NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Agreement to Explore a Shipwreck Site Located off of Melbourne Beach, Florida

In March of 2014, Seafarer entered into a partnership and ownership with Marine Archaeology Partners, LLC (“MAP”) with the formation of SQ. SQ was formed in the State of Florida for the purpose of permitting, exploration and recovery of artifacts from a designated area on the east coast of Florida. Such site area is from a defined, contracted area by a separate entity, which a portion of such site is designated from a previous contracted holding through the State of Florida. Under such agreement, Seafarer is responsible for costs of permitting, exploration and recovery, and is entitled to 80% of such artifact recovery after the state of Florida has taken their 20% under any future recovery permits. Seafarer has a 50% ownership, with designated management of the SQ coming from Seafarer. As of December 31, 2025, the partnership has had no operations. Seafarer is responsible for managing the site on behalf of SQ.

Vessel and Trailer Rental and Purchase Agreement

In January of 2023, the Company entered into a rental and purchase agreement for a vessel and trailer. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has the right to exclusive use of the vessel, a thirty four foot King Cat manufactured by Baha Cruisers, and trailer to be able to haul the vessel. The Company agreed to make a one time payment of 15,000,000 shares of its restricted common stock, with an agreed upon value of $30,000 for the purposes of the valuation of the vessel and trailer, and pay $1,557 per month for sixty months. The Company and the owner of the vessel and trailer agreed that the price of the shares for the purposes of the share price calculation was $0.002. Once the Company has paid the amount totaling the agreed upon purchase price of $100,000, the owner of the vessel agreed to transfer the title and ownership of the vessel and trailer to the Company. The lease is recorded under property, plant and equipment in the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Vehicle Rental and Purchase Agreement

In January of 2023, the Company entered into a rental and purchase agreement for a vehicle for use in the Company’s operations to tow vessels and other equipment. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has the right to exclusive use of the vehicle, a 2021 Dodge RAM 3500. The Company agreed to make a one time payment of 11,242,350 shares of its restricted common stock, with an agreed upon value of $22,485 for the purposes of the valuation of the truck, and pay $1,167 per month for sixty two months. Once the Company has an amount totaling the payoff amount, $52,464, to the seller, the seller agreed to transfer title and ownership of the vehicle to the Company. The lease is recorded under property, plant and equipment in the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The lessee agreed to end the lease as of December 31, 2025 with no further payments owed by the Company.

Sonar Rental and Purchase Agreement

In May of 2023, the Company entered into a rental and purchase agreement for sonar for use in the Company’s operations to scan, identify, and locate historic shipwreck sites. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has the right to exclusive use of the sonar, a SSS-600K side scan sonar with total of 250 feet of cable, cable connector, laptop computer, software, GPS unit and hard carry case. The Company agreed to make a one time payment of 4,166,700 shares of its restricted common stock, with an agreed upon value of $83,334 for the purposes of the valuation of the sonar, and pay $422 per month for sixty two months. Once the Company has an amount totaling the payoff amount, $26,186, to the seller, the seller agreed to transfer title and ownership of the sonar to the Company. The lease is recorded under property, plant and equipment in the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Legal Proceedings

On September 6, 2024, the Plaintiff, Diane McConnell filed suit against Seafarer Exploration Corporation and Kyle Kennedy in the County Court of Brevard County, Florida. The suit alleges breach of contract and negligence regarding the maintenance and upkeep of a residential property. Seafarer leased the property from Plaintiff, as lodging for boat captains and crew. The lease was without incident for nearly ten years. Due to the Plaintiff’s vexatious litigation strategy, the costs of litigating this matter would have exceeded $100,000. On October 30, 2025, the Parties attended mediation and Seafarer successfully negotiated the dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice (Meaning the claims cannot be filed again at a future date). Seafarer agreed to pay Plaintiff $22,500, and each party is responsible for their respective attorney fees. Plaintiff is bound by a confidentiality agreement and no disparagement agreement barring the Plaintiff from making slanderous public comments about Seafarer. The case is closed with no further payment or performance obligations due or outstanding as of the date of the filing of this report.

Certain Other Agreements

See Note 4 Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities.