Article 1: Obligations of the owner

1.1.The owner undertakes to provide a vessel in accordance with the laws or regulations of the flag country of the said vessel and/or of the navigation area in which the hirer is to operate if this does not exceed the territorial limits of the flag. 1.2. The owner undertakes to ensure that the boat, which is the object of the rental, is equipped with all mandatory safety equipment. 1.3. The owner undertakes to be insured for the rental of the boat. 1.4. The owner undertakes not to entrust the boat to the hirer if he is aware of a technical problem affecting its safety.

Article 2: Obligations of the hirer

2.1. The hirer is responsible for the boat in his care as well as for the crew and passengers. 2.2. In this respect, the hirer undertakes to : - The hirer shall be responsible for the use of the boat in a reasonable manner and in strict compliance with the regulations in force, and for the consequences of any infringement. - not to exceed the navigation zone set by the owner and/or the regulations. - not to entrust the responsibility of the boat to a third party without the prior agreement of the owner, subletting or lending being prohibited. - return the boat on the date and time specified. - to return the boat and its accessories in the same condition as that described in the inventory of fixtures established by both parties. - not abandon the boat after an accident or breakdown and keep it under his responsibility until it is taken care of by the owner or the insurer. - immediately notify the owner and the competent authorities in the event of an accident, theft, loss, fire or any other damage or deterioration and obtain a report or record attesting to the conditions of the incident. - notify the owner of any event affecting the boat as soon as possible. - Do not carry out any repairs without the prior agreement of the owner. 2.3 If the vessel is equipped with a VHF, the lessor discharges his responsibility if none of the lessee's crew has the necessary diploma. 2.4. The hirer signifies that the skipper has the necessary knowledge to take responsibility for the vessel and carry out the intended navigation. The hirer shall therefore ensure that the vessel is kept in a seaworthy condition and that it is maintained in good working order during the period of the takeover. The hirer is obliged to inform himself before his departure of all the procedures useful for the proper functioning of the engine and the various navigation instruments.

Article 3. Taking possession

3.1. The possession of the boat is taken on the agreed date when the balance of the price has been paid, the deposit paid, the inventory of fixtures and the inventory completed and signed by the parties. 3.2. The taking of possession takes place by handing over the keys and the obligatory documents relating to the boat (navigation title, insurance contract, rental contract). 3.3. The Hirer accepts the boat in the state it is in after having visited it and having carried out a contradictory inventory of the equipment on board. The hirer must ensure that he/she has understood the proper functioning of the boat. The Hirer shall check the good condition of the boat and its equipment. The taking over of the vessel shall constitute recognition by the lessee of the good working order and cleanliness of the vessel, and of its suitability for navigation. 3.4. The owner reserves the right not to entrust the boat if he considers that the hirer or the skipper is unable to navigate (lack of competence, alcoholic or other influence, etc.). 3.5. The electronic navigation instruments available are only intended to facilitate navigation. Their defectiveness does not release the hirer from his responsibility.

Article 4: Use - Responsibilities - Damage

4.1. The Hirer is solely responsible, from the moment the boat is made available, for any damage that is not covered by insurance. 4.2. The Hirer undertakes to use the boat "as a good father of the family" and to comply with the regulations of the Affaires Maritimes, the Customs and the French Police. 4.3. The Hirer affirms that he/she has the knowledge and experience necessary for the navigation he/she intends to carry out, as well as the permits required by the Maritime Affairs for the operation of the boats. 4.4. The lessor or his representative reserves the right to refuse to make the boat available if the skipper or the crew do not appear to him to be sufficiently competent, notwithstanding the references, certificates or permits presented, or for any other reason of which he is the sole judge, such as bad weather. In this eventuality, the Hirer's contract will be terminated and the sums paid returned, without either party being able to claim damages or any other compensation. 4.5. During the entire rental period, the Hirer shall use the vessel as he wishes, but he undertakes to take on board only the number of persons authorised, to use the vessel only for navigation of a specific duration, and to use the vessel only for a specific purpose. The Hirer undertakes to take on board only the number of persons authorised, to use the vessel for pleasure, excluding any commercial operation, professional fishing, transport or regattas... 4.6. The lessee expressly releases the lessor from any liability as shipowner or otherwise due to a breach of these prohibitions and shall be solely liable to the Maritime and Customs Services for any lawsuits, prosecutions, fines and confiscations incurred by him in this respect, even in the event of involuntary fault on his part. In the event of seizure of the rented vessel, the lessee shall be obliged to pay the owner a contractual indemnity corresponding to the rental rate in force. 4.7. In case of confiscation. The hirer shall be obliged to reimburse the value of the vessel within one month. 4.8. In the event of serious damage (water damage, fire, etc.), the hirer is obliged to notify the lessor or his representative as soon as possible and to request instructions. In the meantime, the hirer shall be obliged to have a report drawn up in order to obtain reimbursement from the insurance company of the sums due. If the hirer fails to do so, he may be required to pay the full amount of the expenses incurred by the damage. 4.9. The deprivation of enjoyment resulting from damage occurring during the present rental shall not be subject to any reimbursement, even partial, of the amount of the said rental, whatever the cause of the damage, unless the latter is not attributable to the Tenant. 4.10. Under no circumstances may the rented boat be sublet or even lent free of charge.

Article 5: Return 5.1.

The lessee is obliged to return to the designated port on the agreed dates and times. 5.1. The time for the inventory and inventory of fixtures on return is an integral part of the rental period stipulated in the contract. 5.2. The boat must be emptied of all luggage and occupants before being returned, in good working order and clean, failing which additional cleaning costs will be invoiced at a flat rate of 100 € excluding VAT, to be paid by the hirer. A deduction from the deposit may be made for this purpose. 5.3. Except in cases of force majeure, each 1⁄4 of an hour's delay will entitle the owner to a fixed indemnity of 90 € including tax for the first hour of delay and 100% of the price paid for the hire of the boat if the delay exceeds 1 hour, regardless of the cause of the delay (including weather conditions, the skipper having to make all arrangements to deal with this eventuality). 5.4. If for any reason the Hirer is unable to bring the boat back to its designated port of return, he may be charged a storage and/or ferrying fee, as well as a delay fee in accordance with article 5.3 of these general conditions. The rental will only end after the return of the boat to the lessor in accordance with the above conditions. 5.5. The rental period ends only after the boat has been returned and the inventory of fixtures has been signed.

Article 6: Damage or loss

6.1. If the hirer should damage or lose the boat or any of the accessories listed in the inventory, the hirer will be required to pay for the repair or replacement of the same. A deduction from the deposit may be made. 6.2. If the damage or loss is the result of a loss covered by the insurance policy, the refund of the deposit shall be deferred until the insurance company has paid the repair and/or replacement bills. The reimbursement will be made after deduction of the deductible and of any incidental costs that may have resulted from the loss.

Article 7: Insurance

7.1. The owner declares that he has taken out an insurance policy covering the Tenant: - for any damage he may cause to the body of the boat, its accessories and dependencies; - total or partial theft of the accessories and attachments of the boat and/or the engine; - from recourse by third parties for material damage and for bodily injury (civil liability); - damage ; 7.2. The payment of the insurance premium is included in the rental price. 7.3. The insurance policy does not cover the persons transported on the boat for any accidents they may suffer. 7.4. The lessor accepts no liability for loss, theft or damage to the lessee's personal property or that may affect the lessee and his guests. Personal effects are not insured under any circumstances. 7.5. Individual insurance for the persons transported may be taken out by the hirer for his benefit and at his expense, to cover the risks mentioned. 7.6. In the event of damage, if the damage is less than (see deposit), the lessor may deduct the amount of the repairs or compensation directly from the deposit, before returning the balance. 7.7. In the event of a claim, if the damage exceeds (see deposit) Euros, the amount of the excess is set at (see deposit) Euros. The amount of this excess does not constitute a limit of liability enforceable against the lessor, who always retains the right to exercise any recourse for compensation for the damage suffered. 7.8. The owner retains the right to take recourse for damages suffered in the event of a breach of the basic rules of navigation.

