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General Terms and Conditions E-boats

Private limited company under ordinary regime Flagship Amsterdam B.V., trading under the name E-boats (hereinafter: E-boats), is registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 74390767 and has its registered office at Leliegracht 50 D in Amsterdam.

Article 1 – Definitions
In these general terms and conditions, the following terms shall have the meanings described below:
1.1 E-boats: The lessor, Flagship Amsterdam B.V., trading under the name E-boats.
1.2 Lessee: Any natural person or legal entity to whom E-boats has made an offer or with whom E-boats has entered into an agreement.
1.3 Parties: E-boats and the lessee collectively.
1.4 Passengers: Lessee and the passengers sailing with or on behalf of the lessee.
1.5 Services: The rental of a crewed vessel by E-boats.
1.6 Vessel: The vessel with which E-boats offers its services to the lessee.
1.7 Crewed Vessel: A vessel provided with a skipper supplied by E-boats who is responsible for navigating the vessel during the rental period.

Article 2 – Applicability
2.1 These General Terms and Conditions apply to every offer, quotation, and agreement made by or entered into between E-boats and the lessee.
2.2 Anyone who uses the services of E-boats and/or boards a vessel of E-boats is deemed to have taken note of these General Terms and Conditions. The lessee guarantees that each of the passengers has taken note of these General Terms and Conditions prior to boarding a vessel.
2.3 Deviations are only possible when E-boats provides prior written and explicit consent.
2.4 The applicability of any general terms and conditions of the lessee is excluded, unless these have been accepted in advance, in writing, and explicitly by E-boats.
2.5 If one or more provisions are void or voidable, the remaining provisions remain fully applicable. Parties will then consult to agree on new provisions to replace them, taking into account the purpose and intent of the original provision as much as possible.
2.6 E-boats reserves the right to amend the provisions as circumstances reasonably require. The lessee accepts that the amended General Terms and Conditions are binding after the lessee has been properly informed of the amendment by E-boats.
2.7 Any amendments and/or additional agreements are only binding when confirmed in writing and explicitly by E-boats.

Article 3 – Code of Conduct
When entering into an agreement between Parties, the lessee will adhere to—and guarantees that passengers will adhere to—the following rules of conduct:
3.1 All use of the vessel is entirely at own risk and expense.
3.2 Use of a vessel is only permitted within Amsterdam inland waters, consisting of the canals and the river Amstel, as indicated on the map provided by E-boats prior to the use of the vessel (the “Area”). Sailing outside the Area is not permitted.
3.3 Lessee will strictly comply with all laws and regulations regarding navigation in the Area, including maximum speed limits, sailing direction, and other commands and prohibitions.
3.4 The maximum number of passengers on the vessel must not be exceeded at any time.
3.5 Passengers under the age of eighteen may not consume alcohol and/or drugs on board the vessel.
3.6 Passengers are only permitted to sit in the vessel while sailing.
3.7 It is not permitted to leave a vessel unattended.
3.8 Throwing waste overboard is prohibited. Passengers shall deliver the vessel empty and clean at the end of the trip.
3.9 The use of fireworks is not permitted on board or on E-boats’ jetty.
3.10 The use of materials that can damage the interior is not permitted.
3.11 High-heeled footwear is not permitted.
3.12 Children under the age of eight and children without a swimming diploma are required to wear a life jacket.
3.13 Causing any form of (noise) nuisance is prohibited.
3.14 Pets are not allowed on the jetties and vessels of E-boats.
3.15 Bringing and consuming your own food/drinks is not permitted unless E-boats grants prior written permission.
3.16 The lessee is not permitted to (sub)rent or sublet the vessel.
3.17 The lessee and passengers are always required to follow all instructions from E-boats and its staff (including the skipper) strictly and without delay.

Article 4 – Quotation and Conclusion of Agreement
4.1 All quotations and offers are valid for 30 days, unless stated otherwise.
4.2 E-boats is only bound by offers if acceptance is confirmed in writing within the set period.
4.3 E-boats cannot be held to a quotation in the event of an obvious mistake or clerical error.
4.4 The lessee will provide valid proof of identity to E-boats no later than at the start of the rental period.

