These Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts, services, and business relationships between Swift Marine Services GbR and its clients, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
By commissioning our services, the client accepts these terms as binding.
Swift Marine Services GbR provides:
Detailed service descriptions and scope are set forth in individual offers or contracts.
A contract is formed either through a signed agreement or by written confirmation (email or otherwise) of an offer made by Swift Marine Services GbR.
All offers are non-binding unless explicitly marked as binding.
The client must:
Swift Marine Services GbR is entitled to suspend services if essential information is missing or access is not granted.
Unless otherwise agreed, all prices are quoted net in EUR and are subject to VAT at the applicable rate.
Invoices are payable within 14 days from the date of issue, without deductions.
In case of late payment, default interest will be charged as permitted by law.
Travel costs, accommodation, and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the service will be charged separately.
If a confirmed service appointment is canceled by the client less than 48 hours in advance, 50% of the agreed fee may be charged.
In case of rescheduling, both parties will aim to find an alternative appointment without additional cost, if possible.
Swift Marine Services GbR is liable only for damage caused intentionally or by gross negligence.
No liability is assumed for consequential damages, indirect losses, or missed commercial opportunities.
Liability for simple negligence is limited to foreseeable damages and the value of the agreed service.
Swift Marine Services GbR shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, strikes, pandemics, civil unrest, war, governmental actions, or power outages.
In such cases, both parties agree to suspend the contract for the duration of the force majeure event.
We treat all client information as confidential and will not disclose any details to third parties without prior written consent, except where required by law.
Reports, checklists, and any documents provided by Swift Marine Services GbR are protected by copyright and may only be used for the intended purpose by the client. Forwarding to third parties is only permitted with our written approval.
The official languages for communication, contracts, and documentation are English and German.
In the event of discrepancies or disputes, the English version shall prevail, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes amicably and informally.
If an amicable settlement is not reached, all disputes arising from or in connection with this agreement shall be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction in Stade, Germany, unless a different jurisdiction is required by law.
Alternatively, the parties may agree to submit the dispute to arbitration in accordance with the rules of the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS). The place of arbitration shall be Hamburg, Germany. The language of arbitration shall be English.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Unless arbitration has been agreed, the place of jurisdiction is Stade, Germany.
If any provision of these Terms is or becomes invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by one that best reflects the original intent and economic purpose.
