Any activity involving motion, rotation, or height creates the possibility of serious injury including permanent paralysis and even death from landing or falling on the neck, head, or other parts of the body.  Gymnastics mats and floors cannot and do not eliminate this hazard entirely.  You still assume a risk of serious injury in using these mats and floors.  However, this risk can be reduced by strictly following these rules at all times:

1. Use gymnastics apparatus, mats, and floors ONLY under supervision of trained and qualified instructors.

2. General purpose tumbling panel mats, carpet bonded flooring, and vinyl bonded flooring are designed ONLY for light tumbling activities and general physical education.  Under no circumstances are they to be used as a training or landing mat alone.

3. Know your limitations and the limitations of the product.  Follow progressive learning techniques.

4. All mats, floors, and gymnastics apparatus must be used with proper spotting equipment and trained spotters suitable to the activity or skill.  Always consult an instructor.

5. Before each use, always check mats and floor for damage or wear, including tears and flattening of energy absorbing material.  If in doubt, do not use the product.

6. Mats and floors can move during use.  Always check for proper positioning of the product before each use.

7. Carpet bonded rolls must be properly secured with velcro.  Over time, the hook velcro will become ineffective as it becomes filled with carpet fibers.  When the velcro won't stick well to the carpet,  you must replace it.

8. Please be careful!!!