Portside Credentials Terms of Use

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Effective Date: 07/30/2024

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Welcome to Portside Credentials ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website www.portsidecredentials.com and our services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

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By using our website and services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

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2. Changes to Terms

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We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by updating this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

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3. Services

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Portside Credentials provides maritime credentialing services, including assistance with obtaining, renewing, and upgrading Merchant Mariner Credentials. Our services are subject to these Terms and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific services.

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4. User Responsibilities

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By using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information.

• Maintain the security of your account and promptly notify us of any unauthorized use.

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Not engage in any activity that could harm or interfere with the operation of our website or services.

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5. Privacy

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Your use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

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6. Intellectual Property

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All content and materials on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of Portside Credentials or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

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7. Prohibited Conduct

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You agree not to:

• Use our website or services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or services.

• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.

• Upload, post, or transmit any material that contains viruses or other harmful computer code.

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8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

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Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Portside Credentials disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Portside Credentials be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use of or inability to use our services; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; and (iii) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our services by any third party.

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9. Indemnification

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You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Portside Credentials, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of our website or services or your violation of these Terms.

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10. Governing Law

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These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your County, California] for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website or services.

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11. California Consumer Rights

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Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: If you have a question or complaint regarding our website or services, please send an email to zanet@portsidecredentials.com or calling us at (310) 425-9513.

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Residents of California may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.

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12. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Portside Credentials
Email: zanet@portsidecredentials.com
Phone: (310) 425-9513