Terms and conditions

Agreement

In consideration of any charter reservation, Alliance Sailing Charter agrees to reserve the vessel S/v ALLIANCE and to contract captain and crew.

Fees and Rescheduling

Charter fees are deemed earned upon placing a hold for desired date and time. Charterer’s requests for rescheduling will be considered on a case by case basis and are subject to a rescheduling fee. The rescheduling fee is determined by the amount of notice given prior to the charter date and time and are as follows:

within 7 days of sailing: $100

24 -72 hours prior to sail: $200

Requests to reschedule within 24 hours or less from the start time of the sail are not accepted and Charterer is responsible for full payment, regardless of whether the scheduled sail occurs or not.

Cancellation by Captain

In the event of a cancellation by the Captain of the vessel due to severe weather, environmental conditions, unforeseen prohibitive events, or mechanical failure, the sail will be rescheduled to a mutually agreeable date prior to December 31st of the current year at no additional charge. Refunds are not offered. Severe weather is determined solely by the Captain of the vessel.

Cancellation by Guest

In the event of cancellation by the charter guest once paid in full, there will be a 50% refund. There is no refund for cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled charter. We are charged for each credit charge and refund, cancellations mean we lose out on other charter guests that we turned down because of your booking. However, you may reschedule your charter if you wish with applicable fees.

Substance Abuse

The use of illegal substances is strictly forbidden on board the vessel. This includes underage use of alcohol or cigarettes. Non-compliance of this rule will result in the termination of the sail and no refund will be given.

Risks

Charterer understands and accepts that there is an inherent risk of personal injury or accident, “Risks”, which may occur at marinas and aboard sailboats. Therefore, Charterer agrees to release and hold harmless Alliance Sailing Charter LLC, its members, crew and agents from all liability and responsibility for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death however caused, including, but not limited to, product defect or the negligence of the released parties.

Charterer has discussed the risks with their invitees, and all invitees have agreed to release and hold harmless Alliance Sailing Charter LLC, its members, crew and agents in the same manner Charterer has in the above paragraphs. The foregoing notwithstanding, Charterer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Alliance Sailing Charter LLC, its owners, crew, and agents from any claims brought by Charterer’s invitees.

If it is necessary to obtain medical treatment for the Charterer or its invitees, regardless of cause, such expenses shall be paid by the Charterer. Authority is granted without limitation to Alliance Sailing Charter LLC.

Disputes shall be governed by Federal Maritime law. In any action against Alliance Sailing Charter LLC, or its members, agents, partners, employees, or servants which results in a decision/judgment/decree/order/ stipulation or settlement substantially upholding Alliance sailing Charter LLC the adversary party shall reimburse Alliance Sailing Charter LLC attorney’s fees, court costs and expenses.

Photography Release

I hereby grant Captain Mark Stetler and his or her legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of me, or in which I may be included, for editorial trade, advertising, and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; and to alter the same without restriction. I hereby release photographer and his or her legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.

Agreement

I have read and agree to above and sign this of my own free will and desire. It is my intention that paying for and showing up to the charter is legally binding signature.