The following terms and conditions apply to all reservations made through the LimeCharter.com website.
LimeWorks SIA, registration No. 50103385631, acting as an agent for the yacht owner, charter company, or the owner’s representative (hereinafter referred to as the “Agency”), acts in good faith on behalf of both parties solely as an intermediary and therefore accepts no responsibility or liability for any acts, omissions, negligence, obligations, or losses incurred by either party.
The yacht charter agreement (“Charter Agreement”) is concluded directly between the Client and the Charter Company.
PAYMENT TERMS
A yacht shall be considered provisionally reserved only after the Agency has received the completed Reservation Form and the required deposit payment.
If the reservation procedure cannot be completed, the Agency shall refund all payments received to the Charterer, who agrees not to make any claims against the Agency.
The remaining charter balance must be paid no later than 60 days prior to the charter commencement date without further reminder from the Agency or Charter Company.
All bank charges and transfer fees shall be borne by the Charterer.
The Agency reserves the right to cancel the reservation if the agreed payment schedule is not respected.
The Agency accepts payment exclusively by bank transfer to the account details provided in the Reservation Form.
CANCELLATION
Cancellation by the Charterer
The cancellation policy of the Charter Company, as specified in the Charter Agreement, shall apply in addition to an Agency administration fee of EUR 200.
As is common practice within the yacht charter industry, any deposit or instalments already paid or due for payment may be retained and may not be refundable.
The Charterer is strongly advised to obtain cancellation insurance from a specialist travel insurance provider to cover such risks.
Where required by the Charter Company, failure to provide a completed Crew List and the skipper’s sailing experience documentation may result in cancellation of the charter agreement. This requirement may be waived if an approved professional skipper has been hired.
Cancellation by the Charter Company
Every reasonable effort shall be made to ensure that the reserved yacht is available and fully seaworthy for the charter period.
Should circumstances arise that are beyond the reasonable control of the Charter Company, the Charter Company may provide a comparable replacement yacht, offer an alternative acceptable solution together with appropriate compensation, or refund the Charterer in full.
The Charterer agrees not to pursue any claims against either the Charter Company or the Agency in such circumstances.
YACHT HANDOVER
The Charterer assumes responsibility for the yacht after completion of all formalities, including payment of the security deposit, inventory inspection, yacht acceptance procedures, receipt of documentation, and operational briefing.
The Charterer will be required to sign a check-in checklist confirming that:
- the yacht has been delivered in a clean and satisfactory condition;
- sufficient operational instructions have been provided;
- the yacht is in satisfactory mechanical condition with full fuel and water tanks;
- the inventory has been inspected and accepted.
The Charter Company reserves the right to refuse delivery of the yacht to any person who, in its opinion, is unsuitable to assume responsibility due to health, age, lack of experience, or any other circumstance that could create an unacceptable risk of accident or damage.
In such cases, the Charter Company may appoint a professional skipper at the Charterer’s expense.
YACHT RETURN
The yacht must be returned in accordance with the Charter Agreement at the agreed time and date and with full fuel and water tanks.
The Charterer is responsible for allowing sufficient time to return to the base marina and must take possible adverse weather conditions into account when planning the voyage.
Late return of the yacht may result in additional charges.
Fuel and water tanks must be replenished before check-out unless otherwise agreed.
INSURANCE
During the charter period the following insurance cover is provided by the Charter Company:
- Hull insurance covering total loss or damage to the yacht and its equipment;
- Third-party liability insurance;
- Personal accident insurance.
For bareboat charters, the Charterer remains responsible up to the amount of the security deposit.
The Charterer remains fully liable for any loss, damage, or liabilities arising from intentional misconduct or negligence by the Charterer, family members, guests, or representatives.
Personal belongings, luggage, and vehicles left ashore are not covered by the yacht insurance policies. Charterers are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance before departure.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Prior to taking possession of the yacht, the Charterer shall provide a refundable security deposit, payable by credit card or cash depending on the Charter Company’s procedures.
The amount of the deposit varies according to the yacht category and remains payable even when a professional skipper is employed.
The security deposit may be used to cover damage or equipment loss caused by the Charterer or members of the crew.
The deposit shall be refunded in full provided no deductions are required.
Charterers who leave or return the yacht to a location other than that specified in the Charter Agreement, without prior written approval from the Charter Company, may forfeit the security deposit.
ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE AND REPAIRS
In the event of an accident, incident, or equipment failure, the Charterer must immediately notify the Base Manager and provide all relevant information, including witness details and information relating to any other vessel involved.
The Charterer shall complete all required incident reports and ensure that any third party involved also signs the relevant documentation.
Loss of dinghies or outboard engines must be reported immediately.
Failure to report damage or incidents promptly may invalidate insurance coverage.
Should repairs become necessary, the Base Manager must be informed immediately.
Repairs may not be undertaken by third-party service providers without prior approval from the Base Manager.
Where equipment failure prevents the safe operation of the yacht within 10 nautical miles of the charter base, the Charter Company will use reasonable efforts to resolve the issue within 24 hours of notification.
If the issue cannot be resolved within this period, the Charter Company may provide compensation proportionate to the lost charter time or offer credit towards a future charter.
CHARTERER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Charterer is responsible for all operating expenses not included in the charter fee, including fuel consumption, tourist taxes, marina fees outside the home base, and emergency assistance services.
The yacht may only be used for recreational purposes.
The Charterer may not sub-charter, assign, or transfer the Charter Agreement without prior written consent from the Charter Company.
Only individuals listed on the Crew List may be carried aboard.
The Charterer bears full responsibility should the yacht be detained or confiscated as a result of unlawful activities undertaken during the charter period.
All crew members, except professional crew supplied by the Charter Company, are considered guests of the Charterer.
The Charterer is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all persons on board.
The Charterer shall avoid dangerous navigation areas, adverse weather conditions, and unnecessary night sailing and shall comply with all local laws and regulations applicable in the waters visited during the charter.
By signing the Charter Agreement, the Charterer confirms that either they or another designated crew member holds all required licences and certifications and possesses sufficient practical sailing experience to operate the yacht safely, unless an approved professional skipper has been engaged.
COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES
The Charterer must notify the Base Manager immediately of any deficiencies or issues concerning the yacht.
Complaints that are not reported during the charter period may not be considered valid.
The Charter Company will not investigate claims submitted more than seven days after completion of the charter period.
Any claims accepted as valid shall be handled directly by the Charter Company.
CONSUMABLES AND MARINA FEES
The Charterer is responsible for all fuel consumed by the yacht and dinghy, marina charges, harbour fees, and emergency services required during the charter period.
Mooring and marina fees are payable by the Charterer and are not included in the charter price unless specifically stated otherwise.
IMAGES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
The Agency makes every reasonable effort to ensure that images used on the website accurately represent the services and products offered.
However, all photographs and images are provided for illustrative purposes only and may not precisely represent the actual yacht, destination, or services provided.
Images are intended solely to indicate the category and general standard of the services offered.
LIABILITY
LimeWorks SIA, acting as an agent for the yacht owner, charter company, or owner’s representative, acts solely as an intermediary and accepts no liability whatsoever for any acts, omissions, negligence, obligations, or losses arising from either party involved in the Charter Agreement.
Date and signature of the Charterer confirming that the above terms and conditions have been read, understood, and accepted: