User Agreement

User Agreement

(End-User License Agreement / Platform Use Agreement)

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

1. Introduction and Acknowledgment

Please read this User Agreement (“Agreement”) carefully before accessing, browsing, or using the Sota Slips & Dock Rentals platform located at www.sotaslips.com (the “Platform”). This Agreement constitutes a legally binding contract between you and Sota Slips & Dock Rentals (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of the Platform.

By creating an account, clicking “I Agree,” or otherwise accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, our Privacy Policy (available at www.sotaslips.com/privacy), and any additional guidelines, policies, or rules posted on the Platform. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

This Agreement incorporates by reference the Sota Slips & Dock Rentals Privacy Policy and any supplemental terms, policies, or notices that may be posted on the Platform from time to time. The Platform is licensed, not sold, to you for use strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

• “Agreement” means this User Agreement, including all amendments, supplements, and incorporated policies, which forms the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Platform.
• “Platform” means the website located at www.sotaslips.com, including all associated web pages, mobile applications, application programming interfaces, and any related digital services operated by the Company.
• “Company” refers to Sota Slips & Dock Rentals, the entity that owns, operates, and maintains the Platform. References to “we,” “us,” or “our” in this Agreement refer to the Company.
• “Content” means any text, images, photographs, descriptions, reviews, ratings, messages, listing information, or other materials that are posted, uploaded, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Platform by any user.
• “Device” means any electronic device capable of accessing the Platform, including but not limited to desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones.
• “Third-Party Services” means any services, content, data, applications, or products provided by entities other than the Company that may be displayed, integrated with, linked to, or otherwise made accessible through the Platform.
• “Slip Owner” means any registered user of the Platform who lists a slip, dock, mooring, or similar waterfront property for rental through the Platform.
• “Boater” means any registered user of the Platform who searches for, reserves, or rents a slip, dock, mooring, or similar waterfront property through the Platform.
• “Member” means any individual or entity that creates an account on the Platform, whether acting as a Slip Owner, a Boater, or both.

3. Eligibility

To access and use the Platform, you must satisfy each of the following eligibility requirements:

• You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. The Company does not knowingly permit any individual under the age of eighteen to register for, access, or use the Platform. If we become aware that a user is under eighteen years of age, we will promptly terminate that user’s account.
• You must be either a legal resident of the United States or an entity duly organized and in good standing under the laws of a state within the United States, with the legal authority to enter into binding agreements.
• If you are registering on behalf of an organization, business, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to this Agreement, and the term “you” shall refer to both you individually and the entity you represent.
• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and maintain the accuracy of such information throughout the term of your membership.

4. License Grant

Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, the Company hereby grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Platform solely for the following purposes:

• If you are a Slip Owner, to create and manage listings for slips, docks, and moorings located on Minnesota lakes and waterways, to communicate with prospective Boaters, and to manage reservations and related transactions through the Platform.
• If you are a Boater, to search for available slips, docks, and moorings, to communicate with Slip Owners, and to reserve and rent waterfront properties through the Platform.
• For any other lawful, personal, non-commercial purpose that is consistent with the intended functionality of the Platform and the terms of this Agreement.

5. License Restrictions

You agree that you shall not, and shall not permit any third party to, engage in any of the following activities:

• Copy, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works of, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, reverse compile, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, underlying algorithms, or data structures of the Platform or any component thereof.
• License, sell, rent, lease, assign, distribute, transmit, host, outsource, disclose, or otherwise commercially exploit the Platform or make any portion of the Platform available to any third party, except as expressly permitted by this Agreement.
• Sublicense, resell, or redistribute access to the Platform, or use the Platform to build a competing product or service.
• Remove, alter, obscure, or deface any proprietary notice, label, trademark, copyright notice, or other intellectual property marking displayed on or within the Platform.
• Use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, crawlers, or similar technologies, to access, collect data from, or interact with the Platform without the Company’s prior written consent.
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security, authentication, or access-control features of the Platform.

6. User Conduct and Community Standards

As a Member of the Sota Slips & Dock Rentals community, you agree to conduct yourself in a manner that is respectful, lawful, and consistent with the purpose of the Platform. Specifically, you agree to the following:

• You will not post, transmit, or share any Content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, fraudulent, misleading, or that infringes upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party.
• You will not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• You will not use the Platform to engage in any activity that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances, including but not limited to laws governing boating, waterway use, and property rental in the State of Minnesota.
• You will communicate with other Members in a professional and courteous manner, and you will respond to inquiries, booking requests, and messages in a reasonably timely fashion.
• You will not engage in discriminatory conduct in connection with the listing, rental, or use of any property on the Platform, and you will comply with all applicable fair housing and public accommodation laws.
• You will not attempt to complete transactions outside of the Platform in order to avoid applicable fees, and you will not solicit other Members to do so.

7. Slip Owner Responsibilities

If you use the Platform as a Slip Owner, you accept the following obligations in addition to the general responsibilities set forth elsewhere in this Agreement:

7.1 Accuracy of Listings

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and currency of all information contained in your listings. This includes, without limitation, the physical description of the slip, dock, or mooring; its dimensions, depth, and suitability for various vessel types; availability dates; pricing; and any applicable rules, restrictions, or conditions of use. You must promptly update your listings to reflect any material changes.

7.2 Responsiveness

You agree to respond to booking inquiries and reservation requests within a reasonable timeframe. Chronic unresponsiveness may result in reduced visibility of your listings or suspension of your account at the Company’s discretion.

7.3 Honoring Confirmed Bookings

Once a booking is confirmed through the Platform, you are obligated to honor that reservation in accordance with its stated terms. Cancellations by Slip Owners should occur only in exceptional circumstances and must comply with the cancellation policies established by the Platform.

7.4 Property Condition and Safety

You represent and warrant that any slip, dock, or mooring listed on the Platform is in a safe, serviceable condition and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. You are responsible for maintaining the property in a condition consistent with its listing description and for disclosing any known hazards, deficiencies, or restrictions that may affect a Boater’s use.

7.5 Compliance with Local Laws, Ordinances, and Waterway-Specific Rules

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: It is solely and exclusively the Slip Owner’s responsibility to research, understand, and fully comply with all applicable local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and restrictions that apply to the specific lake, body of water, marina, waterway, or geographic area where the Slip Owner’s slip, dock, or mooring is located. This obligation includes, without limitation, compliance with:

• All Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) rules, regulations, permits, and requirements applicable to the specific body of water, including but not limited to dock permits, shoreline alteration permits, and aquatic plant management regulations.
• All county and municipal ordinances, zoning laws, land-use regulations, and permitting requirements governing the rental, subletting, or shared use of docks, slips, and moorings in the applicable jurisdiction.
• All lake association rules, covenants, bylaws, deed restrictions, homeowners’ association rules, and any private governance rules that may restrict or regulate the rental or commercial use of waterfront properties on the applicable body of water.
• All marina rules, harbor regulations, and facility-specific policies that govern the use, access, or rental of slips, docks, and moorings within a particular marina or harbor.
• All federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and navigational regulations applicable to the waterfront property and the surrounding waterway.

Sota Slips & Dock Rentals is a technology platform that connects Slip Owners and Boaters. The Company does not verify, monitor, or ensure compliance with any local laws, lake association rules, DNR regulations, county ordinances, marina rules, or other governing rules specific to any particular lake, body of water, marina, or waterway. The Company makes no representations or warranties whatsoever regarding whether any particular slip, dock, or mooring may be lawfully rented, shared, or listed on the Platform under the rules applicable to its specific location.

THE COMPANY ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR A SLIP OWNER’S FAILURE TO RESEARCH, UNDERSTAND, OR COMPLY WITH ANY LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES, LAKE ASSOCIATION RULES, DNR REGULATIONS, COUNTY ORDINANCES, MARINA RULES, HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION RULES, OR ANY OTHER GOVERNING RULES SPECIFIC TO THE BODY OF WATER OR LOCATION WHERE THE SLIP OWNER’S PROPERTY IS SITUATED. By listing a slip, dock, or mooring on the Platform, the Slip Owner represents and warrants that the Slip Owner has independently investigated and confirmed that such listing and any resulting rental activity is permitted under all applicable local laws, rules, and regulations, and that the Slip Owner assumes all risk and liability associated with any non-compliance.

