OCEANhab — Terms of Use

Last updated: February 2025

INTRODUCTION

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to your access and use of oceanhab.org, operated by OCEANhab, a Norway-based nonprofit organization.
By visiting or using our website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

“OCEANhab”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to the nonprofit OCEANhab.
“User”, “you”, and “your” refer to anyone accessing or interacting with the website.

The purpose of oceanhab.org is to present our nonprofit projects, initiatives, events, educational content, and future features such as donations and community merchandise.

1. WHAT WE OFFER
1.1 Website Content

OCEANhab provides articles, videos, educational materials, project updates, interviews, and other content related to our nonprofit mission. Some content may include links to third-party resources, partners, or collaborators.

1.2 No Professional Advice

All information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not medical, legal, psychological, or professional advice.

1.3 Changes to the Website

We may update or change any part of the website at any time to improve functionality, quality, or accuracy.

1.4 No Warranties

The website and all content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

2. ACCESS & USE
2.1 General Use

You may freely browse the site without creating an account.
By using the website, you agree to follow these Terms and all relevant Norwegian and international laws.

2.2 Age Requirement

If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian before sending us personal information, applying to programs, or participating in any activities that require registration.

2.3 Intellectual Property

All content on oceanhab.org — including text, videos, graphics, logos, and project materials — belongs to OCEANhab unless otherwise stated.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reuse any content without permission.

2.4 Third-Party Content

Projects, interviews, scientific insights, and expedition material shared on the site may belong to external contributors.
All rights remain with the original creators.

3. DONATIONS & MERCHANDISE (Future Feature)
3.1 Donations

If donation options are added to the website, all contributions will be voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law.

3.2 Merchandise

If we introduce merchandise or digital downloads, purchases will be subject to additional terms provided at checkout.

4. DISCLAIMER & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
4.1 Accuracy

We aim for correctness, but cannot guarantee that all information on the site is complete, updated, or error-free.

4.2 External Links

OCEANhab is not responsible for content, policies, or actions of any third-party websites linked from oceanhab.org.

4.3 Your Responsibility

You use the website at your own risk.
OCEANhab is not liable for:

  • injuries or consequences resulting from using tools or techniques described on the site
  • misunderstandings of voluntary practices (breathing exercises, journaling, resilience tips, etc.)
  • actions taken while pursuing dreams, projects, expeditions, or physical challenges

You remain responsible for your own choices, safety, and wellbeing.

5. ACCEPTABLE USE

You agree NOT to:

  • upload viruses or malicious software
  • harass or threaten others
  • post illegal, offensive, or defamatory material
  • interfere with the functionality or security of the site
  • attempt unauthorized access to any part of the platform
  • scrape, copy, or extract data using bots or automated tools
  • impersonate any individual or organization
  • submit false information through forms or applications

OCEANhab may suspend or restrict access for violations.

6. DATA & PRIVACY

Any personal information you provide (e.g., newsletter signup, event registration) will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.

We currently do not use login accounts or store sensitive personal data on visitors.

7. RIGHTS TO SUBMITTED CONTENT

If you submit a dream application, video, story, testimonial, or creative material through the site:

  • you confirm you have the right to share it
  • you grant OCEANhab a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish it on the website, social media, and promotional materials connected to our nonprofit mission
  • minors require parental permission

You can request removal at any time.

8. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms occasionally.
The “Last updated” date will always show the newest version.
Continued use of the site means you accept the changes.

9. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTES

These Terms are governed by Norwegian law.
Any disputes will be handled by the courts in Norway unless otherwise required by consumer protection laws.

10. CONTACT

For any questions about these Terms or the website:

OCEANhab
Email: hello@oceanhab.org
Website: www.oceanhab.org