CYBA E-Contract Subscription Application Criteria

Please note that access to the CYBA E-Contract subscription is prohibited for Captains and Crews currently serving on charter yachts.
CYBA E- Contract platform is only available for retail charter Brokers, charter Managers, and Stakeholders.
Please familiarize yourself with the CYBA code of ethics here before applying.
Please note that all applications must be completed to begin the review process. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Minimum requirements to apply for the use of the CYBA E-Contract for BROKERS:

Local/state business or trade license if required in the area where the business is based. If local trade or business licensed is not required, please submit corporate documents.
References from at least 1 CA who you have completed a past contract with OR a current CYBA member who is willing to vouch for you and offer assistance on your first 5 contracts
Proof of attending at least 1 charter yacht show in the last 2 years. If a charter yacht show is not approaching completion of the CYBA New Broker online course along with registration for a upcoming approved crewed charter yacht show will be considered on a case by case basis.
Proof of E&O/professional indemnity or business insurance equivalent for where the business is based.
Professional website with crewed charter yachts listed and advertised.
Applicants who already have a MYBA E-Contract subscription will be approved. Subscription must be current and in good standing.

Minimum requirements to apply for use of the CYBA E-Contract for Central Agents:

Proof of LLC/Corporate documents and proof business is in Good Standing.
Local/state business or trade license if required in the area where the business is based.
Proof of E&O/professional indemnity.
Proof of at least 3 of central agent’s charter yachts attending a approved boat show in the last 18 months. If Central Agent does not conduct business in a location where an approved charter yacht show exists, this requirement will be waived.
ADM approval for brokers to use CYBA Escrow account.
Applicants with a MYBA E-Contract subscription will be approved. Subscriptions must be current and in good standing.

If approved to use the E-Contract as a CA, the subscriber will identify themselves as the Stakeholder/CA when preparing E-Contracts through CYBA.
Once approved, all E-Contract subscribers must adhere to the CYBA STANDING RULES, irrespective of their CYBA membership status.
The CYBA E-Contract is intended solely for the authorized subscriber’s use. Access is prohibited for current YACHT CREW members. If you are recently retired from crew, you will be expected to follow the guidelines and NOT solicit any former charter clients for at least 2 years from date of charter. Failure to follow guidelines will result in suspension of E-Contract access. This applies to crew who join a company or start a new charter yacht brokerage.
Access may be revoked for anyone no longer meeting the minimum requirements or found to violate any of the CYBA STANDING RULES or the E-CONTRACT SUBSCRIPTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS