Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using BoatRoute. By creating an account or using the Service in any way, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
The following definitions apply throughout these Terms and Conditions:
BoatRoute is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed for boat rental companies. The Service enables Operators to:
The BoatRoute mobile application (available on iOS and Android) is the tool through which End Users view the Operator's map and navigate at sea. End Users interact solely with the mobile application and do not create accounts on boatroute.com.
BoatRoute is a navigation aid only. It is not a certified nautical chart system, a maritime safety system, or a substitute for professional navigation equipment or training. See Section 6 for the full navigation safety disclaimer.
To use BoatRoute as an Operator, you must:
By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet all of the above requirements. We reserve the right to refuse or terminate access to any person who does not meet these criteria or who provides false information.
To access the full features of the Service, you must create an account using a valid email address and a password of your choosing. You agree to:
You are also responsible for the security of your app access code — the unique code you distribute to End Users so they can log into the mobile application. If you believe your code has been compromised, you may generate a new one from your account dashboard at any time. We are not liable for any misuse of the app that results from your access code being shared with unintended parties.
Your account must be confirmed via the email verification link we send upon registration. Unconfirmed accounts may have limited access to the Service.
Plans. The Service is offered under three subscription tiers — Starter (€20/month), Pro (€40/month), and Fleet (€60/month) — each providing a different set of features as described on the pricing page. We reserve the right to change plan features and pricing with reasonable advance notice.
Billing. Subscriptions are billed on a manual, non-automatic basis. You are responsible for initiating payment each billing period via the payment options available on your account page. Failure to pay will result in suspension of your account and loss of access to paid features.
Payment processing. All payments are processed through PayPal. By completing a payment, you also agree to PayPal's terms of service. We do not store your payment card details. Any payment disputes must be resolved through PayPal's dispute resolution process.
Refunds. All payments made to BoatRoute are considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no automatic entitlement to a refund for any subscription period already paid. If you believe you are entitled to a refund due to exceptional circumstances (such as a technical failure on our part that prevented you from using the Service for a significant portion of the billing period), please contact us at contact@boatroute.com and we will review your request in good faith. We are not obliged to issue refunds for change of mind, non-use of the Service, or cancellation mid-period.
Taxes. Stated prices do not include VAT or other applicable taxes. You are responsible for determining and paying any taxes applicable to your use of the Service in your jurisdiction.
This is the most important section of these Terms. Please read it carefully. BoatRoute is a navigation aid only. It must never be relied upon as the sole means of navigation at sea. Misuse of the Service could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
You acknowledge and agree to the following:
Ownership. You retain ownership of all Map Content and other data you enter into the Service. By submitting Map Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store, display, and transmit that content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you and your End Users. We do not claim any ownership rights over your Map Content.
Your responsibility. You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of all Map Content you create. This includes:
Data retention on cancellation. If your subscription lapses or your account is terminated, your Map Content will be retained on our servers for a period of 30 days following the date of cancellation or termination. After this period, all Map Content associated with your account will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. It is your responsibility to export or back up any data you wish to keep before this period expires.
Our right to remove content. We reserve the right to remove any Map Content that we reasonably believe violates these Terms, applicable law, or poses a genuine safety risk, without prior notice and without liability to you.
You agree not to use the Service to:
Violation of this section may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without refund.
The Service integrates with and relies on third-party services. By using BoatRoute, you acknowledge that your use of the Service is also subject to the terms and privacy policies of the following third parties:
We are not responsible for the availability, security, or practices of any third-party service. If a third-party service becomes unavailable or changes its terms, we will make reasonable efforts to find an alternative but cannot guarantee uninterrupted functionality.
All intellectual property rights in the BoatRoute platform, including but not limited to the software, design, user interface, branding, logos, and documentation, are owned exclusively by Manolescu Sebastian. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in the Service beyond a limited licence to use it as described herein.
You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service solely for its intended purpose — managing your boat rental company's navigation content — for the duration of your active subscription.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on any part of the Service without our prior written consent.
No warranties. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.
Limitation. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Manolescu Sebastian shall not be liable for any:
In any case where liability cannot be fully excluded by law, our total aggregate liability to you shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the Service in the three (3) calendar months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Manolescu Sebastian from and against any claims, losses, damages, costs (including legal fees), and liabilities arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Service; (b) Map Content you have entered; (c) your breach of these Terms; or (d) any claim by an End User arising from the use of the mobile application with your access code.
We will make reasonable efforts to keep the Service operational and accessible. However, we do not guarantee any specific uptime or availability level. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
Temporary unavailability of the Service does not entitle you to a refund unless the downtime is sustained (more than 72 consecutive hours) and directly attributable to our systems. In such cases, refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time. In the event of a permanent discontinuation of the Service, we will make best efforts to notify you in advance, though we cannot guarantee a specific notice period. Upon permanent discontinuation, any unused portion of a paid subscription period may be considered for a partial refund at our discretion.
By you. You may stop using the Service and close your account at any time by contacting us at contact@boatroute.com. Closing your account does not automatically entitle you to a refund for any remaining subscription period.
By us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately and without prior notice if:
Effect of termination. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately. Your Map Content will be retained for 30 days as described in Section 7, after which it will be permanently deleted. Termination does not limit any other rights or remedies available to us.
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the Service, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email to the address associated with your account at least 14 days before the changes take effect.
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service and may close your account before the effective date.
The current version of these Terms will always be available at boatroute.com/terms_and_conditions, with the "Last updated" date shown at the top of this page.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms — including disputes relating to their formation, validity, binding effect, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination — shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through direct negotiation between the parties.
If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably within 30 days of written notice, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Romania.
If you are a consumer resident in another EU member state, you may also be entitled to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence under applicable EU consumer protection law. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights as an EU consumer.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.
