TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.
The rental price must be
paid as follows: 50% upon reservation of the Boat and the remaining 50% at
least 15 days before the day corresponding to the start of the lease.
2.
The rental price
includes the insurance of the Boat, operation by the Captain and trip, fuel
necessary to carry out the agreed trip and the cleaning of the Boat at the end
of the trip.
3.
In the event that the
Client is deprived of using the boat partially or permanently due to a fault
produced during the rental period, it will not entitle him to request
reimbursement of the amounts paid to the Operator, except in the case that was
attributable to the latter, in which case and as the only resource at the Client’s
expense, it will be reimbursed in proportion to the time remaining until the
fulfillment of the contract.
If for reasons of breakdowns or for any reason beyond the control
of the Operator, produced prior to the start of the lease, it is not possible to
deliver the leased Vessel, the full refund of the price paid up to that moment
for the lease will be made.
4.
The Client agrees to pay
the Operator the resulting amount at the price agreed in the lease. The amount
of the damages suffered, totally or partially, and that are not covered by the
exemptions contracted by the Client. The amount corresponding to the fines for
any infraction of the current legislation, as well as the corresponding charges
in the delay of payment and the judicial or extrajudicial expenses that the
Operator could have incurred because of the foregoing.
USE: The Client agrees to
give good use and to maintain the Vessel in good condition, as well as to be
responsible for the integrity of what appears in the inventory, responding,
therefore, for any damage, breakage, theft or loss.
5.
The designated Captain
will be responsible for the Vessel and for navigating under the appropriate
security measures, with which the Client and the rest of the passengers
(guests) agree to obey the instructions of the Captain and the crew at all
times.
6.
The Operator undertakes
to provide a captain with the knowledge, experience, and qualifications
necessary for the intended navigation. The leased Vessel can only and
exclusively be navigated by the indicated Captain, who is the only one
authorized to do so.
7.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The following special conditions of the lease of the Vessel that
must be met with strict adherence by the Client and the passengers (guests)
that will occupy the Vessel during the term of this contract:
a.
The luggage of the
passengers (guests) must be duffle bags, hard suitcases or suitcases with
wheels are not allowed. (For reasons of space).
b.
Shoes with black soles
are not allowed on board the Vessel. Preferably white or neutral rubber sole.
c.
Smoking is prohibited on
board, only in the outdoor areas designated by the crew.
d.
Minors must always be
accompanied or supervised by
an adult and not under the responsibility of the
crew.
e.
Professional diving is
NOT allowed, only snorkeling allowed under the supervision of accredited
personnel in the face of official Institutions and only in areas authorized for
this purpose.
f.
Nevertheless, the Client
and the passengers (guests), acknowledge that the use of the Vessel, auxiliary
or water toys on board (including seabobs) is entirely at their own risk and
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless liability to Operator, its
charterers, managers, brokers, captains and employees from and against any
litigation, damages, expenses or liabilities arising out of the performance of
this Agreement or the use of auxiliary vessels, including, but not limited to,
claims, damages, expenses or liabilities for fines, loss or damage to any
property, or for death or injury to any person or persons.
g.
The Operator is not
responsible for snorkeling equipment, toys, or nautical equipment not included
in the Vessel’s inventory and its correct use is the Client’s responsibility.
h.
Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Client and the passengers (guests), acknowledge that the use of
the Vessel, auxiliary or water toys on board (including seabobs) is entirely at
their own risk and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless liability to
Operator, its charterers, managers, brokers, captains and employees from and
against any litigation, damages, expenses or liabilities arising out of the
performance of this Agreement or the use of auxiliary vessels, including, but
not limited to, claims, damages, expenses or liabilities for fines, loss or
damage to any property, or for death or injury to any person or persons.
i.
The Operator is not
responsible for snorkeling equipment, toys, or nautical equipment not included
in the Vessel’s inventory and its correct use is the Client’s responsibility.
j.
The parties agree on the
basis that this contract deals exclusively with the rental of the Vessel,
including the Captain and the crew necessary to operate the Vessel and noting
that the use of any nautical elements such as jet skis, sea bob, jet or similar
that are used by the lessee simultaneously with the contractual use of the
reference Vessel will be carried out under his sole responsibility. The damages
that could eventually be caused to any persons or things or to the Vessel
itself contracted for the use of these during the term of this agreement will
be borne and satisfied by the Client in any case with his present and future
assets. This clause serves to exonerate the Operator expressly in all concepts
related to its content.
k.
Alcohol will not be allowed
on board except that provided by the Operator.
l.
The Vessel has a GPS
tracking system.
m.
Payments including VAT
must be made in full before sailing.
n.
It is customary and
voluntary, but not mandatory, to gratify the crew at the renter’s discretion.
o.
Drugs and weapons are
totally prohibited on board.
8.
INSURANCE: The Vessel object of this contract is covered by the insurance
policy, a copy of which is on board, the Client states that he knows its
content and scope, forcing himself to take whatever measures are necessary to
act in accordance with the obligations contained therein, being, where
appropriate, solely responsible for the consequences arising from
non-compliance with such obligations. Neither the Operator, nor the Captain,
nor the crew, nor the Vessel, will be responsible for injuries, personal
damage, or material damage caused as a result of accidents that occur in
relation to diving, snorkeling, swimming, fishing or activities such as water
skiing, wakeboarding, small boats, jet ski or any other water sport or
activity.
9.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND
INDEMNIFICATIONS. The “Operator
Group” means the following:
The Operator, its affiliates, its subsidiaries, its contractors
and subcontractors at any level, its suppliers and all personnel directly or
indirectly employed by any of the foregoing, or any member of the Operator’s
group.
