General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

for the brokerage of yacht charter contracts

Charterwelt GmbH
Kleinstraße 1
81379 Munich
HRB 87893

The following terms and conditions become part of the brokerage agreement concluded in the event of a booking between the customer (renter of the yacht, hereinafter „Charterer“) and Charterwelt GmbH (hereinafter „Agency“).

These terms and conditions apply to the brokerage of a single service for a yacht.

1. Contracting parties

The rental agreement (charter) is concluded between the lessor (charter company) and the customer (Charterer) through the intermediation of Charterwelt GmbH.

Charterwelt GmbH acts solely as an intermediary agency authorized to collect payments and is neither the charter company nor an organizer. This is not a package tour. The charter rental agreement is concluded exclusively between the Charterer and the charter company on site.

The Charterer may be a natural or legal person. By concluding the contract, the Charterer confirms that he/she is at least 18 years old, has full legal capacity, and accepts these General Terms and Conditions.

The Charterer undertakes to inform his/her crew members that communication and data transfer relating to the booked charter will, for data protection reasons, take place exclusively via the Charterer. Changes require a written declaration by the Charterer.

2. Payment terms

The Charterer will be informed of payment deadlines in the contract or booking agreement.

As part of the brokerage assignment, the Agency reminds the Charterer in the event of payment delay, in order to avoid possible cancellation fees or contractual penalties by the charter company.

3. Right of withdrawal information

In accordance with § 312g para. 2 no. 9 BGB, there is no statutory right of withdrawal for distance contracts concerning leisure activities with a specific date. This therefore also applies to the yacht rental contract.

Upon conclusion of the contract or booking agreement, the following cancellation conditions apply.

4. Cancellation conditions / Withdrawal

If the down payment is not received on time, the charter company may, after a reminder and setting a deadline, cancel the charter and rent out the yacht elsewhere.

If the yacht cannot be re-rented or only partially re-rented, the charter company is entitled to compensation equal to the lost charter fees. The Charterer may use the remaining charter period, provided the full charter fee or the difference has been paid before the start of the charter.

If the Charterer cannot or does not wish to take over the yacht, this must be communicated in writing. The Agency will endeavor to arrange a replacement charter.

Replacement charter

• In case of full re-rental: processing fee 150 €

• In case of partial re-rental: difference amount + 150 € processing fee

• In case of no re-rental: full charter fee remains due

Taking out travel cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

5. Rebooking

Rebookings must be made in writing (e.g., by email).

For changes after conclusion of the contract (boat, travel dates, Charterer, departure base), the Agency may charge a processing fee of 75 € per transaction. Fees of the charter company remain unaffected.

If the charter price increases due to the rebooking, the Charterer bears the difference.

6. Liability and obligations of the Agency

The Agency undertakes to provide the best possible advice and proper brokerage. After confirmation by the charter company, the charter documents will be handed over.

The Agency supports with complaints and acts as an intermediary between the Charterer and the charter company in the event of a dispute.

Liability exists only in cases of gross negligence or intent within the scope of the brokerage service.

All information is provided to the Agency by the charter company. The Agency is not liable for its accuracy pursuant to § 675 para. 2 BGB.

Special requests will be forwarded, but only become part of the contract with the express confirmation of the charter company.

7. Liability and obligations of the Charterer

The Charterer must report any errors in the brokerage without delay, in particular:

• incorrect travel times or duration

• incorrect customer data

• incomplete documents

• unbooked additional services

Crew data must be submitted no later than 6 weeks before departure. Changes must be communicated without delay.

The skipper confirms sufficient nautical knowledge.

Obligations of the skipper

The skipper in particular undertakes to:

• not sublet the yacht or use it commercially

• handle the yacht responsibly

• observe the maximum number of persons

• not participate in regattas

• properly check in and check out

• keep a logbook

• comply with statutory regulations

In the event of violations, the Charterer is liable to authorities and the charter company.

The proper condition of the yacht must be checked upon takeover.

The charter company may refuse handover if there is a lack of qualification (full cancellation).

Statutorily required charter contracts must be signed on site.

Insurance (recommendation)

The following are particularly recommended:

• Skipper's liability insurance

• Security deposit insurance

• Overseas health insurance

The Agency is not permitted to provide insurance advice.

Damage during the charter

• Minor repairs up to 200 € may be paid in advance

• Larger repairs only with the charter company's consent

• Obligation to record in the event of damage, collisions or personal injury

• Inform the charter company immediately

Return of the yacht

The charter ends only upon handover in the agreed port.

In the event of late return, compensation for use will be charged.
A return at another location is only permitted with consent.

The yacht must be handed over refueled, cleaned, and with a damage list.
Deposits will be refunded if no damage is present.

8. Deviations in the yacht's equipment

Deviations from the inventory lists prior to the start of the voyage are reserved.

9. Service disruptions

Minor damage from the previous charter that do not impair use and seaworthiness do not entitle the Charterer to a price reduction.

In the event of damage during the charter due to force majeure or fault of third parties, there are no claims against the charter company.

10. Place of jurisdiction

German law applies.
The place of jurisdiction is the registered office of the Agency.

11. Data protection

The Agency acts in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as applicable German data protection law.

12. Insurance of the yacht

The yacht is insured with hull insurance and third-party liability insurance. Details are set out in the charter contract.

The following are not insured in particular:

• Intent or gross negligence

• Personal injuries on board

• Private items on board

13. Final provisions | Severability clause

Should any provision be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. In place of the invalid provision, a provision shall apply that comes closest to the economic purpose.

Contract changes require written form.
Oral agreements are only effective with written confirmation.

In the event of obvious errors or calculation mistakes, the price may be corrected in accordance with the valid price list.

GTC Charterwelt GmbH — Version January 2026