Effective Date: 14 October 2024

Welcome to Dive Buddy! These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website (www.divebuddyapp.com) and our mobile application (the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Dive Buddy’s Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. If you are using the Services on behalf of a company or organisation you represent, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. User Accounts

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
• Maintain the security of your password and account.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account or any other breach of security.
• Take responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

3. Use of Services

You agree to use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You shall not:

• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Services or that may harm Dive Buddy or users of the Services.
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising, promotional materials, or any other form of solicitation.

4. Content Ownership

All content available on Dive Buddy, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Dive Buddy or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our express written permission.

5. User-Generated Content

You may have the opportunity to submit, post, or otherwise contribute content to the Services (collectively, “User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant Dive Buddy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content.

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or sharing it. You agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

6. Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Dive Buddy. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Dive Buddy shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through such websites or services.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Services, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

8. Disclaimers

The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Dive Buddy makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Services or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Services. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dive Buddy disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dive Buddy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Services.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services.
• Any content obtained from or through the Services.
• Unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dive Buddy, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England, United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the courts located in England, United Kingdom.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes to these Terms by posting a notice on our website or through the Services. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

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

• Email: [email protected]