Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website of Shore Monitoring & Research ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Description of Services

Shore Monitoring & Research provides professional hydrographic, geophysical, and topographic survey services, including but not limited to:

• Bathymetric and hydrographic surveys
• Geophysical surveys and UXO detection
• Cable and pipeline route surveys
• Asset inspection services
• Coastal monitoring programs
• Data processing and analysis

3. Use of Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website:

• In any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• To transmit any harmful or malicious code
• To interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• To collect or harvest information about other users
• For any commercial purpose without our express written consent

3.2 Account Security

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Shore Monitoring & Research or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

4.2 Project Data and Deliverables

The ownership and usage rights of survey data and deliverables will be specified in individual project contracts. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Shore Monitoring & Research retains intellectual property rights to methodologies, processes, and technical solutions developed during projects.

5. Service Agreements

Specific terms for survey services will be outlined in individual project contracts or quotations. These Terms of Service are supplementary to, and do not replace, any written agreements between the Company and clients.

In case of conflict between these Terms of Service and a specific project contract, the project contract shall prevail.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shore Monitoring & Research shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the website
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to our servers

Our total liability for any claims arising from the use of our website shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the website.

7. Professional Services Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and reliable survey services, the information on this website is for general informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon as professional advice for specific projects. Always consult with our team for project-specific requirements and recommendations.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shore Monitoring & Research, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms of Service.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms of Service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of The Hague, Netherlands.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

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