The Slip Owner acknowledges that laws, ordinances, and rules governing dock and slip rentals vary significantly from lake to lake, county to county, and municipality to municipality across the State of Minnesota. The Company has no obligation to inform Slip Owners of the specific rules applicable to any particular location, and the absence of any warning or notice from the Company shall not be construed as an indication that a particular listing or rental activity is lawful or permitted.

8. Boater Responsibilities

If you use the Platform as a Boater, you accept the following obligations in addition to the general responsibilities set forth elsewhere in this Agreement:

8.1 Appropriate Vessel Use

You agree to use only vessels that are appropriate for the rented slip, dock, or mooring in terms of size, weight, draft, and type. You are solely responsible for confirming that your vessel is compatible with the listed property before completing a reservation.

8.2 Respect for Property

You agree to treat the Slip Owner’s property with reasonable care and to refrain from causing damage to the slip, dock, mooring, or any adjacent structures, equipment, or natural features. You shall be financially responsible for any damage caused by your vessel or by your actions during the rental period.

8.3 Compliance with Waterway Rules

You agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances governing boating, navigation, and waterway use in Minnesota, including but not limited to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulations, speed limits, wake restrictions, and any lake-specific rules or ordinances.

8.4 Condition Upon Departure

You agree to leave the rented slip, dock, or mooring in substantially the same condition in which you found it upon arrival. You shall remove all personal belongings, refuse, and equipment upon the conclusion of your rental period and shall promptly report any damage or issues to the Slip Owner and to the Company.

9. Content Ownership and License

You retain ownership of any Content that you create and submit to the Platform. However, by posting, uploading, or otherwise making Content available on or through the Platform, you hereby grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform such Content in connection with the operation, promotion, and improvement of the Platform and the Company’s business.

This license continues for a commercially reasonable period after you remove or delete your Content from the Platform, except where the Content has been shared with other Members, incorporated into listings, reviews, or other Platform features, or where retention is required for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to grant the foregoing license with respect to all Content you submit, and that such Content does not infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party.

10. Third-Party Services

The Platform may display, integrate with, or provide access to Third-Party Services, including but not limited to payment processing services provided by Stripe, analytics tools, mapping services, and communication tools.

You acknowledge and agree that the Company is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, completeness, legality, or quality of any Third-Party Services. Your use of Third-Party Services is governed by the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of those third-party providers, and you agree to comply with such terms when using the Platform.

The Company does not endorse, warrant, or assume any liability for any Third-Party Services. Any reliance you place on Third-Party Services, including payment processing through Stripe, is at your own risk. The Company shall not be a party to, or responsible for monitoring, any transaction or interaction between you and any third-party provider.

11. Platform Modifications

The Company reserves the right, at any time and in its sole discretion, to modify, update, enhance, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform, temporarily or permanently, including but not limited to features, functionalities, user interfaces, and services. Such modifications may include patches, bug fixes, updates, upgrades, and the addition or removal of features.

The Company may from time to time release updates that modify or remove certain features or functionalities. You agree that the Company has no obligation to provide any specific updates or to continue to provide or enable any particular feature of the Platform. All updates and modifications shall be deemed an integral part of the Platform and shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement.

The Company shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Platform or any portion thereof.

12. Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome and encourage feedback, comments, ideas, suggestions, and recommendations regarding the Platform (“Feedback”). By submitting Feedback to the Company through any channel, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The Company shall have the unrestricted right to use, copy, modify, publish, redistribute, and otherwise exploit such Feedback for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without obligation to provide attribution, compensation, or notice to you.
• All Feedback shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. You waive any rights you may have in the Feedback, including any moral rights, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
• The Company is under no obligation to use, review, or respond to any Feedback, and the submission of Feedback does not create any fiduciary, advisory, or other special relationship between you and the Company.

