Terms & Privacy Policy

General Terms of Business

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without notice. Please review these Terms on occasion as they may change in the future.

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General service

• You must not use this website or business in any way that causes or may cause damage to Browns-International.com, Browns Int SL or any other party, or in any way which is illegal, fraudulent, harmful or unlawful, or in connection with any illegal, fraudulent, harmful or unlawful purpose or activity. If you do not agree to the terms of this document or Privacy Policy, do not use our Service. If you violate any of these conditions, we may suspend or terminate your service with us.

• Browns Int SL acts as an intermediary and is not responsible for the condition or quality of listed vessels or chartered vessels or the performance, timeliness, or conduct of third parties, including vessel owners, charter managers, brokers, and service providers.
• Information provided is to the best of our knowledge but not guaranteed.
• Brown's International Yachts will perform services with the reasonable skill and care expected of a professional yacht broker, charter broker or any other offered services.
• It is understood that Brown's International Yachts may be dealing with representatives or other intermediaries rather than directly with a principal. In such cases, Brown's International Yachts is dealing with such representatives or other intermediaries in good faith as to the authority they possess, but does not give any warranty as to that authority.
• Brown's International Yachts does not provide services to clients on an exclusive basis to the client, and it is understood that  Brown's International Yachts may act as a broker or offer services for other parties in relation to the same or separate services. It is understood that Brown's International Yachts may be the sole broker in a transaction and that they are under no obligation to specifically disclose that fact.
• It is understood that Brown's International Yachts may be the sole broker in a transaction, acting for multiple principals in a signle transaction, and that they are under no obligation to specifically disclose that fact.
• Brown’s International Yachts may act as a broker representative of the purchasing party in transactions involving third-party yacht sellers/brokers/shipyards/dealers. In such cases of a successful sale, the Broker may receive a commission from the third party for introducing the purchaser to the yacht. The decision to proceed with the purchase remains solely the responsibility of the buyer. 
• Interested parties are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence, including but not limited to a sea trial and a professional survey of the vessel and contracting a lawyer and tax advisor to ensure they are fully satisfied with the vessel and sales process prior to completing the transaction. 
• Brown’s International Yachts is not responsible for the condition of the vessel or actions, representations, or obligations of third parties involved in the transaction, including but not limited to vessel sellers, dealers,  third-party brokers, shipyards, surveyors, or service providers. Brown´s International Yachts shall not be held liable for any delays, non-performance, misrepresentations, or breaches of agreement by third parties, nor for any financial or operational consequences arising therefrom.
• Brown's International Yachts shall not be liable for any delays or losses caused by third parties, including but not limited to flag registries, banking institutions, customs authorities, or government agencies, even if such delays affect the completion of a transaction.

• Brown's International Yachts collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our services, you agree to the processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy listed below, after Terms of Business.
• You acknowledge and agree that Brown's International Yachts may occasionally send you communications and marketing regarding your account, services, events or an enquiry to services from a direct or third party source via email, phone, WhatsApp or sms.
• All intellectual property rights in or arising out of services belong to Brown's International Yachts.
• All payments, commissions, and fees due to Brown's International Yachts shall be payable in full within the agreed timeframe and are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing. Failure to make timely payments may result in additional charges or cancellation of services.
• You hereby indemnify Brown's International Yachts against any losses, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses incurred or suffered by Brown's International Yachts arising out of any breach by you of any provision of these Terms, or arising out of any claim that you have breached any provision of these Terms or terms in a specific direct agreement.

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Disclaimers

A. Third-Party Services Disclaimer

• Brown's International Yachts may provide recommendations for third-party services, including but not limited to yacht financing, shipping, servicing and transport. However, Brown's International Yachts does not endorse, guarantee, or take any responsibility for the actions, performance, or reliability of any third-party service providers.
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• It is the sole responsibility of the client to conduct due diligence and make an independent decision when engaging with any third-party service. Brown's International Yachts shall not be held liable for any disputes, delays, costs, or damages arising from agreements or transactions between the client and any third-party provider.
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• In some cases, Brown's International Yachts may receive a commission or referral fee from third-party providers if a client chooses to use their services. This does not affect the client’s obligations or the terms of any agreement with the third-party provider. Any commission received by the Broker from third parties does not increase the purchase price or impact the terms of the transaction.
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B. Tax & Accounting Disclaimer

• Brown's International Yachts does not provide tax, accounting, or financial advisory services. Any information provided regarding VAT, registration fees, import duties, or other tax-related matters is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
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• Brown's International Yachts strongly recommends that clients consult with a qualified tax advisor or accountant to assess their individual tax obligations and financial considerations before proceeding with any yacht transaction. Brown's International Yachts accepts no liability for any tax-related issues, penalties, or financial consequences arising from a client’s failure to seek independent professional advice.

