PRIVACY POLICY
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Welcome to YACHTING ANDAMANS
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
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About the Community
YACHTING ANDAMANS is a yachting community and information platform intended to connect people interested in yachts, boating, cruising, seamanship, marine experiences, and related subjects. The website may contain articles, discussions, photographs, videos, opinions, experiences, resources, and other community-generated or editorial content.
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Community Participation
Participation in the community is voluntary. You are responsible for information that you choose to submit, publish, or communicate to us. You should not submit information that: • You do not have permission to share • Is confidential belonging to another person • Is unlawful • Infringes another person's intellectual property • Is deliberately misleading • Contains malicious software • Is abusive, threatening, or unlawful We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect the community, website, users, or our legal interests.
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Personal Information
We respect the privacy of our community members. We do not require unnecessary personal information to use the website. Information you provide voluntarily through email, telephone, WhatsApp, contact forms, or other communication channels is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell, rent, trade, distribute, or commercially provide your personal information to third parties. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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No Sale or Distribution of Member Information
Your participation in the community does not give other members, businesses, advertisers, sponsors, or organizations the right to obtain your personal contact information from us. We will not distribute member contact information for commercial purposes. We will only disclose information where: 1. You specifically request or authorize us to do so; 2. It is necessary to provide a service that you have specifically requested and you have been informed accordingly; or 3. Disclosure is required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or lawful governmental authority.
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Yachting and Marine Information
Information provided through this website may concern: • Navigation • Seamanship • Boat handling • Maintenance • Mechanical systems • Electrical systems • Safety • Weather • Cruising • Marine equipment • Yachting practices Such information is provided for general informational and educational purposes. Marine activities involve inherent risks. Information obtained through this website should not be treated as a substitute for professional training, official navigation information, vessel-specific manuals, manufacturer's instructions, applicable maritime regulations, or professional advice. The operator of a vessel remains responsible for making appropriate decisions concerning the vessel, crew, passengers, navigation, weather, equipment, and safety.
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Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information. However, marine conditions, regulations, equipment specifications, weather, navigation information, and other circumstances can change. We therefore do not guarantee that every piece of information published on the website will always be complete, current, or error-free. Where safety is concerned, users should verify information using appropriate official, current, and vessel-specific sources.
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User Content
If you voluntarily submit photographs, stories, comments, articles, experiences, or other material to the community, you confirm that: • You have the right to submit the material; • The material does not knowingly infringe another person's rights; • You are responsible for the material you submit. If you submit material for publication, you grant [YACHTING COMMUNITY NAME] permission to use that material for the purpose for which it was submitted, subject to any specific agreement we make with you. We will not represent your personal information as publicly available merely because you contacted us privately.
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Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, website content, branding, logos, graphics, original articles, photographs, designs, and other materials created or owned by YACHTING ANDAMANS remain our intellectual property or are used with permission. You may view and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, redistribute, sell, modify, or commercially exploit our original content without prior written permission.
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External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites and services. These links are provided for convenience and information. We do not control external websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms. Your use of an external website is governed by that website's own terms and policies.
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Website Availability
We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability. The website may occasionally be unavailable due to: • Maintenance • Technical problems • Hosting issues • Security measures • Updates • Circumstances outside our reasonable control
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Prohibited Use
You agree not to use the website to: • Break applicable laws or regulations • Harass or threaten others • Impersonate another person • Distribute malware • Attempt unauthorized access to the website • Collect other users' personal information without permission • Spam or conduct unauthorized marketing • Infringe intellectual-property rights • Interfere with website security or operation
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Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, YACHTING ANDAMANS shall not be responsible for losses, damages, injuries, or consequences arising from reliance upon general information published on the website or from participation in activities connected with the community. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
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Indemnity
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for claims, losses, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, violation of these Terms & Conditions, or infringement of another person's rights.
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Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The current version will be published on this page and identified by its Last Updated date. Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
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Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer or privacy rights that may apply to you under the laws of your jurisdiction. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts of India, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
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Contacts
YACHTING ANDAMANS
Email: yachtingandamans@gmail.com
Website: yachtingandamans.com