13. Privacy

The Company collects, stores, processes, and shares information about you in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available at www.sotaslips.com/privacy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by reference.

By accepting this Agreement and using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described therein. The Company may update the Privacy Policy from time to time, and your continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Indemnification

14.1 General Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:

• Your access to or use of the Platform, including any Content you post or transmit through the Platform.
• Your violation of any term or condition of this Agreement.
• Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance, including laws governing boating, property rental, and waterway use in the State of Minnesota.
• Your infringement or misappropriation of any intellectual property, privacy, or other right of any third party.
• Any dispute between you and another Member arising from a booking, rental, or other transaction facilitated through the Platform.

14.2 Slip Owner Indemnification for Local Law Non-Compliance

WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF SECTION 14.1, EACH SLIP OWNER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, SUITS, PROCEEDINGS, FINES, PENALTIES, JUDGMENTS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COURT COSTS, AND COSTS OF INVESTIGATION) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO:

• The Slip Owner’s failure to research, understand, or comply with any local law, ordinance, rule, regulation, permit requirement, zoning restriction, lake association rule, DNR regulation, county ordinance, municipal code, marina rule, homeowners’ association covenant, deed restriction, or any other governing rule applicable to the specific lake, body of water, marina, waterway, or geographic area where the Slip Owner’s slip, dock, or mooring is located.
• Any fine, penalty, citation, enforcement action, cease-and-desist order, or other adverse governmental or regulatory action imposed upon or directed at the Company as a result of a Slip Owner’s listing or rental activity on the Platform.
• Any claim, complaint, or legal action brought by a lake association, homeowners’ association, marina operator, neighboring property owner, governmental body, or any other third party alleging that a Slip Owner’s listing or rental of a slip, dock, or mooring through the Platform violates any applicable local law, rule, or regulation.
• Any damage, loss, or injury to any person or property arising from the Slip Owner’s non-compliance with applicable local laws, rules, or regulations in connection with the listing or rental of waterfront property through the Platform.

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and the Slip Owner’s account on the Platform. The Slip Owner acknowledges that this indemnification provision is a material term of this Agreement and that the Company would not permit the Slip Owner to list properties on the Platform without this protection.

14.3 Defense and Control

The Company reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you. In such event, you agree to cooperate fully with the Company in the assertion of any available defenses. You shall not settle any claim or action subject to this indemnification provision without the prior written consent of the Company.

14.4 Limitation of Company Liability

For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall not be liable, under any theory of liability (whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise), for any fines, penalties, damages, losses, or other adverse consequences suffered by any Slip Owner, Boater, or third party as a result of a Slip Owner’s failure to comply with local laws, ordinances, lake association rules, DNR regulations, county ordinances, marina rules, or any other governing rules specific to a particular lake, body of water, or waterway in Minnesota. The Company’s role is limited to providing the technology platform, and the Company expressly disclaims any duty to investigate, verify, or monitor compliance with location-specific rules and regulations.

15. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of the original provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy and any supplemental terms or policies posted on the Platform, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your access to and use of the Platform. This Agreement supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof.

You may be subject to additional terms and conditions that apply when you use specific features, services, or promotions offered by the Company or by third parties through the Platform. The Company will provide notice of such additional terms at the time of your use or purchase.

17. Changes to this Agreement

The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace this Agreement at any time. When we make changes to this Agreement, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this document and post the revised Agreement on the Platform. We may also provide additional notice of material changes through email notification to the address associated with your account or through a prominent notice on the Platform.

You are advised to review this Agreement periodically for any changes. Changes to this Agreement become effective when they are posted on the Platform. Your continued access to or use of the Platform after any revisions become effective constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to be bound by the revised terms.

If you do not agree to the modified Agreement, you must discontinue your use of the Platform and close your account.

18. Governing Law

This Agreement and any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, your use of the Platform, or any transaction facilitated through the Platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Minnesota for the resolution of any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Agreement or the Platform, please contact us at:

Sota Slips & Dock Rentals

Email: info@sotaslips.com

Website: www.sotaslips.com