TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RENTAL

Before proceeding with the booking it is MANDATORY to read the following contractual conditions:

1. USE OF UNITS

The Customer is required to use the boat with particular diligence, and to keep it according to good seafaring rules, the correct nautical technique, the technical-structural characteristics of the boat, as well as as indicated by the on-board documents and in compliance with the agreed use.

The Customer undertakes to:

- to use the boat exclusively for recreational use, taking note that it is absolutely forbidden to transport goods and passengers, professional fishing and any kind of trade;

- respect the maximum number of transportable people indicated in this contract and reported on the specific plate affixed in the cockpit of the unit;

- respect the areas and periods of authorized navigation and in any case navigate only in the waters permitted for the type of boat;

- comply with the provisions of the port, customs, health authorities and the rules for fishing, including underwater fishing;

- listen to the port authority and to warnings to mariners, in particular when there are limits and prohibitions to navigation in case of bad weather and / or dangerousness for navigation;

- sail only in weather conditions that guarantee total safety for oneself and the crew;

- keep the boat in a correct state of seaworthiness for the entire duration of the rental period;

- not to navigate in dangerous areas and in areas where navigation is prohibited, bearing in mind that in such cases it will be held solely responsible for violations and / or for damage to things or people;

- do not sublet the vessel in question.

Charter in Puglia declares that the vessel delivered is suitable for the agreed use.

The boat cannot be driven for:

• for the illegal transport of goods (smuggling, drugs, etc.),
• for commercial purposes against payment,
• to participate in racing sports or other events

The customer undertakes to comply, also on behalf of his guests, with the laws and regulations in force in whose waters the boat will sail during the rental. The Client will check that no animal is brought on board without the express written approval of Charter in Puglia. The customer will have the responsibility to ensure that the behavior of the sailors on board does not harass other people or could discredit the name of the boat or of Charter in Puglia.

2. OWNERSHIP OF THE RENTED PROPERTY

The ownership of the rented boat and any accessories, always and in any case remains with Charter in Puglia. The customer acknowledges that he will never in any way claim any ownership rights on the leased goods. It is forbidden for the customer to sub-hire, mortgage, pledge or guarantee the vessel in any form, even free of charge. If third parties exercise legal actions, seizures or executive acts of any kind, the customer is obliged to immediately present and demonstrate with every document in his possession that the boat is the subject of the rental agreement and is obliged to communicate the fact to Charter in Puglia within 2 hours. The Customer undertakes to keep a copy of this contract on board the vessel and to show it to the Competent Authorities at their request. If, due to non-compliance with this obligation, the boat should be subjected to detention or seizure, the Client will have to reimburse Charter in Puglia for the amount of the damage suffered in addition to the amount relating to each day of rental, subject to compensation for greater damage.

3. RESPONSIBILITY'

The Client will be responsible for any damage suffered to the vessel during the lease. By signing this contract, the customer announces that he is perfectly aware of the seaside ordinances and regulations in force in Italy which regulate the circulation of motor vehicles and boats; consequently, Charter in Puglia declines all responsibility for any damage to the pleasure boat or to the persons transported or to third parties. Finally, the customer declares to be SUITABLE FOR THE CONDUCTION OF THE RENTAL VEHICLE. Any penalties due to non-compliance with current legislation will be deemed to be borne by the same, and paid directly.

4. FINES AND FINES

The fines and fines for infringements of the Maritime or Civil Code of the boat committed during the rental period are charged to the customer.

5. FEES FOR ASSISTANCE, RESCUE AND RECOVERY

The fee, and expenses, for the recovery, towing, rescue operations and any assistance and rescue provided during this contract will be charged to the customer. The customer will be bound by all initiatives undertaken by Charter in Puglia to obtain compensation for assistance or rescue.

6. EXPENSES OF NAVIGATION

Any costs relating to moorings, fuel fees or other amounts attributable to navigation are to be considered the sole responsibility of the customer.

7. CREW

The customer expressly declares to assume his own and total responsibility, in accordance with current regulations, with respect to events that may occur to third parties on board.

8. DUTIES OF THE CHARTER IN PUGLIA

Charter in Puglia must deliver the vessel to the Client in the agreed place and time, in perfect working order, suitably armed and equipped, provided with the prescribed documents and safety equipment required by law.

9. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CUSTOMER

• The Customer must pay Charter in Puglia the freight relating to the agreed rental period in the agreed terms and conditions; deposit, as a guarantee of any obligation against him deriving from this contract, il security deposit in the manner and terms agreed below;
• bear all expenses for the supply of fuel, food and drinks for himself and his guests, communication costs and in general all expenses and costs resulting from the use of the unit by Charter in Puglia and its guests; in particular, fuel is not included in the rental rate and will be paid separately, at the end of the rental, based on actual consumption.
• to bear the damages not indemnifiable by the insurer due to the fact or fault of the customer himself and his guests;
• return the vessel to Charter in Puglia in the agreed place and time and in the same good condition in which it was delivered, free from all constraints and encumbrances depending on obligations assumed by the customer.
• undertakes not to carry out the transport of passengers and goods with the unit, nor to carry out any type of trade;
• undertakes not to keep weapons, explosives and drugs on board, even for personal use;
• undertakes not to host on board the unit, during navigation, more people than the agreed number, excluding crew members;
• undertakes to indemnify Charter in Puglia for any loss, damage or liability deriving from any infringement of the previous provisions;
• undertakes not to sub-lease the unit, nor to transfer the rights deriving from this contract, without written authorization from Charter in Puglia.
• In the case of rental without skipper of the Poseidon Salpa 26, the customer is obliged to be in possession of a Nautical License, which is not required for rental without skipper of the Satyria Salpa 18.

