Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to CommonsRotunda ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") are applicable to your use of our yacht charter services and the website hosted at commonsrotunda.sbs (the "Service") managed by CommonsRotunda.

By securing a yacht or utilizing our Service, you consent to adhere to these Terms. If you do not concur with any section of the terms herein, then you are prohibited from using the Service.

2. Service Overview

CommonsRotunda offers high-class yacht charter solutions, encompassing:

• Day-to-day yacht hires
• Evening sails
• Business gatherings
• Exclusive celebrations
• Extended voyages

All offerings are provided based on their availability and climatic conditions. We maintain the authority to alter or halt operations at our discretion.

3. Booking and Reservations

3.1 Booking Process

To reserve a yacht, you are to:

• Have achieved the age of at least 18 years
• Submit accurate particulars fully
• Remit the needed prepayment as detailed in your reservation acknowledgement
• Accept these Terms & Conditions

3.2 Confirmation

Reservation validation occurs only after payment is registered and we provide written affirmation. We retain the prerogative to decline service to any party as seen fit.

3.3 Availability

Yacht bookings are dependent upon boat availability and approving weather. We shall strive to accommodate your requested timing and dates.

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Pricing

Quotations are given in € and incorporate all relevant taxes unless indicated otherwise. Pricing is adjustable and subject to modification without prior notification.

4.2 Payment Schedule

• Initial Payment: 50% of the entire yacht hire cost due at the time of booking
• Outstanding Balance: Payable 48 hours prior to yacht departure
• Supplementary fees (if any): Payable when the charter concludes

4.3 Payment Methods

We welcome payments via major credit cards, electronic bank transfers, and certified bank drafts. All payment processing is executed through secure, encrypted frameworks.

5. Cancellation and Refund Policy

5.1 Customer Cancellations

• Over 72 hours before departure: Complete refund minus transaction costs
• Between 24-72 hours prior to departure: Refund of 50% of payment
• Under 24 hours before departure: No reimbursement is possible

5.2 Weather Cancellations

Should our captain decide weather conditions are too hazardous, we will propose to:

• Postpone your scheduled charter to another date without any extra charge
• Issue a full refund if rescheduling proves impractical

5.3 Mechanical Issues

If mechanical issues arise with the selected vessel, our attempt will be to present an appropriate replacement. If this is not possible, a complete reimbursement will be accorded.

6. Safety and Conduct

6.1 Safety Requirements

All passengers are expected to:

• Adhere to every directive given by the crew
• Don safety apparatus as needed
• Disclose any health conditions that could jeopardize their safety
• Stay in assigned spots within the vessel

6.2 Prohibited Items

These items are not allowed on board:

• Glass vessels
• Illegal drugs
• Guns or any form of weaponry
• Inordinate quantities of non-alcoholic beverages (beyond modest consumption)
• Animals (with the exception of those previously authorised)

6.3 Conduct

Guests are required to behave respectfully. Any charter can be terminated at any time without refund if a passenger's conduct is deemed a safety threat or is disrupting for other passengers.

7. Liability and Insurance

7.1 Our Liability

Our liability is capped at the amount you have spent on your yacht booking. We are not liable for:

• Injuries caused by passenger negligence
• Theft or destruction of personal belongings
• Secondary, unplanned, or punitive liabilities
• Delays attributable to weather conditions or scenarios beyond our control

7.2 Insurance Coverage

Our organization maintains inclusive maritime insurance for our vessels and operating procedures. Passengers bear responsibility for their own personal travel and property insurance.

7.3 Assumption of Risk

By opting to participate in our charter offerings, you recognize that boating involves intrinsic risks and you agree to take on responsibility for ensuring your own safety.

8. Modifications and Itinerary Changes

We reserve the discretion to adjust itineraries, passages, or schedules due to atmospheric conditions, issues of safety, or other operational demands. We will exert our best efforts to supply comparable alternative arrangements.

9. Force Majeure

We shall not be held accountable for postponements, cancellations, or alterations instigated by unforeseeable circumstances beyond our command, including but not confined to:

• Adverse climatic situations
• Catastrophes of nature
• Governmental decrees
• Shutdowns of ports
• Technical malfunctions

10. Privacy and Data Protection

We'll handle your personal data consistent with our Privacy Policy. By engaging with our offerings, you acquiesce to the collection and use of your data as indicated in the mentioned Privacy Policy.

11. Intellectual Property

The contents within our website, comprising of text, visual graphics, trademarks, and photographs, are shielded by laws on copyright and trademarks. Replicating, disseminating, or crafting derivative works without our express consent is prohibited.

12. Governing Law

The laws of Germany will act as the guiding principle for these Terms. Any legal proceedings will be conducted in the courts situated in Hamburg, Germany.

13. Changes to Terms

We have the authority to amend these Terms as necessary. Updates will be declared on our website along with a new revision date. Persisting in the utilization of our services indicates agreement to the revised terms.

14. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding these Terms & Conditions, kindly reach out to us at: