Terms & Conditions

1. Interpretation and Definitions

The words of which the initial letter is capitalised have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

“Company” means Umitech Marine Solutions (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”), having its office at 4-54-6 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba Ward, Yokohama City, Postal Code 225-0002.

“Country” means Japan.

“Device” means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, a mobile phone or a digital tablet.

“Service” means the Website and the information, content, materials, features and functionalities made available through the Website.

“Terms and Conditions” means (also referred to as “Terms”) these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service.

“Website” means the website operated by Umitech Marine Solutions, accessible from https://www.umitech.co.jp

“You” means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.

2. Acknowledgment

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors and users who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service, You agree to be bound by these Terms. If You disagree with any part of these Terms, then You may not access or use the Service.

Where You access or use the Service on behalf of a company or other legal entity, You represent that You are authorised to bind such entity to these Terms.

You represent that You are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also subject to the Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy of the Company, which describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information and tells You about Your privacy rights. Please read the Privacy Policy carefully before using the Service.

3. The Service

The Service is an informational website describing the Company and the marine engineering, design, analysis, surveying and consultancy services it provides. Information, content and materials made available through the Service are provided for general informational purposes and to provide an overview of the Company and its services.

The Website does not offer user accounts, registration or online purchasing. Where You choose to contact the Company through an enquiry or contact form, You agree to provide accurate and complete information.

Nothing made available through the Service constitutes professional engineering, surveying, legal or other professional advice, or a technical report, survey, assessment, certification, calculation, analysis, recommendation or other professional deliverable of the Company in relation to any specific matter. You should not rely upon Website content as a substitute for a formal professional engagement with the Company.

Any professional services provided by the Company shall be subject to a separate engagement and the Company’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Engagement. Any reports, assessments, calculations, analyses, recommendations or other professional deliverables issued pursuant to such engagement shall be subject to the terms, qualifications, limitations and disclaimers applicable to that engagement.

4. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company. The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, availability, security, privacy policies or practices of any third-party websites or services. We recommend that You read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that You visit. Your access to and use of such third-party websites or services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features and functionality (including text, drawings, images, analyses and branding) are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company and/or its licensors as applicable. The content of the Service may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, published, transmitted, commercially exploited or otherwise used for any commercial purpose without the prior written consent of the Company.

Nothing in these Terms grants You any licence or right to use any intellectual property of the Company except for the limited right to access and use the Website for its intended purpose.

6. Acceptable Use

You shall not misuse the Website or use the Service for any unlawful, fraudulent or unauthorised purpose, interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website, attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems, introduce viruses or other harmful material, or use the Website in any manner that may damage the Company or impair the use of the Website by others.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, where We reasonably consider that You have breached these Terms, misused the Service, created a security or legal risk, or where suspension or termination is otherwise necessary to protect the Website, the Company or other users. Your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential loss or damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, business interruption, personal injury or loss of privacy) arising out of or in any way related to the use of, reliance on or inability to use the Service, even if the Company or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

The Company shall not be responsible for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon information or content made available through the Service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability of the Company that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided to You “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. While the Company uses reasonable efforts to maintain the Website and provide accurate and up-to-date information, the Company does not warrant or guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability, availability or suitability of the Service or its content.

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the Service, including any applicable implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. The Company makes no representation that the Service will meet Your requirements, be uninterrupted or error-free, or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website or its content at any time without prior notice.

10. Sanctions and Export Compliance

You represent and warrant that You are not located in, and are not a national or resident of, any country or territory subject to comprehensive trade sanctions, and that You are not listed on any applicable list of prohibited or restricted parties maintained by any competent national, supranational or international authority.

You shall not use the Service in any manner that would cause the Company to breach any applicable sanctions, export control or trade-restriction laws or regulations.

11. Governing Law

The laws of Japan shall govern these Terms and Your use of the Service. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Japan.

12. Dispute Resolution

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company.

13. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not affect a party’s ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

14. Translation Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions may be translated into other languages where We have made them available to You through Our Service. In the event of any inconsistency between a translated version and the English version, the English version shall prevail, subject to applicable law.

15. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any revised Terms will be posted on the Website and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

By continuing to access or use Our Service after any revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If You do not agree to the new Terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the Website and the Service.

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