The “Tenant Group” means the following: The Tenant, its
guests, companions, affiliates, its subsidiaries, its contractors and
subcontractors at any level, its suppliers, its clients, including and all
personnel directly or indirectly employed by the employees of any of the
foregoing or any member of the Renter’s Group.
a.
The Parties covenant and
agree that the Renter shall be liable for personal injury or death to any
member of Renter’s Group resulting from or in any way related to this Agreement
and its extensions, even if such loss, damage, injury or death is caused in
whole or in part by the act, negligence or default of the Operator Group, and
even if such loss, damage, injury or death is caused in whole or in part by the
unseaworthiness of the Vessel; therefore, the Lessee shall compensate, protect,
defend and hold harmless the Operator Group from any and all claims, costs,
expenses, actions, proceedings, lawsuits, demands and liabilities arising out
of or in connection with said loss, damage, personal injury or death.
b.
The Parties covenant and
agree that the Operator Group shall not be liable to the Lessee for loss,
damage, or any liability arising from this Contract or arising from anything or
property affected by the Vessel, any personal or valuable item on board or
carried in the Vessel or its lifeboats, owned by any member of the Renter’s
Group, whether owned or leased, or for personal injury or death to any member
of the Renter’s Group or any person on board the Vessel, arising out of or in
any way related to this Agreement, even if such loss, damage, liability, injury
or death is caused in whole or in part by the Operator’s act, negligence or
default, including unseaworthiness of the Vessel, for which the Lessee must
indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Operator Group from any and
all claims, costs , expenses, actions, proceedings, lawsuits, lawsuits and
liabilities arising out of or in connection with such loss, damage, liability,
personal injury or death.
c.
The Parties covenant and
agree that nothing contained in this Contract will be interpreted or considered
as a deprivation of the Operator and/or Lessee, nor against any person or
party, even one with respect to the other, to claim any right to limit the
liability established by any applicable law, statute, or convention. Where the
Parties may seek compensation under the provisions of this Agreement or against
each other in connection with a claim brought by a third party, the Parties
will seek to limit their liability to such third party.
10.
RETURN: At the time of delivery of the Vessel, both parties will proceed
to inspect the Vessel and check the inventory, at which time they will declare
that they are compliant and to their full satisfaction, as well as in suitable
condition for use in the sea.
The Client undertakes to deliver the Vessel in the same conditions
that it had at the beginning of the voyage, (Conditions established according
to the inventory list) although the final cleaning of the vessel will be borne
by the Operator. Negligence, improper use, mistreatment of the Vessel and
non-compliance with the Law or the provisions of this contract, will be
sufficient reason for the instant termination of this contract, leaving the
amounts paid in favor of the Operator as compensation. compensation.
11.
DEPOSIT: The amount delivered as a deposit will remain in the possession
of the Operator and will serve as a guarantee for the correct fulfillment of
the conditions of this contract, as well as to respond for malicious or
negligent damage to the Vessel and its equipment, and in general to cover
possible loss or breakage of the material, port duties except mooring expenses
in the base port. The Deposit will be delivered by the Client at the time of
boarding and will be made in cash or with a VISA or MASTERCARD card.
Once the lease contract is finished and the Vessel is returned,
the difference will be reimbursed to the Client once the liquidation has been
made, if applicable, of the entire concept of extras and once the good
condition of the Vessel and its equipment has been verified. The return of the
deposit will be made within 48 hours after the rental.
In the event of an accident, stranding or any other circumstance
directly attributable to negligence, malicious damage, or ignorance on the part
of the Client, the Operator keeps the right not to reimburse the deposit to
repair the damages caused by the events or by the lack of commercial use of the
Vessel.
The amount to be paid or withheld as a bond will be US$1,000.00
(one thousand dollars Americans) and must be covered at least 15 days before
sailing.
12.
NAVIGATION LIMITS: The leased Vessel may only navigate by sea at a maximum distance
marked by the current Vessel’s own navigability certificate. Likewise,
navigation by sea is limited to jurisdictional waters of Mexico, and outside
the national territory with the prior written consent of the Operator. The
Lessee and the passengers (guests) must have the corresponding permit granted
by the Port Authority, or failing that, the competent Maritime Authority, and
the immigration authorities for such purposes. In no case may the Vessel
navigate outside the limits established for the Captain who navigates the
Vessel, in accordance with his nautical qualification, or those established by
current legislation.
13.
PERSONAL PROPERTY OF
PASSENGERS (GUESTS): The Operator is not
responsible for any damage or loss that may occur during the lease term to the
personal property of passengers (guests).
14.
CANCELLATIONS AND
ANNULMENTS: The Client may unilaterally withdraw from the
lease contract without obligation of compensation and with the right to return
the amounts delivered, before 30 days from the expected date of delivery of the
Vessel. If the decision is made by the lessee 30 days prior to the date of the
rental of the Vessel, the Operator will try to lease the Vessel and, if
successful, the amount previously paid will be returned to the lessee.
Otherwise, the Operator will withhold 30% of the total price of the agreed
rental amount plus VAT.
The Captain will be the highest authority on board the Vessel and
will have all the power and decision-making regarding the maneuvers and
crossings that could represent a risk for the passengers (guests), the crew and
the Vessel, therefore, if the captain considers that the weather conditions can
condition and/or expose the safety of navigation, the lease can be postponed to
another date depending on the availability of the Vessel or a refund of 70% of
the agreed price with Taxes is will be done —– – in this contract, as the
Client decides.
