Terms & Conditions

Naviloc

Article 1 - Termination of the contract by the Tenant

1.1- The period for which the contract has been concluded may only be modified with the agreement of the Boat Owner and within the limits of its possibilities.
1.2- In the event of cancellation for any reason whatsoever, the amount of the deposits received shall be retained by the Boat Owner. However, if the Owner succeeds in re-letting the reserved boat, for the same period and at the same price, he will reimburse the totality of the deposits paid, less a conventional indemnity of 150 € for administrative costs.
1.3- The amount of the rental will remain the property of the Owner, whether or not the Hirer has used the boat during the Rental period for any reason whatsoever.
1.4- Cancellation insurance may be taken out by the Hirer, at his own expense, to cover certain risks of cancellation for serious reasons.
1..5- At the time of collection, if the boat delivered is not seaworthy, either because it lacks an essential safety element, or because it does not comply with current regulations, and if the Owner is unable to offer a boat of similar or superior characteristics within half a day, the Hirer may terminate the present contract and obtain the return of the sums paid plus a contractual indemnity of 100 Euros, all other compensation for costs, damages and interest being excluded by agreement.

Article 2 - Termination of the contract by the Renter

In the event that, as a result of damage occurring during the previous rental, or of an impediment beyond its control, the Owner is unable to provide the rented boat on the agreed date, it will be obliged to choose one of the following solutions:
- Either to provide the Hirer with a boat of similar or superior characteristics, with the same number of berths,
- Or to return to the Hirer the sums paid, any compensation for costs, damages and interest being excluded by agreement.

Article 3 - Security deposit

3.1- Purpose: The purpose of the security deposit paid by the Hirer at the time of taking charge of the boat is to guarantee any damage to the rented property or the total or partial loss of objects attributable to the Hirer and not covered by insurance, as well as full payment of all sums due by the Hirer under this contract.
3.2- Return:
3.2.1- If the boat is returned to the Hirer's satisfaction under the conditions stipulated in the contract, the security deposit will be returned to the Hirer within one month after the boat has been handed over and all sums due by the Hirer under this contract have been paid in full. If this is not the case, or if there is any doubt as to the condition of the boat, the refund of the deposit may be deferred.
3.2.2- If the state and/or conditions of return of the boat are not satisfactory, the corresponding costs not covered by insurance will be invoiced to the Hirer (in particular consumables, cleaning, repairs or replacement of lost or damaged goods, delays, delivery).
3.2.3- In the event of a subsequent settlement by the insurance company, the Rental Firm will reimburse the Tenant for any sums thus recovered which the latter may have advanced, subject to deduction, up to the amount of the security deposit, of the deductible and incidental costs incurred by the Rental Firm in handling the claim and not covered by the insurance.
3.2.4- However, the Hirer may, at his or her own expense, take out an endorsement to the present contract, known as a Bond Repurchase, generally covering 80% of the amount of the bond. The contract is available on request.
3.3- All sums due by the Hirer under this contract must be paid within one month of invoicing. In any event, the Hirer is expressly authorized to cash the deposit in order to deduct the sums due, without the Hirer being able to raise any objection. Once the deposit has been cashed, the Hirer will reimburse the Tenant for any balance due.

Article 4 - Insurance

4.1- The Hirer has taken out, or had taken out by the Boat Owner, a comprehensive insurance policy covering the Hirer for the duration of the rental period against the following risks relating to the boat:
- Loss through damage to the insured boat, total or partial theft of the boat and its accessories,
- Civil liability, defense and recourse.
4.2- The Hirer remains his own insurer up to the amount of the deductible, subject to the provisions of article 4.2.4 above.
4..3- A non-redeemable deductible of €460 is applicable for damage to third parties.
4.4- The Owner draws the Hirer's attention to the fact that certain risks (cf. in particular §7.6) are not covered by the boat's insurance and, in this respect, will make available to the Hirer, if requested, a photocopy of an extract from the policy setting out the purpose and scope of the insurance. In particular, the crew and, more generally, all persons transported, and their property, are not covered by insurance, and the Hirer accepts no liability for any loss or damage they may suffer. The Hirer and his guests may take out optional individual insurance to cover these risks, at their own expense.

Article 5 - Taking charge of the boat

5.1- The Boat Owner must provide the Hirer with a seaworthy boat, equipped and equipped in accordance with the laws and regulations issued by the competent authorities for the intended category of navigation. The Hirer is forbidden to set sail if the boat is unfit for navigation or if certain equipment is defective and affects safety.
In any event, the Hirer shall take charge of the boat when the balance of the agreed price has been paid, the security deposit paid and the inventory signed.
5.2- The Owner draws the Hirer's attention to the importance of the inventory. It is the Hirer's obligation to make an accurate inventory of all items on the boat before departure, and to report any absence or anomaly.
The signing of the inventory constitutes recognition of the good condition of the boat. Any departure inventory not signed and returned to the Owner before departure will be considered complete. Any claim not presented before departure will be inadmissible.

Article 6 - Use of the boat - Liability - Damage

6.1- The Hirer undertakes to embark only the authorized number of persons and to use the boat only for pleasure sailing in strict compliance with current maritime, river and customs regulations, to the exclusion of all commercial, professional fishing, transport or other operations. The Hirer shall be solely responsible for any intentional or unintentional breaches in this respect, and expressly releases the Rental Firm from any liability as shipowner in this regard. Subleasing or lending the boat is forbidden. Competitions are forbidden unless expressly agreed.
6.2- The Skipper (the Hirer or the person designated by him/her) affirms that he/she possesses the knowledge, experience and licenses necessary for the intended navigation and that he/she can take responsibility for the vessel and its crew.
6.3- Notwithstanding the Charterer's assertions and references or permits, the Charterer reserves the right, but is under no obligation, to refuse to make the vessel available if the Charterer's or crew's skills appear insufficient. In this case, the Hirer shall:
- either refrain from setting sail, with the rental price remaining the Hirer's property,
- or hire, at his own expense, a competent professional sailor to reinforce his crew, with the Hirer retaining full and complete responsibility for the boat and its crew.
6.4- The Hirer is obliged to keep the logbook, a copy of which is supplied by the Hirer. This is a statutory document on which must be entered all indications concerning navigation and the report of all incidents and damage relating to the boat and navigation. It must be left on board at the end of the rental period.
6.5- In the event of damage, loss of equipment or fortune at sea during the rental period:
a)- If the damage or loss results from normal wear and tear of the equipment, the Hirer may proceed with repairs or replacement if the expense does not exceed 77 Euros and will be reimbursed upon return upon presentation of the invoices if the damage does not result from a fault or negligence on the part of the crew.
b)- If the damage or loss is more extensive, or results from a claim covered by insurance, the Hirer must contact the Owner immediately, or as soon as he reaches a port, and follow his instructions exactly.
c)- In any event, the Hirer must send the Owner a sea report or a detailed claim declaration as soon as possible. In this respect, should the insurer refuse to accept the claim on the grounds of late or insufficient declaration, the Tenant may be required to pay all expenses incurred as a result of the damage, even if this exceeds the amount of the security deposit.
d)- Under no circumstances may loss of use due to damage, whatever its origin, give rise to compensation.
6.6- It is forbidden to leave the port in the event of a gale warning. Failure to comply with this clause may result in forfeiture of the boat's insurance.
6.7- Animals are not allowed on board. In the event of non-compliance with this clause, cleaning costs will be billed to the hirer on a flat-rate basis.

Article 7 - Return of the boat

The Hirer is obliged to return the boat and its equipment to the port within the agreed time, in good working order and clean, with inventory and full tanks. Consumables are the responsibility of the Hirer. If necessary, cleaning or repair costs may be invoiced and deducted from the security deposit. It is the Hirer's responsibility to keep an eye on the weather forecasts and to adapt his cruising schedule so as to return on time. The Hirer will be required to pay the Charterer compensation for each day's delay equal to the daily price of the present rental plus costs and loss of earnings incurred by the Charterer. Furthermore, in the event of force majeure or fortune of the sea preventing the return on the scheduled date, the Hirer must contact the Boat Owner and follow his instructions. If the boat is left in another port for any reason whatsoever, the cost of storage and delivery may be invoiced to the Hirer and deducted from the security deposit. The rental will only end once the boat has been returned to the port designated in the contract.
A return inventory will be carried out as soon as possible by the Boat Owner, but only during office hours and never at night or at dusk. Inventories will therefore be carried out the following day for late returns or Week-End returns. The customer must report any incidents or anomalies in writing.

Article 8 - Disputes

Disputes concerning this contract that cannot be resolved amicably will be brought before the competent courts.