Legal Notice

1. Website Owner and Publisher

2. Website Hosting

Database and authentication services are provided by:

Data processing infrastructure is provided by:

3. Payment Processing

All payment transactions are processed securely by Stripe. Blue Shift Limited does not store credit card or sensitive payment information on its servers. Payments are made in United States Dollars (USD).

4. Personal Data Protection

Blue Shift Limited is committed to the protection of personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European residents, the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), and other applicable data protection laws.

For full details on how we collect, process, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to the Database, texts, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and the overall design of the website, is the property of Blue Shift Limited and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright and database rights.

The reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of any content from the Platform without prior written authorisation from Blue Shift Limited is strictly prohibited, except as expressly permitted under the Terms of Service.

The name "The Ocean Toolbox" and the associated logo are trademarks of Blue Shift Limited.

6. Cookies

The Platform uses cookies for essential functionality (session management, authentication), payment processing (Stripe), and analytics (Google Analytics). A cookie consent banner is displayed upon your first visit to allow you to manage your preferences. For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimer

The information contained in the Database is compiled through research and publicly available sources. While Blue Shift Limited strives to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on the Platform.

Blue Shift Limited shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of or inability to use the Platform, or from the use of information obtained through the Platform.

External links on the Platform to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only. Blue Shift Limited does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites.

8. Applicable Law

This Legal Notice and the use of the Platform are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Any disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong, without prejudice to the mandatory consumer protection rights of EU residents.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding this Legal Notice, the Platform, or the services offered by Blue Shift Limited, please contact us: