Personal Locator Beacon
These can only be lent out to Tararua Tramping Club members
Condition of use:
Generally, the user is responsible for ensuring that the unit is in good working condition when they collect it. Conducting a test is recommended. The user is responsible for ensuring that the beacon is returned in good working order. Fair wear and tear is acceptable. Some simple examples around liability
- You lose the beacon – you pay to replace it
- You damage the beacon – you pay to repair it
- You activate the beacon – you may have to pay to reset it, and may have to pay for the replacement battery (approx $185 + gst)
- You lose the beacon's case – you pay to replace it
- There is minor abrasion on the case or beacon – this is fair wear and tear, and is therefore the club's responsibility
- You activate the beacon, either intentionally or accidentally - you take full responsibility for consequences
- You activate the beacon, either intentionally or accidentally - you will have to pay for the replacement battery (approx $185 + gst)
It is the responsibility of the user to return the beacon immediately after use to the person administering the beacons. The user is responsible for any additional costs associated with the use, like courier charges, or costs associated with recovery of the beacon.