- 1. TERMS
All
terms are quoted in £ sterling and are per period as set out on the
booking form, or are as otherwise defined by Galleon Marine.
- 2. BOOKING CONFIRMATION
The submission of the completed booking form (or telephone
agreement) shall constitute an offer by the Client and a Contract shall come
into existence if and when Galleon Marine confirm the booking in writing.
- 3. BOOKING DEPOSIT
When you book, the Initial Payment stated must be sent. The
deposit will be 25% of the total cost, which includes the Cancellation Scheme
subscription.
- 4. BALANCE OUTSTANDING
You are responsible for the whole of the hire Terms. The balance
of hire monies are due and payable by you 6 weeks before the hire starting
date. Galleon Marine reserves the right to re-let the boat if payment is not
received by the due date, and to pass on any bank charges or other costs
incurred in the representing of cheques etc.
- 5. CANCELLATION SCHEME
Our cancellation scheme is included in the hire fees and is
calculated at 3% of the total hire costs.
Neither the subscription nor the
booking deposit are refundable. Should you have to cancel your holiday through
sickness, injury, death, jury service or witness call of a member of your
party, then on receipt of the appropriate independent documentation you will be
exempt from paying the balance outstanding. If you are compelled to cancel your
holiday you must notify us immediately by telephone. Follow this in writing by
first class mail to reach Galleon Marine no later than the day prior to the
start of your hire. It is deemed warranted that at the time of booking each and
every member of the party is in good health and is not suffering from any
undisclosed chronic or recurring illness.
- 6. BOOKING
RESTRICTIONS
Bookings from persons under 21, from all male or all
female parties or from mixed non-family groups under 35 years, cannot be
accepted without the prior written consent of Galleon Marine. Should such a
booking take place without this prior written consent, then Galleon Marine
reserve the right to cancel the booking and to withhold all monies paid pending
re-letting. When re-let booking monies will be returned less 25% of the total
to cover administrative costs. Should it not prove possible to re-let then the
total hire costs are forfeited and payable to Galleon Marine.
- 7.
UNSUITABLE HIRERS
Galleon Marine reserves the right to decline to
accept a booking or to refuse to hand over a boat to any person who in their
opinion is not suitable to take charge on the grounds of age, ill health,
disability, inexperience or any other reason. In such cases, the hire terms
paid shall be refunded in full and the contract shall be discharged without
further liability on either party. Galleon Marine reserves the right to
repossess the boat at any time where a serious accident or damage has occurred
or in the opinion of Galleon Marine is likely to occur because of the
unsuitability of the hirer due to age, ill health, disability, inexperience or
any other reason. In such cases, Galleon Marine shall not be liable to make a
refund of any portion of the hire terms paid.
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- 8.
AVAILABILITY
The booking is made on the understanding that the boat
will be placed at your disposal on the date stated. In the unlikely event that
this should not be possible through force majeure or other circumstances not
under the control of Galleon Marine (e.g. damage, mechanical breakdown, late
return by previous crew etc.) we cannot guarantee to provide an alternative
boat. We will make every effort to provide another boat and if this is not
possible we will return any payment you made prior to this. In such cases all
hire charges paid shall be refunded in full and the contract shall be
discharged.
- 9. ACCOMMODATION
The number of persons indicated for each boat must not be exceeded
except where provision for extra persons exists and where specific permission
has been given by Galleon Marine. Comfort is likely to be impaired by any
increase in numbers and an additional accommodation charge will be made. The
names of all members of your party must be entered on the booking form. Any
changes required must be notified to and agreed by Galleon Marine prior to the
Change taking effect.
- 10. LAYOUT
PLANS
All layout plans are for general guidance only. They are not
to scale and alterations to accommodation etc., may occur to any of the boats
during building or re-fitting.
- 11. BOAT TRIAL A
free demonstration run is given to you at the time of take-over before you
start your Waterway Holiday. Whenever possible the person responsible for the
booking must be present. After this you are held responsible for any damage or
loss to your boat and its equipment.
- 12. BOAT DELAYS OR
CURTAILMENTS
No responsibility will be accepted for loss of time or
expenses occasioned through accidental damage to the boat while in your charge.
No liability can be accepted for loss or damage or expense which occurs as the
result of any defect or breakdown occurring during your cruise unless this is
caused by reason of Galleon Marine's failure to adequately maintain the boat in
a fit state and condition. Any defect or breakdown must be reported immediately
to Galleon Marine during your cruise so that steps can be taken to repair the
boat or remedy the service. (it is unlikely that trouble of this nature will
arise as every boat is carefully checked before the start of each cruise.) It
is the hirer's responsibility to liaise with the relevant authorities for any
specific cruising requirements. Galleon Marine shall not be responsible for the
consequences or delays or restrictions arising from obstructions. repairs or
damage to navigational works, flooding, shortage of water, industrial action,
fuel-rationing, shortage of or non-availability of fuel, or any other cause,
and reserve the right to restrict cruising if unusual or hazardous conditions
prevail.
