Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 12/22/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website [website URL] (the "Site") or engaging the services of Yacht USA inc. ("Company," "we," "us," "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Site or services.

2. Services Description

Yacht USA inc. provides professional yacht services including but not limited to:

• Yacht management and oversight
• Maintenance and engineering services
• Detailing and teak care
• Compliance and documentation assistance
• Brokerage support services
• Related consulting and advisory services

All services are provided in Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Florida areas, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. Service Agreements

3.1 Quotes and Estimates:

• All quotes and estimates are valid for 30 days from issuance
• Final pricing may vary based on actual conditions discovered during on-board evaluation
• Additional services requested after work begins may incur additional charges

3.2 Scope of Work:

• Services will be performed as described in written service agreements
• Any changes to scope must be approved in writing by both parties
• Company reserves the right to refuse service that may compromise safety or violate regulations

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Fees and Billing:

• Management services are billed weekly or monthly as agreed
• Maintenance and project work may require deposits
• Invoices are due within [number, e.g., 15] days of receipt
• Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month or the maximum rate allowed by law

4.2 Disbursements:

For management clients, we may:

• Make necessary payments on your behalf for authorized services
• Provide detailed expense reports
• Require replenishment of operating funds as needed

5. Client Responsibilities

As a client, you agree to:

• Provide accurate vessel information and documentation
• Maintain adequate insurance coverage for your vessel
• Authorize necessary access to the vessel
• Ensure the vessel is legally registered and compliant
• Promptly communicate any concerns or changes in vessel status

6. Limitations of Liability

6.1 General Limitation:

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Yacht USA inc.'s total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the fees paid for those specific services in the six months preceding the claim.

6.2 Specific Exclusions:

We are not liable for:

• Pre-existing conditions or latent defects
• Acts of God, weather events, or force majeure
• Third-party actions or negligence
• Consequential, incidental, or punitive damages
• Losses arising from client's failure to maintain adequate insurance

6.3 Professional Standards:

We perform services with the care and skill customary in the marine industry in South Florida. We are not insurers of your vessel or its contents.

7. Insurance and Indemnification

7.1 Client Insurance:

You must maintain at your own expense:

• Hull and machinery insurance
• Liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 recommended)
• Any other insurance required by law or marina agreements

7.2 Our Insurance:

We maintain:

• General liability insurance
• Workers' compensation insurance

Certificates available upon request.

7.3 Indemnification:

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Yacht USA inc., its employees, and agents from any claims arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Your negligence or willful misconduct
• Your vessel's condition or use

8. Disclaimers

8.1 No Legal Advice:

Our compliance and documentation services are administrative only. We do not provide legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal matters.

8.2 No Guarantees:

While we strive for excellence, we cannot guarantee:

• Specific results from brokerage activities
• Prevention of all mechanical issues
• Vessel sale prices or timelines

8.3 "As Is" Basis:

Brokerage services are provided on an "as is" basis regarding vessel condition. Buyers should conduct independent surveys.

9. Termination

9.1 By Client:

You may terminate services with written notice. Fees for completed work and non-cancelable expenses remain due.

9.2 By Company:

We may terminate services for:

• Non-payment
• Safety concerns
• Illegal activities
• Material breach of these Terms

10. Intellectual Property

• All reports, logs, documentation, and proprietary methods remain our property
• You receive a license to use these materials for your vessel's management
• Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law:

These Terms are governed by Florida law without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Mandatory Arbitration:

Any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Miami-Dade County, Florida, in accordance with American Arbitration Association rules.

11.3 Class Action Waiver:

All claims must be brought individually, not as class actions or representative proceedings.

12. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to hurricanes, strikes, government actions, or pandemics.

13. Amendments

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be communicated to active clients.

14. Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with any signed service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between us regarding the services.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms: