Terms and Conditions for Portage Passage

Welcome to Portage Passage. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our online platform and the services we offer, including yacht charters, cruise itineraries, marine adventure tours, sailing education, luxury houseboat rentals, and maritime heritage excursions. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

1. Definitions

• "Portage Passage," "we," "us," or "our" refers to Portage Passage, a nautical travel agency.
• "Services" refers to the curated yacht charters, bespoke cruise itineraries, marine adventure tours, sailing lessons and certifications, luxury houseboat rentals, and maritime heritage excursions provided by Portage Passage.
• "You" or "User" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our online platform or services.
• "Online Platform" refers to our website and any associated digital interfaces used to present and facilitate our services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using our online platform and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Portage Passage.

3. Service Description

Portage Passage specializes in providing premium nautical travel experiences. Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Curated yacht charters tailored to individual preferences.
• Bespoke cruise itineraries for unique maritime explorations.
• Engaging marine adventure tours.
• Professional sailing lessons and certifications.
• Luxury houseboat rentals for serene on-water living.
• Educational maritime heritage excursions.

Specific details, availability, and pricing for each service will be provided upon inquiry and may be subject to change.

4. Booking and Payment

• All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation by Portage Passage.
• Payment terms, including deposit requirements, final payment deadlines, and accepted payment methods, will be communicated to you during the booking process.
• Failure to adhere to payment schedules may result in cancellation of your booking.

5. Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellation policies vary depending on the specific service booked and will be clearly outlined at the time of booking.
• Requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing.
• Refunds, if applicable, will be processed according to the stipulated cancellation policy.

6. User Conduct

When using our online platform and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when making inquiries or bookings.
• Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Portage Passage and third parties.
• Refrain from using our services for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

Portage Passage acts as an agent in arranging various nautical travel services. While we strive to provide exceptional experiences, we are not responsible for:

• Any loss, damage, injury, delay, or inconvenience caused by third-party providers (e.g., yacht owners, tour operators, instructors).
• Changes in travel plans due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather conditions, mechanical failures, or political unrest.
• Your personal belongings during the course of any service.

In no event shall Portage Passage be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of your use of or inability to use our services.

8. Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that all users obtain comprehensive travel insurance to cover potential cancellations, medical emergencies, personal liability, and other unforeseen events related to their nautical travel plans.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on our online platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Portage Passage or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our online platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Portage Passage. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Portage Passage shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Toronto, Ontario.

12. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will indicate the date of the last revision. Your continued use of our online platform and services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Portage Passage

18 Harbourfront Drive, Suite 600,

Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2Z6,

Canada

Phone: (416) 555-0199