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ARTICLE 1 - RENTAL CONDITIONS AND RATES The lessor rents his pleasure boat to the tenant, who accepts, under the conditions and at the prices indicated. ARTICLE 2 - BOOKING AND PAYMENT A- Payment of the Deposit : The reservation becomes firm and effective when the Rental Provider receives a payment of 40% of the amount to be paid to the agency (stipulated on page 2 of this contract) AND a copy of this signed contract. An acknowledgement of receipt is then sent to the tenant. B- Final Balance Payments : The balance of 60% of the amount to be paid to the agency (stipulated on page 2 of this contract) must be paid no later than 45 days before the start of the rental. An acknowledgement of receipt is then sent to the tenant. C- Payment of mandatory fees and subscribed extras: 100% of the amount of the mandatory fees and the subscribed extras must be paid by bank transfer no later than 45 days before the start of the rental. Proof will then be sent to the Lessor who will acknowledge receipt. D- Payment of extras : The extras purchased during the stay must be paid by bank transfer or cash at the latest before disembarkation. Proof will then be sent to the Lessor who will acknowledge receipt. E- The tenant who has not paid the balance by the agreed date is considered to have cancelled his stay. From then on, the rental is again offered for sale and the deposit of 40% of the amount to be paid to the agency remains due. F- In the event of a reservation less than 45 days before the start of the rental, the full amount must be paid. G- Payment terms to the agency: see the terms and conditions of the agency website. H- Payment terms for online payment and extras: All payments are to be made in euros, in cash or by bank transfer, indicating as the reason the NAME on the contract and the CONTRACT NUMBER. Bank charges related to the means of payment used are the responsibility of the tenant, who expressly undertakes to do so (e.g. fees for receiving bank transfers outside SEPA). ARTICLE 3 - CANCELLATION BY THE TENANT Cancellation Policy: You may need to cancel a booking under certain circumstances, however to protect the interests of both the lessor and the tenant, the cancellation policy below will apply. A- The period for which this contract has been concluded may only be changed with the agreement of the Lessor and to the extent possible. A price adjustment may take place. B- Cancellation up to 45 days before the start date of the rental: refund of 60% of the amount to be paid to the agency, excluding fees and commission. C- Cancellation less than 45 days before the start date of the rental: 100% of the amount to be paid to the agency is due, as well as the costs incurred by the Lessor to prepare the tenant's stay. D- The total amount of rent (stipulated on page 2 of this contract) will remain with the Lessor, regardless of whether the Tenant has used the boat during the rental period, regardless of the reason for this vacancy. E- In any case, if the Lessor manages to re-rent the reserved boat, he may, at his discretion, reimburse the Tenant up to the limit of the sums received for this new rental. F- Cancellation insurance can be taken out by the tenant, for his benefit and at his expense. The choice of insurer remains free and with its own initiative. ARTICLE 4 - CANCELLATION BY THE LESSOR A- If the boat delivered is not seaworthy, either because of a lack of an essential safety element or because it does not comply with the regulations, and if the Lessor is unable to offer a boat of equal or superior characteristics, the Tenant may terminate this contract and obtain the restitution of the sums paid and the costs incurred without being able to claim compensation in damages. B- In the event that, as a result of damage occurring during the previous rental or any impediment beyond his control, the lessor or his representative is unable to give use of the boat on the agreed date, he shall have the full right either to place at the disposal of the Tenant a boat of equivalent or greater dimensions with the same number of berths, or to repay the sums paid without the taxpayer being able to claim damages. This restitution will be made in proportion to the number of days corresponding to the deprivation of use. ARTICLE 5 - BOAT INSURANCE A- The Lessor declares that it has taken out an insurance policy with "Cooper Gay" guaranteeing the Tenant: - damage that he may commit to the body and engines of the boat, total or partial loss and theft. - recourse by third parties for bodily injury, material and immaterial damage (civil liability). This policy is available on request. B- The payment of the insurance is included in the rental price. C- The insurance policy does not insure the people transported on the boat against accidents of which they may be victims. D- The Lessor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Tenant's personal property. ARTICLE 6 - TAKING CHARGE OF THE BOAT A- In any case, the Lessor will take charge of the boat when 100% of the total amount of the rental (stipulated on page 2 of this contract) has been paid and the inventory has been signed. The Tenant must provide the Tenant with a boat in sea-worthy condition, equipped and ensured in accordance with the laws and regulations issued by the competent authorities for the category of navigation provided. B- The description of the vessel and its equipment and equipment are included in an inventory which must be given to the Tenant at the same time as the official table of compulsory nautical instruments, documents and equipment, the Registration certificate and the ship's security certificate. The Tenant has 24 hours from the pick-up to check the good condition of the boat and its equipment. This check must take place before leaving for sea. The Lessor undertakes to provide the Tenant with free anchorage in the port of embarkation on the