Terms of Service

Activation & Payment: Strategic partnerships are considered officially secured only upon receipt of the initial deposit or full payment as outlined in the customized invoice. Invoices must be fulfilled within five (5) business days of receipt. All partnership deposits and payments are strictly non-refundable due to the upfront financial commitments required to secure maritime inventory, venues, and physical branding materials.

Asset Fulfillment & Deadlines: Partners must provide high-resolution brand assets (logos, media, product inserts) by the strict deadlines communicated by the NTC Executive Board. NTC reserves the right to reject any brand assets or physical inserts that violate cruise line policies or do not align with our aesthetic standards. NTC is not financially liable for omitted deliverables if a sponsor's assets are submitted past the official production deadline.

Category Exclusivity: Category exclusivity is strictly reserved for the Platinum / Title Sponsorship tier. Lower-tier packages do not include category exclusivity and may feature competing brands within the same industry.

Accommodations & VIP Access: Partnership tiers that include stateroom accommodations are based on double occupancy. Upgrades, single occupancy transitions, or additional guests are subject to prevailing Carnival Cruise Line rates and availability. VIP All-Access passes are strictly non-transferable once the final guest manifest is locked prior to sailing.

Cancellations & Liability: The Organizers (Norfolk Takeover Cruise) are not financially liable for itinerary changes, port adjustments, or cancellations initiated by Carnival Cruise Line, or due to Acts of God and severe weather.