General Terms and Conditions of Contracting, Booking, and Rental

These General Rental Conditions regulate the commercial relationship between Rentboatmalaga.com and its clients.

Contracting the services offered by Rentboatmalaga.com implies full and unconditional acceptance of these General Rental Conditions and the Specific Conditions, when applicable, for each product or service contracted.

Clauses

1. It is a mandatory requirement to accept and sign the contract conditions to be considered a client of the service.

2. Minors under 18 years of age will not be admitted as clients. The client declares, under their sole responsibility, that they are over eighteen years old and that all the information provided about their personal circumstances is accurate.

3. The client states and guarantees that they have sufficient capacity to accept these General Terms and Conditions of Contracting, Booking, and Rental.

4. The client must hold the required qualification if necessary.

5. It is the lessor’s intention to deliver the rented vessel, and the lessee’s intention to receive it in rental, both acting in good faith. Any falsehood or deceit by the lessee regarding any specific details of this contract will result in immediate cancellation, and the lessee will forfeit any amounts paid.

6. This contract will have no validity until the lessor has received the agreed reservation payment, which must be made before the date specified herein. Before delivery of the vessel, the lessor must have received the full agreed price and the corresponding deposit. Payment may be made by bank transfer to the lessor’s specified account, cash, or Visa card. To make a reservation, the client must pay an advance of 30%.

7. The lessor commits to delivering the vessel in perfect working and cleanliness condition at the agreed place, date, and time. Should force majeure occur, including vessel malfunction, preventing delivery, the lessor will promptly notify the lessee and make all reasonable efforts to resolve the issue or find a substitute vessel of equal or superior category. If conditions cannot be met, the lessor will compensate the lessee with 10% of the amounts received and immediately refund them. The lessee agrees not to make any further claims.

8. Upon delivery, the lessee will receive an inventory of the equipment provided and will confirm or note any objections. The insurance policy conditions will also be provided. The lessee must use and care for the vessel and accessories following good seamanship practices to prevent loss, accidents, or damage. Particular attention is drawn to tidal and current variations and potential accidents due to sudden maneuvers.

9. If the lessor observes dangerous maneuvers or clear inexperience by the vessel’s skipper during rental, the lessor may terminate the contract early, refunding 50% of unused rental hours, or provide an alternative skipper.

10. In case of accident or breakdown, the lessee must contact the lessor by phone as soon as possible. If immediate action is required and contact is impossible, good seamanship practice must be followed prioritising the safety of persons and vessel.

11. If repairs are contracted, the lessee must request an invoice in the lessor’s name to obtain reimbursement upon disembarkation.

12. If the breakdown is not due to the lessee’s misuse and cannot be resolved promptly, the lessor will refund the unused rental proportion, with no further claims allowed. The lessor will endeavour to find a substitute vessel for the lessee to continue their sailing holidays.

13. The vessel has an insurance policy covering accidents, civil liability, and occupants with specified limitations. Should the insurer not cover damages or liabilities, the lessee assumes full responsibility, releasing the lessor from liability.

14. The lessee may extend the rental period with the lessor’s prior consent and by agreeing new terms for the extension.

15. Late return of the vessel incurs a penalty payable by the lessee equal to the stipulated extra hour rate per hour delayed.

16. Returning the vessel to a different location than agreed obliges the lessee to cover all costs, damages, and losses caused to the lessor.

17. If children are to embark, the lessee must notify the lessor in advance to replace adult life jackets with size-appropriate ones.

18. The deposit received before boarding covers any damage, loss, theft not covered by insurance, or late return. If costs exceed the deposit, the lessee must pay the difference.

19. The deposit will be refunded once the vessel’s condition and inventory check are completed, and repairs made if necessary.

20. At the agreed return time, crew and luggage must be disembarked, leaving the vessel ready for inspection. Both parties will sign the inspection document noting any issues. Disputes result in deposit retention until resolved.

21. The vessel and equipment will be delivered clean. The lessee must return it in the same condition or pay €61 for cleaning.

22. Costs for supplies, fuel, mooring, and crew, if applicable, are the lessee’s responsibility.

23. Boarding of weapons, drugs, contraband, paying passengers, animals, participation in regattas, commercial fishing, or illegal activities is strictly prohibited.

24. Subcontracting or subletting is prohibited. The lessee agrees to use the yacht only for themselves, family, friends, or own staff, not exceeding the authorised number of persons.

25. Non-compliance with maritime or customs authorities’ regulations makes the skipper primarily responsible and subsidiarily the lessee, releasing the lessor from liability.

26. If the vessel is detained or sealed due to causes attributable to the lessee, skipper, or crew, and the lessee fails to return the vessel as agreed, delay penalties apply as specified.

27. Any fines or sanctions incurred during the rental period are the lessee’s responsibility.

28. All disputes arising from this contract will be definitively resolved by arbitration under the jurisdiction of the Malaga Court of Guard. Both parties expressly commit to comply with the arbitration award.

29. At signing, the lessee will provide a copy of the required recreational license and is responsible for the vessel being operated only by the qualified person. Transfer or sublease is prohibited.

30. Operating the vessel under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances is strictly prohibited, and the lessee assumes all responsibility, releasing the lessor from liability.

 

General Conditions of Cancellation and Refund

You can consult our Cancellation and Refund Policy for detailed information on cancellations, returns, and refunds.