Terms of Service

Effective Date: 01.08.2025
Last Updated: 01.08.2025

Welcome to Seabounders. By accessing or using this platform, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully, as they govern your rights and responsibilities while using the platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Seabounders, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into this agreement. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the platform.

2. Purpose of the Platform

Seabounders is a free-to-use maritime social and professional platform created to connect seafarers, maritime companies, crewing agencies, and industry professionals.

The platform is currently operated as an independent digital service and does not represent a registered company or legal entity at this stage.

3. User Accounts

You must provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
You are responsible for all activities performed under your account.
Creating fake accounts or impersonating other individuals or entities is prohibited.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of the content you create and share on Seabounders, including posts, comments, messages, and uploaded materials.

By submitting content, you grant Seabounders a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute such content within the platform solely for operational and community purposes.

You agree not to upload or share content that:

Is illegal, abusive, discriminatory, or harmful.
Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information.
Constitutes spam, unauthorized advertising, or promotional material.
Infringes intellectual property, privacy, or personal rights.

5. Job Applications and Employment

Seabounders provides a free platform for publishing job opportunities and submitting applications.
The platform does not charge fees and does not act as an employer, recruiter, or employment agency.
All employment decisions are made solely between users and companies.
Seabounders does not guarantee job placement or hiring outcomes.

6. Data Protection & Privacy

Personal data is collected and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the platform, you consent to such processing.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the platform for:

Illegal, fraudulent, or deceptive activities.
Distribution of malware, viruses, or harmful code.
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems or user data.
Collecting or misusing personal data without consent.

8. Account Suspension & Termination

Accounts that violate these Terms or threaten platform integrity may be suspended or terminated.
You may request account deletion at any time.
Residual, anonymized, or backup data may be retained for technical or legal reasons.

9. Intellectual Property

All platform-related branding, system design, and original content (excluding user-generated content) remain the intellectual property of Seabounders and may not be used without prior permission.

10. Limitation of Liability

Seabounders is provided free of charge and on an “as available” basis. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure functionality and availability, no guarantees are provided regarding uninterrupted service, accuracy, or outcomes.

Seabounders shall not be held liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the platform.

11. Service Modifications

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features of the platform at any time to improve user experience or comply with legal and technical requirements.

12. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Service may be updated periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
✉️ support@seabounders.net
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