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1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Oceantic.org (the “Website”), owned and operated by Oceantic Network (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. It is your responsibility to regularly review these Terms.
3. Use of the Website
3.1. User Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with us.
3.2. User Account: Some areas of the Website may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
3.3. Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms.
- Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Uploading, transmitting, or distributing any content that is harmful, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
- Interfering with the proper functioning of the Website.
- Using any automated system, including “bots,” to access the Website.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1. Content Ownership: The Website and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, videos, and logos, are owned by Oceantic Network and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
4.2. License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Website or its content without our express written consent.
5. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed here.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
6.1. Disclaimer of Warranties: The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Website.
6.2. Limitation of Liability: To the extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Jurisdiction].
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at [Contact Email].
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
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