C. Vessel Disclaimer

• Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, the Brown's International Yachts does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information or the current condition of the Vessel. Interested parties are encouraged to instruct a surveyor of their choosing to investigate all available details and/or a sea tial to ensure accurate info is provided and the yacht is in the condition that the buyer wants prior to purchase. Any vessel marketed by ourselves is subject to prior sale, price reduction or can be removed from sale without giving prior notice. Brown's International Yachts takes no liability for the condition of the ship.
• Brown’s International Yachts does not take on care, custody or control of any Vessel  unless the parties agree this separately in writing. Ordinary brokerage activities (such as attending on board, arranging access keys, coordinating sea trials, accompanying viewings, and arranging photography or videography) do not by themselves amount to care, custody or control. Any separate written agreement delegating care, custody or control to Brown’s International Yachts must set out its scope, Brown’s International Yacht’s duties of care, and any agreed limits on liability.
• The vessel owner remains solely responsible for the vessel, including its safekeeping, condition, insurance, registration, crewing, running costs and legal compliance, and for all taxes and similar charges (including VAT, import duties and any tax on sale).

D. Valuations & Market Information Disclaimer

• Any vessel valuations, statistical data, or market information provided by Brown's International Yachts is for general informational purposes only. Such information is not intended for use in share prospectuses, bond issues, financial offer documents, or any other circulated financial reports unless explicitly noted otherwise.
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• Brown's International Yachts does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any valuation or market information provided. Clients are advised to seek independent professional advice such as a surveyor before relying on such information for financial, investment, or legal purposes.
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• Brown's International Yachts accepts no liability for any loss, risk, or consequences arising directly or indirectly from reliance on valuations or market data provided.

E. Banking & Payment Disclaimer

• Brown's International Yachts acts as an intermediary in yacht brokerage. vessel sales and charter transactions but does not assume any responsibility for errors, delays, or losses arising from banking or payment processing issues.|
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• Clients, buyers, and sellers are solely responsible for ensuring that all payments are made correctly, to the appropriate account, and in compliance with relevant banking regulations. Brown's International Yachts shall not be liable for any losses, delays, misallocations, fraud, or transaction failures caused by the banking institutions, payment processors, or third-party financial entities involved in the transaction.
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• It is the responsibility of all parties to verify bank details, payment instructions, and transaction security measures before proceeding with any payment. Brown's Internatinal Yachts strongly recommends confirming payment details directly via a trusted channel before transferring funds.

F. Sea Trials & Onboard Activity Disclaimer

• Any activity conducted on a vessel, including but not limited to sea trials, marketing photoshoots, inspections, and viewings, is undertaken with the full permission of the vessel owner. It is the sole responsibility of the vessel owner to ensure that the vessel is adequately insured for such activities, including coverage for the yacht itself, third-party liability, and all individuals on board, including the captain and crew.
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• Brown's International Yachts assumes no liability for any accidents, injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during these activities. Any risks associated with the use of the vessel for marketing or sea trials are the responsibility of the owner, crew, and participants.
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• All fuel costs incurred during sea trials or other yacht movements for marketing purposes shall be at the sole expense of the vessel owner.
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• By agreeing to a sea trial, viewing, photoshoot, or any other onboard activity, all parties acknowledge that they participate at their own risk and that the Brown's International Yachts is not responsible for any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from such activities.

G. Force Majeure Disclaimer:

• Brown's International Yachts shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, governmental restrictions, war, unforeseen technical failures or disruptions in banking or financial services.
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• In the event of a force majeure event causing a delay or cancellation, Brown's International Yachts shall not be liable for refunds, penalties or financial loss. Any resulting costs remain the responsibility of the client.

H. Sanctions, Money Laundering, Bribery, and Anti-Corruption

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• Brown's International Yachts complies with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and reserves the right to request additional due diligence, including KYC (Know Your Customer) checks and verification of fund sources before completing any transaction.
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• Brown's International Yachts reserves the right to reject, delay, or cancel any transaction if the client fails to provide adequate AML documentation, if red flags are detected in KYC checks, or if the transaction is deemed high-risk under AML regulations. Brown's International Yachts is legally required to report suspicious activities to regulatory authorities without prior notice to the client.

For enquiries

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or how your data is handled, feel free to contact us at brandon@browns-international.com.

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Terms of Website Use

Introduction

By accessing and using https://www.browns-international.com/, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.

Intellectual Property

By accessing and using https://www.browns-international.com/, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.

Use of Website

By accessing and using https://www.browns-international.com/, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.

