Terms & Conditions
The general terms and conditions are part of the contract between the company BOOTSJUNGE-RICHTERSHORN (hereinafter referred to as the lessor) and the customer (hereinafter referred to as the lessee). The lessee acknowledges them by confirming the booking of the boat.
1.) Pick-up and drop-off of boats
- 1.1 Our boats are rented out on the basis of the inland sports boat rental regulations! Sports boats with motors are not rented out to people under 16 years of age, sailing boats are not rented out to people under 14 years of age, pedal boats and rowing boats are not rented out to people under 12 years of age. The boats are not rented out to people who clearly do not have the necessary knowledge and skills to operate them (according to BinSch-SportbootVermV). They are rented out on the basis of personal details and valid documents (identity card, boat license). A rental contract is concluded for this purpose.
- 1.2 The boats must be returned to the jetty no later than 5 minutes before the end of the booked time. Early return does not entitle the renter to a refund of the rental price. If the renter returns the rental item more than 15 minutes later, he is liable to the lessor for the lost rental income.
- 1.3 The lessor provides the lessee with a roadworthy and technically sound boat and accessories for use. The lessee must treat the boat with care and observe all relevant and technical rules for use and properly secure the boat. The lessee undertakes to return the boat in a proper condition.
- 1.4 No liability is accepted for items left behind, lost or forgotten by the tenant and his/her companions.
2.) Reservations / Cancellations
- 2.1. The boats can be reserved in advance by providing correct and complete information. Reservations are usually made electronically on the Internet, by fax or in person. Telephone reservations are non-binding and must be confirmed in writing by fax in order to be binding. A written order confirmation is always provided.
- 2.2. The rental price is based on the landlord’s price list in its current version.
- 2.3. If the tenant withdraws from a binding reservation, he or she will be liable for damages in the amount of the reserved rental period if the property is not re-let for that period.
3.) Payment of rental price / deposit
- 3.1. The rental price is to be paid in advance in cash when the trip begins. Other payment methods (bank transfer after invoicing) must be agreed upon in advance.
- 3.2. The deposit for renting motor and sailing boats is €100,00, and for pontoon boats it is €250,00. This must be paid before the start of the trip.
4.) General behavior
- 4.1 The use of the boats is at your own risk.
- 4.2. For your own safety, the instructions of the landlord or persons working for him must be followed.
- 4.3. Keep a distance of at least 20 m from fishing areas and shore areas. You must give way to passing boats and ships and maintain a safety distance of at least 20 m from them.
- 4.4. Children under 5 years of age are required to wear suitable life-saving equipment (life jackets). Children may also use their own life jackets that meet the legal requirements.
- 4.5. The renter is prohibited from using the boat for motorsport events, for testing purposes, for commercial passenger and freight transport or for other illegal purposes, even if they are only permitted under the law of the place where the crime occurred.
- 4.6 In the event of an accident, the renter must inform the lessor of the details in writing and provide a sketch immediately, at the latest when returning the boat.
- 4.7. The renter is also the boat driver. He is liable under traffic law, insurance law and criminal law if personal injury and/or damage to property occurs due to alcohol consumption and/or the use of other intoxicants. Other people, apart from the renter, who are to drive the boat must be named before the trip begins.
- 4.8. Violations will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement without any right to reimbursement of the remaining rental price.
5.) Damage, transport damage
- 5.1 Any damage or defects must be reported immediately.
- 5.2. Unreported damages will be considered gross negligence or willful intent, which may result in full liability.
- 5.3. During the rental period, the renter is responsible for the rented object. He is also responsible for securing the rented object and its accessories against loss. Lost or damaged accessories must be reported to the lessor immediately. In addition, the value of the lost item must be reimbursed (see also the equipment list in the boat documents).
6.) Liability, duty of supervision
- 6.1 No liability is generally accepted for damages or injuries.
- 6.2. Parents/other supervisors must fulfill their duty of supervision and are responsible for the safety of their/the children/people under their supervision (wearing life jackets, behavior in the boat, etc.). The lessor is expressly released from any supervisory duties.
- 6.3. In the case of damage caused by gross negligence or intent (e.g. improper handling, inattention, drunkenness), the renter is liable not only for the direct damage to the boat but also for incidental damage costs (e.g. towing costs, loss of boats due to repairs, expert costs). These may also be invoiced subsequently.
- 6.4 Any damage will be recorded in a report before the start of the rental period.
7.) Insurance
- 7.1. The rental price includes liability insurance and, depending on the boat, hull insurance. In the event of accidents, breakdowns and other damage, the renter must immediately notify the landlord and wait for instructions on how to proceed.
- 7.2. Without the prior consent of the lessor, the renter may not admit guilt or liability to third parties in the event of an accident, nor may he have the boat repaired or incur other costs. An average or accident does not entitle the renter to a reduction in the rental price or to compensation, unless there is a serious, obvious fault on the boat and the lessor or his vicarious agents are at fault for this fault. There is no insurance for the renter himself or his fellow travelers, nor for items he has brought on board.
8.) Final provisions
- 8.1. No verbal side agreements will be made. Changes to the contract (boat rental certificate) must be made in writing.
- 8.2. Should individual provisions of these General Terms and Conditions be or become invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. In place of the invalid provision or to fill any gaps in the General Terms and Conditions, an appropriate provision shall be made that comes closest to what the parties intended in accordance with their economic purpose.
9.) Acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions By signing the boat rental certificate or by clicking on the box when making an online reservation, the General Terms and Conditions including rental information are accepted. The Sports Boat Rental Regulations - Inland also apply to other parts of these General Terms and Conditions, the provisions of which are also hereby accepted. The place of jurisdiction is Berlin. German law applies.