📋 Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Maritime Education mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our App.

2. Description of Service

Maritime Education provides a comprehensive mobile learning platform offering:

• Amateur navigation training and exam preparation
• Sailing techniques and theory courses
• Canoeing skills development modules
• Windsurfing training programs
• Interactive quizzes, simulations, and assessments
• Progress tracking and certification features
• Access to maritime education materials and resources

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access our educational content, you must create a membership account by providing:

• Valid email address
• Secure password
• Optional username for personalization

The app requires membership registration to access educational materials and track your learning progress. No gallery or camera permissions are required.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 Account Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use the App for any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Sharing your account credentials with others
• Attempting to reverse engineer or hack the App
• Uploading malicious content or viruses
• Interfering with other users' enjoyment of the service
• Copying, distributing, or reproducing educational content without permission
• Using the App for commercial purposes without authorization
• Providing false information about your identity or qualifications

5. Premium Features and Payment

5.1 Free and Premium Content

The App offers both free and premium content:

• Free: Basic educational materials and limited quiz access
• Premium: Full access to all courses, extensive quiz databases, simulations, and advanced features

5.2 Payment Terms

Premium subscriptions are subject to the following terms:

• Payments are processed through App Store/Google Play billing
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
• No refunds for partial subscription periods

5.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your premium subscription at any time through your device's app store settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content in the App, including but not limited to:

• Educational materials and courses
• Quiz questions and answers
• Images, videos, and multimedia content
• Software code and algorithms
• Trademarks and logos

are owned by Maritime Education or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only.

6.3 User-Generated Content

By submitting feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant us a royalty-free, worldwide license to use such content for improving our services.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Educational Purpose

8.2 No Warranty

The App is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The App will meet your specific requirements
• The App will be uninterrupted or error-free
• All content is completely accurate or up-to-date
• Your use of the App will result in passing any official exams

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Maritime Education shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the App.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Deleting the App from your device
• Contacting us to request account deletion

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Abuse our systems or other users

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the App will cease, and we may delete your account data in accordance with our data retention policies.

10. Updates and Modifications

10.1 App Updates

We may release updates to improve functionality, security, or content. Some updates may be required for continued use of the App.

10.2 Terms Updates

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• In-app notifications
• Email notifications
• Updated posting with new effective date

11. Geographic Restrictions

The App is intended for use worldwide, but some features may not be available in all jurisdictions due to local laws or regulations.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, please contact us to attempt to resolve any disputes informally.

12.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts having jurisdiction.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

14. Contact Information

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Maritime Education regarding your use of the App.