Article 5 – Execution of the Agreement
5.1 E-boats will endeavor to execute the agreed services to the best of its knowledge and ability.
5.2 E-boats reserves the right to have certain services performed by third parties.
5.3 E-boats always retains the right to deploy another vessel, provided it is suitable for the number of persons.
5.4 If the lessee is not present on time, the sailing time will be reduced. If the lessee is not present within 30 minutes, E-boats may terminate the agreement, and the full rental price remains due.
5.5 The lessee is responsible for providing correct information in a timely manner.
5.6 The lessee is not permitted to use any intellectual property of E-boats.
5.7 The lessee is not permitted to use or share confidential information of E-boats.

Article 6 – Price and Payment Terms
6.1 All prices are inclusive of VAT and in euros, unless stated otherwise.
6.2 Payment must be made in accordance with the invoice terms.
6.3 If the payment term is exceeded, statutory (commercial) interest is due and E-boats may suspend performance.
6.4 E-boats reserves the right to require advance payment.
6.5 In the event of bankruptcy, attachment, or suspension of payments of the lessee, claims are immediately due and payable.
6.6 For joint orders, all lessees are jointly and severally liable.

Article 7 – Cancellation of the Agreement
7.1 The lessee can cancel free of charge up to eight weeks before commencement.
7.2 Failure to appear does not count as a cancellation.
7.3 In the event of cancellation within eight to four weeks: 25% due. Within four to two weeks: 50%. Within two weeks to 7 days: 75%. Within 7 days: 100%.
7.4 Deviating cancellation conditions may apply during major events.
7.5 Catering and additional services can be modified free of charge up to 72 hours in advance; thereafter, 100% is due.

Article 8 – Dissolution and Suspension
8.1 If the lessee fails to fulfill obligations, E-boats may suspend execution or dissolve the agreement.
8.2 In the event of bankruptcy, suspension of payments, or attachment, E-boats may dissolve the agreement immediately.
8.3 Dissolution by the lessee is only possible after written notice of default.

Article 9 – Force Majeure
9.1 E-boats is not obliged to fulfill obligations in the event of force majeure.
9.2 Examples include: storm damage, natural disasters, pandemic, strikes, fire, technical failures, etc.
9.3 Dense fog, persistent thunderstorms, and wind force 6 or higher also fall under this.
9.4 Force majeure can also be invoked if it occurs after the start of the agreement.
9.5 In the event of force majeure, the lessee is not entitled to a refund or compensation.

Article 10 – Catering
10.1 Catering is exclusively provided by third parties engaged by E-boats.
10.2 Costs may be included in the quotation via E-boats.
10.3 E-boats is never liable for damage caused by third-party catering.

Article 11 – Liability of the Lessee
11.1 The lessee is liable for damage or loss of the vessel during the rental period.
11.2 The lessee is liable for damage caused by negligence or violation of the rules of conduct.
11.3 Damage must be reported immediately to the skipper or E-boats.
11.4 The skipper may refuse passenger luggage.
11.5 Passengers board the vessel at their own risk and indemnify E-boats against third-party claims, except in cases of intent or gross negligence on the part of E-boats.

Article 12 – Liability of E-boats
12.1 E-boats is not liable for injury or death of passengers, except in cases of intent or gross negligence.
12.2 E-boats is not liable for delays, except in cases of intent or gross negligence.
12.3 Liability is limited to the amount covered by insurance.
12.4 If the insurance does not cover the claim, liability is limited to the invoice amount excluding VAT.
12.5 Claims for compensation lapse after one year.

Article 13 – Applicable Law and Competent Court
13.1 Dutch law applies exclusively to all agreements.
13.2 Disputes will be submitted to the competent court in Amsterdam.
13.3 If the lessee is a consumer residing in the Netherlands, the court in the district of the consumer’s residence applies.

August 26, 2025, Amsterdam