day of departure. The signature of the charge is equivalent to recognition by the Tenant of the good working order and cleanliness of the boat with the exception of hidden defects. ARTICLE 7 – USE OF THE BOAT – LIABILITY – DAMAGE A- The Tenant undertakes to use the boat "with due diligence" and in compliance with the regulations of the Maritime Affairs, Customs and Police of France and the countries visited. Minor tenants must produce written permission from their parents or guardians. B- The Tenant claims that he has the knowledge and experience necessary for the navigation he plans to practice, as well as the permits required by Maritime Affairs. C- The Lessor or his representative reserves the right to refuse the provision of the boat if the skipper does not appear to him to be sufficiently competent, notwithstanding the patent or permit references presented, or for any other reason of which he is the sole judge. In this eventuality, the tenant must agree to have his contract terminated and the sums paid returned, without either party being able to claim damages. D- In any case, the Lessor cannot be considered as a substitute for the prerogatives and responsibilities of the Tenant. In other words, the Lessor cannot be considered as Captain the tenant's stay. Only the Tenant is the skipper during the rental, and the Lessor cannot take the helm. E- The Tenant undertakes to take on board only the number of people authorized and agreed in advance, he undertakes to use the boat only for pleasure boating, excluding any commercial operation, professional fishing, transport, regattas or others. The Tenant expressly releases the lessor from any liability as shipowner, due to a breach of these prohibitions and will be liable, alone, toward the Maritime and Customs Services, for any lawsuits, prosecutions, fines and confiscations incurred by him on this account, even in the event of involuntary fault on his part. F- The Tenant is responsible for keeping the logbook, a copy of which is provided by the Lessor. It is a document on which must be inscribed the indications of navigation and the account of all incidents and damage relating to the vessel and navigation. G- In the event of loss or damage during the rental period resulting from normal wear and tear of the equipment, the Tenant is authorized to take the initiative of repair or replacement immediately, under his own responsibility, provided that the amount does not exceed 10% of the amount of the deposit (€3000) paid at the start. This disbursement will be reimbursed on return, upon presentation of the invoice, if the damage or loss is not due to a fault or negligence of the Tenant or the people on board. The tenant must consult the landlord for any repairs exceeding this amount. H- In the event of serious damage (dismasting, water ingress, fire, etc.), the Tenant is required to urgently notify the Lessor or its representative and the insurance broker and ask for instructions. In the meantime, the Tenant will be required to have a report drawn up by a damage commissioner to obtain reimbursement from the insurance policy of the sums due to him. If the Tenant does not comply with this formality, he may be required to pay all the expenses caused by the damage. I- The loss of use resulting from damage occurring during this rental will not be reimbursed, even partially, of the amount of the said rental, regardless of the cause of the damage, unless it is not attributable to the Tenant. Even then, a 48-hour deductible will apply. J- Subletting or lending is strictly prohibited. ARTICLE 8 - RETURN OF THE BOAT AND THE DEPOSIT A- The Tenant is obliged to return to the designated port within the time limits agreed by this contract, unless subsequently agreed amicable agreement is confirmed in writing. Upon return, the Tenant must report his presence to the Lessor or his representative, and make an appointment for the purpose of inventory and inspection of the boat, which must first be emptied of all its luggage and occupants. The Lessor has a free anchorage in the disembarkation port for the scheduled return day. Cleaning and inventory times are an integral part of the rental period stipulated in the contract B- Each day of delay will entitle the Lessor to compensation equivalent to twice the daily price of this rental, regardless of the cause of the delay. Bad weather cannot be invoked as a valid reason. The skipper must make all his arrangements in good time to deal with this eventuality. C- If for any reason the Tenant is unable to return the boat to its designated port of return, the Tenant shall, at his own expense and risk, secure the boat and have it brought back by a qualified courier after notifying the Tenant or his representative. The rental will only end after the boat has been returned to the Lessor under the conditions set out above. D- The Tenant is obliged to return the boat and its equipment in good working order and cleanliness. If the state of return is satisfactory, the deposit is returned to the Tenant no later than one month after the date of handover of the boat. E- If damage or loss of either the boat or any accessory in the inventory is noted, the Tenant is required to pay for the repair or replacement of the same. To this end, a deduction from the deposit may be made. F- If the deterioration or loss results from a claim covered by the insurance policy provided for in Art.5, the refund of the deposit will be deferred until the insurance company has paid the repair and/or replacement invoices. The reimbursement will be made after deduction of the deductible provided for and any incidental costs that may have been incurred because of the accident (telegram, telephone, travel, reports, security, etc.) ARTICLE 9 - DISPUTES The parties expressly agree that any dispute that may arise from the performance of this contract will fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Pointe à Pitre.