Carefree Boat Club Network, LLC — Website Terms & Conditions
Effective date: 8.21.2025
These Website Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”) are a legally binding agreement between Carefree Boat Club Network, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and you (“you” or “User”) governing your access to and use of our website located at carefreeboats.com (the “Site”), including any content, functionality, products, and services offered on or through the Site (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Site or Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Agreements”). If you do not agree, do not access or use the Site or Services.
1. Eligibility & Accounts
1.1 Eligibility. You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use the Site. If you are accessing on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
1.2 Account Registration. Certain features may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated. You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activities under your account.
1.3 Account Security. Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
2. Relationship to Memberships, Clubs & Boating Activities
2.1 Informational Site. The Site provides information about boating clubs, membership programs, locations, and related offerings. These Terms govern website use only and do not replace any separate membership agreement, rental agreement, safety waiver, assumption-of-risk form, or location-specific terms (collectively, “Program Terms”) that are in place from a licensor. If you choose to become a member or participate in boating activities, you will be required to agree to relevant Terms, which govern those activities and may supplement or supersede certain provisions herein.
2.2 Safety & Compliance. Boating involves inherent risks. Information on the Site is for general information only and is not a substitute for certified instruction, seamanship training, or compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and manufacturer guidance.
3. Permitted Use & Prohibited Conduct
3.1 Permitted Use. You may access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use in accordance with these Terms.
3.2 Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to: - Use the Site in any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful manner; - Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site, including introducing viruses or harmful code; - Scrape, crawl, or harvest data except as allowed by robots.txt or with our prior written consent; - Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks; - Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation; - Use the Site to post or transmit content that is illegal, infringing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable; - Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Site except to the extent permitted by law.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Ownership. The Site, Services, and all content thereon, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and compilations (collectively, “Content”), are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. All rights are reserved.
4.2 Limited License. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Site and Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
4.3 Trademarks. All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners. Use of any marks without prior written permission is prohibited.
5. User Content
5.1 Responsibility. If the Site allows you to submit reviews, feedback, images, or other materials (collectively, “User Content”), you are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it.
5.2 License Grant. By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works of, distribute, publicly perform and display such User Content in connection with operating, promoting, and improving the Site and Services.
5.3 Representations. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit your User Content and that your User Content does not violate any law or infringe any third-party rights.
5.4 Moderation. We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, remove, or edit User Content at our discretion.
6. Purchases, Reservations & Payments
6.1 Third-Party Processors. The Site may facilitate reservations, sign-ups, merchandise purchases, or other transactions using third-party payment processors. Your transactions may be subject to the processor’s terms and privacy policies.
6.2 Prices & Availability. Prices, features, and availability are subject to change without notice. Taxes and fees may apply. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order or booking.
6.3 Promotions. Promotions, discounts, and offers may be subject to additional terms. We or our licensors may modify or terminate promotions at any time.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
8. Privacy & Cookies
Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information. The Site may use cookies and similar technologies; your choices are described in the Privacy Policy and cookie notices.
9. DMCA & Copyright Policy
If you believe that content on the Site or sub-sites infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512) to our designated agent:
DMCA Agent
Carefree Boat Club Network, LLC
Email: [email protected]
Subject: DMCA Review
Your notice must include the information required by 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3). We may remove content and terminate repeat infringers as appropriate.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SITE, SERVICES, AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE OR SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE, SERVICES, OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) TO US FOR THE SERVICE AT ISSUE IN THE 3 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Carefree Boat Club Network, LLC and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
13. Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration; Class Action Waiver
13.1 Good-Faith Resolution. Before initiating formal proceedings, please contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve your concern informally.
13.2 Arbitration. Except where prohibited by law, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be resolved by binding, individual arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) (including the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules, if applicable). Arbitration will take place in the county where you reside, by video, or in another mutually agreed location. The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding.
13.3 Class Action Waiver. YOU AND WE AGREE THAT CLAIMS MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
13.4 Opt-Out. You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to [email protected] with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out,” including your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out.
13.5 Small Claims & Injunctive Relief. Either party may bring eligible claims in small claims court and seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief as needed to protect rights or property.
14. International Use
Access to the Site may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. You access the Site at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
15. Changes to the Site or Terms
We may modify or discontinue any part of the Site or Services at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective date” above and may provide additional notice as required by law. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site and Services will immediately cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution provisions.
17. California Consumer Notice
Under California Civil Code §1789.3, Users in California are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: If you have a complaint regarding the Site or wish to request further information, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject “CA Complaint”. You may also contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs by mail at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.
18. Miscellaneous
18.1 Governing Law. These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflicts of law principles, except where local law requires otherwise.
18.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
18.3 No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
18.4 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
18.5 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable Program Terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings.
19. Contact Us
Carefree Boat Club Network, LLC
Website: carefreeboats.com
Email: [email protected]
