1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Gulf Coast Charters ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Gulf Coast Charters is a platform that connects customers with charter fishing boat captains along the Gulf Coast. We facilitate communication and booking requests but are not the provider of charter services.

3. User Accounts

You may need to create an account to access certain features. You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
All activities that occur under your account
Providing accurate and current information

4. Booking and Payments

When you submit a booking request through our platform:

The request is sent to the charter captain for approval
Booking is not confirmed until the captain accepts
Payment terms are set by individual captains
Cancellation policies vary by captain

5. Captain Responsibilities

Charter captains using our platform agree to:

Maintain valid USCG licensing and insurance
Provide accurate listing information
Respond to booking requests in a timely manner
Honor confirmed bookings
Operate vessels safely and in compliance with all laws

6. Customer Responsibilities

Customers using our platform agree to:

Provide accurate contact and booking information
Arrive on time for scheduled charters
Follow captain instructions and safety guidelines
Pay agreed-upon fees
Respect cancellation policies

7. Limitation of Liability

Gulf Coast Charters is a platform that connects users. We are not responsible for:

The quality or safety of charter services
Actions or omissions of captains or customers
Weather-related cancellations
Personal injury or property damage during charters
Disputes between captains and customers

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this platform, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Gulf Coast Charters or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

9. Prohibited Conduct

Users may not:

Use the platform for any illegal purpose
Post false or misleading information
Harass or abuse other users
Attempt to circumvent platform fees
Scrape or copy platform content without permission

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us: