The following Terms of Use govern the contractual relationship between Newport Maritime Services Ltd, 8-9 Northumberland St, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5DA, (hereinafter: "Provider") and the User in connection with the use of the online portal "newportmaritimeservices.com" (hereinafter: “website”) and references to “You” or “Your” are references to any user or potential user of the online portal.

Any use of this website exclusively takes place according to these Terms of Use. This also applies to any use from a place outside the sovereign territory area of the United Kingdom. Any other provisions only apply if the provider explicitly agrees to their application in writing.

1. Introduction

The website is intended for the use of the marine community as a business-to-business tool for finding shipyards that can complete work on vessels under the supervision of the provider. These works currently include specials surveys, intermediate surveys, drydocking repairs, scrubber installations, ballast water treatment systems installations, LNG retrofits, hybrid retrofits and any other maritime services.

Application of these Terms of Use

1. If you, being a user or potential user of the website, wish to use the website, you should only do so if these Terms of Use are acceptable to you without modification.
2. The provider may change these Terms of Use at any time without any notice to you. By your continued use of the website. You agree to be bound by the most current version of these Terms of Use. You should check these terms from time to time for any changes that have been made

2. Protection of Confidential Information

Upon finishing the registration process you will receive a confirmation e-mail to the e-mail address you provided. Each user is personally and solely responsible for all actions and transactions made through their account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and you should ensure that you exit properly from your account at the end of each session. In case you notice any unauthorized use of your account or any other (real or potential) breach of security, you have to immediately notify the website’s administrators. The provider is under no circumstances liable for any loss or damages arising from your failure to comply to any of the terms listed within clause 3. The provider maintains the right to delete an account in its whole discretion. If you wish to deactivate your account, please follow the instructions in the 'My Account' section.

3. Limitation of Liability

The provider does not guarantee the correctness, validity or scientific accuracy of the information contained on the website, provided in any possible form, such as images, video, text, graphics etc. The information provided should under no circumstances be regarded as advice, suggestion, or incitement for any act. Any actions undertaken by you based on the information provided on the website do not create any liability of the provider. Due to the nature and to the extent of information provided through the Internet, under no circumstances, negligence included will the provider be held liable for any kind of damages you may suffer from the use of or visit to the website or the services, choices and content of the provider. You visit the above content and services at your own initiative and risk.

You acknowledge that in no event shall the provider or its affiliates be liable for any direct, special, incidental, indirect, punitive, consequential damages or any other damages of any kind (including, but not limited to, lost profits and damages that may result from the use of the website, any delay or interruption of service, or omissions or inaccuracies in the information) even if the provider or any other party have been advised of the possibility thereof.

4. Breach of Agreement
   1. You acknowledge that any breach of the Terms & Conditions may cause irreparable harm to the Provider which monetary damages may not be sufficient, and you agree that the provider will be entitled to seek, in addition to its other rights and remedies hereunder or at law, injunctive or all other equitable relief, and such further relief as may be proper from a court of competent jurisdiction.

5. Jurisdiction and governing law
   1. These conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England & Wales.
   2. The provider controls the website from within the country of England. It can, however, be accessed from other places around the world. Although these places may have different laws from those of England, by accessing the website You agree that the laws of England & Wales, without regard to rules relating to conflict of laws, will apply to all matters relating to your use of the website. You and the Provider also agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts, with respect to such matters.
   3. If you access the website from a place outside of England, you acknowledge that you do so voluntarily and are responsible for complying with local laws.