These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the website at boatlife.club, the BoatLife membership application process, and BoatLife membership billing (together, the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
About BoatLife
BoatLife, LLC is an exclusive boating club for boat owners ("boaters") and invited, vouched-for guests in the Chicago area. BoatLife, LLC is not a charter, rental, water-taxi, or for-hire transportation service. Guests never pay a fare for a ride, and boaters host privately and recreationally. Membership is by application and subject to acceptance, membership review, community standards, and applicable insurance requirements.
Applications and membership
Submitting an application does not create a membership or any obligation on our part to accept you. We may accept, decline, or revoke membership at our discretion, consistent with applicable law. Information you submit must be accurate and your own to share.
Membership, billing, and renewal
Boater membership tiers, eligibility (including boat length), and current rates are published at boatlife.club/boaters. Guests never pay membership dues or fares. The following applies to paid boater memberships once accepted:
Founding memberships. Founding boaters pay either a one-time founding fee or a per-season founding rate, as stated in their founding confirmation. Founding rates are locked for life for that member, are personal to the member, and are not transferable.
Standard memberships (Captain, Skipper). Standard membership is an annual (12-month) membership billed in monthly installments. Unless you cancel, your membership automatically renews for successive 12-month terms at the then-current rate, and monthly billing continues.
Renewal notice and price changes. We will email you a reminder before each annual renewal. Any change to your renewal rate will be communicated at least 30 days before the renewal takes effect.
Seasonal Flex. Where offered, Flex membership is month-to-month, and cancellation takes effect at the end of the current monthly billing period.
Under-35 rate. The under-35 rate requires proof of age, applies until your 35th birthday, and converts to the standard rate at the next billing cycle after that date.
How to cancel. Cancelling is as easy as joining: email info@boatlife.club from your membership email (or use any cancellation option we offer in the app), and we will confirm within a few business days. Standard memberships cancel effective at the end of the current 12-month term; Flex memberships cancel effective at the end of the current monthly period.
Refunds. If BoatLife ends your membership for a reason other than your breach of these Terms or community standards, we will refund the unused prepaid portion of your dues on a pro-rata basis. If your membership is ended for breach, dues are non-refundable to the extent permitted by law.
Payment processing. Payments are processed by third-party payment processors; your use of their services is subject to their terms.
Acceptable use
Use the Site only for lawful purposes and as intended.
Do not submit false information or impersonate anyone.
Do not attempt to disrupt, scrape, or gain unauthorized access to the Site.
Intellectual property
The BoatLife name, logo, content, and design are owned by BoatLife, LLC and may not be used without our written permission.
No warranties; limitation of liability
The Site is provided "as is," without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, BoatLife, LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you have that cannot be limited under applicable law.
Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
Governing law & contact
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Questions:
BoatLife, LLC
10 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606 info@boatlife.club