TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Agreement to Our Legal Terms

We are Skiff, LLC ("Company," "Skiff," "we," "us," or "our"), a limited liability company registered in Florida, United States at 16444 SW 61st Way, Miami, FL 33193.

We operate the mobile application SKIFF (the "App"), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to these legal terms (the "Legal Terms") (collectively, the "Services").

Skiff is a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace platform based in Miami that allows boat owners or authorized operators ("Hosts") to list boats for rent and allows users ("Renters") to browse, request, and book boat rentals based on location, availability, and pricing. The Platform provides tools for managing listings, scheduling, booking requests, and payments, and may include features such as user profiles, reviews, and communication tools to support the rental process.

SKIFF FACILITATES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN RENTERS AND BOAT OWNERS/CAPTAINS BUT DOES NOT ITSELF OWN, OPERATE, OR PROVIDE BOATING SERVICES. ALL RENTALS ARE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN USERS, AND SKIFF IS NOT A PARTY TO THESE TRANSACTIONS.

You can contact us at:
team@skiffmiami.com

These Legal Terms constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and Skiff, LLC, concerning your access to and use of the Services. You agree that by accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Legal Terms.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Services from time to time, including our Fee Policy, Cancellation Policy, and No-Show Policy, are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Legal Terms at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of these Legal Terms, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Legal Terms to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Legal Terms by your continued use of the Services after the date such revised Legal Terms are posted.

The Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Services.

We recommend that you print a copy of these Legal Terms for your records.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Our Services

  2. Intellectual Property Rights

  3. User Representations

  4. User Registration

  5. Prohibited Activities

  6. User Generated Contributions

  7. Contribution License

  8. Guidelines for Reviews

  9. Mobile Application License

  10. Third-Party Websites and Content

  11. Services Management

  12. Privacy Policy

  13. Fee Structure

  14. Booking and Payment

  15. Host Obligations

  16. Renter Obligations

  17. Insurance and Liability

  18. Boating Safety and Regulations

  19. Cancellations and Refunds

  20. No-Show Policy

  21. Security Deposits

  22. Dispute Resolution Between Users

  23. Captain Requirements and Licensing

  24. Copyright Infringements

  25. Term and Termination

  26. Modifications and Interruptions

  27. Governing Law

  28. Dispute Resolution

  29. Corrections

  30. Disclaimer

  31. Limitations of Liability

  32. Indemnification

  33. User Data

  34. Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures

  35. California Users and Residents

  36. Miscellaneous

  37. Contact Us

  1. OUR SERVICES

1.1 The information provided when using the Services is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country.

1.2 Those persons who choose to access the Services from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

  1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Our Intellectual Property

2.1 We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Services, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics in the Services (collectively, the "Content"), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks").

2.2 Our Content and Marks are protected by copyright and trademark laws (and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws) and treaties in the United States and around the world.

2.3 The Content and Marks are provided in or through the Services "AS IS" for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purpose only.

Your Use of Our Services

2.4 Subject to your compliance with these Legal Terms, including the "Prohibited Activities" section below, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

2.4.1 Access the Services; and
2.4.2 Download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access, solely for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purpose.

2.5 Except as set out in this section or elsewhere in our Legal Terms, no part of the Services and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.

Your Submissions and Contributions

2.6 By directly sending us any question, comment, suggestion, idea, feedback, or other information about the Services ("Submissions"), you agree to assign to us all intellectual property rights in such Submission. You agree that we shall own this Submission and be entitled to its unrestricted use and dissemination for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.

2.7 The Services may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality during which you may create, submit, post, display, transmit, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or through the Services, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, music, graphics, comments, reviews, rating suggestions, personal information, or other material ("Contributions").

2.8 When you post Contributions, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to use, copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, store, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, excerpt (in whole or in part), and exploit your Contributions for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise.

  1. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

3.1 All registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete.
3.2 You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary.
3.3 You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Legal Terms.
3.4 You are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside, or if a minor, you have received parental permission to use the Services.
3.5 You will not access the Services through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise.
3.6 You will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
3.7 Your use of the Services will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

3.8 If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Services (or any portion thereof).

  1. USER REGISTRATION

4.1 You may be required to register to use the Services. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password.

4.2 We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

  1. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

5.1 You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. The Services may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.

