Terms of Service — Ocean Race Hub

1. Who We Are

Ocean Race Hub is operated by:

2. Eligibility

• You must be 18 years or older to use the Service.
• The Service is for participants in races hosted on Ocean Race Hub and their supporters.

3. Purpose of the Service

Ocean Race Hub provides:

• Crew and supporter directories for the Clipper Ocean Race
• Knowledge sharing tools for race-wide or team-specific information
• Task management for team coordination

The Service is currently free to use but may introduce fees in the future.

4. User-Generated Content & Code of Conduct

You are responsible for any content you post, including crew information, knowledge articles, and tasks.

You agree not to post:

• Illegal content
• Harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory content
• Advertisements unrelated to the race or community
• False or misleading information
• Spam or automated bulk content

We may suspend or remove accounts that violate these rules.

5. Content Ownership & Licensing

• The Ocean Race Hub application, code, design, and branding are protected by copyright.
• You retain ownership of the content you post, but you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute it within the Service.
• Your content is treated similarly to posts on platforms like LinkedIn or Reddit — it may be visible to other users according to your profile type.

6. Accuracy & Use at Your Own Risk

Ocean Race Hub contains user-generated content. We do not verify or guarantee the accuracy of this content, including race details, visa advice, or safety tips.

You use the information at your own risk.

7. Account Management

• You may delete your account at any time.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

8. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

9. Disputes & Complaints

• We encourage you to contact martinez@joelesli.com first to resolve any concerns.
• If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes will be handled in German courts under German law.

10. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or within the Service.

11. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for damages arising from your use of the Service, except where required by law.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, email martinez@joelesli.com.