Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and any applicable policies referenced on the website.
If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website and its public services.
Website Use
The website is provided for legitimate informational, professional, business, maritime and service-related purposes.
- You must use the website lawfully.
- You must provide accurate information when submitting forms or enquiries.
- You must not attempt to interfere with website security or operation.
- You must not use the website to distribute malicious or unlawful material.
Maritime Services
BFOA Global may provide information about maritime, shipping, vessel, crew, seafarer, training, documentation, port, visa and related professional services.
Information displayed on the public website does not by itself constitute a binding offer, contract, appointment or guarantee that a particular service is available to every user.
Information & Website Content
We seek to maintain useful and accurate information on the website. However, maritime regulations, schedules, vacancies, service availability, fees and other information may change.
Website content should not be treated as a substitute for official legislation, regulations, government notices, flag administration instructions or other authoritative requirements.
Applications & Enquiries
Information submitted through contact, application, vacancy or service forms should be complete and accurate.
- Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of information they submit.
- Supporting documents may be requested where relevant.
- Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee acceptance, employment, placement or service delivery.
- Eligibility may be subject to applicable professional, contractual or regulatory requirements.
Documents & Verification
Where the website or a related BFOA Global platform provides document or certificate verification functionality, users must submit only information and documents that they are authorised to provide.
A verification result should not be interpreted beyond the scope described by the relevant verification service.
Users should independently confirm any regulatory, employment, licensing or operational requirement with the relevant authority where necessary.
Third-Party Websites & Resources
The BFOA Global website may provide links to external maritime authorities, organisations, service providers, professional bodies and other resources.
External websites operate independently and may have their own terms, privacy policies and security practices.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, website design, text, graphics, logos, branding, layouts, photographs, digital materials and other original content may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Users may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, commercially exploit or otherwise use protected website content without appropriate permission, except where permitted by law.
Prohibited Activities
You must not use the website or its services for activities that are unlawful, fraudulent, abusive or harmful.
- Attempting unauthorised access to systems or accounts.
- Introducing malware, malicious code or harmful material.
- Scraping or automated access that interferes with website operation.
- Impersonating BFOA Global or another person or organisation.
- Submitting fraudulent, misleading or unauthorised information.
- Using the website for unlawful recruitment, financial or other fraudulent activities.
Website Availability
We aim to keep the website and its services available and operational, but continuous availability cannot be guaranteed.
Website access may be temporarily interrupted because of maintenance, upgrades, technical issues, security events, network problems or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Liability & Disclaimers
To the extent permitted by applicable law, website information is provided on an informational basis and without a guarantee that every item will always be complete, current or error-free.
BFOA Global will not be responsible for losses arising solely from reliance on general website information where the user should have obtained independent or official confirmation.
Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Changes to These Terms
BFOA Global may revise these Terms & Conditions when necessary to reflect changes in services, technology, legal requirements or business operations.
The latest version published on this page will supersede previous versions for future use of the website, subject to applicable law.
Applicable Law & Jurisdiction
The interpretation and application of these Terms & Conditions will be subject to the applicable laws and jurisdiction governing the relevant BFOA Global service and the contracting parties.
Where a specific service agreement, regulatory requirement or applicable law provides otherwise, that requirement will take precedence to the extent required.
Contact
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, website use or a BFOA Global service, please contact our general enquiry team.