5.2 As a user of the Services, you agree not to:

5.2.1 Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Services to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
5.2.2 Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords.
5.2.3 Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Services.
5.2.4 Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Services.
5.2.5 Use any information obtained from the Services in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
5.2.6 Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
5.2.7 Use the Services in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.
5.2.8 Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Services.
5.2.9 Upload or transmit viruses, Trojan horses, or other material that interferes with any party's uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Services.
5.2.10 Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages.
5.2.11 Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
5.2.12 Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.
5.2.13 Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Services or the networks or services connected to the Services.
5.2.14 Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Services to you.
5.2.15 Copy or adapt the Services' software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
5.2.16 Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Services.
5.2.17 Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Services.
5.2.18 Make any unauthorized use of the Services, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email.
5.2.19 Use the Services as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Services for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.
5.2.20 List a boat you don't own or aren't authorized to rent.
5.2.21 Provide false information (name, age, ID, boating license, insurance, etc.).
5.2.22 Use Skiff to arrange off-platform payments to avoid fees.
5.2.23 Post fake, misleading, or fraudulent listings.
5.2.24 Post illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content or photos.
5.2.25 Harass, threaten, or abuse other users.
5.2.26 Impersonate another person or business.
5.2.27 Manipulate reviews or post fake reviews.
5.2.28 Damage, steal, or misuse rented boats or equipment.
5.2.29 Operate a boat while intoxicated or under the influence.
5.2.30 Violate boating laws or safety regulations.
5.2.31 Use boats for illegal activities (drugs, trafficking, etc.).
5.2.32 Bring prohibited items onboard (weapons, illegal substances).
5.2.33 Violate capacity limits (too many passengers).
5.2.34 Use boats for unauthorized commercial purposes unless allowed.
5.2.35 Circumvent Skiff's booking process.
5.2.36 Attempt to hack, scrape, or reverse-engineer the platform.
5.2.37 Spam, phish, or send malicious links.
5.2.38 Create multiple accounts to bypass bans or restrictions.

  1. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

6.1 The Services may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality, and may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Services (collectively, "Contributions").

6.2 When you create or make available any Contributions, you thereby represent and warrant that:

6.2.1 The creation, distribution, transmission, public display, or performance of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights of any third party.
6.2.2 You are the creator and owner of or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to authorize us to use your Contributions.
6.2.3 Your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading.
6.2.4 Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, violent, harassing, libelous, slanderous, or otherwise objectionable.
6.2.5 Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule.
6.2.6 Your Contributions do not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party.

  1. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE

7.1 By posting your Contributions to any part of the Services, you automatically grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to host, use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, archive, store, cache, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute such Contributions for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise.

7.2 We have the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to edit, redact, or otherwise change any Contributions, to re-categorize any Contributions, and to pre-screen or delete any Contributions at any time and for any reason, without notice.

  1. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS

8.1 We may provide you areas on the Services to leave reviews or ratings. When posting a review, you must comply with the following criteria:

8.1.1 You should have firsthand experience with the person or entity being reviewed.
8.1.2 Your reviews should not contain offensive profanity, or abusive, racist, offensive, or hateful language.
8.1.3 Your reviews should not contain discriminatory references based on religion, race, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
8.1.4 Your reviews should not contain references to illegal activity.
8.1.5 You should not be affiliated with competitors if posting negative reviews.
8.1.6 You should not make any conclusions as to the legality of conduct.
8.1.7 You may not post any false or misleading statements.
8.1.8 You may not organize a campaign encouraging others to post reviews, whether positive or negative.

8.2 We may accept, reject, or remove reviews in our sole discretion. We have absolutely no obligation to screen reviews or to delete reviews, even if anyone considers reviews objectionable or inaccurate.

  1. MOBILE APPLICATION LICENSE

Use License

9.1 If you access the Services via the App, then we grant you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to install and use the App on wireless electronic devices owned or controlled by you, and to access and use the App on such devices strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this mobile application license.