10. TERMS OF PAYMENT

The Customer will pay the balance of the rate relating to the chosen service at the time of booking on the site www.charterinpuglia.it, via PayPal (recommended to receive immediate booking confirmation), via SumUp on site at the time of boarding, or by bank transfer to the following coordinates:

Beneficiary: Smile Care Srl

IBAN: IT33K0103015801000001619061

Causal: Dinghy rental xx with or without skipper on xx

In case of payment by bank transfer, the reservation will be confirmed after the payment has been credited to the aforementioned current account.

Charter in Puglia must send a copy of the bank transfer accountant to the address info@charterinpuglia.it and wait for confirmation of the reservation.

Alternatively, payment can also be made by credit card, always at the time of booking, directly at the embarkation pier, after having arranged an appointment by calling the number: +393297689650

NB: the reservation will be valid only at the end of the payment transaction

Cash payments are not accepted.

11. SECURITY DEPOSIT IN CASE OF RENTAL WITHOUT SKIPPER

In case of rental without skipper, the Customer, to guarantee any obligation against him deriving from these regulations, must pay the security deposit in the manner and within the terms agreed below.

This sum will be kept by Charter in Puglia in the manner prescribed by the laws in force and must be returned to the Client, without interest, within the first working day following the end of the rental period or the settlement of all disputed matters.

The security deposit amounts to €1.500,00 for Salpa 26 and €700,00 for Salpa 18, a sum which will be paid by bank transfer and which will be refunded after the boat has been returned, subject to checking the condition of the dinghy.

Beneficiary: Smile Care Srl

IBAN: IT33K0103015801000001619061

Causal: Dinghy rental xx without skipper on xx

This security deposit will be required only in case of rental without Skipper.

NB: Failure to execute or receive the bank transfer relating to the payment of the deposit at the time of collection of the boat, involves the non-refundable loss of the rental fee already paid.

12. NONPAYMENT

Failure to pay the balance and/or payment of the fund for fuel supplies and/or the security deposit in the manner and terms agreed, WILL RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT due to default by the Client and Charter in Puglia may withhold all payments received with the right to compensation for damages.

13. DELAY IN RETURN

In the event of a delay in returning the unit, the Customer must telephone:

Charter in Puglia at the number: +39 329 768 9650 within 5 minutes after the expiry of the rental period.

In the event of a delay, the Client agrees to pay Charter in Puglia a minimum additional sum of at least 1 rental day, increased by the higher cost due to any economic damage caused.

14. INSURANCE

Charter in Puglia insures the unit through a suitable insurance policy to cover civil liability towards third parties deriving from the circulation of the unit and to cover the bodies and third parties transported all risk included in the price, with a non-refundable deductible in the event of damage up to €1.500,00 in the case of the Salpa 26 and up to €700,00 in the case of the Salpa 18. In any case, damages which cannot be compensated by the the insurer due to the act or fault of the Client himself and his guests.

15. TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT

This contract may be terminated in advance, pursuant to art. 1456 of the civil code, by Charter in Puglia, in the case of inappropriate use of the vehicle by the customer, pursuant to this contract. In the event of early termination of this contract due to inappropriate use of the vehicle, the customer is not entitled to any type of refund.

The customer, in turn, may terminate the contract early, pursuant to art. 1456 of the Civil Code, in the event that the means and equipment indicated in this contract are not suitable for use and use, provided that this exception is made before taking delivery of the nautical vessel.

16. MAJOR FORCE

For the purposes of this contract, Acts of God or any occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Lessor and the Charterer (eg facts of Princes, Rulers and People; strike; declared war or not; terrorism) are considered cause of Force Majeure; piracy; fire; explosion; navigation accident; luck or sea accident; defects in the machines, the hull and on-board equipment not attributable to the Lessee's responsibility).

17. NAVIGATION AREAS AND NUMBER OF GUESTS

NAVIGATION AREA: Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo of Taranto and San Pietro Island.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GUESTS: In the case of the Salpa 18, 6 in addition to the skipper on request. In the case of the Salpa 26, 10 in addition to the skipper on request.

18. FUEL

The cost of fuel is excluded. It will be calculated when the boat is returned and paid by credit card or debit card according to the actual consumption in lt.

19. DAMAGES, BREAKDOWNS, ACCIDENTS, REPAIRS

In case of rental without skipper, in case of breakdown or accident, the lessee is obliged to return immediately to the place of embarkation. The conductor may continue navigation only if in the lessor's opinion this will not lead to an aggravation of the damage, or danger to people or the unit.

20. PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

The personal data communicated to Charter in Puglia will be treated as required by the Privacy law art. 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003, will not be transferred to third parties and their correction, updating or cancellation may be requested by sending written communication. The data communicated to Charter in Puglia will be used for the conclusion or execution of rental contracts and any connected contracts, for the management of the payment/ie for accounting/administrative purposes and in any case functional for the establishment and performance of this contractual relationship. These data may also be used to forward any communications subsequent to the termination of the contract or for judicial or extrajudicial purposes.

21. CANCELLATION OR CANCELLATION POLICY

The reservation is to be considered binding and non-refundable, however the customer in the event of his unavailability, can transfer his reservation, under the same contractual conditions, to a third person. In the event of adverse weather conditions, or very rough seas, the reservation will be canceled by Charter in Puglia and the customer will be fully reimbursed for the amount paid.