Terms of Service & Use - MarineIQ Shipping Solutions Pvt Ltd.

These Terms of Service & Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the products, platforms, services, websites, communication channels, and operational systems provided by MarineIQ Shipping Solutions (“MarineIQ”, “MarineIQ Solutions”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), including but not limited to SeaK, SeaCORE, InspectIQ, CheckBOT, SeaSCREEN, WaveLens, and related systems unless otherwise specified.

By accessing or using MarineIQ services, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of MarineIQ services.

1. About MarineIQ Services

MarineIQ develops maritime-focused digital platforms, operational assistance systems, AI-assisted technologies, workflow solutions, and analytics tools intended to support maritime professionals and maritime organizations.

MarineIQ services may provide:

- Operational guidance

- Troubleshooting assistance

- Workflow support

- Analytics

- AI-assisted informational responses

- Inspection and compliance support

- Communication and operational tools

MarineIQ services are intended to support operations and learning but do not replace:

- Company Safety Management Systems (SMS)

- Official publications

- Manufacturer instructions

- Regulatory requirements

- Class or Flag requirements

- Professional judgment

Users remain fully responsible for operational, navigational, engineering, cargo, safety, and compliance decisions.

2. Eligibility

MarineIQ services are intended for professional maritime use and users above the age of 18.

By using MarineIQ services, users confirm that:

- They are legally permitted to use the services

- Information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge

- They will use the services responsibly and lawfully

3. User-Initiated Communication

Certain MarineIQ services, including SeaK, primarily operate through user-initiated interactions using supported communication channels such as:

- WhatsApp

- Websites

- Dashboards

- Approved messaging or communication platforms

MarineIQ does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of third-party communication services.

4. AI-Assisted Responses

Some MarineIQ services use AI-assisted technologies to generate responses, operational guidance, analytics, or recommendations.

AI-assisted outputs:

- May vary in detail or accuracy

- May require independent verification

- Should not be solely relied upon for critical operational decisions

Users must independently verify:

- Safety-critical actions

- Navigational decisions

- Cargo operations

- Regulatory compliance

- Emergency response actions

- Legal interpretations

against official references, company procedures, manufacturer instructions, and qualified personnel.

5. Permitted Use

Users may use MarineIQ services for:

- Maritime operational support

- Troubleshooting assistance

- Informational and learning purposes

- Professional workflow support

- Analytics and operational improvement

6. Prohibited Use

Users must not:

- use MarineIQ services for unlawful purposes

- upload malicious, harmful, or illegal content

- attempt unauthorized access to systems or data

- interfere with platform operations or security

- misuse services for spam, harassment, or abuse

- upload confidential information without authorization

- rely solely on AI-assisted outputs for critical operational decisions

MarineIQ reserves the right to suspend or terminate access in cases of misuse or policy violations.

7. Uploaded Content

Users may upload:

- equipment images

- screenshots

- operational documents

- manuals

- photographs

- workflow-related content

Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate rights or authorization to upload such content.

MarineIQ does not claim ownership of user-uploaded operational material.

8. Intellectual Property

All MarineIQ branding, software, systems, workflows, platform designs, AI workflows, analytics structures, and related content remain the intellectual property of MarineIQ Shipping Solutions unless otherwise stated.

Users may not:

- copy

- reproduce

- reverse engineer

- redistribute

- commercially exploit

any part of MarineIQ services without prior written permission.

9. Service Availability

MarineIQ services are provided on an “as available” basis.

MarineIQ may:

- modify features

- suspend access

- perform maintenance

- restrict functionality

- discontinue services or modules

without prior notice.

MarineIQ does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

MarineIQ shall not be liable for:

- operational losses

- business interruption

- indirect or consequential damages

- incidents arising from reliance on AI-assisted responses

- inaccuracies or omissions in outputs

- third-party platform outages or failures

- operational decisions made by users

Users remain solely responsible for verifying operational actions and complying with company procedures and applicable regulations.

11. Third-Party Platforms and Services

MarineIQ services may rely on third-party providers including:

- WhatsApp / Meta platforms

- hosting providers

- AI processing services

- OCR technologies

- analytics providers

- infrastructure providers

Use of such platforms may also be governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

MarineIQ is not responsible for the actions, availability, or policies of third-party providers.

12. Privacy

Use of MarineIQ services is also governed by the MarineIQ Privacy Policy available on our website.

By using MarineIQ services, users acknowledge that their information may be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

13. Suspension or Termination

MarineIQ reserves the right to:

- suspend access

- restrict usage

- terminate accounts or services

for:

- misuse

- abuse

- policy violations

- unlawful activity

- security concerns

- operational risk

without prior notice where necessary.

14. Changes to Terms

MarineIQ may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated versions will be published on our website with revised effective dates.

Continued use of MarineIQ services after updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India unless otherwise required by applicable law.

16. Contact Information

MarineIQ Shipping Solutions

Email: inquiry@marineiqsolutions.com

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us using the details above.