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General Hiring Conditions

COMPETENCY

The person hiring the boat must be 18 years old or older and will be held responsible for it. The company will require the tenant to show that he/she is a responsible person. If he/she can not, a full repayment of the fee will be made but without compensation.

REGISTRATION / BOOKING / PAYMENT

Completion of the booking form, accompanied by a deposit of 40 % of the hiring fee, will be required to reserved a boat. The balance must be paid 4 weeks before departure. For all bank payments from other countries, the costs will be born by the client.

DEPOSIT

A deposit of 550 € to 1000 € (accidental damage excess) in cash, checks, foreign currency or euro checks, will be asked before boarding. This deposit will be refunded upon return, on the condition that the boat and equipment are bought back in the same state as they left, undamaged, at the hour and place said. This amount represents the insurance deductible in case of accident and is used as well for any fees incurred by damaged material or equipment, or poor maintenace of the boat during the cruise.

CANCELLATION OF TRIP

- By tenant :
If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your booking, send a letter of explanation to the hirer as soon as possible. A cancellation fee according to the following scale will be charged.
- More than 8 weeks before departure : 150 € cancellation fee.
- Between 8 and 4 weeks before departure : 40 % of hiring fee.
- Less than 4 weeks before departure : 100 % of renting fee.
These fees can be refund in case the boat is rented once more. The cancellation fee (150 €) is not refundable.
By renatl company :
If because of unforeseeable circumstances, the renter is unable to let the boat, another boat of the same size and comfort will be provided. In cases where this is not possible the rental company will reimburse any payments made less any necessary fees.

INSURANCE FOR CANCELLATION OF THE TRIP

This is to guarantee the payment of cancellation fees that will have to be paid to the hiring company in case of cancellation. This insurance is valid if you cancel your trip BEFORE DEPARTURE for one of the following causes : serious illness, serious accident, death of yourself, your husband or your spouse, a parent or a child. This guarantee is valid for all the people on board. In case of cancellation, the fees amount to 150 € + amount of the cancellation insurance.

INSURANCES

The price of the trip includes insurance in case of damage to the boat. The tenant and passengers are not insured. Bicycles are the tenant's responsibility. A charge will be made if they are lost or stolen.
An insurance called Pack Croisière or Pack Croisière Plus can nevertheless be contracted to cover cruise interuption, damage to the bow thruster, cycling, body damages, and guarantee buyback.

ACCIDENTS

The tenant must notify all damage to the company, who will advise him/her what to do. The tenant or the victim of the accident will not be eligible for compensation if the trip has to be cancelled.

BOARDING

The boat will be at disposal of the tenat after the following formal procedures : - payment of the balance - payment of the security deposit - inventory of the boat.
The tenant can legitimately refuse to take possession of the boat if it does not correspond with the one presented in the brochure, if essential equipment is not in working order, or if it has not been cleaned.

DISEMBARKATION

The boat must be returned by the time and date agreed, except in unforeseeable circumstances. The boat should be returned to the compnny in the same state as it was handed over and according to the inventory. The company may make a charge for late return or if the boat is abandoned. The company reserves the right to chagre the tenant for any excess fees incurred by the late return or abandonment of the boat. The return venue may be changed due to any circumstances beyond the company's control.

USE OF BOAT BY HIRE

The tenant must respect all regulations relating to river or sea navigation. It is forbidden to cruise at night, as well as to tow other boats. The captain can not take on passengers not agreed on at the time of boarding.

CANAL IMPASSABLE

In case of flooding or low water levels, damage to the waterways or any other events that may prevent navigation, the company, can in these circumstances, change the dates and places of departure. If the same circumstances make the trip impossible, the payment can be used for a similar trip at a future date if this is practicable.
These conditions apply when the events happen during the trip and only if the boat is immobilised for more than 48 hours.

BREAKDOWN

The cost of hire includes assistance in case of breakdown. Tenants should arrange for any necessary repairs in accordance with the rules of hire.

BREAKDOWN NOT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TENANT

If immobilisation due to breakdown exceeds 24 hours, the company will reimburse the tenant the amount he has paid in proportion to the time of the immobilisation. This time counts from the moment the tenant informs the company of the breakdown. The company should not intervene in any way unless in an emergency.

BREAKDOWNS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE HIREE

If it is proved that the breakdown is the hiree’s fault, the tenant will receive no compensation in case of cancellation of the trip. The company can keep the deposit to pay for reparations.

BOAT’S EQUIPMENT / PERSONNAL EFFECTS

The tenant undertakes to notify all lost, damaged or stolen equipment and will be required to pay for it. The company is not responsible for loss or damage caused in any way to the personal effects of the hiree.

PETS

Pets are welcomed on board. Nevertheless, the tenant will not however be allowed to use the bedding, plates or dishes for his/her pet. Any necessary equipment must be provided by the tenant.

ONE WAY CRUISE FROM BASE TO THE OTHER

Even if accepted by the company, a one-way cruise is never guaranteed due to the uncertainties that may affect the process. The company may then, for legitimate reasons, and upon repayment of the one-way fee, impose a return cruise or, in case of a return cruise, impose a one-way cruise. The tenant must phone the departure base 48hours before boarding.

ROUTES

Unless by prior written consent, the cruises begin and end the days and at the locations as indicated on the confirmation letter. However the company reserves the right to, for operation reasons, change the place of boarding or landing, and/or change a retutrn trip into a one-way trip in the same region without extra charge.

ABANDONMENT OF VESSEL

In case of abandonment of the boat, except in cases of sustained or prolonged of impracticability of the canal, the company will charge the customer the expenses of the repatriation of the boat to the base, and as well as the expenses of the hourly package and cleaning package, the customer will also will be charged a package of 500€ + a daily package of 380 €

DESCRIPTION OF THE BOATS

The drawings are the copy of the descriptions of the boats but can have some small changes in some regions.

LITIGATION AND APPLICABLE LAW

This contract is governed by French law. All disputes arising from this contract, in terms of its validity, interpretation, performance or termination may result in the dispute being submitted to the competent courts in accordance with ordinary law. No claim will be accepted 15days after the boat has been returned.