9.2 You shall not:

9.2.1 Decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App.
9.2.2 Make any modification, adaptation, improvement, enhancement, translation, or derivative work from the App.
9.2.3 Violate any applicable laws, rules, or regulations in connection with your access or use of the App.
9.2.4 Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notice posted by us or the licensors of the App.
9.2.5 Use the App for any revenue-generating endeavor, commercial enterprise, or other purpose for which it is not designed or intended.
9.2.6 Make the App available over a network or other environment permitting access or use by multiple devices or users at the same time.
9.2.7 Use the App for creating a product, service, or software that is, directly or indirectly, competitive with or in any way a substitute for the App.
9.2.8 Use the App to send automated queries to any website or to send any unsolicited commercial email.
9.2.9 Use any proprietary information or any of our interfaces in the design, development, manufacture, licensing, or distribution of any applications for use with the App.

Apple and Android Devices

9.3 The following terms apply when you use the App obtained from either the Apple Store or Google Play:

9.3.1 The license granted to you for our App is limited to a non-transferable license to use the application on a device that utilizes the Apple iOS or Android operating systems.
9.3.2 We are responsible for providing any maintenance and support services with respect to the App as required under applicable law.
9.3.3 In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify the applicable App Distributor, and the App Distributor may refund the purchase price, if any, paid for the App.
9.3.4 You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country that is subject to a US government embargo, or that has been designated by the US government as a "terrorist supporting" country.
9.3.5 You must comply with applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the App.
9.3.6 You acknowledge and agree that the App Distributors are third-party beneficiaries of these terms and will have the right to enforce them against you.

  1. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT

10.1 The Services may contain links to other websites ("Third-Party Websites") as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, applications, software, and other content or items belonging to or originating from third parties ("Third-Party Content").

10.2 Such Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Services or any Third-Party Content posted on, available through, or installed from the Services.

10.3 If you decide to leave the Services and access Third-Party Websites or to use or install any Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk. You should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of any website to which you navigate from the Services.

  1. SERVICES MANAGEMENT

11.1 We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:

11.1.1 Monitor the Services for violations of these Legal Terms.
11.1.2 Take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Legal Terms.
11.1.3 Refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable any of your Contributions or any portion thereof.
11.1.4 Remove from the Services or otherwise disable all files and content that are excessive in size or are in any way burdensome to our systems.
11.1.5 Otherwise manage the Services in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Services.

  1. PRIVACY POLICY

12.1 We care about data privacy and security. By using the Services, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy posted on the Services, which is incorporated into these Legal Terms.

12.2 Please be advised the Services are hosted in the United States. If you access the Services from any other region of the world with laws or other requirements governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from applicable laws in the United States, then through your continued use of the Services, you are transferring your data to the United States, and you expressly consent to have your data transferred to and processed in the United States.

Messages and Communications

12.3 Messages sent through the Platform are not end-to-end encrypted. Skiff may access, review, and monitor messages between users when necessary for the following purposes:

12.3.1 Resolving disputes between Renters and Hosts.
12.3.2 Investigating violations of these Legal Terms.
12.3.3 Responding to legal requests, court orders, or subpoenas.
12.3.4 Protecting the safety and security of users.
12.3.5 Preventing fraud, abuse, or illegal activity.
12.3.6 Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

12.4 By using the messaging features on the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that your messages are not private and may be accessed by Skiff under the circumstances described above. You should not share sensitive personal information, financial information, or confidential data through the Platform's messaging system.

  1. FEE STRUCTURE

Renter Service Fee

13.1 Renters are charged a service fee of thirteen percent (13%) of the total booking amount listed by the Host. This fee is added to the total amount charged to the Renter at the time of booking and is non-refundable except as provided in the Skiff Cancellation Policy.

Host Service Fee

13.2 Hosts are charged a service fee of eighteen percent (18%) of the total booking amount. This fee is deducted from the Host's payout after a booking is completed. The Host receives eighty-two percent (82%) of the listed boat rental price.

