Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to oceanquestoc.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using any part of our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Service.
2. Definitions
– “Service” refers to the website oceanquestoc.com and all related features, content, and services provided through it.
– “User” refers to any individual or entity who accesses or uses the Service.
– “Content” includes all text, images, videos, graphics, software, and other materials or information made available through the Service.
– “Account” refers to a registered user profile, if applicable, used to access certain areas or features of the Service.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By using oceanquestoc.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
4. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.
5. Use of Services
a. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use this Service.
b. Account
If account registration is required, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activity under your account.
c. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
– Use the Service for unlawful purposes.
– Post or transmit malicious software or harmful content.
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other systems through the website.
– Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of the Service.
– Use the website for data mining, scraping, or any form of data harvesting without express permission.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on oceanquestoc.com, including design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Ocean Quest OC or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
7. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to the website, including feedback, reviews, or uploads, you grant Ocean Quest OC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purposes of operating and improving the Service. You are solely responsible for the legality and accuracy of your submitted content.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review it to understand our practices.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such third parties and encourage you to review their terms before engaging with them.
10. Disclaimers and Liability
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ocean Quest OC disclaims all liability for any damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Service.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ocean Quest OC, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for conduct we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland (USA), without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of courts located in Maryland for the resolution of any disputes.
14. Miscellaneous
a. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ocean Quest OC regarding use of the Service.
b. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.
c. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.
15. Contact Info
For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].