Terms of Service

Ideal Marine Service Terms of Service – Effective as of Original Establishment 2016
By engaging our facility or submitting any vessel or component for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair, you accept these binding terms. All service work, including engine diagnostics, seawater‑system overhauls, and proprietary sourcing of OEM and aftermarket marine parts, is performed under the governing law of the State of Florida (or, if your vessel is documented, applicable federal admiralty law), with exclusive venue in the courts of Brevard County, Florida, for any non‑arbitrable matter. No claim, whether in tort, contract, or under statute, may be brought more than one (1) year after the date the disputed service was completed. Any modification to these terms must be executed in writing by a senior mechanic of Ideal Marine Service; no shop‑floor oral agreement, work order annotation, or email will constitute a valid amendment.

Scope of Services, Limitations & Part Sourcing
Ideal Marine Service provides professional‑grade mechanical intervention on inboard, outboard, sterndrive, and jet propulsion systems, including raw‑water pump rebuilds, heat exchanger cleaning, valve‐lash adjustment, and corrosion remediation. Our “mechanic‑level” part sourcing means we select components based on your specific running hours, fuel type, and saltwater exposure – not generic brochure specifications. We expressly disclaim any liability for latent defects in parts we source from third‑party manufacturers, and our work is warranted only for defects in our installation labor for a period of ninety (90) days or fifty (50) operating hours, whichever occurs first. This warranty does not cover subsequent damage caused by improper vessel operation, contaminated fuel, galvanic corrosion, or neglect of routine zinc replacement and coolant flushing. All quoted prices are estimates based on initial inspection; unseized fasteners, concealed hull rot, or unexpected core defects discovered during disassembly will be communicated and approved before additional labor is performed.

User Obligations, Payment, and Risk of Loss
You represent that all information provided regarding vessel identification, engine serial numbers, service history, and usage environment (e.g., freshwater vs. saltwater, percentage of WOT operation, number of seasons) is complete and accurate. Payment for approved work and sourced parts is due upon completion unless a prior written credit agreement exists. We retain a possessory lien on your vessel, engine, or removed components until all invoices are settled. You assume all risk of loss or damage to the vessel, trailer, and any personal property left aboard while our facility is occupied, including fire, theft, vandalism, and natural disaster – please secure separate marine insurance. We are not responsible for consequential damages such as loss of charter income, towing fees, or temporary berthing costs, regardless of whether we were advised of the possibility.

Dispute Resolution – Mandatory Binding Arbitration
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms, the service performed, or the parts supplied shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Rules, with a single arbitrator possessing at least ten (10) years of marine mechanical or admiralty litigation experience. The arbitration shall be held in Brevard County, Florida, and the arbitrator’s award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. YOU AGREE THAT ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, NOT AS A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. This arbitration clause does not apply to small‑claims‑court cases within the jurisdictional limit, nor to claims for injunctive relief regarding intellectual property or confidential business information. If any portion of this dispute resolution provision is held unenforceable, the remainder shall survive and the dispute shall be litigated exclusively in the state or federal courts of Brevard County, Florida.

Modifications, Severability, and Entire Agreement
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on our website or at our physical service counter. Continued use of our services after the posted effective date constitutes acceptance of the new terms. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid one that most closely matches the original intent. These Terms, together with any signed work order and payment authorization, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ideal Marine Service regarding your vessel’s service. For questions or to opt out of the arbitration clause (opt‑out must be received within thirty (30) days of your first service invoice), please contact us via the Contact Us page on our website; no phone or shop‑floor opt‑out will be honored.