Article 8. Cancellation of the reservation by the hirer

8.1. The lessor must be notified of any cancellation. If the cancellation occurs less than 2 days before departure, the contractual deposit remains the property of the lessor. If the cancellation occurs between 3 and 7 days before departure, 50% of the contractual amount is retained by the lessor; if the cancellation occurs more than 7 days before departure, 100% of the amount paid for the reservation is returned to the lessee.

Article 9. Cancellation of the contract by the hirer

9.1. The period for which the present contract has been concluded may only be changed with the agreement of the lessor and within the limits of his possibilities. 9.2 In the event of a request for cancellation by the hirer during the course of the contract, the amount of the hire and the deposit paid shall be retained by the lessor, whether or not the hirer has used the boat during the hire period, regardless of the reason for this vacancy. 9.3. If the boat is not delivered in a seaworthy condition, either due to the lack of an essential safety element or because it does not comply with the regulations, and if the lessor is unable to offer a boat of equal or superior characteristics, the lessee may terminate the present contract and obtain the return of the sums paid and the expenses incurred without being able to claim compensation for damages or any other indemnity.

Article 10. Termination of the contract by the owner

10.1. In the event that, as a result of damage occurring during the previous rental(s), or of any impediment beyond his control, the lessor or his representative is unable to give the lessee use of the boat on the agreed date, he shall have the full right, depending on the lessee's choice, either to In the event that the lessor or his representative is unable to provide the lessee with a boat of equivalent or greater size, the lessor shall either refund the sums paid by the lessee without the lessee being entitled to claim damages. 10.2. In the event of the boat being made available late, the rental price will be recalculated on the basis of the number of hours or days the boat is available, without the hirer being able to claim damages.

Article 11. Taking charge of the boat

11.1. The lessor undertakes to entrust the lessee with a boat that is equipped and equipped in accordance with the laws and regulations in force for the intended category of navigation, in good working order and clean. 11.2. The lessor cannot be held responsible for the fragility of electronic equipment, sail fabrics or after-sales service delays. 11.3 In any case, the hirer is deemed to have taken charge of the boat when the balance of the price has been paid, the deposit paid and the inventory of fixtures and fittings signed.

Article 12: Inventory

The inventory, in 2 copies, is countersigned by the lessor and the lessee when the boat is taken over, each party keeping one copy. Any shortcomings in the inventory must be recorded by both the lessor and the lessee, and be the subject of special notes on the inventory document. The signature of the inventory by the hirer is an acknowledgement of the good condition and functioning of the boat, with the exception of hidden defects.

Article 13. Consumables

13.1. All consumables (fuel, water) are the responsibility of the hirer for the duration of the rental period. 13.2. The cost of shipping during the rental period shall be borne by the hirer.

Article 14. Deposit

14.1. The deposit, paid at the time of booking and at least 72 hours before taking charge of the boat, is intended to cover any damage to the rented property or partial loss of objects attributable to the hirer. 14.2. The amount of this deposit does not, however, constitute a limit of liability enforceable against the lessor, who always retains the right to exercise any recourse for compensation for damage suffered. The deposit shall be returned within 04 to 06 days after the return of the boat. 14.3. In the event of damage to the rented property or loss not covered by insurance and attributable to the hirer, or on which there is doubt, the reimbursement of the deposit will be deferred until the insurance or the hirer has settled the costs incurred. Article 15. Return of the boat On the day of return, the hirer must hand over to the lessor, for inventory and inspection purposes, the boat emptied of its occupants and their personal belongings, and returned in a perfect state of order and cleanliness, with the fuel tank filled. The inventory and the inventory of fixtures on return shall be drawn up by both parties. Article 16. Disputes The law applicable to this contract is French law and the competent court is the court of The law applicable to the present contract is the law of Fréjus.

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