Effective Date: May 1, 2024
Introduction
This website (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Maritime Drilling Consultancy LLC (“the Site,” “Company,” “we,” or “us”). By accessing and using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service along with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms that may apply to specific sections of the Site or to products and services offered by Company. Any access to the Site, whether automated or otherwise, signifies your agreement to these Terms of Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service or to introduce new conditions on the use of the Site at any time. Such changes will be posted on this website, and by continuing to use the Site after any changes are posted, you accept the updated Terms of Service.
Intellectual Property Rights
Limited License to You:
This Site and all materials available on the Site are our property and/or the property of our affiliates or licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Site is provided for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not use the Site or its materials in any way that constitutes an infringement of our rights or that has not been expressly authorized by us in writing. Specifically, unless authorized in these Terms of Service or by the owner of the materials, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works from, exploit, or distribute any material from the Site in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means). You may download or print one copy of individual pages of the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided all copyright and other proprietary notices remain intact.
Limitations on Linking and Framing:
Without our prior written permission, you may not frame or inline link any of the content of the Site or incorporate any of our material, content, or intellectual property into another website or other service.
Disclaimers
Throughout the Site, we may provide links and pointers to Internet sites maintained by third parties. Our linking to such third-party sites does not imply any endorsement or sponsorship of those sites or the information, products, or services offered on or through them. We do not operate or control any information, products, or services that third parties may provide on or through the Site or linked websites.
Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including information providers, are those of the respective authors or distributors, not Company. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Furthermore, Company neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made on the Site by anyone other than an authorized Company representative while acting in their official capacity.
The information, products, and services offered on or through the Site and by Company and any third-party sites are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Site or any of its functions will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that any part of this Site or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the Site or materials on this Site or on third-party sites in terms of their correctness, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, or otherwise.
You agree at all times to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, their successors, transferees, assignees, and licensees, and their respective parent and subsidiary companies, agents, contractors, associates, officers, directors, shareholders, and employees of each from and against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including legal fees and expenses, arising out of or related to your breach of any obligation, warranty, representation, or covenant set forth herein.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence, shall we, our subsidiary and parent companies, or affiliates, be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from the use of or the inability to use the Site, including any products or services made available through the Site or by us in any way, even if we are advised beforehand of the possibility of such damages. (Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain categories of damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. In such states, our liability and the liability of our subsidiary and parent companies or affiliates is limited to the fullest extent permitted by such state law.) You specifically acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any user. If you are dissatisfied with the Site, any materials, products, or services on the Site, or with any of the Site’s terms and conditions, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Site and the products, services, and/or materials. This Site is continually under development and Company makes no warranty of any kind, implied or express, as to its accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness for any purpose.
Content for Educational Purposes
The content on this website is for educational purposes only. Neither Company nor its owners, officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, service providers, content providers, and agents are financial advisors, certified public accountants, or attorneys, and nothing contained on the Site is intended to be or to be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice.
Company is not an investment advisory service, is not an investment advisor, and does not provide personalized financial advice or act as a financial advisor. The Site exists for educational purposes only, and the materials and information contained herein are for general informational purposes only. The education and information presented herein are intended for a general audience and do not purport to be, nor should they be construed as, specific advice tailored to any individual. You are encouraged to discuss any opportunities with your attorney, accountant, financial professional, or other qualified advisor.
The information contained in this program (including but not limited to content in any format) is based on sources and information reasonably believed to be accurate as of the time it was recorded or created. However, this material deals with topics that are constantly changing and are subject to ongoing changes related to technology, the marketplace, and legal and related compliance issues. Therefore, the completeness and current accuracy of the materials cannot be guaranteed. These materials do not constitute legal, compliance, financial, tax, accounting, or related advice.
The end-user of this information should therefore use the contents of this program and the materials as a general guideline and not as the ultimate source of current information and when appropriate the user should consult their own legal, accounting, or other advisors. Any case studies, examples, and illustrations cannot guarantee that the user will achieve similar results. In fact, your results may vary significantly and factors such as your market, personal effort, and many other circumstances may and will cause results to vary.
The content published by the Company exists for educational purposes only, and the materials and information contained herein are for general informational purposes only. None of the information provided in the website is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement, recommendation, or sponsorship of any company, security, or fund. The information on the website should not be relied upon for purposes of transacting currencies, commodities, securities, or other investments.
You hereby understand and agree that Company does not offer or provide tax, legal, or investment advice and that you are responsible for consulting tax, legal, or financial professionals before acting on any information provided herein. Company’s published content not intended as a promotion of any particular products or investments and neither Company nor any of its officers, directors, employees, or representatives, in any way recommends or endorses any company, product, investment, or opportunity which may be discussed herein. The education and information presented herein are intended for a general audience and do not purport to be, nor should they be construed as, specific advice tailored to any individual. You are encouraged to discuss any opportunities with your attorney, accountant, financial professional, or other advisor. Your use of the information contained herein is at your own risk. The content is provided ‘as is’ and without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. Company disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement. Company does not promise or guarantee any income or particular result from your use of the information contained herein. Company assumes no liability or responsibility for errors or omissions in the information contained herein.
Company will not be liable for any incidental, direct, indirect, punitive, actual, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages, including, but not limited to, loss of revenue or income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, or similar damages, even if Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will the collective liability of the Company to any party (regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) exceed $100 in aggregate. Under no circumstances will Company be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on the information contained herein. It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice, or other content contained herein.
Please seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information, opinion, advice, or other content.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that materials hosted by Company infringe your copyright, you, or your agent may send to Company a notice requesting that the material be removed or access to it be blocked. Any notification by a copyright owner or a person authorized to act on its behalf that fails to comply with the requirements of the DMCA shall not be considered sufficient notice and shall not be deemed to confer upon Company actual knowledge of facts or circumstances from which infringing material or acts are evident. If you believe in good faith that a notice of copyright infringement has been wrongly filed against you, the DMCA permits you to send to Company a counter-notice. All notices and counter-notices must meet the then-current statutory requirements imposed by the DMCA; Company’s Copyright Agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement or counter-notices can be reached as follows: info@tws-advisory.com.
Termination
We may cancel or terminate your right to use the Site or any part of the Site at any time without notice. In the event of cancellation or termination, you are no longer authorized to access the part of the Site affected by such cancellation or termination. The restrictions imposed on you with respect to material downloaded from the Site, and the disclaimers and limitations of liabilities set forth in these Terms of Service, shall survive.
Dispute Resolution
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and any dispute shall be subject to binding arbitration in Houston, Texas. If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
Class Action Waiver
You may only resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member in a class, consolidated, or representative action. Class arbitrations, class actions, private attorney general actions, and consolidation with other arbitrations are not allowed. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a class or representative proceeding or claims (such as a class action, consolidated action, or private attorney general action) unless all relevant parties specifically agree to do so following the initiation of the arbitration.
Assignment
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Company and our respective assigns, successors, heirs, and legal representatives. Neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be assigned without the prior written consent of Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all rights and obligations under this Agreement may be freely assigned by Company to any affiliated entity or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries.
Severability
If any clause within these Terms of Service (other than the Class Action Waiver clause above) is found to be illegal or unenforceable, that clause will be severed from the Terms of Service, and the remainder of these Terms of Service will be given full force and effect. If the Class Action Waiver clause is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the dispute will be decided by a court.
Client Relationship
You are not considered a client of the Company without a written engagement letter that has been mutually signed between yourself and the Company.