Captain Fees

13.3 Captain fees are separate from Skiff's service fees and are determined by agreement between the Host and the Captain. When a Captain is required, the Renter is responsible for paying the Captain Fee in addition to the boat rental price and Renter Service Fee. The amount of the Captain Fee is disclosed to the Renter prior to booking confirmation.

Immutability of Service Fees

13.4 The Renter Service Fee and Host Service Fee are fixed and immutable for all bookings. These fees do not change based on booking price, duration, boat type, season, demand, or any other variable.

  1. BOOKING AND PAYMENT

Booking Requests

14.1 Renters may submit booking requests through the Platform. A booking is not confirmed until the Host accepts the request and payment is processed.

Payment

14.2 All payments are processed through the Platform using Skiff's third-party payment processor. Renters authorize Skiff to charge the payment method on file for the total booking amount, including the boat rental price, Renter Service Fee, and any applicable Captain Fee.

Payment Processing

14.3 All payments on the Platform are processed through secure third-party payment processors. Standard payment processing fees charged by these third-party providers are included in Skiff's service fees and are not separately charged to Renters or Hosts.

  1. HOST OBLIGATIONS

Ownership and Authorization

15.1 You own the boat or have explicit written permission from the owner to list the boat on the Platform.
15.2 The boat is legally registered and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Accurate Listings

15.3 You will provide accurate, truthful, and complete information in your listing, including descriptions, photos, pricing, and availability.
15.4 You will promptly update your listing to reflect any changes in boat condition, availability, or pricing.

Safety and Maintenance

15.5 The boat is in safe, operable condition and complies with all applicable safety regulations, including U.S. Coast Guard requirements.
15.6 The boat is equipped with all required safety equipment, including life jackets, fire extinguishers, flares, and navigation lights.
15.7 You will perform regular maintenance and inspections to ensure the boat remains safe and seaworthy.

Insurance

15.8 You maintain adequate insurance coverage for the boat, including liability insurance that covers rental use.
15.9 Your insurance policy does not prohibit commercial use or peer-to-peer rental of the boat.

Compliance with Laws

15.10 You comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including maritime law and U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
15.11 You must provide a Captain for every rental. The Captain may be you (the Host) operating your own boat, or a separate licensed Captain you hire.
15.12 The Captain must hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard license appropriate for the vessel size and number of passengers, as specified in Section 23 of these Terms.
15.13 You will upload proof of the Captain's U.S. Coast Guard license to the Platform and ensure it remains current throughout the rental period.

  1. RENTER OBLIGATIONS

Captained Charters Only

16.1 ALL BOOKINGS ON SKIFF INCLUDE A LICENSED CAPTAIN. SKIFF DOES NOT PERMIT BAREBOAT CHARTERS OR RENTALS WHERE RENTERS OPERATE THE BOAT THEMSELVES. EVERY RENTAL MUST BE OPERATED BY A U.S. COAST GUARD LICENSED CAPTAIN.

16.2 The Captain may be:

16.2.1 The Host/boat owner operating their own boat; or
16.2.2 A separate licensed Captain selected by the Host.

16.3 In either case, the Captain must hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard license as specified in Section 23 of these Terms.

Passenger Conduct

16.4 You acknowledge that you are a passenger and will not operate the boat.
16.5 You will follow all instructions and safety directions provided by the Captain.
16.6 You will not interfere with the Captain's operation of the boat.
16.7 You will not consume alcohol or drugs to the point of intoxication that could endanger yourself or others.
16.8 You will comply with all navigation rules, safety regulations, and Captain's instructions.

Respect for Property

16.9 You will treat the boat and all equipment with care and respect.
16.10 You will follow all instructions provided by the Host regarding the operation and use of the boat.
16.11 You will return the boat in the same condition in which it was received, normal wear and tear excepted.

Liability for Damage

16.12 You are responsible for any damage to the boat or its equipment caused by your negligence, misuse, or violation of these Terms.
16.13 You agree to pay for repairs or replacement costs for any damage you cause, up to the full value of the boat if necessary.

  1. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

Host Insurance

17.1 Hosts are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining adequate insurance coverage for their boats, including liability insurance that covers rental use. Skiff does not provide insurance coverage for Hosts or their boats.

