ARTICLE 1 – BOOKING AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS
The booking will be considered final only upon receipt of the contract initialed and signed on page 3, accompanied by the requested deposit payment.
Payments must be made as follows:
– 50% of the total invoice amount must be paid upon signing the contract to guarantee the booking
– 50% of the total invoice amount must be paid 15 days before the boat rental date
– A credit card number may be requested as a guarantee for the rental of each boat.
ARTICLE 2 – CANCELLATION BY THE TENANT
Any cancellation must be notified by mail or email to Dream Yachting.
If the cancellation occurs more than 30 days before the rental start date, 100% of the reserved and canceled services will be refunded after deducting bank fees and a €50 administration fee. If the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the rental start date, 100% of the reserved and canceled services will be due, including bank fees. Any advance payment made for fuel will be refunded.
A – The period for which this contract has been concluded can only be changed with the owner’s consent and based on availability.
B – The deposit or full payment will be retained if the tenant requests contract termination for any reason.
C – The rental amount remains due, whether or not the tenant has used the boat during the rental period, regardless of the reason.
D – The deposit or full payment will be retained in case of non-compliance with payment conditions, and this contract will be automatically terminated without notice or compensation.
ARTICLE 3 – TERMINATION BY THE LESSOR
The lessor agrees to provide the tenant with a clean boat, in perfect navigable condition and compliant with administrative regulations, on the date and at the location agreed upon by both parties.
A – If, due to damage occurring during the previous rental or any unforeseen event beyond the owner’s control, the owner or their representative is unable to provide the boat on the agreed date, they will have the full option to either provide an equivalent or larger boat with similar characteristics or refund the amounts paid, deducting the broker’s commission, without the tenant being entitled to any compensation.
B – In the event of a breakdown or any other failure of the boat or its equipment due to normal usage or wear and tear, the lessor must resolve the issue within 24 hours. If the lessor fixes the breakdown or failure within 24 hours, the tenant will not have the right to claim compensation or request a refund.
C – If the boat is not delivered in a seaworthy condition due to a missing essential safety element or non-compliance with regulations, and if the lessor cannot provide a boat of equal or superior characteristics, the lessor may terminate this contract and refund the amounts paid and expenses incurred, deducting the broker’s commission and bank fees, without the tenant being entitled to any compensation.
D – In case of bad weather (heavy rain or strong winds) before leaving the port, the tenant may reschedule the booking within 12 months or cancel it without additional fees, except for food and beverage orders, a €50 administration fee, and the broker’s commission.
ARTICLE 4 – BOAT INSURANCE AND DEDUCTIBLE
A – The owner declares having subscribed to an insurance policy covering:
– Damages to the boat’s hull, accessories, and appendages, total theft and misappropriation, partial theft, and engine theft.
– Third-party claims for material damages (civil liability).
B – The insurance premium is included in the rental price.
C – The insurance policy does not cover transported persons for accidents they may suffer.
D – The owner and lessor disclaim any responsibility for loss or damage to the tenant’s personal belongings or any harm affecting the tenant and their guests. Individual insurance for transported persons can be taken out by the tenant at their own expense to cover the risks mentioned in paragraphs C and D.
E – The tenant acknowledges that the boat’s insurance does not cover water sports activities, including tubing and water skiing. Under no circumstances can they hold the boat owner or rental company liable for any accidents or damages related to water sports activities.
ARTICLE 5 – BOAT HANDOVER
A – The boat is handed over to the tenant only after the full rental price has been paid and the security deposit has been placed. The lessor must provide a seaworthy boat, properly equipped, and insured according to applicable laws and regulations.
B – The tenant must board at the designated location and time and inspect the boat, its equipment, and its compliance with the contract description. Any anomalies must be reported before departure or within 24 hours at the latest.
C – Any unnoticed defects or breakdowns occurring after the handover do not entitle the tenant to a rental price reduction.
D – If the tenant does not take possession of the boat within 24 hours after the rental contract starts, the lessor may consider the contract null and void.
ARTICLE 6 – BOAT RETURN
The tenant must return the boat to the designated port on time. In case of delay, penalties apply, such as a percentage of the daily rental fee per hour late, or 200% of the daily rental fee for delays exceeding three hours.
ARTICLE 7 – BOAT USE – RESPONSIBILITIES – DAMAGES
The tenant is responsible for any damages incurred during the rental period. Unauthorized subletting or lending of the boat is strictly forbidden.
ARTICLE 8 – CONSUMABLE MATERIALS
The tenant is responsible for fuel, lubricants, and other consumables necessary for the boat’s operation.
ARTICLE 9 – DISPUTES
Any disputes regarding this contract may be submitted to a conciliation committee. If no resolution is reached, the competent court will be in Grasse.
ARTICLE 10 – SECURITY DEPOSIT
The deposit must be paid upon boat pickup and will be refunded in full unless damages or defects are found. In case of damage, the rental company will retain the exact repair cost. If damage results in an inability to continue the rental, compensation for lost income will also be retained.