Terms & Conditions

Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ website and services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the website or use our services.

Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ ("we," "our," or "us") is a subsidiary of BlueOcean Recruitment Ltd., registered in Estonia, providing maritime crew recruitment and management services.

Last Updated: April 15, 2025

Definitions

• Website

  The website operated by Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ at balticcrewsolutions.com and all associated pages.

• Services

  The maritime crew recruitment and management services provided by Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ.

• User

  Any individual or entity that accesses or uses our website or services.

• Candidate

  A maritime professional seeking employment through our services.

• Client

  A shipping company or other entity that engages our services for crew recruitment or management.

Use of Website and Services

Website Use

By using our website, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not use the website in any way that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any parts of the website
• Not use the website to transmit any harmful code or material

Service Use

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not misrepresent your identity or qualifications

Intellectual Property

The website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

These Terms permit you to use the website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website, except as follows:

• Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
• You may print one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution

User Contributions

The website may contain features that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content or materials (collectively, "User Contributions").

All User Contributions must comply with these Terms. Any User Contribution you post to the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing any User Contribution on the website, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights in and to the User Contributions and have the right to grant the license granted above
• All of your User Contributions do and will comply with these Terms

We have the right to:

• Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any or no reason
• Take any action with respect to any User Contribution that we deem necessary or appropriate
• Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights

Service-Specific Terms

For Candidates

When using our recruitment services as a candidate, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information about your qualifications, experience, and certifications
• Submit authentic documents and references
• Inform us promptly of any changes in your availability or circumstances
• Comply with all applicable maritime regulations and standards

For Clients

When using our services as a client, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information about your company, vessels, and crew requirements
• Comply with all applicable maritime labor laws and regulations
• Provide safe working conditions for crew members
• Make timely payments for services rendered

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Neither Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ nor any person associated with Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ makes any warranty or representation with respect to the completeness, security, reliability, quality, accuracy, or availability of the website or services.

The foregoing does not affect any warranties that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

In no event will Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the website, services, or any content on the website, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

The foregoing does not affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Baltic Crew Solutions OÜ, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the website or services.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Estonia, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of Estonia, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country.

Changes to the Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the website thereafter.

Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or our services, please contact us at: