Terms of Use

RIVES SERVICE – STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD (SUP) EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Version: 2.0

Effective date: 10 January 2026

PREAMBLE

These General Terms of Use and Rental, hereinafter the “Terms”, govern access to and use of the services provided by Rives, hereinafter “Rives”, including, in particular, the provision of stand-up paddleboard, SUP, equipment through automated stations and a mobile application.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between Rives and any user of the service, hereinafter the “User”.

The User expressly acknowledges that using the service involves a water-based activity that carries risks, and agrees to assume full responsibility for such risks under the conditions set out below.

ARTICLE 1 – PURPOSE

The purpose of these Terms is to define:

  • the conditions for accessing the service;
  • the terms under which the equipment is made available;
  • the respective rights and obligations of the parties;
  • the rules governing liability and risk management.

ARTICLE 2 – ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS

2.1. Access to the service is conditional upon the User’s prior, express, free and informed acceptance of these Terms.

2.2. Such acceptance may result, in particular, from:

  • electronic validation during registration;
  • use of the application;
  • opening of a station;
  • starting a session.

2.3. The User acknowledges that they:

  • have read the Terms in full;
  • understand their legal scope;
  • accept all provisions without reservation.

2.4. Rives’ electronic records shall constitute evidence between the parties.

ARTICLE 3 – DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these Terms:

  • “Service” means all services provided by Rives;
  • “Equipment” means the SUP board, paddle, life jacket, leash and accessories;
  • “Station” means the automated equipment distribution device;
  • “Application” means the Rives mobile application;
  • “Session” means the period of use of the Equipment between its collection and its validated return.

ARTICLE 4 – NATURE OF THE SERVICE

4.1. The Service consists exclusively of the autonomous provision of Equipment.

4.2. Rives does not provide:

  • supervision;
  • monitoring;
  • assistance;
  • training.

4.3. The User acts independently and under their sole responsibility.

ARTICLE 5 – ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

5.1. The User represents and warrants that they:

  • are at least 18 years old, or 16 years old with legal authorisation;
  • are able to swim without assistance;
  • are physically and mentally fit;
  • have no medical contraindication;
  • are not under the influence of any substance that may impair their abilities;
  • have the minimum skills required to use the Equipment.

5.2. These representations constitute an essential condition of Rives’ consent.

ARTICLE 6 – ACCEPTANCE OF RISKS

6.1. The User acknowledges that stand-up paddleboarding involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

  • serious or fatal injury;
  • drowning;
  • unpredictable weather conditions;
  • collision;
  • loss of control.

6.2. The User declares that they engage in this activity with full knowledge of the risks and under their sole responsibility.

ARTICLE 7 – TRANSFER OF CUSTODY

7.1. From the moment the Equipment is made available, the User assumes exclusive legal custody of it.

7.2. The User bears all risks relating to the Equipment, including:

  • loss, theft or damage;
  • use by third parties;
  • damage caused to persons or property.

ARTICLE 8 – USER OBLIGATIONS

The User undertakes to:

  • check the condition of the Equipment before use;
  • not use defective Equipment;
  • comply with all safety and navigation rules;
  • use the Equipment only in authorised areas;
  • return the Equipment complete and in good condition.

Any breach of these obligations shall engage the User’s sole liability.

ARTICLE 9 – PROHIBITED USES

It is strictly prohibited to:

  • lend, transfer or sublet the Equipment;
  • use the Equipment in dangerous conditions;
  • modify or alter the Equipment;
  • use the Equipment for commercial purposes without prior written authorisation.

ARTICLE 10 – RETURN OF THE EQUIPMENT

10.1. The Equipment must be returned in accordance with the instructions provided.

10.2. The return shall only be deemed effective once validated by the system.

10.3. Failing such validation, the User shall remain liable for the Equipment.

ARTICLE 11 – USER LIABILITY

The User assumes full and complete liability, in particular for:

  • bodily injury;
  • property damage;
  • damage caused to third parties;
  • any use of the Service through their account.

ARTICLE 12 – RIVES’ LIABILITY

12.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rives disclaims any liability, in particular in the event of:

  • accident or injury;
  • use of the Equipment;
  • natural conditions;
  • intervention by third parties;
  • unavailability of the Service.

12.2. Rives shall not be liable for indirect damages.

12.3. In any event, Rives’ liability shall be limited to the amount paid by the User.

ARTICLE 13 – INDEMNIFICATION

The User undertakes to indemnify Rives against any claim arising from:

  • their use of the Service;
  • their breach of these Terms;
  • any damage caused.

This obligation includes legal and attorney fees.

ARTICLE 14 – DAMAGE AND SECURITY DEPOSIT

14.1. The User is responsible for any loss, theft or damage.

14.2. Rives may charge an amount of up to CHF 1,000, without prejudice to any additional compensation that may be claimed.

ARTICLE 15 – DATA AND EVIDENCE

Technical data and usage logs shall constitute evidence between the parties.

ARTICLE 16 – USER ACCOUNT

The User is solely responsible for their account and for any use made of it.

ARTICLE 17 – PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Rives disclaims any liability for personal belongings.

ARTICLE 18 – FORCE MAJEURE

Rives shall not be held liable in the event of circumstances beyond its control.

ARTICLE 19 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All elements of the Service are protected.

Any unauthorised use is prohibited.

ARTICLE 20 – SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

Rives may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, without prior notice and without compensation.

ARTICLE 21 – GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by Swiss law.

Any dispute shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Geneva.

ARTICLE 22 – VALIDITY

If any provision is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE 23 – FINAL ACCEPTANCE

The User acknowledges that they:

  • accept the inherent risks of the activity;
  • assume full responsibility for their use of the Service;
  • are financially responsible for any damage;
  • accept these Terms without reservation.