These General Conditions of Charter make integral part of the Charter Agreement and are confirmed by signatures of the parties thereto.

Charter fee

The vessel charter fee include use of the vessel and all the devices on the vessel. Harbour fees, other duties and fuel are not included in the charter fee.

Payment

• Vessels with their complete equipment may be taken into possession only once the charter fee is paid in full:
• 30-50% of the charter fee (down payment) upon booking
• 50-70% of the charter fee four weeks before commencement of the charter.
• 50% upon booking, the remaining 50% 4 (four) weeks before commencement of the charter
• related to bookings made within 5 weeks prior the commencement of the charter, the fee shall be paid in full with the booking.

Booking cancelation

If a Charterer is to cancel the charter, they may, subject to agreement with the Agency, find another person who will accept their rights and obligations.
Otherwise, the charter cancellation costs shall be charged as follows:

• cancellation at least two months prior to commencement of the charter - 30% of the charter fee;
• cancellation at least one month prior to commencement of the charter - 50% of the charter fee;
• cancellation within one month prior to commencement of the charter - 100% of the charter fee.

If the Charterer cancels the charter for valid reasons (death in the family, severe injury, war and like), the funds already paid shall not be repaid to the Charterer but the Agency shall enable their using the vessel in another vacant period of time in the same or the next season.

Taking vessel into possession

The vessels provided by the Agency shall be fully equipped, with their fuel tanks full and in faultless condition, the same being expected at the redelivery of the vessel (including full fuel tanks).
Otherwise, the Charterer shall be charged the costs of fuel and taking the yacht to the petrol station.
The vessel shall be given into possession at the contracted place and time (by 17:00 hrs.). If the Charterer does not take the vessel into possession within 48 hours, the Agency shall have the right to terminate the Agreement.
If the Agency cannot place the vessel at disposal at the contracted place and within 24 hours from the contracted time, or place at the Charterer's disposal another similar of better vessel, the Charterer shall have the right to terminate the Agreement and demand repayment of the charter fee.
In this case, the Agency shall only repay the charter fee, it shall be liable to pay no other damages.
At taking the vessel into possession, the Charterer shall carefully inspect the condition of the vessel and the equipment as stated in the Inventory List. Any hidden defects of the vessel or her equipment, that the Agency could not have been aware at passing the possession of the vessel, and any defects that occurred after passing the possession of the vessel shall entitle the Charterer to no decrease of the charter fee.
If the navigation cannot be continued for any reason whatsoever, or the return time limit is to be inevitably exceeded, the Charterer shall advise the Base Manager accordingly and shall receive further instructions from him. In case of exceeded return time limit, the Charterer shall bear all the costs caused thereby to the Agency.
The vessel shall be in the base by 08:00 hrs. on the last day of the charter (it is recommended to return to the base in the evening of the previous day).
Exceptions shall be possible if agreed upon with the Agency beforehand.
If the Agency or its representatives have the impression that the vessel skipper is not skilled in operating the vessel, they may prohibit the vessel to sail. In such cases the Agency shall try, as much as possible, to instruct the Charterer at his cost.

Safety deposit

At the moment of taking the possession of the vessel, the Charterer shall pay the security deposit in line with the valid pricelist, which deposit shall be returned in full if the vessel is redelivered undamaged and timely. The security deposit shall be paid in cases of skippered charters as well.
The Charterer shall bear all the costs related to lost parts of equipment and any damages caused by improper handling.

Insurance

The vessel shall be insured against all risks, liabilities to third persons and force majeure. The insurer shall assess the damages against the previously established value of the vessel and the level of the risk.
If an average occurs in course of the navigation, the Charterer shall immediately advise the Agency or the Base Manager and shall receive further instructions from him.
In cases of mayor averages and averages involving other vessels, this shall be reported to the Agency and the competent Harbourmaster's Office, and the average record shall be made (stating the course of the event, the damages) for the insurers. If the Charterer fails fulfilling all the obligations, they may be charged the damages in full.
Sails shall not be included in the insurance and the Charterer shall borne all the costs of the damages caused to them. The Charterer shall bear the costs of damages caused to the engine resulting from lack of lubricating oil. The Charterer shall check the lubricating oil in the engine daily.
Personal property shall not be insured. The Charterer is recommended to contract this by themselves in their country. The vessel crew shall be insured.

Charterer's obligations

The Charterer shall sail within the Croatian waters only.
The Charterer shall not:

• sub-charter the vessel to or place her at disposal of third persons;
• sail at night or in bad weather;
• violate laws and regulations.

The umber of persons on board shall be in line with the Crew List. The Charterer shall accept full responsibility about violation of the above.
The Charterer, or the vessel skipper, hereby declare that they are skilled in all maritime skills and that they hold the permits required for operating of the vessel at open sea as well as the radio-operator certificate, which he shall present.
In case of breakdown of the vessel or her equipment, the Charterer shall immediately notify the Agency accordingly at one of the telephone numbers provided in the vessel documents. Upon receipt of the notice, the Agency shall repair the defect in question.
If the vessel or her equipment are lost, any further navigation is impossible, the vessel is confiscated or forbidden by state authorities or third persons to sail, the Charterer shall notify the competent authorities and the Agency. In case of noncompliance with the above, the Charterer shall be fully liable to the Agency related to any consequences therefrom, and they hereby guarantee for that.The Charterer is strictly forbidden to bring any diving equipment and pets on board the vessel, unless agreed with the Agency otherwise beforehand.

Complaints

Only complaints made in writing, signed by both parties and filed immediately upon vessel redelivery shall be taken into consideration.

Solving of disputes

Any disputes resulting from the Charter Agreement that cannot be solved amicably shall be presented for trying to the court of jurisdiction in Split.