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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws, specifically in relation to our yacht brokerage and charter services.

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Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

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A. Personal or Company data and contact details, inclduing but not limited or exclusive to:

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• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Proof of identity
• Business & Financial Information
• Company name & (if applicable)
• Payment and transaction information related to yacht brokerage and charter services
• Bank details for processing payments and commissions
• Any other needed information for KYC or AML

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B. Yacht-Related Information

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• Vesselownership documentation
• VAT status and proof of payment
• Registration documents
• Insurance details
  
• Vessel certificates and specifications
• Service history, repairs, and modifications
• Any other needed information to complete the service

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C. Website Usage Data

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• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Usage
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Cookie preferences
• Marketing and communication preferences

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Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

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Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.


Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service.

The technologies We use may include:

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• Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless you have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.
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• Web Beacons. Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).

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Types of cookies we use:

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• Essential Cookies
 Required for core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be disabled.
• Marketing Cookies
 Help track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and deliver ads that are more relevant to your interests.
• Functional Cookies
 Allow the website to remember user choices and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
• Analytics Cookies
 Help us understand how visitors use our site, identify issues, and improve performance through aggregated data insights.

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You can choose to accept or block non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner when you first enter the site.

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OR If you do not wish cookies to be stored on your device, you can block them by activating the relevant setting on your browser which can usually be found in the “help” section. More information on how to do this is available here: www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu. However please note that, if you use your browser settings to block cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our website/Service. Your usage of the website/Service without changing your browser cookies settings will indicate your consent to usage of cookies in accordance with this section of our Privacy Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time.

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How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

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• Providing Brokerage, Sales, Charter Services or other requested services : Facilitating yacht sales, purchases, and charters, including verifying ownership and legal status, answering enquiries
• Transaction Processing: Handling payments, commissions, invoices, and necessary documentation.
• Marketing & Communication: Sending promotional material, offers, and updates based on your preferences (subject to consent).
• Customer Support: Assisting with inquiries, providing service-related updates, and managing disputes.
• Improving our services: we may analyse or survey clients to help improve our services
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with maritime laws, tax regulations, and other legal obligations.
• Fraud Prevention & Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a Contract: Processing transactions and fulfilling obligations under yacht brokerage and charter agreements.
• Legitimate Interests: Enhancing our services, communicating with clients, marketing and protecting business operations.
• Conducting our services in general
• Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory, tax, and anti-money laundering requirements.
• Consent: Where required, such as for marketing communications and non-essential cookies.

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Data Sharing & Third Parties

Your personal data may be shared in the following situations:

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A. Third Parties

We use several trusted and GDPR-compliant third-party service providers to help run and support our business operations, including customer relationship management, data processing, communication, and storage. These service providers assist with services such as email management, accounting, file storage, project management, and marketing.

These tools help us deliver better services while ensuring data protection practices in accordance with applicable laws. You can find more details on these agreements and the data protection practices of our providers upon request.

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B. Business Transfers

Your data may be disclosed during a business sale, merger, acquisition, or restructuring.

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​C. With vessel Sellers, Buyers, Charter Clients and necessary third parties to faciliate the service:

We may share necessary data with relevant parties involved in transactions, such as but not limited to:

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• Potential vessel buyers or sellers
• Charter clients and vesselowners
• Legal representatives and surveyors
• Accountants
• Payment Processing Systems / Banks

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D. With Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose personal data to comply with:

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• Tax laws and VAT regulations
• Anti-money laundering regulations
• Law enforcement or government agencies (when legally required)

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E. With Your Consent

Your data may be shared for additional purposes with your explicit consent.

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Data Security & Retention

• Restricted access controls
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• Encrypted data storage
• Secure servers and firewalls

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

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A. Security Measures
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With Affiliates:

We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honour this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that we control or that are under common control with Us.

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With business partners: We may share Your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services or promotions.

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With other users: When you share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside.

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B. Data Retention

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• Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil our obligations and comply with legal requirements.
• Financial records are retained for tax and compliance purposes for a minimum of 5 years.
• Yacht transaction records are retained to support future transactions and legal verification.
• Website usage data is retained for analytics and security monitoring for a limited period.

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Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed where the parties involved in the company's processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those from Your jurisdiction.

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Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer. You can unsubscribe and ask us to delete your data at any time.

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Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

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• Access & Correction: Request access to your data and correct inaccuracies.
• Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’): Request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary.
• Restriction & Objection: Restrict processing or object to data use under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw marketing or non-essential data processing consent at any time.
• Lodge a Complaint: If you believe your data rights have been violated, you may contact the relevant data protection authority.

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To exercise these rights, please contact us at brandon@browns-international.com.