Renter Insurance

17.2 Renters are encouraged to obtain appropriate insurance coverage, including liability insurance and coverage for personal injury or property damage. Skiff does not provide insurance coverage for Renters.

No Insurance Guarantee

17.3 Skiff does not verify whether Hosts or Renters maintain adequate insurance coverage and makes no representations or warranties regarding the existence, adequacy, or validity of any insurance policies.

Skiff's Role as Intermediary

17.4 SKIFF IS A MARKETPLACE PLATFORM ONLY. WE DO NOT OWN, OPERATE, OR CONTROL ANY BOATS LISTED ON THE PLATFORM. ALL BOOKINGS ARE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN RENTERS AND HOSTS. SKIFF IS NOT A PARTY TO THESE AGREEMENTS AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DISPUTES, DAMAGES, INJURIES, OR LOSSES ARISING FROM BOOKINGS.

Assumption of Risk

17.5 You acknowledge and agree that boating involves inherent risks, including but not limited to the risk of injury, death, and property damage. By using the Platform, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with renting and operating boats, and you agree that Skiff is not responsible for any such risks.

  1. BOATING SAFETY AND REGULATIONS

Compliance with Laws

18.1 Users must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including:

18.1.1 U.S. Coast Guard regulations governing the operation and equipment of vessels.
18.1.2 Florida boating laws, including registration, licensing, and safety requirements.
18.1.3 Navigation rules and regulations.
18.1.4 Environmental regulations, including discharge and waste disposal requirements.

Safety Equipment

18.2 Hosts must ensure that all boats are equipped with required safety equipment, including:

18.2.1 U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for all passengers.
18.2.2 Fire extinguishers.
18.2.3 Visual distress signals (flares).
18.2.4 Sound-producing devices (horn or whistle).
18.2.5 Navigation lights.
18.2.6 Throwable flotation devices.

Alcohol and Drug Policy

18.3 Operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal and strictly prohibited. Florida law establishes a legal limit of 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for vessel operators.
18.4 For Captains: Captains are strictly prohibited from operating vessels while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Violation of this policy will result in immediate termination from the Platform and may result in criminal charges.
18.5 For Renters/Passengers: While Renters are passengers and not operators, excessive alcohol consumption that endangers safety, interferes with the Captain's operation of the vessel, or violates applicable laws is prohibited.
18.6 Skiff has zero tolerance for impaired operation of boats and will cooperate with law enforcement in investigating violations.

Life Jacket Requirements

18.7 Under Florida law, children under six (6) years of age must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times while on board a vessel under 26 feet in length while the vessel is underway. Renters are responsible for ensuring compliance with this requirement.

  1. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

19.1 Cancellations are governed by the Skiff Cancellation Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Refunds, if any, are determined in accordance with the applicable cancellation policy selected by the Host for the listing.

Weather Cancellations

19.2 Hosts or Renters may cancel a booking due to severe weather conditions that make boating unsafe. If a booking is canceled due to severe weather, the Renter may be entitled to a refund in accordance with the Skiff Cancellation Policy.

  1. NO-SHOW POLICY

20.1 No-shows are governed by the Skiff No-Show Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
20.2 A "Renter No-Show" occurs when a Renter fails to arrive at the agreed-upon location within a reasonable time after the scheduled booking start time. In the event of a Renter No-Show, the booking will be considered non-refundable.
20.3 A "Host No-Show" occurs when a Host fails to make the booked boat available at the agreed-upon time and location. In the event of a Host No-Show, the Renter will receive a full refund of all amounts paid.

  1. SECURITY DEPOSITS

21.1 Hosts may require Renters to provide a security deposit as a condition of the booking. Security deposits are held by Skiff's payment processor and are subject to the following terms:

21.1.1 The amount of the security deposit is determined by the Host and disclosed to the Renter prior to booking confirmation.
21.1.2 Security deposits are authorized on the Renter's payment method at the time of booking but are not charged unless a damage claim is made.
21.1.3 If no damage claim is made, the security deposit authorization is released within seventy-two (72) hours after the rental period ends.
21.1.4 If the Host makes a damage claim, the security deposit may be captured to cover repair costs, cleaning fees, or other damages.

  1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION BETWEEN USERS

22.1 Disputes between Renters and Hosts should first be resolved directly between the parties. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute, they may contact Skiff customer support for assistance.
22.2 Skiff may, at its sole discretion, provide mediation or assistance in resolving the dispute, but Skiff is not obligated to do so and is not liable for the outcome of any dispute.

  1. CAPTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSING

23.1 ALL BOATS LISTED ON SKIFF MUST BE OPERATED BY A U.S. COAST GUARD LICENSED CAPTAIN. SKIFF DOES NOT PERMIT BAREBOAT CHARTERS OR SELF-OPERATED RENTALS.

U.S. Coast Guard License Requirement

23.2 Every Captain operating a boat through the Skiff Platform must hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard license. The following types of licenses are acceptable:

23.2.1 OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) — Also known as a "Six-Pack License," this allows the Captain to carry up to six (6) paying passengers on vessels up to 100 gross tons.
23.2.2 Master License — For vessels requiring higher tonnage ratings (25, 50, 100, or 200 tons) or for carrying more than six passengers on inspected vessels.

What is NOT Acceptable

23.3 The following credentials do NOT satisfy the Captain license requirement:

23.3.1 Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card (recreational boating certificate).
23.3.2 Boating safety course certificates from BoatUS, FWC, or similar organizations.
23.3.3 International certifications or licenses not issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
23.3.4 Expired or suspended U.S. Coast Guard licenses.

Host Responsibilities for Captain Licensing

23.4 Hosts are responsible for ensuring that:

23.4.1 The Captain holds a current, valid U.S. Coast Guard license appropriate for the vessel size and passenger capacity.
23.4.2 Proof of the Captain's license is uploaded to the Platform before accepting any bookings.
23.4.3 The Captain's license remains valid throughout all rental periods.
23.4.4 The Captain's license number can be verified through the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center database.

License Verification

23.5 Skiff reserves the right to verify Captain licenses through the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center database. Hosts agree to provide accurate license information and consent to Skiff verifying this information.

When the Host is the Captain

23.6 If you are a Host who operates your own boat, you must:

23.6.1 Hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard license as described above.
23.6.2 Upload proof of your license to the Platform.
23.6.3 Ensure your license covers the size of your vessel and the number of passengers you intend to carry.
23.6.4 Maintain current medical certification if required by your license type.

When the Host Hires a Separate Captain

23.7 If you are a Host who hires a separate Captain to operate your boat, you must:

23.7.1 Verify that the Captain holds a valid U.S. Coast Guard license.
23.7.2 Upload proof of the Captain's license to the Platform.
23.7.3 Ensure the Captain is properly qualified to operate your specific vessel.
23.7.4 Have a written agreement with the Captain regarding their responsibilities and compensation.

Captain Fees

23.8 Captain fees are separate from Skiff's service fees and are determined by agreement between the Host and the Captain. The Captain fee is disclosed to the Renter prior to booking confirmation and is included in the total booking price.
23.9 Captain fees are paid through the Skiff Platform and are disbursed to the Captain upon completion of the rental, minus any applicable fees or deductions.

Legal Consequences of Operating Without a License

23.10 Operating a vessel for hire without a valid U.S. Coast Guard license is a federal crime. Violations may result in:

23.10.1 Civil penalties of up to $10,000 or more per violation.
23.10.2 Criminal charges and potential imprisonment.
23.10.3 Immediate termination from the Skiff Platform.
23.10.4 Voiding of insurance coverage.
23.10.5 Liability for all damages, injuries, or losses resulting from unlicensed operation.

Skiff's Right to Require License Verification

23.11 Skiff reserves the right to:

23.11.1 Require Hosts to provide updated proof of Captain licenses at any time.
23.11.2 Suspend or remove listings if valid Captain license documentation is not provided.
23.11.3 Terminate Host accounts for providing false or fraudulent license information.
23.11.4 Report unlicensed commercial vessel operations to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Renter Acknowledgment

23.12 By booking a rental on Skiff, Renters acknowledge that:

23.12.1 The rental includes a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain.
23.12.2 Renters are passengers and will not operate the vessel.
23.12.3 The Captain has full authority over the safe operation of the vessel.
23.12.4 Renters must follow all instructions and safety directions provided by the Captain.

  1. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS

24.1 We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material available on or through the Services infringes upon any copyright you own or control, please immediately notify us at team@skiffmiami.com with the following information:

24.1.1 A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
24.1.2 A description of where the infringing material is located on the Platform.
24.1.3 Your contact information.
24.1.4 A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized.
24.1.5 A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate.
24.1.6 Your physical or electronic signature.

  1. TERM AND TERMINATION

25.1 These Legal Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Services.

25.2 WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE LEGAL TERMS OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION.

25.3 If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a fake or borrowed name, or the name of any third party. In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action.

  1. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

26.1 We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Services at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

26.2 We cannot guarantee the Services will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Services, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors.

  1. GOVERNING LAW

27.1 These Legal Terms and your use of the Services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to agreements made and to be entirely performed within the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Federal maritime law may also apply to certain aspects of boat rentals.

  1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Informal Negotiations

28.1 To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Legal Terms, the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration.

Binding Arbitration

28.2 If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute through informal negotiations, the dispute will be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration.

28.3 YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WITHOUT THIS PROVISION, YOU WOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A JURY TRIAL.

28.4 The arbitration shall be commenced and conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The arbitration will take place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

28.5 If for any reason a dispute proceeds in court rather than arbitration, the dispute shall be commenced or prosecuted in the state and federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Restrictions

28.6 The Parties agree that any arbitration shall be limited to the dispute between the Parties individually. To the full extent permitted by law:

28.6.1 No arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding.
28.6.2 There is no right or authority for any dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis or to utilize class action procedures.
28.6.3 There is no right or authority for any dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons.

  1. CORRECTIONS

29.1 There may be information on the Services that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Services at any time, without prior notice.

  1. DISCLAIMER

30.1 THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

30.2 WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICES' CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES OR MOBILE APPLICATIONS LINKED TO THE SERVICES AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY:

30.2.1 ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS.
30.2.2 PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES.
30.2.3 ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN.
30.2.4 ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES.
30.2.5 ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
30.2.6 ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT AND MATERIALS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICES.

30.3 WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.

  1. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

31.1 IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

31.2 NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF (A) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OR (B) THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

31.3 CERTAIN US STATE LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

  1. INDEMNIFICATION

32.1 You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, members, officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of:

32.1.1 Your Contributions.
32.1.2 Use of the Services.
32.1.3 Breach of these Legal Terms.
32.1.4 Any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Legal Terms.
32.1.5 Your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights.
32.1.6 Any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Services with whom you connected via the Services.
32.1.7 Your use of a boat rented through the Platform.
32.1.8 Any injuries, death, or property damage arising from your rental or operation of a boat.
32.1.9 Your negligence, misconduct, or fraudulent activity.

32.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

  1. USER DATA

33.1 We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Services for the purpose of managing the performance of the Services, as well as data relating to your use of the Services. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Services.

33.2 You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data.

  1. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES

34.1 Visiting the Services, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Services, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.

34.2 YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SERVICES.

34.3 You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means.

  1. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS

35.1 If any complaint with us is not satisfactorily resolved, you can contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834 or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.

  1. MISCELLANEOUS

36.1 These Legal Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Services or in respect to the Services constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us.

36.2 Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Legal Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Legal Terms operate to the fullest extent permissible by law.

36.3 We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control.

36.4 If any provision or part of a provision of these Legal Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Legal Terms and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

36.5 There is no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Legal Terms or use of the Services. You agree that these Legal Terms will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them.

  1. CONTACT US

37.1 In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us at:

Skiff, LLC
Miami, FL
United States
Email: team@skiffmiami.com

Document Reference: SKIFF-TC-2026
Last Updated: May 6, 2026

END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS