Terms of Sale — Yacht Charter
This agreement sets out the relationship between a customer requesting a
yacht charter through the Antalion platform and the independent boat
owner/captain providing the charter. (Template text — the final legal text should not be published before review by qualified counsel.)
1. Parties and the Role of the Platform
Antalion is a marketplace/software platform, not a charter operator. The
charter contract is formed directly between the customer and the
captain/operator whose offer the customer accepts. The vessel, its
licences, insurance and seaworthiness, and the qualification of the crew,
are the responsibility of that operator.
2. Skippered Charter
All charters offered through Antalion are skippered: the vessel is
operated by its captain and crew. The customer does not take command of
the vessel and is not required to hold any licence.
3. Offers, Price and Payment
The charter fee is the offer submitted by the operator and accepted by
the customer, for the stated date, duration and guest count. Payment is
collected in full online through Antalion's payment infrastructure
(iyzico) at the moment of acceptance and held in a protected pool until
the charter is completed. Anything not listed in the offer — such as
catering, water sports or transfer to the marina — is not included unless
expressly stated.
4. Guest Capacity and Safety
The number of guests may not exceed the capacity stated in the accepted
offer; this limit is set by the vessel's licence and cannot be waived by
either party. The captain has final authority on all matters of safety
and navigation, including the route, and may refuse boarding to any
person whose condition endangers safety.
5. Weather and Sea Conditions
If the charter cannot safely take place because of weather, sea
conditions or a port authority decision, the captain may cancel or
shorten it. In that case the customer is offered an alternative date or a
full refund of the amount paid. A charter shortened for safety reasons
after departure is not automatically refundable in full; the parties
agree a fair reduction, and Antalion may assist in resolving the matter.
6. Cancellation by the Customer
The customer may cancel free of charge up to 48 hours or more before the
charter start time and receive a full refund. Cancellations made less
than 48 hours before the start are not eligible for a refund.
7. Completion and Release of Payment
After the charter is marked completed, the customer has a 24-hour window
to confirm or object. If confirmed, or if no objection is raised within
that window, Antalion deducts its commission and releases the remaining
amount to the operator.
8. Conduct on Board
The customer is responsible for the conduct of their group and for damage
caused to the vessel or its equipment beyond ordinary wear. Instructions
given by the captain and crew for safety reasons must be followed.
9. Distance-Contract / Right-of-Withdrawal Exception
Leisure services to be provided on a specific date are among the
recognised exceptions to statutory rights of withdrawal for distance
contracts; cancellation and refund rights are governed solely by
Sections 5 and 6 above.
Intellectual Property
The Antalion brand, logo, website and platform software belong to
Antalion; they may not be copied, reproduced or used for commercial
purposes without prior written permission.
Limitation of Liability
Antalion's liability arising from this agreement is limited to the
commission amount collected for the booking in question. Antalion is not
liable for the actual performance of the service, for indirect damages,
loss of profit, or for failure to achieve an expected saving.
Force Majeure
Neither party is liable for failure to perform its obligations due to
circumstances beyond its reasonable control, such as natural disaster,
epidemic, war, act of terrorism, strike, or decisions of public
authorities; in such cases the booking may be cancelled by mutual
agreement and any payment made is refunded.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye; the
courts and enforcement offices of Antalya, Türkiye have jurisdiction over
any dispute. Consumers resident in the European Union may, if they wish,
also use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform
(ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr).
Severability
If any provision of this agreement is held invalid, that does not affect
the validity of the remaining provisions.
Contact
For any question about this agreement, contact us via the contact form on
our website.