Guest Participation Agreement & Limited Release
BraSo Charters LLC · Version 2026-10-29.1
1. Your trip and participation
This agreement is between each adult signer and BraSo Charters LLC for the trip identified below aboard the charter vessel. It covers boarding, the boat ride, disembarking, and any activities the signer chooses to join, including sightseeing, fishing, swimming, floating, sandbar visits, and dock-and-dine stops. Activities and destinations depend on conditions and the captain's safety decisions. The trip has a maximum of six passengers. All passengers, up to six total, are listed in this shared agreement. Each adult signs for themselves within this same form.
2. Understanding the risks
Boating and water activities carry risks even when reasonable care is used. These include changing weather, waves, currents, wakes, slippery or moving surfaces, falls, collisions, equipment failure, hooks and fishing tackle, marine life, sun exposure, dehydration, drowning, and delayed access to emergency care. Serious injury or death is possible. I understand these risks and voluntarily choose to participate. I may decline an optional activity and will tell the captain if I am uncomfortable or need help.
3. Safety and the captain's authority
I will listen to the safety briefing, follow lawful and reasonable instructions, use required safety equipment, and wear a life jacket when required by law or the captain. I will enter the water only with permission and will stay clear of engines and propellers. I will tell the captain before participating if I cannot swim or need assistance. I will use equipment as instructed, supervise children in my care, and promptly report unsafe conditions or injuries. The captain may change the route, stop an activity, or end a trip for safety. The seasickness early-return refund policy is set out in section 11.
4. Fitness, alcohol, and conduct
I will consider my ability to participate safely and discuss any accommodation needs with BraSo before boarding. I will not participate in an activity while impaired. Any alcohol use must comply with the law and the captain's safety instructions. Illegal drugs, unlawful conduct, harassment, and dangerous behavior are not permitted. I will take reasonable care of the vessel, equipment, and other guests.
5. Adult release of liability - read carefully
IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE, AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, I RELEASE BRASO CHARTERS LLC, AND THE VESSEL OWNER, CAPTAIN, CREW, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM MY OWN CLAIMS FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY LOSS ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE TRIP AND ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1. WHERE APPLICABLE LAW PERMITS SUCH A RELEASE, THIS INCLUDES CLAIMS CAUSED BY A RELEASED PARTY'S OWN ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, MEANING A FAILURE TO USE REASONABLE CARE, AS WELL AS CLAIMS ARISING FROM INHERENT RISKS. THIS RELEASE DOES NOT APPLY TO GROSS NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESSNESS, INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, OR LIABILITY THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE RELEASED. IN PARTICULAR, IT DOES NOT RELEASE LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT WHERE 46 U.S.C. SECTION 30527 OR OTHER APPLICABLE MARITIME LAW PROHIBITS THAT RELEASE. It does not waive any nonwaivable legal duty or limit my right to bring a claim in a court with jurisdiction. I sign only for myself; this section does not release claims belonging to another adult or any child. If a particular release is prohibited by applicable law, that release does not apply.
6. Personal belongings and damage
I am responsible for securing my belongings and understanding that they may become wet or lost. I remain responsible, to the extent provided by law, for damage caused by my own negligent or intentional actions. This paragraph does not transfer responsibility to me for damage caused by the company, vessel owner, captain, or crew, and does not require me to pay another person's claims against them.
7. Emergency assistance
If an emergency occurs, I authorize the captain to request rescue or medical assistance for me if I cannot communicate my wishes. I understand that professional medical care may not be immediately available and that this agreement does not promise any particular medical service or outcome.
8. Children accompanying the signer
If I list children below, I confirm that I am their parent or legal guardian and am authorized to consent to their participation. I understand the risks described above and will supervise them and follow applicable life-jacket requirements and the captain's instructions. This section records permission to participate and acknowledgement of risks only; it does not waive or release any child's legal claims. Each adult signs their own entry in this shared form.
9. Electronic signature and copies
I have read this entire agreement, had an opportunity to ask questions, and am signing voluntarily. I am at least 18 years old. By typing my full name, checking the consent box beside my entry, and authorizing the booking contact to submit this shared form, I intend to sign this agreement electronically. I consent to a combined PDF containing all passenger names and adult signatures being sent to the booking contact at the email address shown on this form and to BraSo Charters LLC. I can request my own copy from BraSo. BraSo Charters LLC will retain my completed agreement, signature, contact details, trip details, and signing timestamp to administer this agreement and trip. I may ask for a paper signing option before boarding by contacting brasocharters@gmail.com or 305-469-6861. This agreement does not authorize marketing use of my image.
10. Applicable law and scope
Applicable federal maritime law governs where it applies; otherwise applicable Florida law governs. If a provision cannot be enforced, the remaining provisions apply only to the extent permitted by law. This document records participation terms and the limited release above. It does not confirm a booking, replace required insurance, or change the agreed trip price.
11. Seasickness — no refunds for early return
Once the trip has departed, if any passenger becomes seasick and the boat must turn around or the trip ends early as a result, no full or partial refund will be issued, including for unused trip time. Please tell the captain promptly if anyone feels unwell; passenger safety comes first.
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