Website Terms of Use
1. Introduction
These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the BoatMove website, including all associated webpages, content, functionality and online services made available through www.boatmove.com ("the Website").
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Website.
These Terms apply in addition to any other agreements you may enter into with BoatMove, including the Customer Terms & Conditions, the Marketplace Terms for Approved Partners, and the Broker & Introducer Terms.
2. About BoatMove
BoatMove Ltd operates an online marketplace connecting Customers requiring professional boat transport with carefully selected Approved Partners.
BoatMove operates the marketplace. Transport Services are provided by independent Approved Partners.
Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as indicating that BoatMove itself provides transport services unless expressly stated otherwise.
3. Access to the Website
BoatMove grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable licence to access and use the Website for its intended purpose.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
BoatMove may suspend, restrict or withdraw access to the Website at any time where reasonably necessary, including for maintenance, security or operational reasons.
4. User Accounts
Certain areas of the Website require users to create an account. You are responsible for:
- maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- ensuring the information provided is accurate
- updating your details where they change
- all activity carried out using your account
If you are acting as a broker or introducer arranging deliveries on behalf of a customer, you are additionally bound by the Broker & Introducer Terms.
You must notify BoatMove immediately if you believe your account has been accessed without authorisation.
BoatMove may suspend or close accounts where these Terms are breached or where it is necessary to protect the integrity of the marketplace.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- use the Website for any unlawful purpose
- submit false or misleading information
- interfere with the operation of the Website
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to any system or account
- introduce viruses, malware or other harmful software
- copy, scrape or harvest data from the Website without written permission
- use automated tools to access the Website except where expressly authorised by BoatMove
- interfere with another user's use of the Website
BoatMove reserves the right to investigate suspected misuse and take appropriate action.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all intellectual property rights in the Website belong to BoatMove or its licensors. This includes, but is not limited to:
- the BoatMove name
- logos
- branding
- website design
- text
- graphics
- software
- databases
- photographs
- documentation
You may view and print material from the Website solely for your own personal or internal business use.
You must not reproduce, modify, distribute or commercially exploit any part of the Website without BoatMove's prior written permission.
7. Website Content
BoatMove seeks to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and up to date. However, information is provided for general guidance only.
BoatMove does not guarantee that all content will always be complete, accurate or current.
Information published on the Website should not be regarded as legal, financial or professional advice.
8. Quotations and Marketplace Information
Any quotations, estimates or marketplace information made available through the Website are subject to the relevant Customer Terms & Conditions, Marketplace Terms for Approved Partners, or Broker & Introducer Terms.
Information displayed on the Website does not constitute an offer capable of acceptance unless expressly stated.
9. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only.
BoatMove has no control over the content, availability or privacy practices of third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for them.
Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.
10. Website Availability
BoatMove aims to keep the Website available at all times. However, uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.
BoatMove may temporarily suspend access for:
- maintenance
- upgrades
- security
- operational reasons
- events beyond its reasonable control
BoatMove shall not be liable for temporary interruptions to Website availability.
11. Security
Users must not attempt to compromise the security of the Website. Examples include:
- unauthorised access
- password attacks
- denial-of-service attacks
- vulnerability testing without permission
- malicious code
BoatMove may report suspected criminal activity to the relevant authorities.
12. Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such limitation would be unlawful.
Subject to the above, BoatMove shall not be liable for:
- temporary Website unavailability
- inaccuracies in Website content
- interruptions beyond its reasonable control
- indirect or consequential losses arising from use of the Website
Where you enter into a booking through the BoatMove Marketplace, your rights and obligations will instead be governed by the applicable Customer Terms & Conditions, Marketplace Terms for Approved Partners, or Broker & Introducer Terms.
13. Privacy and Cookies
Your use of the Website is also governed by:
- the BoatMove Privacy Policy
- the BoatMove Cookie Policy
These documents explain how personal information is collected and how cookies are used.
14. Changes to these Terms
BoatMove may update these Website Terms of Use from time to time. The latest version will always be published on the Website.
Continued use of the Website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute relating to the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
16. Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Website Terms of Use, please contact: