Terms and Conditions

Type of offer

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Private sailing and travel information.
Rides are provided on a private basis, not commercial transportation.

Note
 This is not an offer of commercial passenger transportation. Sailing along is done as a private invitation or travel cost sharing. - Participation is at your own risk. 

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Terms and Conditions – Private sailing on the sailing yacht Tathagata

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   1. Scope
These terms and conditions apply to private sailing trips on the sailing boat Tathagata.
This is not commercial passenger transport, but a private invitation to participate in a joint leisure activity. Participation is as a private, joint sailing leisure activity.
There is no commercial charter or transport service.
Contributions to costs cover only a proportion of the on-board and travel expenses.

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    2. Description of services
The provider provides a place on board for the duration of the agreed period.
There is no travel contract and no package tour. The skipper provides the boat and navigation;
cooperation on board is expected.

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    3. Crew obligations
Sailors undertake to:
   - follow the skipper's instructions
   - assist with sailing and life on board as far as possible
   - comply with safety and maritime regulations
   - treat the boat and crew with respect
The skipper may exclude persons if they endanger safety.

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    4. Health & personal responsibility
Participants declare that they are in good health and able to take part in the trip.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own medication and equipment.

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    5. Liability
Sailing is at your own risk. The provider is only liable for intent and gross negligence.
No liability for:
   - Injuries caused by sporting activities, life on board, or sea conditions
   - Loss/damage to personal belongings
   - Events caused by weather, authorities, or third parties
We recommend taking out international health/travel insurance and private accident insurance.

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    6. Weather, safety, route changes
The skipper decides on the route, ports, and anchorages. The route and schedule may be changed due to:
   - Weather conditions
   - Technical reasons
   - Instructions from authorities
There is no entitlement to specific destinations or stages.

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    7. Cancellation & failure
Cancellation by participants is possible up to 30 days before the trip.
Later cancellation → reimbursement of reasonable costs already incurred.
If the trip does not take place due to force majeure, there is no entitlement to compensation.

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    8. Rules on board
Safety has priority
   - No drug use
   - Moderate alcohol consumption
   - Respectful behavior towards crew and equipment

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    9. Legal jurisdiction & place of jurisdiction
The agreement is subject to private law.
In the event of a dispute, the law of the flag state of the boat or the current location shall apply.