TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last Updated: 17/02/2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using the website itboat.com (“Website” or “Site”). By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use this Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “you”, or “your”) and itBoat portal (“itBoat portal”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

1. Definitions

1.1. “Content” means all text, images, photographs, graphics, video, audio, data, listings, information, software, and any other materials available on or through the Website.

1.2. “User Content” means any content, materials, information, listings, photographs, reviews, comments, or other data submitted, posted, uploaded, or otherwise made available by Users on or through the Website.

1.3. “Listing” means any advertisement or description of a vessel, yacht, boat, marine equipment, or related service posted on the Website.

1.4. “Services” means all services, features, functionality, and content provided by itBoat portal through the Website.

1.5. “Member” means a registered User who has created an account on the Website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

2.1. By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2.2. We may revise these Terms at any time by amending this page. You are expected to check this page regularly to take notice of any changes we make, as they are binding on you. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2.3. These Terms may be supplemented by additional terms and conditions applicable to specific areas of the Website or specific Services, which are hereby incorporated by reference.

3. Accessing the Website

3.1. Access to the Website is provided free of charge on an “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the Website, or any content on it, will always be available or uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change all or any part of the Website without notice.

3.2. You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to the Website, including but not limited to an internet connection and appropriate equipment.

3.3. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the Website through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them.

4. Your Account

4.1. To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to register and create an account. Upon registration, you will be assigned or asked to create a unique username and password.

4.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

4.3. Each account is for a single User only. You must not share your account credentials with any other person or allow multiple persons to use your account.

4.4. We reserve the right to disable any account, at any time, if in our reasonable opinion you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these Terms.

4.5. You warrant that all information you provide during registration is accurate, current, and complete, and you agree to update such information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, code, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by itBoat portal, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

5.2. All logos, trademarks, service marks, and trade names displayed on the Website are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in or to any intellectual property of itBoat portal or any third party.

5.3. You are permitted to download and print content from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you:

do not modify, alter, or create derivative works from such content;
do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;
do not use such content for any commercial purpose or public display.

5.4. Any other use of the Website's content, including reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, framing, mirroring, scraping, data mining, or performance, without our prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

6. Prohibited Uses

6.1. You agree not to use the Website:

in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
to transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional material, spam, or any other form of solicitation;
to impersonate or attempt to impersonate itBoat portal, an itBoat portal employee, another User, or any other person or entity;
to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website;
to introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful;
to attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website;
to use any automated means, including robots, spiders, scrapers, crawlers, or other automated devices, programs, algorithms, or methodologies to access, copy, monitor, or collect data or content from the Website, except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser activity;
to collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Website;
to post or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, offensive, hateful, inflammatory, discriminatory, fraudulent, deceptive, or otherwise objectionable;
to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Website;
to use the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written consent, unless you are an authorized Member using the Services as intended.

6.2. We reserve the right to block Users from this Website and/or terminate accounts on a permanent or temporary basis at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms.

7. User Content

7.1. License Grant. By submitting, posting, or uploading any User Content to or through the Website, you grant itBoat portal a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, perform, publish, and otherwise exploit such User Content in any form, media, or technology now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose in connection with the Website and itBoat portal's business.

7.2. Representations and Warranties. You represent and warrant that:

you own or otherwise control all rights in and to the User Content you submit;
the User Content is accurate and not misleading;
the use of the User Content does not violate these Terms and will not cause injury to any person or entity;
the User Content does not infringe any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other rights of any third party.

7.3. No Obligation. We are under no obligation to review, monitor, display, post, or store any User Content, and we may remove or refuse any User Content at our sole discretion and without notice.

7.4. Waiver. You waive any and all claims of misappropriation, moral rights, or similar claims arising from or relating to our use of User Content in accordance with these Terms.

7.5. Responsibility. You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein.

8. Listing Content and Accuracy

8.1. Informational Purposes Only. All Listings and related information on the Website are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation or endorsement of any vessel, product, or service.

8.2. No Broker or Agent Relationship. itBoat portal is not a yacht broker, dealer, or agent. We are not a party to any transaction between buyers and sellers. We do not inspect, survey, verify, or guarantee the condition, legality, seaworthiness, or accuracy of any vessel or Listing information presented on the Website.

8.3. User Responsibility. Users are solely responsible for verifying all facts, details, specifications, and conditions of any vessel or service before entering into any transaction. You should always conduct independent inspections, surveys, sea trials, and due diligence before making any purchase decision.

8.4. Listing Accuracy. Advertisers and Listing providers are solely responsible for ensuring that all Listing data is complete, accurate, current, legal, non-defamatory, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice.

8.5. IF YOU RELY ON ANY LISTING INFORMATION OR OTHER CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE, YOU DO SO SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

9. Third-Party Links and Resources

9.1. The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by itBoat portal. Such links are provided for your convenience only.

9.2. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by itBoat portal.

9.3. You acknowledge and agree that itBoat portal 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 content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party website.

10. Linking to Our Website

10.1. You may link to the homepage of the Website, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.

10.2. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists.

10.3. Deep linking to any page of the Website other than the homepage, or framing any part of the Website, requires our prior written consent.

