Iris your responsibility to take the following precautions when using your canopy: *Always secure your canopy by staking each leg into the ground or weighing it down. *Do not use in rain, wind, hail, snow, or thunderstorms. Inclement weather can damage the canopy or put you and others at risk of injury. *The canopy is designed as a temporary shelter to protect from the sun and provide shade. Do not leave the canopy up for extended periods of time, or unattended.