Safety guidelines and disclaimer of warranty declaration SEG2GO

Segway tour / self drive / rental / course / training

Status 01/2024

According to the eKFV of June 6th, 2019, Segways may only use protective lanes, cycle lanes, cycle path fords and cycle paths within built-up areas. If these are not available, the road may also be used. Driving on designated green areas is not permitted. The tenant assumes all traffic safety obligations with regard to the rental property. The tenant undertakes not to use the rental property contrary to the aforementioned provisions.

Riding the Segway and participating in a course or tour is only permitted to those who have read and signed these safety rules and the liability waiver.

Requirements and safety guidelines

Due to the design, the minimum weight of the driver must be 45kg, the maximum weight must not exceed 120kg. The participant has a minimum age of 14 years. By signing the rental agreement, these details are confirmed for the respective driver. Any damage to the rental property or damage to third parties will be 100% borne by the tenant in the event of incorrect information; the insurance cover will expire in this case.

You must have attended the safety briefing. Get comprehensive instructions on how to use the Segway: Safe mounting and dismounting, accelerating and braking, left/right steering. Segway warning signals (flashing red lights and vibration of the platform signal to stop the ride immediately and exit the vehicle safely). Ignoring these warnings may cause the vehicle to shut itself down.

If you decide after the briefing that you do not want to take part in the tour, you will be refunded the tour price -20€. After the briefing and before the start of the tour, the guide has the right to decide whether a participant cannot participate in the tour for safety reasons. In this case, the customer will be refunded the paid tour price -20€. In addition, there are no further claims for damages.

We definitely recommend wearing a helmet. Our helmets are free of charge. There is no statutory prescription to wear a helmet. 

Never dismount while driving and always keep both feet on the Segway platform. The pressure sensors on both platforms must be under constant pressure, otherwise there may be incorrect controls or a shutdown.

The Segway rider is not allowed to use the phone, type on the cell phone, take photos or film while riding. Always keep both hands on the handlebars, never ride hands-free. When turning, hand signals are to be given (as with a bicycle). Only ride at walking pace during the test drive and on the course.

Maintain a distance of at least 3m to the next driver. Always keep a minimum distance of 1m to the side. Caution: The Segway is approx. 70cm wide and significantly wider than a bicycle and requires more space, please always keep this in mind! Pay attention to bumps in the ground or damage to the road and avoid them. Do not drive into potholes or puddles. Beware of bollards, curbs or similar obstacles. Please do not try to drive over them, it can lead to a fall. If in doubt, dismount and pull the Segway over the obstacle. Only one driver per vehicle - it is forbidden to take other people, children or animals with you.

Please always follow your guide on the designated paths and at the specified pace. The guide will not be overtaken. The instructions of the operator/landlord and his employees must always be followed. Disregarding the instructions can lead to the immediate termination of the journey. In this case there will be no reimbursement of participation or rental fees. The same applies if you suspect that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In particular, avoid riding side-by-side, slalom riding, tailgating (less than 10feet (3m) safe distance), riding too fast, riding backwards, rotating on the Segway less than 3feet (1m) from an obstacle or another participant, rocking back and forth on the Segway as well as abrupt, abrupt braking for no dangerous reason and driving on sandy or grassy areas.

After completing the journey, the vehicle and all accessories and attachments to the SEG2GO must be returned in proper condition. Any and all damage to the Segway, attachments, or accessories, or the absence of such, shall be borne entirely by the renter.

Disclaimer of warranty

The use of the Segways, entering the parcours or the tour route and staying there as well as participating in all activities are entirely at your own risk and peril.

The operator/lessor assumes no liability for damage caused by the operation of Segways, unless the damage was caused by the operator/lessor or his employees through gross negligence or intentionally. The exclusion of liability does not apply to damage resulting from injury to life, limb or health, or damage resulting from the breach of cardinal obligations, if and to the extent that the damage is caused by the operator/landlord or his employees. There is no accident insurance for the participants, so there is no damage settlement by the provider in this regard. Every user of the vehicles is responsible under civil and criminal law for himself and for the personal injury, property damage and financial loss caused by him or the vehicles he is driving.

When using the Segways, the instructions of the operator/lessor must be followed. The operator/landlord accepts no liability for damage caused by his own fault or that of third parties, as a result of an accident or improper treatment or because the instructions of the operator/landlord or his employees are not followed. Liability for slightly negligent breaches of cardinal obligations is also excluded with regard to entrepreneurs. Liability for third parties is excluded.

In the event of misuse, theft, or irreparable damage, renter will be charged the gross selling price of a new Segway. The lessee is free to prove that the lessor suffered significantly less damage (this point is canceled by booking fully comprehensive insurance without deductible). The fully comprehensive insurance does not apply to accidents or damage caused by intent, gross negligence, disregard of instructions, incorrect information, exceeding or falling below the above permissible weight limits, driving under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs.

The lessee is liable for culpable conduct in the event of illegal transfer to third parties within the meaning of this agreement. All persons to whom the tenant allows the use of the rental property are considered third parties. Any damage caused in this case is not covered by the fully comprehensive insurance and must be borne by the tenant at his own expense.

Persons who suffer from physical disabilities or are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication are not permitted to use the Segways. Pregnant women or people with heart problems and/or high blood pressure are not advised to use the Segway. Participation in a tour is expressly at your own risk.

With my signature overleaf, I confirm that I have read and understood the explanations on the safety rules and the disclaimer of SEG2GO and that I fully agree with them and with the terms and conditions of SEG2GO.