10.4. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

11. Notification of Claims of Infringement

11.1. itBoat portal respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please notify us in writing with the following information:

identification of the copyrighted work or intellectual property claimed to have been infringed;
identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on the Website;
your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address);
a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law;
a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the rights owner or authorized to act on behalf of the rights owner;
your physical or electronic signature.

11.2. Upon receipt of a valid notification, we will take appropriate action, which may include removal of the allegedly infringing material.

12. Data Protection and Privacy

12.1. Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal data.

12.2. We maintain reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect the security and integrity of personal data. However, we cannot and do not warrant or guarantee the absolute safety and security of any data transmitted to or stored on the Website. You transmit data at your own risk.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

13.1. THE WEBSITE, ALL CONTENT, LISTINGS, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS, AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

13.2. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ITBOAT PORTAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT;
WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY CONTENT, LISTINGS, OR INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE;
WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;
WARRANTIES THAT THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE;
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE QUALITY OF ANY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE.

13.3. Any content or other material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the Website is done at your own discretion and risk. You will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system, mobile device, or loss of data that results from the download of any such material.

13.4. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from itBoat portal or through the Website shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

14. Limitation of Liability

14.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ITBOAT PORTAL, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES;
LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES;
COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE, OR ANY LINKED WEBSITE;

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ITBOAT PORTAL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

14.2. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF ITBOAT PORTAL FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO ITBOAT PORTAL IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (USD $100).

14.3. THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

14.4. itBoat portal has no liability or responsibility to Users or any other person or entity arising out of any use of or reliance upon materials posted by Users on the Website, including but not limited to liability for any errors, omissions, unavailability, or misrepresentations in such materials.

15. Indemnification

15.1. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless itBoat portal, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

your use of the Website or any Services;
your User Content;
your violation of these Terms;
your violation of any applicable law or regulation;
your violation of any rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights;
any dispute or issue between you and any third party arising from a transaction facilitated through the Website.

15.2. itBoat portal reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with itBoat portal in asserting any available defenses.

16. Violation of These Terms

16.1. We may take any action we deem necessary in our sole discretion in response to a violation or suspected violation of these Terms, including but not limited to:

issuing a warning;
suspending or terminating your account and access to the Website;
removing any User Content;
disclosing any information as we deem necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
pursuing any legal or equitable remedy available.

16.2. We may investigate violations of these Terms and may involve and cooperate with law enforcement authorities in prosecuting Users who are involved in such violations.

16.3. You acknowledge that any violation of these Terms may constitute an unfair business practice and may cause irreparable harm to itBoat portal, for which monetary damages would be inadequate. You consent to itBoat portal obtaining any injunctive or equitable relief that itBoat portal deems necessary or appropriate in such circumstances. These remedies are in addition to any other remedies itBoat portal may have at law or in equity.

16.4. We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including without limitation any violation of these Terms.

17. Communications Services

17.1. The Website may contain bulletin board services, forums, chat areas, communities, personal web pages, messaging features, calendars, and/or other communication facilities (collectively, “Communication Services”).

17.2. You agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send, and receive messages and materials that are proper, lawful, and related to the purpose of the particular Communication Service.

17.3. itBoat portal does not pre-screen or routinely monitor all User Content posted through Communication Services and is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or quality of such content. However, we reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, monitor, edit, or remove any content posted through Communication Services at our sole discretion.

17.4. itBoat portal reserves the right to review private messages and communications when necessary for legal compliance, safety, or enforcement of these Terms.

18. Electronic Communications

18.1. By using the Website and/or registering for an account, you consent to receiving electronic communications from itBoat portal, including but not limited to emails, notifications, and alerts related to your account and the Services.

18.2. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

19. Anti-Spam Policy

19.1. You are strictly prohibited from using the Website, any Services, or any information obtained from the Website for the purpose of sending unsolicited commercial communications (spam) by any means, including but not limited to email, text message, social media, or any other channel.

19.2. Spamming activities, as determined by itBoat portal in its sole discretion, shall be grounds for immediate termination of your account without notice.

21. Force Majeure

21.1. itBoat portal shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause that is beyond the reasonable control of itBoat portal, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, shortages of transportation, fuel, energy, labor, or materials, failure of telecommunications or information technology infrastructure, hacking, or any other event beyond our reasonable control.

22. Severability

22.1. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

22.2. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable while preserving its original intent to the greatest extent possible.

23. Waiver

23.1. No failure or delay by itBoat portal in exercising any right, remedy, power, or privilege under these Terms shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.

24. Entire Agreement

24.1. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or additional terms and conditions published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and itBoat portal concerning your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether written or oral.

25. Assignment

25.1. You may not assign or transfer these Terms, or any rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of itBoat portal.

25.2. itBoat portal may assign or transfer these Terms, or any rights or obligations hereunder, at any time without restriction and without notice to you.

26. No Class Actions

26.1. YOU AND ITBOAT PORTAL AGREE THAT ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE SHALL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY, AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

26.2. You expressly waive any right to participate in a class action, class-wide arbitration, or any consolidated or representative proceeding.

27. Survival

28.1. The provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including but not limited to: Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 7 (User Content), 13 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 14 (Limitation of Liability), 15 (Indemnification), 22 (Severability), 26 (No Class Actions), and 27 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction).

By using itboat.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use.