**RENTAL AND PAYMENT**

The rental fee includes: vessel fee and its use during the period specified in the contract. Skipper rental.
The rental fee does not include: fuel costs, tourist tax, or mooring outside the home marina.
The vessel will be provided clean and ready for use with full fuel and water tanks. The vessel must be returned under the same conditions.

The rented vessel with all equipment can be used after payment as follows:
– 50% of the rental fee within 5 (five) days from the signing of the contract
– 50% of the rental fee no later than 2 (two) weeks before the start of the rental period

If payment is not made by the specified dates, the lessor has the right to cancel the contract/reservation and rent the vessel to a third party.

**SECURITY DEPOSIT**

The security deposit is to be paid at the marina by the lessee when taking over the vessel, in cash or by credit card. The deposit will be fully refunded if no damage or missing equipment is found upon returning the vessel to the lessor.

In case of loss or damage to the equipment, parts of the vessel, or the vessel itself, the lessor will retain an amount (part or all of the deposit) corresponding to the value of repairs, procurement, or purchase of equipment or vessel parts.
If the damage results in the vessel being unavailable for further rental, the lessor has the right to retain an amount corresponding to the lost profit.

**LESSOR’S OBLIGATIONS**

The lessor is obligated to hand over to the lessee a completely clean and dry vessel in proper condition with full fuel and water tanks, at the agreed time and place.
If the lessor fails to meet these obligations for any reason, the lessee has the right to request a refund of the rental fee for the days the vessel was not used.

If the lessor cannot provide the vessel at the agreed location within 24 hours of the agreed handover time, or provide another vessel with similar or better features, the lessee has the right to cancel the rental and request a full refund for the days the vessel was unavailable.
The lessee may claim only the rental fee; all other claims for compensation are excluded.

In case of damage or malfunction of the vessel or its equipment due to normal wear and tear, the lessee must immediately notify the lessor, who is obliged to rectify the issue after being informed.
If the lessor resolves the malfunction within 24 hours, the lessee is not entitled to any compensation.

**VESSEL HANDOVER AND RETURN**

The lessee will take over the vessel at the agreed time and place. Upon handover, the lessee must check the vessel’s condition and equipment based on the inventory list.
Any complaints must be made before starting navigation. Deficiencies not noticed during handover do not entitle the lessee to a rental fee reduction.

The lessor reserves the right to refuse to hand over the vessel if they believe the lessee is not competent to operate it or may appoint a skipper, charging an additional fee.

If the lessee does not take over the vessel within 48 hours, the lessor has the right to terminate the contract.

Upon return, the inventory must be checked again to confirm the vessel and equipment are in good condition.
The lessee must return the vessel clean and tidy, without the crew and their personal belongings, at the agreed location no later than the rental contract expiration, including a physical handover lasting up to one hour.

The vessel must be returned to the designated marina the evening before the rental contract expires.
If the vessel is returned late, the following fees apply:
– For delays up to three hours: the cost of a two-day rental
– For delays over three hours: the cost of a three-day rental, including all additional expenses

Delays cannot be justified by bad weather conditions.

**LESSEE’S OBLIGATIONS**

After taking possession of the vessel, the lessee will bear all daily mooring costs in the port or marina, fuel, oil, water, cleaning, and other expenses, as well as the cost of any damage or malfunction not caused by normal wear and tear.

The lessee agrees to sail within Croatian territorial waters, comply with customs and other regulations, take care of the vessel and equipment, operate it carefully following good seamanship practices, and sail only in safe weather conditions and good visibility.

The lessee or skipper declares they possess the necessary skills and valid licenses to operate the vessel in open waters, as well as a certificate for operating radio equipment, which must be presented to the lessor.

The lessee agrees not to sublet the vessel, participate in regattas or races, use the vessel for commercial purposes, professional or night fishing, or sail at night in unsafe weather conditions. The number of persons onboard must match the crew list.
The lessee assumes full responsibility for any consequences of non-compliance.

In case of an accident or damage to the vessel or equipment during the trip, the lessee must inform the lessor immediately. In case of the vessel or equipment being lost, or if further sailing is impossible, or if the vessel is seized or sailing is prohibited by authorities, the lessee must notify the lessor or relevant authorities.

Pets (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) are not allowed on the vessel.

The lessee must keep a logbook, check the engine oil level daily, and maintain the sails.

**LESSEE’S LIABILITY**

The lessee is liable for any damage caused by their actions or omissions, for which the lessor is responsible to third parties, regardless of whether the costs are material or legal.

The lessee is explicitly responsible for the vessel in case of official seizure due to improper or illegal activities. The lessee must cover all costs arising from such actions.

In case of damage or an accident, the lessee must provide a report to the relevant authorities (harbor master, police, medical services) and the lessor in case of the vessel’s disappearance, inability to operate, or if the vessel is seized or sailing is prohibited.

**INSURANCE**

The insurance terms are determined by the policy of the insurance company covering the vessel.
The vessel is insured with hull and third-party liability coverage.
Damages covered by insurance that are not immediately reported to the lessor or insurer will not be covered, making the lessee personally liable.

Insurance covers damages caused by bad weather or natural disasters but does not cover intentional damage. The lessee bears all costs of such damages, which are not limited to the security deposit.

Damage to sails or the engine due to lack of oil is not covered by insurance, and the lessee bears these costs.

**CANCELLATION POLICY**

If the lessee cancels the rental for any reason, they may find another lessee (with the lessor’s prior consent). If not, the lessor will retain:
– 50% of the rental fee for cancellations up to one month before the rental start date
– 100% of the rental fee for cancellations within one month of the rental start date

**COMPLAINTS**

Complaints upon vessel return will be accepted only in written form and if signed by an authorized representative of the lessor.

**ARBITRATION**

In case of disputes arising from this contract that cannot be resolved amicably, the parties agree to the jurisdiction of the Court in Zadar.