- 13. SECURITY DEPOSIT/DAMAGE WAIVER
You must pay a security deposit as defined by Galleon Marine,
which will be returned to you by post following completion of the hire period
provided you return the boat and its equipment on time, undamaged, clean and
tidy and without third party claim against you OR: Make a one-off non-refundable payment to cover you in the event of any accidental loss or damages. If additional cleaning of
your boat is required after your holiday. an extra charge will be made.
- 14. EXCLUSIONS
Damage caused by any of the following is excluded from the
Security Deposit and Damage Waiver Schemes.
A. Speeding
B. Malicious or
intentional action or wilful neglect.
C. Damage caused in locks or
at bridges by lack of due care and attention.
In all these cases the hirer
agrees to indemnify Galleon Marine with the full cost of the necessary
recovery, repairs and or replacements together with any resultant loss of
income which may occur due to the boat being out of commission.
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- 15.
SHORTCOMINGS
You are asked to notify any shortcomings on your boat
to Galleon Marine immediately so that they can be remedied for you. No claim
can be considered for shortcomings not so notified.
- 16. OBEYING THE WATERWAY
RULES
You must observe the Navigation Authorities bye- laws,
including, particularly, the rule that you must not navigate after sunset, or
before dawn and YOUR SPEED MUST NOT EXCEED 4MPH - 2MPH IS RECOMMENDED.
- 17.
RESTRICTIONS
Under no circumstance may firearms or live fishing
bait be taken on the boat. You may not tow nor normally be towed by other
craft. NO BICYCLES, HEATERS, T.V. SETS OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAY BE
TAKEN ON BOARD YOUR BOAT.
- 18.
ACCIDENTS
Whilst your boat is insured you have charge of the boat
and are responsible for its safe navigation. No minor may control your boat
without the supervision of an experienced adult. In the case of any accident or
damage to the boat, or other craft, or to waterway property it is your
responsibility to:
1. Find out the name of the other boat involved
together with the name of the owners and hirer.
2. To report these
facts, together with the extent of the damage to Galleon Marine as soon as
possible. Do not wait until the end of your hire.
- 19. LOSS OF WATER
You are responsible for any charges made by Waterways Authorities in respect of
the loss of water or damage to waterway properly caused by you.
- 20. PETS
You
are normally allowed to bring your cats or dogs with you, for an additional
charge per pet. You must tell us that you are bringing your pet when you make
your booking. An additional security deposit is also required as a safeguard
against damage or for any extra cleaning which may be required. You will need
to bring your pet blanket or pet basket as pets are only allowed on the clear
understanding that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOUR PETS ALLOWED ON THE
BEDDING ON SEATS, NOR MAY THEY BE LEFT UNACCOMPANIED ON THE BOAT AT ANY
TIME.Your pet is not covered under our insurance. As you are totally
responsible for all damages and losses caused by your pet to either the boat
and its equipment or to any third party, you are recommended to ensure that you
have adequate insurance cover for your pet. If extra cleaning of your boat
is required after your holiday because of your pet. an extra charge will be
made.
- 21. MOTOR
VEHICLES
Your vehicle and their accessories and contents are left
at your risk. Galleon Marine will not be responsible for loss or damage thereon
or thereto from any cause whatsoever.
- 22. SERIOUS
ACCIDENTS
Galleon Marine will not be responsible for any death or
personal injury save in-so-far as it results from their proven negligence. You
are recommended to take out Personal Holiday Insurance for your Waterway
Holiday.
- 23. RETURN OF BOAT IT IS
SOLELY THE HIRER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO RETURN THE BOAT
(including all
its gear and equipment) in a clean and tidy condition BY THE DESIGNATED
DATE AND TIME to Galleon Marine at their boatyard. If the boat is not
returned and vacated by the designated time the HIRER AGREES TO PAY
TO Galleon Marine as liquidated damages the sum of £30
for every hour or part hour thereafter that the boat is over-due or occupied.
THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED IN ORDER TO ALLOW US TIME TO PREPARE THE BOAT
FOR THE NEXT HIRER. Should Galleon Marine have to effect recovery of
the boat then the Hirer will also be responsible for the full costs of any such
recovery.
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