Terms and Conditions of Booking
We have tried to keep our Terms and Conditions of Booking as simple and concise as possible, we realise nobody likes the small print!
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DEFINITIONS
“BCF” means the Company - Brighton Charter Fishing Limited. Registered Office Address: Portobello Works Bungalow, South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7BD. Company Registered Number 6978907 England.
“Customer” means the person, company or organisation booking a trip.
“Fee” means the cost of the trip as published on the BCF website or otherwise agreed in writing.
1. BOOKING
1.1 A booking will be provisional until BCF receives the following:
a. Deposit or Payment as defined in Section 2 below.
b. Customer name, address, telephone number and (if possible) an email address
1.2 Upon receipt of the above BCF will confirm the booking in writing (we prefer to use email).
1.3 These Terms and Conditions of Booking apply to all bookings confirmed to a Customer by BCF and by entering into a confirmed booking the Customer agrees to be bound by them (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
1.4 A copy of these Terms and Conditions of Booking is available on request and on the BCF website.
2. DEPOSIT OR PAYMENT
2.1 A deposit of £150 is required for booking the whole boat. The remainder of the fee is payable on the day.
2.2 On the day we can only accept cash as payment for the remainder of the fee, not cheques or credit cards.
2.3 For Individuals payment for the entire cost of the trip is payable in advance to secure the booking.
3. CANCELLATION BY CUSTOMER
3.1 More than 6 weeks before the booked date then the Deposit or Payment is returned.
3.2 Less than 6 weeks before the booked date then the Deposit or Payment is forfeited.
3.3 Less than 2 weeks before the booked date then the full Fee is payable.
3.4 If the Customer requests an early return to harbour then the full Fee is payable.
4. CANCELLATION BY BCF
4.1 Due to bad weather either the previous day or on the morning of the trip, the Customer has the option of the Deposit or Payment being returned in full or moved to another suitable day.
4.2 Due to illness, mechanical breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances, the Customer has the option of the Deposit or Payment being returned in full or moved to another suitable date. In this case every attempt would be made by BCF to find another suitable boat so the day would not be ruined.
4.3 BCF cannot be held liable for any loss incurred by the Customer in arranging the trip if BCF has to cancel the trip.
5. WEATHER
5.1 The Customer MUST telephone BCF the evening before the trip between 7.00-8.00pm to check the weather is suitable for the trip to go ahead and finalise details. Telephone 07850 171722
5.2 Failure to telephone will be taken as acceptance by the Customer of any decisions made by BCF for the following day.
5.3 BCF's decision is final with regard to the weather but we try to get out if possible with due regard to safety and common sense.
6. ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND SAFETY
6.1 Due to changes in insurance company requirements only a small quantity of low strength alcohol will be allowed on board and always at the discretion of the Skipper.
6.2 Drug abuse or excessive alcohol consumption will cause an immediate return to port.
6.3 Any injury or loss sustained on board must immediately be reported to the Skipper.
6.4 Children under 14 years old are only taken by prior agreement by BCF in writing.
6.5 BCF’s Vessel, GREY VIKING II is licensed for a maximum of twelve passengers and two crew.
6.6 Any medical conditions that might affect a customer during the trip MUST be reported to the Skipper at the time or booking or before departure.
INSURANCE AND LEGAL
7.1 Anything you catch you can keep if above the minimum landing size and not subject to a temporary landing ban.
7.2 It is illegal to sell any fish caught on board.
7.3 BCF’s Vessel and Skipper are licensed to operate as required by the MCA – Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
7.4 BCF maintains £2 million Public Liability Insurance.
7.5 These Terms and Conditions of Booking and all other express and implied terms of the contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
7.6 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions of Booking shall affect the rights of Consumers.
7.7 All clauses and sub-clauses of this Agreement are severable and if any clause or identifiable part thereof is held to be unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction then such enforceability shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions or identifiable parts thereof in these Terms and Conditions of Booking.
Brighton Charter Fishing Limited – October 2009
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