Welcome to MARITIME INNOVATORS (referred to as “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, maritimeinnovators.com (the “Website”), and the e-learning courses, tools, services, and digital products (collectively, “Products/Services”) offered thereon. By accessing or using our Website or purchasing our Products/Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our Website or Products/Services.

1. Definitions

  • Company, We, Us, Our: Refers to MARITIME INNOVATORS.
  • Website: Refers to maritimeinnovators.com.
  • User, You, Your: Refers to the individual or entity accessing or using the Website or Products/Services.
  • Products/Services: Encompasses all e-learning courses (e.g., ENDORSEME Tool, PraC-MARENG Course, SEA MENTORS Tool, SeaSAFER Course), digital tools, educational content, subscriptions, and any other services or goods offered for sale or access through the Website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

Your access and use of the Website signify that you have read, understood, and accept to be legally bound by these Terms. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and/or changes to our Website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. User Accounts

a. Account Creation: To purchase Products/Services or access certain features (e.g., e-learning course progress tracking, tool access), you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate information during registration and to maintain and promptly update your account information. b. Account Security: You are solely responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security. Maritime Innovators cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this security obligation. c. Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Products/Services at our sole discretion, without notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to, breaches of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or inappropriate conduct.

4. Products and Services

a. Descriptions: We strive to ensure that all descriptions of Products/Services, pricing, and availability on the Website are accurate. However, we do not warrant that Product/Service descriptions or other content of this Website are error-free, complete, or current. b. Pricing: All prices displayed are in EUR (€) unless otherwise stated and are subject to change without prior notice. Applicable taxes and any additional charges will be clearly presented during the checkout process. c. Digital Product/Course Access: Upon successful payment, access to e-learning courses and digital tools will typically be granted immediately. Your access to specific courses or tools may be for a defined period (e.g., one year from purchase) or for a perpetual license, as explicitly stated on the respective product page. d. Updates & Maintenance: We may provide updates or maintenance to our e-learning platforms and digital tools. While we aim for minimal disruption, temporary unavailability may occur during such periods.

5. Orders and Payment

a. Order Acceptance: All orders placed through the Website are subject to our acceptance. Your receipt of an electronic or other form of order confirmation does not signify our acceptance of your order. We reserve the right to decline or cancel your order at any time for any reason, including but not limited to Product/Service unavailability, errors in pricing, or suspected fraudulent activity. b. Payment Processing: We use secure third-party payment processors. By submitting payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method and authorize us (or our third-party processor) to charge your payment method for the total amount of your order.

6. Returns, Refunds, and Cancellations

Our specific Refund Policy, detailing conditions and procedures for refunds and cancellations, is an integral part of these Terms. Please consult our dedicated Refund Policy page for full details: [Placeholder for Refund Policy Page URL – e.g., maritimeinnovators.com/refund-policy]. By purchasing our Products/Services, you agree to abide by the terms of our Refund Policy.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, and digital assets on the Website, including but not limited to e-learning courses, tools, texts, graphics, logos, images, software, and the compilation thereof, are the exclusive property of Maritime Innovators or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Products/Services solely for your personal or internal business training purposes, as explicitly defined by the Product/Service purchased. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website or provided as part of our Products/Services, except as generally permitted by standard web browser functionality or as explicitly authorized by us in writing.

8. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website and Products/Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited conduct includes: a. Engaging in any illegal or fraudulent activities. b. Transmitting any malicious code, viruses, or other harmful data. c. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, accounts, or systems. d. Harassing, abusing, insulting, harming, defaming, slandering, disparaging, intimidating, or discriminating based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability. e. Using the Website for any commercial solicitation purposes without our express consent.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL PRODUCTS/SERVICES PROVIDED BY MARITIME INNOVATORS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, MARITIME INNOVATORS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. MARITIME INNOVATORS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE OR PRODUCTS/SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL MARITIME INNOVATORS, NOR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (I) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE OR PRODUCTS/SERVICES; (II) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE; (III) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE; AND (IV) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Maritime Innovators and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Website and Products/Services, by you or any person using your account and password; or b) a breach of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Türkiye, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by amicable negotiation, mediation, or binding arbitration in Istanbul, Türkiye in accordance with the rules of Arbitration Body, if applicable.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Service.

15. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website or Products/Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Website.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@maritimeinnovators.com