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Rédigées par la société de charter, telles quelles et dans sa langue. navi-gate n'en est pas partie.

1. DEFINITIONS • "Company": Refers to BROD Yachting, the sailboat charter provider. • "Charterer": The individual, the entity or the agency renting the sailboat. • "Vessel": The specific sailboat provided for the charter. • "Crew": Any personnel provided by the Company to operate the Vessel. 2. BOOKING & PAYMENT TERMS • A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total charter fee is required to secure the booking. • The remaining balance must be paid 30 days before the charter start date. • Failure to complete payment within the stipulated period may result in cancellation without refund. • The agency acts as an intermediary between the Charterer and the Company and is entitled to accept payment of the charter fee by the Charterer on a trust basis and then to pass the payment received on to the Company promptly after deduction of its commission. 3. CANCELLATION POLICY • If the Charterer cancels more than 15 days before the departure date, 25% of the total net amount will be refunded. • No refunds for cancellations within 14 days of departure. • The Company reserves the right to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., force majeure, vessel damage). In such cases, a full refund or rescheduling option will be provided. 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT & DAMAGES • A security deposit of €3000.00 must be paid before departure, refundable upon safe return of the Vessel without damage. • The Charterer is responsible for any damage, loss, or excessive cleaning required beyond normal use. • In case of damage to the Vessel, the Charterer must give immediate notice to the Company. If the damage is not preventing the Vessel to sail, the Charterer must return the Vessel, 24 hours before the agreed date, for the Company to have the damage repaired. • In case of a serious damage, the Charterer must give immediate notice to the Company and follow instructions of the Company. 5. USE OF VESSEL • The Vessel shall only be used for recreational purposes. Commercial use, subletting, racing or modifications are prohibited. • The Charterer agrees to comply with all maritime laws, safety regulations, and Company guidelines. • The Company reserves the right to terminate the charter with no refund if the Charterer engages in unsafe or illegal activities. 6. INSURANCE & LIABILITY • The Vessel is insured for third-party liability and damage. However, this does not cover personal injury, lost belongings, or reckless behaviour. • The Charterer assumes all risks associated with sailing and agrees to indemnify the Company from any claims, losses, or liabilities. • The Vessel has hull insurance at its original value. The deductible per incident of damage amounts to EUR 2,000.00. • The loss of the dinghy and/or the outboard motor is not covered by the deposit or hull insurance. • The security deposit will only be refunded after the yacht has been redelivered to the port of departure in proper condition. If it is necessary to make repairs or a replacement purchases, the security deposit will temporarily be withheld and be settled only after presentation of all invoices plus any additional expenses incurred. 7. CREW & SKIPPER REQUIREMENTS • If a skipper is provided by the Company, the Charterer must follow all instructions for safety and operation. • If the Charterer provides their own skipper, they must present a valid sailing license and demonstrate competency. The Company reserves the right to deny departure if deemed unqualified. 8. FORCE MAJEURE • The Company is not liable for delays, cancellations, or service interruptions due to weather, natural disasters, governmental actions, or other unforeseen circumstances. 9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION • Any disputes shall be resolved under the jurisdiction of TURKISH laws. • Parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing legal action. 10. AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE • By signing below, the Charterer acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to these terms. Charterer Name & Signature: Company Representative Name & Signature: DATE: