Terms & Conditions

Terms of Service:

The Operator (Lakeview Charters, LLC) represents that the yacht is insured against fire, accident, and other risks, and that the Operator carries liability insurance.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Charterer (you) agrees to indemnify and save the Operator harmless from and against any and all liabilities, losses, or damages to Charterer, members of its party and/or any third persons and their property occasioned by the negligence or intentional acts of the Charterer.  For clarity, Charterer hereby agrees Operator shall have no liability whatsoever to the Charterer or the members of its traveling party, regardless of the cause, even if such cause is the Operator’s negligence, including death.

The Operator and/or its representatives will be present on the yacht at all times during the Charterer’s use thereof. 

The Charterer acknowledges and agrees that the use, transportation, or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics or of any other contraband, or the participation in any other unlawful activity, is strictly prohibited.  No firearms shall be permitted onboard the yacht at any time.  Any violation of this provision by the Charterer or any member of its party shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and shall be cause for immediate termination of this Agreement without refund of any and all payments made by the Charterer, and Charterer will be held responsible for all loss or damage to the yacht due to any such violations.

The Charterer agrees that it shall be responsible for any and all damages or losses to the yacht or the furnishings or equipment on the yacht caused by the Charterer or any members of its party due to their negligence or intentional acts.

The Charterer agrees that the yacht shall be used solely for pleasure purposes. The yacht shall not be used to transport merchandise or engage in any trade whatsoever. The yacht shall not be used in any way that violates the laws of the United States or of any other jurisdiction in which the yacht may be at any time.

Security Deposit:

A $500 cash security deposit must be paid to a crew member before departing the marina. The security deposit covers incidentals and cleaning costs if the yacht is not properly cleaned at the end of the charter.

Refund Policy:

If your charter is canceled at least 30 days prior to the scheduled date, we will issue a full (100%) refund. If you cancel at least 14 days prior to the scheduled date, you will receive a 85% refund. We offer a 50% refund if canceled seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date. Cancellations made within 6 days of your scheduled departure are NOT eligible for a refund. Rather, we will gladly credit your charter for use at a later date. Credits can be transferred to another person. There are no refunds or credits for cancellations made within 48 hours of your reservation. No-shows will result in the loss of the entire reservation amount with no credit for any reason, including weather. Cancellations made by the Operator for reasons other than weather are eligible for a full refund.

There shall be no refunds due to weather conditions or any other factor outside of the Operator’s control, including but not limited to acts of war, terrorism, pandemic, or governmental regulations. However, the Charterer is allowed to reschedule for a later date if unsafe lake weather conditions prevent a safe voyage.